HinKhoj Dictionary

English Hindi Dictionary | अंग्रेज़ी हिन्दी शब्दकोश

Important words for competitive exams


Castigated(Verb) : reprimand (someone) severely (आलोचना/ बुरी तरह फटकारना (किसी को))

Flippant(Adjective) : not serious enough about things that are important (महत्वपूर्ण बातों के प्रति बेपरवाह)

Reprimand (Verb) : to tell somebody officially that he/she has done something wrong ((ग़लत काम करने पर) किसी की भर्त्सना करना, फटकार लगाना (औपचारिक रूप से))

Unhindered(Adjective) : with nothing stopping or preventing somebody/something from progressing ((उन्नति) बिना कोई बाधा के; अबाधित, निर्विध्न)

Vacillate(verb) :to keep changing your ideas or opinions about something, especially in a way that annoys other people (विचार या मत में) टुलमुल होना, डाँवाँडोल होना

 

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Quote of the week


The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.
हंसी के क्षणों के बिना बीता दिन सभी दिनों में से खराब दिन है।

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Root word - Derma/ Derm (Skin)


Root word - Derma/ Derm इसका मतलब है Skin. इससे बनने वाले words है -

Dermatologist - one who treats diseases related to skin (त्वचा विशेषज्ञ)
Hypodermic - relating to the region immediately beneath the skin
Epidermis - outermost layer of the skin
Taxidermy - the art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals with lifelike effect. चर्म प्रसाधन
Taxidermist - a person whose job is taxidermy. ऐसा व्यक्ति जो जानवरों की खाल को stuff करके तैयार करें
Pachyderm - a very large mammal with thick skin, especially an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus.
Dermatitis - general term that describes a skin irritation

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Know the synonyms


Adept (adjective) कुशल: adroit, dexterous, masterful, proficient versed, expert, genius
Adequate (adjective) आवश्‍यकता के अनुसार पर्याप्त: capable, commensurate, com-patent, requisite, tolerable, sufficient
Adhere (verb) किसी नियम का पालन करना: cleave, cling, faster, obey, observe, respect
Adieu (noun) विदाई: goodbye, valediction
Adjourn (verb) स्थगित करना: defer, delay, discontinue, prorogue.
Admirable (adjective) प्रशंसनीय: commendable, excellent, exquisite, wonderful, worthy.

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Idioms/ Phrases


Hang by a thread - बहुत नाजुक स्थिति में होना

Ramesh has been badly injured in the train accident and he is still hanging by a thread.

Hard of hearing - कुछ हद तक बहरा

You will have to speak a little louder, as Mr. Roa is hard of hearing.

Hard up - रुपयों की तंगी होना

Ever since he has left his job he has been quite hard up.

Every Now and then - अक्सर

We are very good friends and visit each other, every Now and then.

Fed up with - तंग आ जाना 

I am Fed up with this daily drudgery.

 

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