Left in a difficult situation without help
Stranded
(Adj.) (मझधार में फँसना; असहाय छोड़ दिया जाना)
Example: We were stranded on the highway after the car broke down.
A government by the military class (3)
Stratocracy
(N.) (सैन्य वर्ग का शासन)
Example: In a stratocracy, the army directly controls the government.
A mental or emotional strain caused by demanding circumstances
Stress
(N.) (मानसिक या भावनात्मक दबाव)
Example: Too much work can lead to stress and fatigue.
Affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling
Stricken
(Adj.) (पीड़ित)
Example: She was stricken with grief after hearing the news.
Adhering closely to a particular set of rules
Strict
(Adj.) (नियमों के प्रति सख़्त)
Example: The teacher is very strict about discipline.
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues
Strife
(N.) (विवाद)
Example: Years of political strife weakened the nation.
To speak with continued involuntary repetition of sounds
Stutter
(V.) (हकलाना)
Example: He tends to stutter when he is nervous.
A written order to attend a court of law to give evidence
Subpoena
(N.) (न्यायालय में उपस्थिति का आदेश)
Example: She received a subpoena to testify in court.
To pay money to use a product or service regularly
Subscribe
(V.) (ग्राहक बनना, सदस्यता लेना)
Example: I decided to subscribe to an online learning platform.
Too willing to obey other people
Subservient
(Adj.) (अत्यधिक आज्ञाकारी; चापलूसीपूर्ण)
Example: He refused to be subservient to unjust authority.
The bare minimum needed for survival
Subsistence
(N.) (जीवित रहने लायक न्यूनतम साधन)
Example: The villagers depend on farming for subsistence.
Existing under the earth’s surface
Subterranean
(Adj.) (भूमिगत)
Example: The explorers found a subterranean tunnel beneath the city.
So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe
Subtle
(Adj.) (सूक्ष्म)
Example: There is a subtle difference between the two ideas.
Compact and precise
Succinct
(Adj.) (संक्षिप्त और स्पष्ट)
Example: His answer was brief and succinct.
Having juicy or fleshy and thick tissues
Succulent
(Adj.) (रसीला)
Example: The chef served a succulent piece of grilled chicken.
The right to vote in political elections (2)
Suffrage
(N.) (मताधिकार)
Example: Universal suffrage allows all adults to vote.
The action of killing oneself intentionally (3)
Suicide
(N.) (आत्महत्या)
Example: The issue of suicide requires serious attention and support systems.
A proceeding in a law court
Suit
(N.) (मुकदमा)
Example: He filed a suit against the company for damages.
A set of rooms, especially in a hotel, for the use of one person or family
Suite
(N.) (होटल में कमरों का समूह)
Example: They booked a luxury suite for their vacation.
A brief account of a subject
Summary
(N.) (सारांश)
Example: Please write a summary of the chapter in your notebook.
Splendid and expensive-looking
Sumptuous
(Adj.) (आलीशान)
Example: The wedding feast was truly sumptuous.
A pension paid to a retired employee
Superannuation
(N.) (सेवानिवृत्ति पेंशन)
Example: He relies on his superannuation after retirement.
Only on the surface of something (2)
Superficial
(Adj.) (ऊपरी)
Example: His knowledge of the subject is only superficial.
Of the highest degree or quality
Superlative
(Adj.) (सबसे उच्च स्तर का)
Example: She delivered a superlative performance in the play.
Speed greater than that of sound
Supersonic
(Adj.) (पराध्वनिक, ध्वनि की गति से तेज)
Example: The jet travels at supersonic speeds.
The belief that particular events happen in a way that cannot be explained by reason or science (2)
Superstition
(N.) (अंधविश्वास)
Example: Many people still believe in superstitions without scientific proof.
To ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly
Supplicate
(V.) (विनती करना)
Example: The villagers supplicated the king for relief during the famine.
The state of being the most powerful
Supremacy
(N.) (सर्वोच्चता)
Example: The empire fought hard to maintain its supremacy in the region.
A sudden and powerful forward or upward movement
Surge
(N.) (उछाल, तेज़ी से वृद्धि)
Example: There was a sudden surge in electricity demand during the heatwave.
An amount of something that is more than required
Surplus
(N.) (अधिकता)
Example: The company sold its surplus stock at a discount.
The act of giving up completely, especially in favour of another
Surrender
(N.) (आत्मसमर्पण)
Example: The army announced its surrender after heavy losses.
Done secretly, especially because it would not be approved of
Surreptitious
(Adj.) (चोरी-छिपे किया गया)
Example: He took a surreptitious glance at his phone during the meeting.
A person who is believed to be involved in a crime (2)
Suspect
(N.) (संदिग्ध व्यक्ति)
Example: The police arrested a suspect for questioning.
A person’s last performance (2)
Swan Song
(N.) (अंतिम प्रदर्शन)
Example: The film was considered the actor’s swan song.
A collection of bees (2)
Swarm
(N.) (मधुमक्खियों का झुंड)
Example: A swarm of bees suddenly gathered around the tree.
A person who is fond of luxury and sensual pleasures
Sybarite
(N.) (विलासी व्यक्ति)
Example: He lived like a sybarite, enjoying every comfort imaginable.
One who flatters others excessively
Sycophant
(N.) (चापलूस)
Example: The manager disliked sycophants who praised him for personal gain.
A part of a word that can be pronounced separately
Syllable
(N.) (शब्दांश)
Example: The word “teacher” has two syllables.
A reasoning method involving two statements from which a conclusion is reached
Syllogism
(N.) (न्यायवाक्य)
Example: He used a syllogism to logically prove his argument.
A long and elaborate musical composition written for a full orchestra; a harmonious combination of sounds (2)
Symphony
(N.) (स्वरों का मधुर सामंजस्य)
Example: The orchestra performed a beautiful symphony.
A building where Jews meet for religious worship and teaching (2)
Synagogue
(N.) (यहूदियों का प्रार्थना भवन)
Example: They visited the synagogue for a religious ceremony.
A word having the same meaning as another word (2)
Synonym
(N.) (समानार्थक शब्द)
Example: “Happy” is a synonym of “joyful.”
Made of artificial substance or material
Synthetic
(Adj.) (कृत्रिम)
Example: The jacket is made of synthetic fabric.
A forbidden or socially unacceptable practice
Taboo
(N.) (वर्जित)
Example: Talking about certain topics is still a taboo in some societies.
Showing poor taste and quality
Tacky
(Adj.) (घटिया)
Example: The decorations looked cheap and tacky.
Of or connected with the sense of touch (2)
Tactile
(Adj.) (स्पर्श सम्बन्धी)
Example: The fabric has a soft tactile feel.
Something that can be seen and touched
Tangible
(Adj.) (जो देखा या छुआ जा सके)
Example: The benefits of the project were tangible.
A rough, violent, troublesome person
Tartar
(N.) (उग्र स्वभाव का व्यक्ति)
Example: He has a reputation as a real tartar when angry.
A permanent design or mark made on the skin with ink
Tattoo
(N.) (त्वचा पर गोदना)
Example: She got a tattoo on her wrist.