HinKhoj Dictionary

English Hindi Dictionary | अंग्रेज़ी हिन्दी शब्दकोश

Phobias


Cacophobia - Fear of ugliness (बदसूरती का डर)
Catagelophobia - Fear of being ridiculed (उपहास/ खुद का मज़ाक बनने का डर)
Catoptrophobia - Fear of mirrors (शीशों का डर)
Chionophobia - Fear of snow (बर्फ़बारी का डर)
Chromophobia - Fear of colors (रंगों का डर)
Chronomentrophobia - Fear of clocks (घड़ियों का डर)

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Know these important synonyms


Apocryphal - adjective - (of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true (अप्रमाणिक/ असत्य)
Synonyms - Fictitious, inaccurate, counterfeit, baseless, disputed

Hermit - noun - a person who prefers to live alone, without contact with other people (संन्‍यासी)
Synonyms - Solitary, ascetic, abstinent, caveman, recluse

Parochial - adjective - only concerned with small issues that happen in your local area and not interested in more important things (संकीर्ण/ संकुचित)
Synonyms - Intolerant, narrow-minded, insular, conservative

Hyperbole - noun - a way of speaking or writing that makes something sound better, more exciting, dangerous, etc. than it really is
(अतिशयोक्ति)
Synonyms - Exaggeration, overstatement, magnification

Enigma - noun - a person, thing or situation that is difficult to understand ((व्‍यक्ति, वस्‍तु या परिस्थिति) जिसे समझना कठिन हो; पेचीदा)
Synonyms - Riddle, secret, brain teaser, closed book

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English Words That Are Actually Spanish-2


Avocado
Spanish word: Aguacate
Meaning: A dark green pear-shaped fruit with smooth, light green pulp and one large seed in the center

Plaza
Spanish word: Plaza
Meaning: A public area, in a form of a building with shops and stores

Cargo
Spanish word: Cargo
Meaning: Goods that are transported through ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle

Vanilla
Spanish word: Vainilla
Meaning: A sweet substance extracted from vanilla pods, used as a flavor in food or in perfume, etc.

Tornado
Spanish word: Tornado
Meaning: A powerful, destructive windstorm that forms itself into a cone-like shape, capable of destroying everything on land

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English Words That Are Actually Spanish-1


Breeze
Spanish word: Brisa
Meaning: A gentle blow or moderate current of air

Guerrilla
Spanish word: Guerrilla
Meaning: A member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces

Stampede
Spanish word: Estampida
Meaning: A sudden frenzied rush of people or animals

Macho
Spanish word: Macho
Meaning: To have manly characteristics and qualities such as being robust, strong, aggressive, unemotional, etc.

Cockroach
Spanish word: Cucaracha
Meaning: An insect with antennae and legs, usually the reddish brown kinds are found as household pests

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Quote of the week


To be successful, first you have to dream of your success that refuses to sleep at night.
सफल होने के लिए, सबसे पहले आपको अपनी सफलता का सपना देखना होगा जो रात को भी सोने ना दें।

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