Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
Poignant
(Adj.) (मार्मिक)
Example: The movie had a poignant ending.
Graceful and balanced behaviour
Poise
(N.) (संतुलन, शालीनता)
Example: She handled the situation with great poise.
Pertaining to controversy
Polemical
(Adj.) (विवादात्मक)
Example: The article had a polemical tone.
The science or art of governing a country or area
Politics
(N.) (राजनीति)
Example: He has a deep interest in politics.
The practice of having more than one husband at the same time (3)
Polyandry
(N.) (बहुपति प्रथा)
Example: Polyandry is practiced in some tribal communities.
A person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Polygamist
(N.) (बहुविवाही)
Example: The law does not permit a polygamist to marry again.
The practice of having more than one spouse at the same time (3)
Polygamy
(N.) (बहुविवाह प्रथा)
Example: Polygamy is illegal in many countries.
A person who can speak several languages (10)
Polyglot
(N.) (बहुभाषी)
Example: Being a polyglot, she speaks five languages fluently.
A flat shape with three or more straight sides and angles
Polygon
(N.) (बहुभुज)
Example: A triangle is a simple polygon.
A person who is skilled in many areas
Polymath
(N.) (अनेक विषयों में विद्वान व्यक्ति)
Example: Leonardo da Vinci was a famous polymath.
One who believes in many gods (2)
Polytheist
(N.) (बहुदेववादी)
Example: Ancient civilizations often had polytheist beliefs.
To think carefully and thoroughly about something
Ponder
(V.) (गंभीरता से विचार करना)
Example: She paused to ponder the difficult question.
A place where ships load and unload goods
Port
(N.) (बंदरगाह)
Example: The ship arrived safely at the port.
Something that can be carried easily (6)
Portable
(Adj.) (आसानी से साथ ले जाने योग्य)
Example: This device is portable and easy to use.
A collection of documents or works showing a person’s abilities or achievements (2)
Portfolio
(N.) (दस्तावेज़-संग्रह)
Example: She presented her portfolio during the job interview.
Occurring, awarded, or appearing after someone’s death (8)
Posthumous
(Adj.) (मरणोपरांत)
Example: The author received a posthumous award for his work.
A medical examination of a dead body (4)
Postmortem
(N.) (शवपरीक्षा)
Example: The postmortem revealed the cause of death.
To delay an event to a later date or time
Postpone
(V.) (स्थगित करना)
Example: The meeting was postponed due to bad weather.
A note appended to a letter after the signature (2)
Postscript
(N.) (पत्र के अंत में हस्ताक्षर के बाद लिखा गया अतिरिक्त संदेश)
Example: She added a postscript to remind him about the meeting.
Safe or suitable for drinking (7)
Potable
(Adj.) (पीने योग्य)
Example: This water is clean and potable.
A liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties
Potion
(N.) (औषधीय या जादुई तरल)
Example: The wizard prepared a powerful potion.
A mixture of dried flowers and leaves used for making a room smell pleasant
Potpourri
(N.) (सुगन्धित सूखे फूलों का मिश्रण; विविध वस्तुओं का संग्रह)
Example: The room was filled with the fragrance of potpourri.
The actual application of an idea, belief, or method
Practice
(N.) (अमल, प्रयोग)
Example: Good ideas must be put into practice.
Dealing with things in a practical and sensible way
Pragmatic
(Adj.) (व्यावहारिक)
Example: She took a pragmatic approach to solve the problem.
One who values practicality
Pragmatist
(N.) (व्यावहारिक सोच वाला)
Example: As a pragmatist, he focuses on results rather than theories.
Uncertain and risky (2)
Precarious
(Adj.) (अनिश्चित और जोखिमभरा)
Example: His financial condition is precarious.
A previous case that might serve as an example or guide in subsequent situations
Precedent
(N.) (मिसाल, पूर्व निर्णय)
Example: The court decision set an important precedent.
A very steep or overhanging rock face or cliff on a mountain
Precipice
(N.) (खड़ी चट्टान)
Example: The climber stood dangerously close to the precipice.
A short version of a written text with only the main points
Precis
(N.) (किसी लेख का छोटा सार)
Example: He wrote a précis of the long article.
An animal that lives by killing and eating other animals (4)
Predator
(N.) (शिकारी जानवर, परभक्षी)
Example: The lion is a powerful predator.
A person who held a position before the current holder
Predecessor
(N.) (पूर्ववर्ती)
Example: He followed in the footsteps of his predecessor.
To say or estimate that something will happen in the future
Predict
(V.) (पूर्वानुमान करना)
Example: Experts can predict weather changes accurately.
A special liking or preference for something
Predilection
(N.) (विशेष लगाव या रुझान)
Example: She has a predilection for classical music.
An introduction to a book, especially one that explains the author’s aims (2)
Preface
(N.) (प्रस्तावना)
Example: The author explained his purpose in the preface.
Having a bias against others
Prejudiced
(Adj.) (पक्षपातपूर्ण)
Example: He was prejudiced against people from other cultures.
An action or event that happens before another important one and forms an introduction to it
Prelude
(N.) (प्रस्तावना, भूमिका)
Example: The speech served as a prelude to the main event.
The first public performance of a musical or theatrical work or the first showing of a film (2)
Premiere
(N.) (प्रथम प्रदर्शन)
Example: The movie had its premiere last night.
A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant (2)
Premonition
(N.) (पूर्वाभास)
Example: She had a premonition about the accident.
To recommend or order a medicine or treatment
Prescribe
(V.) (दवा लिखना)
Example: The doctor prescribed medicine for the illness.
An assumption made without proof
Presumption
(N.) (अनुमान; बिना प्रमाण मान लेना)
Example: His presumption turned out to be wrong.
Trying to appear more important or valuable than one really is
Pretentious
(Adj.) (दिखावटी, आडंबरपूर्ण)
Example: His pretentious attitude annoyed everyone at the party.
To make evasive or misleading statements instead of telling the truth (2)
Prevaricate
(V.) (सीधा जवाब न देकर टालना)
Example: He began to prevaricate when asked about the missing money.
A group of lions (3)
Pride
(N.) (शेरों का समूह)
Example: A pride of lions was resting under the tree.
A right or advantage available to a person
Privilege
(N.) (विशेषाधिकार)
Example: Education is a privilege that everyone should value.
A person working on a trial period
Probationer
(N.) (प्रशिक्षु; नया कर्मचारी)
Example: The probationer must complete training before confirmation.
To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness (4)
Procrastinate
(V.) (टालना)
Example: He tends to procrastinate instead of finishing his tasks on time.
The habit of delaying things (3)
Procrastination
(N.) (टालमटोल)
Example: Procrastination often leads to stress and missed deadlines.
Spending money freely and wastefully
Prodigal
(Adj.) (फिजूलखर्च करने वाला)
Example: He was prodigal with his wealth and soon lost everything.
A person, especially a young one, with exceptional abilities
Prodigy
(N.) (विलक्षण प्रतिभासंपन्न व्यक्ति)
Example: The child prodigy amazed everyone with her talent.