To determine the nature of a disease
Diagnose
(V.) (रोग पहचानना)
Example: The doctor was able to diagnose the illness quickly.
The process of deciding the nature of a disease by examination (3)
Diagnosis
(N.) (रोग की पहचान)
Example: Early diagnosis can save lives in serious diseases.
A particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region (2)
Dialect
(N.) (बोली)
Example: People in this village speak a unique dialect.
A method of reasoning through logical argument between opposing ideas
Dialectic
(N.) (तर्क-वितर्क)
Example: The debate followed a dialectic approach to reach the truth.
Government by two rulers or authorities
Diarchy
(N.) (द्वैत शासन)
Example: The country was once governed under a system of diarchy.
A bitter and violent attack in words (2)
Diatribe
(N.) (उग्र भाषण; कठोर निंदात्मक भाषण)
Example: The speech turned into a diatribe against corruption.
A division into two completely opposite or contrasting parts
Dichotomy
(N.) (दो विपरीत भागों में विभाजन)
Example: The book explores the dichotomy between good and evil.
A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force (3)
Dictator
(N.) (तानाशाह)
Example: The dictator ruled the nation with an iron hand.
Giving orders in a manner that permits no refusal
Dictatorial
(Adj.) (तानाशाही रवैया वाला)
Example: His dictatorial attitude made him unpopular among colleagues.
A book listing words of a language with their meanings
Dictionary
(N.) (शब्दकोश)
Example: She used a dictionary to understand difficult words.
Modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence
Diffidence
(N.) (आत्मविश्वास की कमी, झिझक)
Example: His diffidence prevented him from speaking in public.
Spread over a wide area or between a large number of people
Diffuse
(Adj.) (फैला हुआ)
Example: The light was diffuse, spreading evenly across the room.
A situation requiring a choice between two equally undesirable alternatives (2)
Dilemma
(N.) (दुविधा)
Example: She faced a dilemma between career and family.
A person with a superficial interest in art or literature (4)
Dilettante
(N.) (शौकिया; सतही रुचि रखने वाला व्यक्ति)
Example: He is just a dilettante with no deep knowledge of music.
Careful and persistent effort in work
Diligence
(N.) (परिश्रम, मेहनत)
Example: Success comes through diligence and dedication.
Showing careful and persistent effort in one’s work or duties
Diligent
(Adj.) (परिश्रमी, मेहनती)
Example: She is a diligent student who studies regularly.
An irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks (3)
Dipsomania
(N.) (शराब की लत)
Example: Dipsomania can ruin a person’s health and life.
The person who supervises the making of a film
Director
(N.) (फिल्म निर्माण का प्रमुख संचालक)
Example: The director guided the actors throughout the shoot.
A book containing names, addresses, and other information (2)
Directory
(N.) (नाम और पते की पुस्तक)
Example: He found the contact details in the telephone directory.
A slow sad song sung at a funeral for a dead person (2)
Dirge
(N.) (मृत्यु गान, शोकगीत)
Example: The choir sang a dirge at the funeral ceremony.
A sudden event causing great damage, destruction, or suffering
Disaster
(N.) (आपदा)
Example: The flood turned into a major disaster for the village.
A heavy round plate of metal thrown by an athlete
Discus
(N.) (चक्का; चक्का फेंक प्रतियोगिता वाला)
Example: He won a medal in the discus throw event.
The state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote
Disenfranchisement
(N.) (मताधिकार से वंचित होना)
Example: The law led to the disenfranchisement of many citizens.
Something that is shameful and morally wrong
Disgraceful
(Adj.) (शर्मनाक)
Example: His disgraceful behavior embarrassed his family.
Disappointed and annoyed about something
Disgruntled
(Adj.) (असंतुष्ट)
Example: The disgruntled employees demanded better working conditions.
To change one’s appearance to deceive or hide identity (2)
Disguise
(V.) (भेष बदलना)
Example: The spy disguised himself to avoid detection.
To break up into small parts as the result of impact or decay (2)
Disintegrate
(V.) (विघटित हो जाना)
Example: The old building began to disintegrate over time.
Causing a mood of gloom and depression
Dismal
(Adj.) (निराशापूर्ण)
Example: The weather was dismal, matching his mood.
A feeling of distress or disappointment caused by something unexpected
Dismay
(N.) (निराशा, हताशा)
Example: She looked at the results with dismay.
To interrupt or disturb the normal progress of an activity or process
Disrupt
(V.) (बाधा डालना)
Example: Heavy traffic can disrupt daily life.
A person who opposes official policy
Dissident
(N.) (विरोधी व्यक्ति, असहमत)
Example: The dissident spoke openly against the government.
A range of different things (2)
Diversity
(N.) (विविधता)
Example: India is known for its cultural diversity.
To reveal a secret
Divulge
(V.) (प्रकट करना, भेद खोलना)
Example: He refused to divulge confidential information.
A person’s permanent place of residence (2)
Domicile
(N.) (मूल निवास)
Example: Your domicile determines your legal rights in many cases.
An area of land that is controlled by a ruler
Dominion
(N.) (आधिपत्य; शासन क्षेत्र)
Example: The king expanded his dominion across the region.
Temporarily inactive or in a state of rest (2)
Dormant
(Adj.) (निष्क्रिय)
Example: The volcano has been dormant for centuries.
A large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution (5)
Dormitory
(N.) (शयनागार)
Example: The students stayed together in a dormitory.
Relating to or situated on the back of an animal or plant
Dorsal
(Adj.) (पीठ सम्बन्धी)
Example: The fish has a sharp dorsal fin.
A state of mental weakness due to old age
Dotage
(N.) (बुढ़ापे के कारण मानसिक कमजोरी)
Example: In his dotage, he often forgot simple things.
A heavy fall of rain that often starts suddenly
Downpour
(N.) (मूसलधार बारिश)
Example: The sudden downpour flooded the streets.
Extremely harsh or severe laws or punishments
Draconian
(Adj.) (अत्यंत कठोर; निर्दय)
Example: The government introduced draconian measures to control crime.
A game or contest that ends with no winner (6)
Draw
(N.) (अनिर्णित)
Example: The match ended in a draw after extra time.
The nest of a squirrel, typically in the form of a mass of twigs in a tree
Drey
(N.) (गिलहरी का घोंसला)
Example: The squirrel built its drey high in the tree.
Light rain falling in very small drops
Drizzle
(N.) (हल्की बारिश)
Example: A light drizzle made the evening pleasant.
An abnormal or uncontrollable urge to travel
Dromomania
(N.) (यात्रा करने की अनियंत्रित तीव्र इच्छा)
Example: His constant wandering was a sign of dromomania.
A person affected by an uncontrollable urge to travel
Dromomaniac
(N.) (यात्रा करने की अनियंत्रित तीव्र इच्छा से ग्रस्त व्यक्ति)
Example: He became a dromomaniac, always eager to explore new places.
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall (2)
Drought
(N.) (सूखा)
Example: The region suffered from drought for several years.
A herd or flock of animals being driven in a body (2)
Drove
(N.) (झुंड)
Example: A drove of cattle moved slowly across the field.
Capable of being bent or pulled into different shapes (2)
Ductile
(Adj.) (तन्य; खींचकर तार बनाने योग्य)
Example: Gold is a highly ductile metal.
A contest between two people to settle a point of honour
Duel
(N.) (द्वंद युद्ध)
Example: The rivals agreed to a duel to defend their honor.