📖 Vocabulary Library

To lessen in intensity

Kam ho jaana

“The storm has finally abated.”

Departure from the norm

Vichlan / asaamaanya

“This loss is a one-time aberration; the team is solid.”

Restraint from indulging in pleasures

Sanyam

“He practised abstinence from sweets during fasts.”

Refusing to be persuaded

Aṭal, ziddi

“She was adamant about going alone.”

Concerned with beauty

Saudaryamic

“The garden has an aesthetic appeal.”

Friendly, easy to talk to

Milansaar

“Our new principal is very affable.”

To make less severe

Kam karna

“The medicine alleviated the pain.”

Pleasant and friendly

Sneh-shil

“He has an amiable nature.”

Open to more than one interpretation

Dvyarthi

“The instructions were ambiguous.”

Make something better

Sudhaarna

“Reforms helped ameliorate working conditions.”

Something out of its proper time

Kaal-virodhi

“A typewriter in a sci-fi film is an anachronism.”

Lack of interest or concern

Udaaseenta

“Voter apathy is a serious problem.”

Express clearly / clearly expressed

Spasht-vaakta

“She is an articulate speaker.”

Showing great care and persistence

Lagan-shil

“He was assiduous in his preparations.”

Showing willingness to take bold risks

Saahasi

“An audacious plan to climb Everest in winter.”

Hostile and aggressive

Yuddh-priya

“His belligerent tone surprised everyone.”

Well-meaning and kindly

Daanveer / dayaalu

“A benevolent uncle gave him the funds.”

Concise and exact use of words

Sanchipta

“His speech was admired for its brevity.”

A harsh mixture of sounds

Aprasanntar dhwani

“The traffic was a cacophony of horns.”

Given to sudden changes of mood

Mau-jiya

“Capricious weather ruined the trip.”

Express strong disapproval

Kadi nindaa

“The committee censured his actions.”

Wary and unwilling to take risks

Saavadhaani

“Be circumspect when dealing with strangers.”

Kept secret

Gupt

“A clandestine meeting was held at midnight.”

Clear, logical, and convincing

Bhrohi (tark-poorn)

“She made a cogent argument for change.”

Stop someone from being angry

Mananaana

“The mediator tried to conciliate both parties.”

Agree

Sahmat hona

“I concur with your view.”

Likely to lead to a result

Anukool

“The library is conducive to study.”

An extensive fire

Bhayankar aag

“The conflagration destroyed the warehouse.”

An expert judge in matters of taste

Vishesha-jña

“He is a connoisseur of fine art.”

Interpret

Arth lagaana

“Don't construe my silence as agreement.”

Extremely complex

Jatil

“A convoluted plot confused viewers.”

Abundant in supply

Pratur

“She took copious notes during the lecture.”

Too ready to believe

Sahaj-vishvaasi

“Scammers prey on credulous people.”

Large or heavy and difficult to carry

Bhari-bharkam

“The luggage was cumbersome.”

Reduce or impose a restriction on

Sankshipt karna

“We had to curtail our trip due to bad weather.”

Put off, postpone

Tālnā

“The meeting was deferred to next week.”

Polite respect

Aadar

“She showed deference to her elders.”

Describe precisely

Sphasht varnan karna

“He delineated the plan in detail.”

Use up the resources of

Khatam karna

“Mining depletes natural resources.”

Express disapproval of

Nirakar karna

“The professor deprecated cheating.”

Showing a critical attitude

Apmaanjanak

“Avoid derogatory remarks.”

In low spirits

Niraash

“He was despondent after the loss.”

Lacking self-confidence

Sankochi

“A diffident speaker barely audible.”

Careful in speech and actions

Vivekshil

“Please be discreet about this.”

Regard or represent as of little worth

Avhelana karna

“Don't disparage her efforts.”

Spread widely

Phailaana

“Social media disseminates news rapidly.”

Fluent and persuasive in speaking

Vaak-pravin

“She gave an eloquent speech.”

Ability to understand others' feelings

Sahaanubhuti

“Teachers need empathy for students.”

Lasting a very short time

Kshanik

“Fame is often ephemeral.”

Calmness, composure

Saumya-shaanti

“She faced criticism with equanimity.”

Open to more than one interpretation

Doharā arth

“He gave an equivocal answer.”

Having or showing great learning

Vidvaan

“An erudite professor of physics.”

Praise enthusiastically

Prashansa karna

“Critics extolled the novel.”

Very attentive to detail

Sookshma-darshi

“He is fastidious about cleanliness.”

Happening by chance

Aakasmik

“A fortuitous meeting changed his life.”

Sparing or economical

Kifaayati

“Frugal habits help save money.”

Fond of company; sociable

Saamaajik

“Dogs are gregarious animals.”

Unfortunate

Bechara

“The hapless traveller missed his flight.”

One who attacks cherished beliefs

Roodhi-virodhi

“Galileo was an iconoclast of his time.”

Faultless

Nirdosh

“Her manners are impeccable.”

Silly, lacking sense

Ucharit-heen

“Stop asking inane questions.”

Showing no interest

Udaaseen

“He was indifferent to the news.”

Not harmful

Nirhaaani-kar

“An innocuous joke nobody laughed at.”

Proceeding in a subtle way with harmful effects

Chal-baazi

“Insidious lies destroyed the friendship.”

Fearless; adventurous

Nirbhaya

“Intrepid explorers reached the pole.”

Danger of loss or harm

Khatra

“His life was in jeopardy.”

Using few words

Sankshipt

“His laconic reply ended the chat.”

Displaying weakness or lack of energy

Sustaa

“A languid afternoon by the river.”

Sluggish and apathetic

Sust

“He felt lethargic after lunch.”

Tending to talk a great deal

Vaachaal

“Our loquacious neighbour talks for hours.”

Generous or forgiving

Udaar

“A magnanimous winner praised his rival.”

Intending or intended to cause harm

Dushtataapurnak

“Malicious gossip spread quickly.”

Showing great attention to detail

Sukshm-darshi

“Meticulous planning paid off.”

Lacking interest; dull

Nirsa

“He longed to escape his mundane life.”

Wicked or criminal

Dushta

“Nefarious schemes were uncovered.”

Stubbornly refusing to change

Ziddi

“An obstinate child refusing to eat.”

Excessively concerned with minor details

Visha-vidvaan

“Don't be pedantic about minor errors.”

A strong liking

Jhukav

“She has a penchant for chocolate.”

Carried out with minimum effort

Routine-jaisa

“A perfunctory greeting at the door.”

Childishly sulky

Chidchida

“Petulant remarks during the meeting.”

Dealing with things sensibly

Vyavahaaric

“We need a pragmatic solution.”

Showing development at an early age

Akaala-prakaTit

“A precocious child speaking three languages.”

Avoid telling the truth

Bhatkana

“Stop prevaricating — give a clear answer.”

Delay action

Talna

“Don't procrastinate; start now.”

Increase rapidly

Tezi se badhna

“Online courses have proliferated.”

Producing in abundance

Bahu-utpaadak

“A prolific writer of novels.”

Attractively unusual or old-fashioned

Mohak puratan

“A quaint little village by the lake.”

Bitterness or resentfulness

Dwesh

“He spoke without rancour.”

Criticise sharply

Daatna

“The teacher rebuked him for cheating.”

Not revealing thoughts readily

Sankochi

“She is reticent about her past.”

Having keen mental discernment

Buddhimaan

“A sagacious businessman avoided the loss.”

Optimistic in difficult situations

Aashaavadi

“He remained sanguine despite failure.”

Diligent, careful

Saavadhaani-poorvak

“She is scrupulous about details.”

False or fake

Naqli

“Spurious arguments were rejected.”

Enduring pain without showing feelings

Sthitapragya

“A stoic acceptance of fate.”

Very weak or slight

Kamzor

“A tenuous link between events.”

Fear about something that may happen

Bhay

“She approached the stage with trepidation.”

Present everywhere

Sarvavyaapi

“Mobile phones are ubiquitous now.”

Alternate between opinions

Dholna

“He vacillated between the two offers.”

Using more words than needed

Bahu-vaak

“Verbose answers cost marks.”

Wanting a lot of something

Atyut-laalsa

“A voracious reader of history.”

Feeling caution about possible problems

Saavadhaan

“Be wary of strangers online.”

Showing great energy in pursuit of a cause

Utsaahi

“Zealous volunteers organised the camp.”