Happening or existing at the same time
Contemporaneous
(Adj.) (समकालीन)
Example: The two events were contemporaneous in history.
A deep feeling of regret or guilt for one’s wrongdoing
Contrition
(N.) (पछतावा)
Example: He showed genuine contrition for his mistakes.
A confusing and difficult problem
Conundrum
(N.) (पहेली)
Example: Solving the puzzle became a real conundrum for him.
A secret religious meeting
Conventicle
(N.) (गुप्त धार्मिक सभा)
Example: They gathered in a small room for a conventicle.
The organization of different things or people so that they work together
Coordination
(N.) (सामंजस्य)
Example: Good coordination is essential for team success.
Something that is the natural and direct result of another one
Corollary
(N.) (स्वाभाविक परिणाम)
Example: Increased demand is a corollary of population growth.
A correction issued after the publication of a document
Corrigendum
(N.) (शुद्धिपत्र, संशोधन)
Example: The publisher released a corrigendum to fix the errors.
The science of the origin and development of the universe
Cosmology
(N.) (ब्रह्माण्ड विज्ञान)
Example: Cosmology helps us understand the origins of the universe.
A four-wheeled closed horse-drawn carriage
Coupe
(N.) (बंद घोड़ागाड़ी)
Example: The royal couple arrived in a luxurious coupe.
The design and production of high-fashion clothing
Couture
(N.) (उच्च फ़ैशन परिधान कला)
Example: Paris is famous for its couture industry.
Having a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else
Covetous
(Adj.) (दूसरे की वस्तुओं की लालसा रखने वाला)
Example: He gave a covetous look at his friend’s new car.
To have a strong desire for something
Crave
(V.) (तीव्र इच्छा करना)
Example: She craves success and works hard for it.
A nursery where children are cared for while parents are at work (3)
Creche
(N.) (पालना-घर, शिशु सदन)
Example: Working parents often leave their children at a creche.
To express disapproval or find fault
Criticise
(V.) (आलोचना करना)
Example: It is easy to criticise others without understanding their situation.
The science dealing with extremely low temperatures
Cryogenics
(N.) (अत्यधिक ठंडे तापमान का विज्ञान)
Example: Scientists use cryogenics to preserve biological samples for future research.
A lover of dogs
Cynophilist
(N.) (कुत्तों का प्रेमी)
Example: Being a true cynophilist, she adopted three stray dogs.
The use of the fingers and hands to communicate and convey ideas; finger spelling (2)
Dactylology
(N.) (हाथों व उँगलियों से संवाद की पद्धति)
Example: Dactylology is widely used in sign language to spell out words.
A place where milk and milk products are processed
Dairy
(N.) (डेयरी; दुग्ध-उत्पाद की जगह)
Example: The village dairy supplies fresh milk every morning.
Starting again; from the beginning
De novo
(Adv./Adj.) (नए सिरे से)
Example: After the failure, the team decided to start the project de novo.
Charming, confident and stylish
Debonair
(Adj.) (आकर्षक व शालीन)
Example: He looked debonair in his formal suit at the party.
A stoppered glass container for holding alcoholic drinks, especially wine (8)
Decanter
(N.) (मादक पेय रखने का पात्र)
Example: The host poured the wine into a crystal decanter before serving.
Occurring every ten years
Decennial
(Adj.) (दशवार्षिक)
Example: The country conducts a decennial census to gather population data.
Shedding leaves annually
Deciduous
(Adj.) (पर्णपाती)
Example: Deciduous trees lose their leaves in autumn.
To convert a text written in code into normal language
Decipher
(V.) (गूढ़ लिपि समझना)
Example: It took hours to decipher the ancient manuscript.
The act of throwing someone out of a window
Defenestration
(N.) (खिड़की से बाहर फेंकने की क्रिया)
Example: The story described a shocking defenestration during the conflict.
The killing of a god
Deicide
(N.) (देवहत्या)
Example: The myth revolved around the deicide of a powerful deity.
To do something that one considers to be beneath one’s dignity
Deign
(V.) (कृपा करके करना)
Example: He did not deign to reply to the rude comment.
A mental condition causing memory loss and decline in thinking ability
Dementia
(N.) (याददाश्त व मानसिक क्षमता कमजोर होने की बीमारी)
Example: Dementia often affects elderly people and requires proper care.
A person who loves trees
Dendrophile
(N.) (वृक्ष प्रेमी)
Example: As a dendrophile, he spent his weekends planting saplings.
To declare to be morally wrong or evil
Denounce
(V.) (निंदा करना)
Example: The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
A person who treats diseases and conditions of the teeth
Dentist
(N.) (दंत चिकित्सक)
Example: You should visit a dentist regularly for check-ups.
A public expression of strong criticism
Denunciation
(N.) (सार्वजनिक निंदा)
Example: The minister faced public denunciation after the scandal.
A ruler who exercises absolute and oppressive power (2)
Despot
(N.) (तानाशाह)
Example: The despot ruled the country with an iron fist.
To cause something to seem less valuable
Detract
(V.) (महत्व कम करना)
Example: These minor errors do not detract from the overall quality of the work.
The state of being harmed or damaged
Detriment
(N.) (नुकसान)
Example: Excessive stress can be a detriment to your health.
The transfer of power from higher to lower levels of government
Devolution
(N.) (सत्ता हस्तांतरण)
Example: Devolution helps local governments make independent decisions.
Slow or tending to cause delay
Dilatory
(Adj.) (विलंब करने वाला)
Example: His dilatory approach delayed the completion of the project.
A person having excessive craving for alcohol (2)
Dipsomaniac
(N.) (शराब की तीव्र लत वाला व्यक्ति)
Example: The novel portrayed a dipsomaniac struggling to control his addiction.
To take a machine or structure into separate pieces
Dismantle
(V.) (अलग-अलग हिस्सों में खोलना)
Example: Workers dismantled the old building brick by brick.
To make doubts, fears, or beliefs disappear
Dispel
(V.) (दूर करना, मिटा देना)
Example: The teacher tried to dispel the students’ doubts before the exam.
The action of moving something from its place or position, especially people from their homes
Displacement
(N.) (विस्थापन)
Example: The construction project led to the displacement of many families.
To twist or change the shape, meaning, or truth of something
Distort
(V.) (विकृत करना, गलत रूप प्रस्तुत करना)
Example: The media should not distort facts to mislead the public.
A field of activity or knowledge
Domain
(N.) (क्षेत्र; दायरा)
Example: Mathematics is not his domain of expertise.
The exercise of power or control over others
Domination
(N.) (किसी पर नियंत्रण)
Example: The empire maintained its domination over the region for decades.
A collection of documents on someone or something
Dossier
(N.) (दस्तावेज़ संग्रह)
Example: The detective prepared a detailed dossier on the suspect.
A phrase with two meanings
Double entendre
(N.) (दोहरे अर्थ वाला वाक्य)
Example: His joke was a clever double entendre that made everyone laugh.
A short hymn or song praising God
Doxology
(N.) (स्तुति गान)
Example: The service ended with a beautiful doxology sung by the choir.
To cheat someone by lying or tricking
Dupe
(V.) (धोखा देना)
Example: The scammer duped many people into giving away their money.
Relating to an imagined society in which there is suffering and injustice (2)
Dystopian
(Adj.) (काल्पनिक दुःखद समाज संबंधी)
Example: The novel presents a dystopian future where freedom is lost.
With great interest or excitement
Eagerly
(Adv.) (उत्सुकता से)
Example: She eagerly waited for the exam results.