Set 18 | 851 - 900

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An extremely large mass of ice which moves very slowly, often down a mountain valley (2)

Glacier
(N.) (हिमनदी)
Example: The glacier is slowly melting due to global warming.

A pair of lenses set in a frame, worn to correct defects of vision

Glasses
(N.) (चश्मा)
Example: He needs glasses to read properly.

A person who fits and repairs glass in windows

Glazier
(N.) (कांच का काम करनेवाला)
Example: The glazier fixed the broken window pane.

A list of technical or special words with their meanings

Glossary
(N.) (शब्दावली)
Example: The book includes a glossary at the end for difficult terms.

An extreme fear of public speaking

Glossophobia
(N.) (सार्वजनिक भाषण का भय)
Example: His glossophobia prevented him from speaking on stage.

To look at someone in an angry or threatening way

Glower
(V.) (घूर कर देखना)
Example: She began to glower at him after the argument.

To bite like a rat (11)

Gnaw
(V.) (कुतरना)
Example: The dog began to gnaw on the bone.

One who eats excessively

Glutton
(N.) (अत्यधिक भोजन करने वाला)
Example: He is a glutton who never refuses food.

A person who enjoys eating and often eats too much (2)

Gourmand
(N.) (अधिक खाने वाला भोजन प्रेमी)
Example: As a gourmand, he loved trying new dishes.

A connoisseur of good food and cooking (3)

Gourmet
(N.) (स्वादिष्ट भोजन का जानकार)
Example: She is a gourmet who appreciates fine dining.

Elegance and smoothness of movement

Grace
(N.) (शालीनता)
Example: The dancer performed with great grace.

Writing or drawings made on walls or public surfaces without permission (4)

Graffiti
(N.) (दीवार चित्रण)
Example: The walls were covered with colorful graffiti.

A piece of living tissue or plant that is transplanted surgically

Graft
(N.) (प्रत्यारोपण; जीवित हिस्से को काटकर दूसरी जगह रोपना या जोड़ना)
Example: The surgeon performed a skin graft successfully.

A building where grain is stored (4)

Granary
(N.) (धान्यागार)
Example: The village built a granary to store crops.

A person who analyses handwriting to determine personality

Graphologist
(N.) (हस्तलेख विशेषज्ञ)
Example: The graphologist studied his handwriting to assess his traits.

The study of handwriting to analyse personality (2)

Graphology
(N.) (हस्तलेख विज्ञान)
Example: Graphology is sometimes used in personality assessment.

Without payment

Gratis
(Adv.) (निशुल्क)
Example: The samples were distributed gratis.

A glass building used for growing plants that need protection from cold weather

Greenhouse
(N.) (पौधा-घर)
Example: The farmer grew vegetables in a greenhouse during winter.

Living in groups; tending to associate with others of one’s kind (12)

Gregarious
(Adj.) (झुण्ड में रहनेवाला, मिलनसार)
Example: He is a gregarious person who enjoys social gatherings.

To reduce to powder by crushing

Grind
(V.) (पीसना)
Example: She used a stone to grind the spices.

The sound a bear makes

Growl
(N.) (भालू के गुर्राने की आवाज)
Example: The dog let out a low growl at the stranger.

A low, short guttural sound, especially as made by a pig

Grunt
(N.) (घुरघुराहट; सूअर की आवाज़)
Example: The pig made a loud grunt while eating.

One who is easily deceived (8)

Gullible
(Adj.) (भोला भाला)
Example: He is so gullible that he believes every rumor.

To eat or drink quickly and in large amounts

Gulp
(V.) (निगल जाना)
Example: He gulped down the water after the run.

A strong blast of wind

Gust
(N.) (हवा का झोंका)
Example: A sudden gust of wind blew away the papers.

A room filled with equipment for games and physical exercise

Gymnasium
(N.) (व्यायामशाला)
Example: Students go to the gymnasium for daily exercise.

A doctor who specialises in the medical care of women’s reproductive system (2)

Gynaecologist
(N.) (स्त्रीरोग विशेषज्ञ)
Example: She consulted a gynaecologist for her health issues.

The branch of medicine dealing with the study of blood and blood-forming organs

Haematology
(N.) (रक्त विज्ञान)
Example: He is studying haematology to become a specialist.

A false perception of things that do not really exist (4)

Hallucination
(N.) (मतिभ्रम)
Example: High fever caused him to experience hallucination.

A drug which makes one see things that are not really there

Hallucinogen
(N.) (विभ्रामक दवा)
Example: Certain hallucinogens can alter perception drastically.

A very small village (3)

Hamlet
(N.) (छोटा गांव)
Example: He grew up in a quiet hamlet.

To hinder or obstruct

Hamper
(V.) (रोकना)
Example: Lack of funds may hamper the project.

An object made skillfully by hand

Handicraft
(N.) (हस्तशिल्प)
Example: The exhibition displayed beautiful handicrafts.

A building in which aircraft are housed (9)

Hangar
(N.) (विमानशाला)
Example: The airplane was kept in the hangar for maintenance.

A lengthy and aggressive speech addressed to a large assembly (3)

Harangue
(N.) (आक्रामक भाषण)
Example: The leader delivered a long harangue to the crowd.

To trouble and annoy continually

Harass
(V.) (परेशान करना)
Example: He was arrested for harassing his colleagues.

A person or thing that signals the approach of something

Harbinger
(N.) (सन्देशवाहक)
Example: Dark clouds are a harbinger of rain.

A place of shelter for ships

Harbour
(N.) (बंदरगाह)
Example: The ships were anchored in the harbour.

A spear used for hunting large fish

Harpoon
(N.) (मत्स्य भाला)
Example: The fishermen used a harpoon to catch big fish.

Acutely distressing

Harrowing
(Adj.) (खौफ़नाक)
Example: The movie showed a harrowing tale of survival.

Unpleasantly rough or severe, especially to the senses

Harsh
(Adj.) (कठोर)
Example: The teacher’s harsh tone upset the students.

To annoy or bother someone repeatedly

Hassle
(V.) (परेशान करना)
Example: Don’t hassle me while I’m working.

A strong feeling of dislike

Hatred
(N.) (नफरत)
Example: Hatred can destroy relationships.

A large catch of fish

Haul
(N.) (मछलियों की बड़ी मात्रा)
Example: The fishermen returned with a huge haul.

A vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral (4)

Hearse
(N.) (शव वाहन)
Example: The hearse carried the body to the cemetery.

In an enthusiastic way

Heartily
(Adv.) (उत्साह से)
Example: They laughed heartily at the joke.

Making one feel very sad

Heart-Wrenching
(Adj.) (दुखी करने वाला)
Example: The story of the orphan was heart-wrenching.

To interrupt a public speaker with derisive or aggressive comments

Heckle
(V.) (बीच-बीच में टोकना, बाधा डालना)
Example: The crowd began to heckle the speaker during his speech.

A person who believes that pleasure is the most important thing in life (3)

Hedonist
(N.) (सुखवादी)
Example: He lived like a true hedonist, always chasing comfort and enjoyment.

To pay careful attention to

Heed
(V.) (ध्यान देना)
Example: You should heed your teacher’s advice if you want to succeed.

Round complete!