A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
Polemic
(N.) (विवादात्मक लेख या भाषण)
Example: The article was a sharp polemic against corruption.
The ability to speak several languages
Polyglotism
(N.) (बहुभाषिता)
Example: Her polyglotism helped her communicate across cultures.
A belief in the worship of more than one God (2)
Polytheism
(N.) (बहुदेववाद)
Example: Ancient civilizations often practiced polytheism.
A painting, photograph, or drawing of a person, especially of the face
Portrait
(N.) (चित्र, तस्वीर)
Example: The artist painted a beautiful portrait of the king.
A temporary police force
Posse
(N.) (अस्थायी पुलिस दल)
Example: The sheriff formed a posse to catch the criminals.
A book of low quality produced quickly to get money
Potboiler
(N.) (पैसे कमाने के लिए जल्दबाज़ी में बनाई गई कृति)
Example: The novel was dismissed as a potboiler written for profit.
The quality of being easy to predict
Predictability
(N.) (पूर्वानुमान योग्यता)
Example: The movie suffered from predictability.
A sign or warning of something to come
Presage
(N.) (पूर्वाभास)
Example: Dark clouds were a presage of the coming storm.
Able to foretell what will happen in future
Prescient
(Adj.) (दूरदर्शी)
Example: His prescient advice saved the company from losses.
Based on an assumption without proof
Presumably
(Adv.) (अनुमानतः)
Example: He is presumably at home right now.
The act of speaking or acting in an evasive way (2)
Prevarication
(N.) (बहानेबाजी या टालमटोल)
Example: His prevarication made it hard to trust his words.
The right of succession to the first born
Primogeniture
(N.) (बड़े बेटे को विरासत मिलने का अधिकार)
Example: The law of primogeniture gave the estate to the eldest son.
A person whose job is to supervise students during examinations
Proctor
(N.) (परीक्षा निरीक्षक)
Example: The proctor ensured that no cheating occurred.
The habit of spending money wastefully
Prodigality
(N.) (फिजूलखर्ची)
Example: His prodigality led to financial problems.
A descendant of a person, animal, or plant; offspring
Progeny
(N.) (वंशज, संतान)
Example: The king’s progeny continued his legacy.
An explosive for firing a bullet or a rocket
Propellant
(N.) (गोली या रॉकेट में आगे धकेलने वाला पदार्थ/ईंधन)
Example: The rocket used a powerful propellant to launch.
Relating to or accurately predicting the future
Prophetic
(Adj.) (भविष्यसूचक)
Example: His words turned out to be prophetic.
Ordinary and not especially interesting or unusual
Prosaic
(Adj.) (साधारण, नीरस)
Example: The story was too prosaic to captivate readers.
The act of officially forbidding something
Proscription
(N.) (निषेध, प्रतिबंध)
Example: The proscription of the book caused public debate.
To cut away dead parts of a plant
Prune
(V.) (छांटना)
Example: The gardener pruned the branches to promote growth.
Relating to physical illness or symptoms that are caused by the mind
Psychosomatic
(Adj.) (मानसिक कारणों से उत्पन्न शारीरिक बीमारी)
Example: Stress can lead to psychosomatic symptoms.
Inclined to argue or fight readily
Pugnacious
(Adj.) (झगड़ालू)
Example: The pugnacious man often got into fights.
To strike repeatedly with the fists
Pummel
(V.) (लगातार मुक्का मारना)
Example: He pummelled the punching bag during training.
To remove people or things from an organization or place in a sudden and violent way
Purge
(V.) (निकाल फेंकना)
Example: The regime decided to purge its opponents.
The scope or range of authority, influence, or understanding (2)
Purview
(N.) (अधिकार या समझ का दायरा)
Example: This issue falls outside the purview of the local committee.
The art of making fireworks and showing them in public (2)
Pyrotechnics
(N.) (आतिशबाजी बनाने की कला)
Example: The festival ended with a grand display of pyrotechnics lighting up the sky.
A situation in which you are confused about what to do
Quandary
(N.) (दुविधा)
Example: She was in a quandary about whether to accept the job offer or continue her studies.
A stanza or poem of four lines
Quatrain
(N.) (चौपाई)
Example: The poet expressed deep emotions in a simple quatrain.
The 500th anniversary of something
Quincentenary
(N.) (500वीं वर्षगांठ)
Example: The university celebrated its quincentenary with grand ceremonies.
Violent and uncontrolled anger
Rage
(N.) (क्रोध)
Example: He was filled with rage after hearing the unfair decision.
The establishment of harmonious relations between countries or groups previously in conflict
Rapprochement
(N.) (संबंध-सुधार)
Example: The two nations moved towards rapprochement after years of hostility.
A person who accepts facts and is practical
Realist
(N.) (यथार्थवादी व्यक्ति)
Example: As a realist, she focused on achievable goals rather than dreams.
The act of withdrawing a statement or belief publicly
Recantation
(N.) (बयान वापस लेना)
Example: His recantation of earlier claims surprised everyone.
A preliminary survey or inspection
Recce
(N.) (जांच-पड़ताल)
Example: The army conducted a recce before launching the operation.
Without thinking of the consequences
Reckless
(Adj.) (लापरवाह)
Example: His reckless driving put many lives at risk.
An activity done for enjoyment
Recreation
(N.) (मनोरंजन)
Example: Reading books is her favorite form of recreation.
An institution to which young offenders are sent as an alternative to prison
Reformatory
(N.) (सुधार गृह)
Example: The juvenile was sent to a reformatory for rehabilitation.
At uniform intervals of time
Regularly
(Adv.) (नियमित रूप से)
Example: She exercises regularly to stay healthy.
The belief that people are born again with a different body after death
Reincarnation
(N.) (पुनर्जन्म)
Example: Many cultures believe in reincarnation after death.
To voluntarily give up or surrender something
Relinquish
(V.) (त्यागना)
Example: He decided to relinquish his claim to the property.
The action of correcting a fault or deficiency
Remediation
(N.) (सुधार)
Example: The company took steps for environmental remediation.
To recall past experiences with fondness (2)
Reminisce
(V.) (पुरानी बातें याद करना)
Example: They sat together and reminisced about their childhood days.
Showing no regret or guilt for wrongdoing
Remorseless
(Adj.) (जिसे पछतावा न हो)
Example: The remorseless criminal showed no sign of guilt.
The act of giving up something
Renunciation
(N.) (त्याग)
Example: His renunciation of wealth impressed many people.
An official order to supply or use something (3)
Requisition
(N.) (आधिकारिक मांग)
Example: The army issued a requisition for additional supplies.
Able to find clever ways to solve problems
Resourceful
(Adj.) (सूझ-बूझ वाला)
Example: She is resourceful and always finds solutions in difficult situations.
The return of lost or stolen property, or compensation for damage
Restitution
(N.) (वापसी, भरपाई)
Example: The court ordered restitution for the victim’s losses.
A person or business that sells goods to the public
Retailer
(N.) (खुदरा विक्रेता)
Example: The retailer offered discounts to attract more customers.
A small handbag carried by women
Reticule
(N.) (महिलाओं का छोटा बैग)
Example: She carried her essentials in a stylish reticule.