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A period of excessive indulgence in an activity

Binge
(N.) (अत्यधिक सेवन)
Example: He went on a binge of watching movies all weekend.

A person who writes the account of another person’s life

Biographer
(N.) (जीवनी लेखक)
Example: The biographer wrote a detailed account of the leader’s life.

Done openly and without any shame

Blatant
(Adj.) (खुलेआम और बेशर्म)
Example: It was a blatant lie that everyone could see through.

A severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility

Blizzard
(N.) (बर्फीला तूफान)
Example: The blizzard forced people to stay indoors.

Relating to workers who do manual labour

Blue-collar
(Adj.) (श्रमिक वर्ग से जुड़ा)
Example: He comes from a blue-collar family background.

An intellectual or literary woman

Bluestocking
(N.) (बुद्धिजीवी स्त्री)
Example: She was known as a bluestocking for her love of literature.

Language that sounds impressive but has little meaning

Bombast
(N.) (शब्दाडंबर; खोखली भाषा)
Example: His speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.

A thing that is helpful or beneficial

Boon
(N.) (वरदान)
Example: The new policy proved to be a boon for small businesses.

An idea or invention considered to be a particular person’s creation

Brainchild
(N.) (दिमाग़ की उपज)
Example: This app is the brainchild of a young entrepreneur.

A light, gentle wind

Breeze
(N.) (हल्की हवा)
Example: A cool breeze made the evening pleasant.

A rich fabric woven with a raised pattern (typically with gold or silver thread)

Brocade
(N.) (जरी वस्त्र)
Example: She wore a beautiful brocade saree at the wedding.

To think deeply and unhappily about something

Brood
(V.) (चिंता में डूबे रहना)
Example: He sat alone, brooding over his failures.

A small stream

Brook
(N.) (छोटी जलधारा)
Example: A clear brook flowed through the forest.

To intimidate someone with stern or abusive words

Browbeat
(V.) (डराना-धमकाना)
Example: The manager tried to browbeat the employees into working overtime.

To confuse or make something difficult to understand

Bumfuzzle
(V.) (उलझन में डालना)
Example: The complicated instructions completely bumfuzzled him.

An illegal entry into a building with intent to commit a crime

Burglary
(N.) (सेंधमारी)
Example: The police are investigating a burglary in the neighborhood.

An organized series of activities to achieve a particular goal

Campaign
(N.) (अभियान)
Example: The government launched a campaign to promote cleanliness.

Relating to or resembling a dog or dogs

Canine
(Adj.) (कुत्ता संबंधी)
Example: The canine teeth are sharp and pointed.

The practice of eating the flesh of one’s own species

Cannibalism
(N.) (नरभक्षण)
Example: Cannibalism is considered taboo in most cultures.

A military station or camp

Cantonment
(N.) (सैनिक छावनी)
Example: The soldiers were stationed in the cantonment area.

A valley with steep sides of rock

Canyon
(N.) (गहरी घाटी)
Example: The river carved a deep canyon over centuries.

To surrender to an enemy on agreed terms

Capitulate
(V.) (शर्तों पर आत्मसमर्पण करना)
Example: The army refused to capitulate despite heavy losses.

Relating to the heart

Cardiac
(Adj.) (हृदय संबंधी)
Example: He was admitted to the hospital due to a cardiac problem.

A public merrymaking and procession

Carnival
(N.) (मेला, उत्सव)
Example: The streets were full of joy during the carnival.

An association of businesses formed to control prices or limit competition

Cartel
(N.) (उत्पादक संघ)
Example: The companies formed a cartel to dominate the market.

A person who does not marry, typically for religious reasons (2)

Celibate
(N.) (ब्रह्मचारी)
Example: The monk lived as a celibate his entire life.

To examine and remove objectionable content

Censor
(V.) (आपत्तिजनक सामग्री हटाना)
Example: The government decided to censor the controversial scenes.

A person who makes or sells candles (2)

Chandler
(N.) (मोमबत्ती बनाने या बेचने वाला)
Example: The chandler supplied candles to the entire village.

A person who is blindly devoted to an idea (2)

Chauvinist
(N.) (पक्षपाती व्यक्ति)
Example: He was called a chauvinist for his extreme views.

The treatment of disease by chemical substances

Chemotherapy
(N.) (रसायन चिकित्सा)
Example: The patient is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer treatment.

The sound made by cricket or cicada (3)

Chirp
(N.) (झींगुरों की आवाज़)
Example: The chirp of crickets filled the quiet night.

The science of colours and their properties

Chromatics
(N.) (रंग विज्ञान)
Example: Artists often study chromatics to understand color harmony.

The study of biological rhythms and cycles

Chronobiology
(N.) (जैविक लय का अध्ययन)
Example: Chronobiology explains how sleep patterns affect health.

The quality of being rude and bad-tempered

Churlishness
(N.) (असभ्यता, अशिष्टता)
Example: His churlishness offended everyone at the meeting.

To sail or travel completely around something

Circumnavigate
(V.) (परिक्रमा करना)
Example: The explorers aimed to circumnavigate the globe.

Polite and reasonable

Civilized
(Adj.) (सभ्य)
Example: They had a civilized discussion despite their differences.

A group of followers hired to applaud at a performance (4)

Claque
(N.) (किराए पर रखे गए प्रशंसक)
Example: The actor relied on a claque to boost applause during the show.

Information that is very confidential and protected

Classified
(Adj.) (गोपनीय)
Example: The report contains classified information that cannot be shared publicly.

The action of retrieving money that has already been paid or distributed

Clawback
(N.) (पहले दिए गए धन को पुनः प्राप्त करना)
Example: The company enforced a clawback on bonuses after the losses.

Kindness shown to somebody when they are being punished

Clemency
(N.) (क्षमाशीलता, कृपालुता)
Example: The judge showed clemency due to his young age.

To come together to form one mass or whole

Coalesce
(V.) (संगठित होना)
Example: The small groups coalesced into a powerful movement.

An ancient text

Codex
(N.) (प्राचीन ग्रंथ)
Example: The museum displayed a rare codex from the medieval period.

A person of the same age

Coeval
(N.) (समान आयु का व्यक्ति)
Example: He and his coeval shared similar experiences growing up.

Relating to or in a state of coma

Comatose
(Adj.) (बेहोशी की स्थिति में)
Example: The patient remained comatose after the accident.

A person who provides analysis and commentary on events

Commentator
(N.) (टिप्पणीकार, समीक्षक)
Example: The commentator explained every move during the match.

Dedicated to a cause or activity

Committed
(Adj.) (समर्पित, निष्ठावान)
Example: She is committed to improving education in rural areas.

A person who writes music, especially classical music

Composer
(N.) (संगीतकार)
Example: The composer created a beautiful symphony.

Including all or nearly all elements or aspects

Comprehensive
(Adj.) (व्यापक)
Example: The book provides a comprehensive guide to the subject.

A mixture of various ingredients or elements

Concoction
(N.) (विभिन्न वस्तुओं का मिश्रण)
Example: He made a strange concoction of herbs and spices.

A trusted advisor or counsellor

Consigliere
(N.) (विश्वसनीय सलाहकार)
Example: The leader relied on his consigliere for important decisions.

Round complete!