HinKhoj Dictionary

English Hindi Dictionary | अंग्रेज़ी हिन्दी शब्दकोश

Quote of the week


Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.
भीतर से चमकने वाले प्रकाश को कोई भी कम नहीं कर सकता।

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Synonyms for competitive exams


conundrum (समस्या/ पहेली) - puzzle, enigma, problem, mystery
stolid (भावहीन) - apathetic, unemotional
dilatory (सुस्त/ आलसी) - slow, sluggish, tardy
baroque (काल्पनिक) - florid, gilt
encumbrance (रुकावट) - hindrance, obstacle

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Different types of Manias


Graphomania - Obsession with writing
Hagiomania - Mania for sainthood
Hippomania - Obsession with horses
Hydromania - Irrational craving for water
Hylomania - Excessive tendency towards materialism
Islomania - Craze or obsession for islands

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Know the meaning of these words


Accustom: Familiarize, habituate (अभ्यस्त करना/ आदी करना)
She had to accustom herself to eating later in the evening.

Adept: Skillful (कुशल)
Quite adept at repairing computers, he was often called for trouble-shooting even from other cities.

Deficient: Not having an adequate or proper supply or amount (कम/ अपूर्ण)
His theory is deficient in several respects.

Dubious: Doubtful (संदेहास्पद)
These claims are dubious and not scientifically proven.

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Phrasal verbs


Move in - arrive in a new home or office (नए घर या ऑफिस में जाना)
You've bought a new house? When are you moving in?

Move out - leave your home/office for another one (घर या ऑफिस छोड़ देना)
My neighbor is leaving. He's moving out next Saturday.

Nod off - fall asleep (आँख लगना)
My grandfather often nods off in front of the television.

Note down - write something (लिखना)
I'll call the station and note down the departure times.

Opt out - leave a system or decide not to participate (बाहर निकलना)
I enjoy tennis but I'm so busy I had to opt out of the tournament.

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