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300 TOEFL Writing Vocabulary (1)
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abandon
abash
abdicate
abet
abridge
abrogate
abstemious
academic
accede
accelerate
accolade
accord
acrimonious
acumen
admonish
admonition
adversary
adverse
adversity
aesthetic
affable
affluent
aggressive
alacrity
alienate
allay
allude
allure
allusion
ambiguous
amenable
amiable
analogous
analogy
anarchy
animus
annals
anonymous
anthology
antithesis
apathetic
apathy
apprehend
apprehensive
apprise
approbation
apt
aptitude
arbiter
archetype
arid
aristocracy
articulate
ascetic
assiduous
asylum
atheist
attribute
augment
auspicious
authentic
autocratic
avarice
awry
banal
bane
banter
baton
belie
bellicose
belligerent
benevolent
besmirch
biased
bizarre
bland
blandishment
blemish
blight
blithe
bombastic
boorish
bucolic
buffoon
bulwark
bumptious
cabal
cacophonous
Word and Definition List
abandon 
/ə'bændən/ n. Syn. relinquish
(त्याग) lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
With her parents out of town, Kelly danced all night with abandon.
(त्याग) lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
With her parents out of town, Kelly danced all night with abandon.
abash
/ə'bæʃ/ v. Syn. embarrass
(लज्जित करना) embarrass; make ashamed or uneasy; disconcert
Her open admiration should not abash him at all.
(लज्जित करना) embarrass; make ashamed or uneasy; disconcert
Her open admiration should not abash him at all.
abdicate
/'æbdɪkeɪt/ v. Syn. renounce
(बच) give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim
When Edward VIII did abdicate the British throne to marry the woman he loved, he surprised the entire world.
(बच) give up, renounce, abandon, lay down, or withdraw from, as a right or claim
When Edward VIII did abdicate the British throne to marry the woman he loved, he surprised the entire world.
abet
/ə'bɛt/ v. Syn. encourage
(abet) aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage
She was unwilling to abet him in the swindle he had planned.
(abet) aid, usually in doing something wrong; encourage
She was unwilling to abet him in the swindle he had planned.
abridge
/ə'brɪdʒ/ v. Syn. condense; shorten
(संक्षेपण) condense; shorten; reduce length of written text
Because the publishers felt the public wanted a shorter version of War and Peace, they proceeded to abridge the novel.
(संक्षेपण) condense; shorten; reduce length of written text
Because the publishers felt the public wanted a shorter version of War and Peace, they proceeded to abridge the novel.
abrogate
/'æbroʊgeɪt/ a. Syn. abolish
(रद्द) abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority
He intended to abrogate the decree issued by his predecessor.
(रद्द) abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority
He intended to abrogate the decree issued by his predecessor.
abstemious
/æb'sti:mɪəs/ a. Syn. temperate
(संयमी) sparing or moderation in eating and drinking; temperate
Concerned whether her vegetarian son's abstemious diet provided him with sufficient protein, the worried mother pressed food on him.
(संयमी) sparing or moderation in eating and drinking; temperate
Concerned whether her vegetarian son's abstemious diet provided him with sufficient protein, the worried mother pressed food on him.
academic
/ækə'dɛmɪk/ a. Syn. scholarly; collegiate; theoretical
(शैक्षणिक) related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to scholarly organization; based on formal education
The dean's talk about reforming the college admissions system was only an academic discussion.
(शैक्षणिक) related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to scholarly organization; based on formal education
The dean's talk about reforming the college admissions system was only an academic discussion.
accede
/æk'si:d/ v. Syn. agree; assent; concede
(मान लेना) agree; give consent, often at insistence of another; concede
The idea that one of the two chief executives should eventually accede to the role, as has happened in the past, would raise fresh doubts about the board's independence.
(मान लेना) agree; give consent, often at insistence of another; concede
The idea that one of the two chief executives should eventually accede to the role, as has happened in the past, would raise fresh doubts about the board's independence.
accelerate
/ək'sɛləreɪt/ v. Syn. speed; hasten
(तेजी लाने) move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
Demand for Taiwanese goods likely will accelerate from the second quarter, as strong Asian demand offsets the effects of a U.S. slowdown.
(तेजी लाने) move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
Demand for Taiwanese goods likely will accelerate from the second quarter, as strong Asian demand offsets the effects of a U.S. slowdown.
accolade
/'ækəleɪd/ n. Syn. praise
(accolade) award of merit; expression of approval; praise
In Hollywood, an "Oscar" is the highest accolade.
(accolade) award of merit; expression of approval; praise
In Hollywood, an "Oscar" is the highest accolade.
accord
/ə'kɔ:d/ n. Syn. agreement; treaty
(समझौते) settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
Although the accord is a small step forward, politicians around the world have their work cut out for them.
(समझौते) settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
Although the accord is a small step forward, politicians around the world have their work cut out for them.
acrimonious
/ækrɪ'moʊnɪəs/ a. Syn. rancorous
(उग्र) bitter and sharp in language, tone, or manner
The candidate attacked his opponent in highly acrimonious terms.
(उग्र) bitter and sharp in language, tone, or manner
The candidate attacked his opponent in highly acrimonious terms.
acumen
/'ækjʊmɛn, ə'kju:mɛn/ n. Syn. acuteness; insight
(कुशाग्र बुद्धि) mental keenness; quickness of perception
However, her team's political acumen is clearly beyond mine, an Ivy League Medical Science Professor and NOT a Political "Science" Professor.
(कुशाग्र बुद्धि) mental keenness; quickness of perception
However, her team's political acumen is clearly beyond mine, an Ivy League Medical Science Professor and NOT a Political "Science" Professor.
admonish
/əd'mɒnɪʃ/ v. Syn. warn; reprove
(धिक्कारना) warn; counsel someone against something to be avoided
I would again admonish the reader carefully to consider the nature of our doctrine.
(धिक्कारना) warn; counsel someone against something to be avoided
I would again admonish the reader carefully to consider the nature of our doctrine.
admonition
/ædmɒ'nɪʃ(ə)n/ n. Syn. warning
(चेतावनी) gentle or friendly reproof; cautionary advice or warning
The article concludes with an admonition from a psychologist
(चेतावनी) gentle or friendly reproof; cautionary advice or warning
The article concludes with an admonition from a psychologist
adversary
/'ædvəsərɪ/ n. Syn. opponent; contestant
(विरोधी) opponent in contest; someone who offers opposition
The young wrestler struggled to defeat his adversary.
(विरोधी) opponent in contest; someone who offers opposition
The young wrestler struggled to defeat his adversary.
adverse
/'ædvɜrs/ a. Syn. unfavorable; hostile
(प्रतिकूल) in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
The recession had a highly adverse effect on father's investment portfolio: he lost so much money that he could no longer afford the house.
(प्रतिकूल) in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
The recession had a highly adverse effect on father's investment portfolio: he lost so much money that he could no longer afford the house.
adversity
/əd'vɜrsɪtɪ/ n. Syn. poverty; misfortune
(विपत्ति) state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
A young boy who's strength in adversity is an inspiration to all who know him.
(विपत्ति) state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
A young boy who's strength in adversity is an inspiration to all who know him.
aesthetic
/i:s'θɛtɪk/ a. Syn. artistic; elegant
(सौंदर्य) elegant or tasteful; of or concerning appreciation of beauty or good taste
Kenneth Cole, the American designer known for his modern, urban aesthetic, is hawking $35 T-shirts.
(सौंदर्य) elegant or tasteful; of or concerning appreciation of beauty or good taste
Kenneth Cole, the American designer known for his modern, urban aesthetic, is hawking $35 T-shirts.
affable
/'æfəb(ə)l/ a.
(मिलनसार) easily approachable; warmly friendly
Accustomed to cold, aloof supervisors, Nicholas was amazed at how affable his new employer was.
(मिलनसार) easily approachable; warmly friendly
Accustomed to cold, aloof supervisors, Nicholas was amazed at how affable his new employer was.
affluent
/'æflʊənt/ a.
(संपन्न) having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
They want the same opportunity to pursue their dreams as everyone else who lives in affluent school districts.
(संपन्न) having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
They want the same opportunity to pursue their dreams as everyone else who lives in affluent school districts.
aggressive
/'əgrɛsɪv/ a.
(आक्रामक) making assaults; unjustly attacking; combative; hostile; tending to spread quickly
During his tenure in Beijing, Huntsman was known as an aggressive advocate for human rights and pushed to expand U.S. economic ties with China.
(आक्रामक) making assaults; unjustly attacking; combative; hostile; tending to spread quickly
During his tenure in Beijing, Huntsman was known as an aggressive advocate for human rights and pushed to expand U.S. economic ties with China.
alacrity
/ə'lækrɪtɪ/ n.
(तत्परता) cheerful promptness or willingness; eagerness; speed or quickness
Phil and Dave were raring to get off to the mountains; they packed up their ski gear and climbed into the van with alacrity.
(तत्परता) cheerful promptness or willingness; eagerness; speed or quickness
Phil and Dave were raring to get off to the mountains; they packed up their ski gear and climbed into the van with alacrity.
alienate
/'eɪlɪəneɪt/ v. Syn. estrange; transfer; separate
(विमुख) cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
We could not see what should again alienate us from one another, or how one brother could again oppress another.
(विमुख) cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
We could not see what should again alienate us from one another, or how one brother could again oppress another.
allay
/ə'leɪ/ v. Syn. calm; pacify; relieve
(दूर) calm; pacify; reduce the intensity of; relieve
The crew tried to allay the fears of the passengers by announcing that the fire had been controlled.
(दूर) calm; pacify; reduce the intensity of; relieve
The crew tried to allay the fears of the passengers by announcing that the fire had been controlled.
allude
/ə'lu:d/ v. Syn. imply; refer
(संकेत करना) refer casually or indirectly, or by suggestion
Try not to mention divorce in Jack's presence because he will think you allude to his marital problems with Jill.
(संकेत करना) refer casually or indirectly, or by suggestion
Try not to mention divorce in Jack's presence because he will think you allude to his marital problems with Jill.
allure
/ə'ljʊə(r)/ v. Syn. entice; attract
(आकर्षण) attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
Promises of quick profits allure the unwary investor.
(आकर्षण) attract with something desirable; be highly, often subtly attractive
Promises of quick profits allure the unwary investor.
allusion
/ə'lu:ʒ(ə)n/ n. Syn. metaphor
(संकेत) indirect reference; symbolical reference or comparison; metaphor
Without naming names, the candidate criticized the national leaders by allusion.
(संकेत) indirect reference; symbolical reference or comparison; metaphor
Without naming names, the candidate criticized the national leaders by allusion.
ambiguous
/æm'bɪgjʊəs/ a.
(अस्पष्ट) unclear or doubtful in meaning
His ambiguous instructions misled us; we did not know which road to take.
(अस्पष्ट) unclear or doubtful in meaning
His ambiguous instructions misled us; we did not know which road to take.
amenable
/ə'mi:nəb(ə)l/ a. Syn. responsible; accountable
(उत्तरदायी) responsive to advice or suggestion; responsible to higher authority; willing to comply with; agreeable
He was amenable to any suggestions that came from those he looked up to.
(उत्तरदायी) responsive to advice or suggestion; responsible to higher authority; willing to comply with; agreeable
He was amenable to any suggestions that came from those he looked up to.
amiable
/'eɪmɪəb(ə)l/ a. Syn. agreeable; lovable
(मिलनसार) good-natured and likable; lovable; warmly friendly
In Little Women, Beth is the amiable daughter whose loving disposition endears her to all who know her.
(मिलनसार) good-natured and likable; lovable; warmly friendly
In Little Women, Beth is the amiable daughter whose loving disposition endears her to all who know her.
analogous
/ə'næləgəs/ a. Syn. comparable
(अनुरूप) comparable; similar or alike
She called our attention to the things that had been done in an analogous situation and recommended that we do the same.
(अनुरूप) comparable; similar or alike
She called our attention to the things that had been done in an analogous situation and recommended that we do the same.
analogy
/ə'nælədʒɪ/ n. Syn. similarity; parallelism
(सादृश्य) similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
This analogy is almost always noted without further comment, although in fact it may be taken further.
(सादृश्य) similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
This analogy is almost always noted without further comment, although in fact it may be taken further.
anarchy
/'ænəkɪ/ n. Syn. lawlessness; disorder
(अराजकता) absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion
One might say that eastern Congo is already in anarchy, but Congo has faded from the headlines in recent months.
(अराजकता) absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion
One might say that eastern Congo is already in anarchy, but Congo has faded from the headlines in recent months.
animus
/'ænɪməs/ n. Syn. enmity; disposition
(विरोध) feeling of enmity or ill will; attitude that informs one's actions; disposition
The animus of the speaker became obvious to all when he began to indulge in sarcastic and insulting remarks.
(विरोध) feeling of enmity or ill will; attitude that informs one's actions; disposition
The animus of the speaker became obvious to all when he began to indulge in sarcastic and insulting remarks.
annals
/'æn(ə)lz/ n. Syn. records; history
(इतिहास) chronological record of the events of successive years
In the annals of this period, we find no mention of democratic movements.
(इतिहास) chronological record of the events of successive years
In the annals of this period, we find no mention of democratic movements.
anonymous
/ə'nɒnɪməs/ a. Syn. unknown; nameless
(अनामक) having no name; having unknown or unacknowledged name
The buyer, who wished to remain anonymous, is a foreigner with homes in Europe.
(अनामक) having no name; having unknown or unacknowledged name
The buyer, who wished to remain anonymous, is a foreigner with homes in Europe.
anthology
/æn'θɒlədʒɪ/ n. Syn. collection
(संकलन) book of literary selections by various authors
This anthology of science fiction was compiled by the late Isaac Asimov.
(संकलन) book of literary selections by various authors
This anthology of science fiction was compiled by the late Isaac Asimov.
antithesis
/æn'tɪθəsɪs/ n. Syn. contrast
(प्रतिपक्षता) contrast; direct contrast; opposition
This tyranny was the antithesis of all that he had hoped for, and he fought it with all his strength.
(प्रतिपक्षता) contrast; direct contrast; opposition
This tyranny was the antithesis of all that he had hoped for, and he fought it with all his strength.
apathetic
/æpə'θɛtɪk/ a.
(उदासीन) feeling or showing a lack of interest or concern; indifferent
But he shares Mary's apathetic and listless look: he seems to have more length of limb than vivacity of blood or vigor of brain.
(उदासीन) feeling or showing a lack of interest or concern; indifferent
But he shares Mary's apathetic and listless look: he seems to have more length of limb than vivacity of blood or vigor of brain.
apathy
/'æpəθɪ/ n. Syn. indifference
(उदासीनता) lack of caring; indifference
A firm believer in democratic government, she could not understand the apathy of people who never bothered to vote.
(उदासीनता) lack of caring; indifference
A firm believer in democratic government, she could not understand the apathy of people who never bothered to vote.
apprehend
/æprɪ'hɛnd/ v. Syn. arrest; perceive
(गिरफ्तार) take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive
The police will apprehend the culprit and convict him.
(गिरफ्तार) take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive
The police will apprehend the culprit and convict him.
apprehensive
/æprɪ'hɛnsɪv/ a.
(आशंकित) capable of apprehending; knowing; conscious; relating to the faculty of apprehension; sensible; feeling; perceptive
Here I walked about for a long time, feeling very strange, and mortally apprehensive of some one coming in and kidnapping me.
(आशंकित) capable of apprehending; knowing; conscious; relating to the faculty of apprehension; sensible; feeling; perceptive
Here I walked about for a long time, feeling very strange, and mortally apprehensive of some one coming in and kidnapping me.
apprise
/ə'praɪz/ v. Syn. inform
(अवगत कराया) inform; give notice to; make aware
If you apprise him the dangerous weather conditions, he has to postpone his trip.
(अवगत कराया) inform; give notice to; make aware
If you apprise him the dangerous weather conditions, he has to postpone his trip.
approbation
/æprə'beɪʃ(ə)n/ n. Syn. approval
(अनुमोदन) expression of warm approval; praise
She looked for some sign of approbation from her parents, hoping her good grades would please them.
(अनुमोदन) expression of warm approval; praise
She looked for some sign of approbation from her parents, hoping her good grades would please them.
apt
/æpt/ a. Syn. appropriate; suitable
(उपयुक्त) likely; exactly suitable; appropriate; quick to learn or understand
The defeated England coach, Bobby Robson, described it as a miracle, which following 'the Hand-of-God' goal seems supremely apt.
(उपयुक्त) likely; exactly suitable; appropriate; quick to learn or understand
The defeated England coach, Bobby Robson, described it as a miracle, which following 'the Hand-of-God' goal seems supremely apt.
aptitude
/'æptɪtju:d/;/'æptɪtud/ n. Syn. intelligence; talent
(योग्यता) inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
The counselor gave him an aptitude test before advising him about the career he should follow.
(योग्यता) inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
The counselor gave him an aptitude test before advising him about the career he should follow.
arbiter
/'ɑrbɪtə(r)/ n. Syn. judge
(मध्यस्थ) person with power to decide a dispute; judge
As an arbiter in labor disputes, she has won the confidence of the workers and the employers.
(मध्यस्थ) person with power to decide a dispute; judge
As an arbiter in labor disputes, she has won the confidence of the workers and the employers.
archetype
/'ɑrkɪtaɪp/ n. Syn. prototype
(मूलरूप आदर्श) prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned
The Brooklyn Bridge was the archetype of the many spans that now connect Manhattan with Long Island and New Jersey.
(मूलरूप आदर्श) prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned
The Brooklyn Bridge was the archetype of the many spans that now connect Manhattan with Long Island and New Jersey.
arid
/'ærɪd/ a. Syn. dry; barren
(शुष्क) dry; lacking moisture, especially having insufficient rainfall to support trees or plants
The cactus has adapted to survive in an arid environment.
(शुष्क) dry; lacking moisture, especially having insufficient rainfall to support trees or plants
The cactus has adapted to survive in an arid environment.
aristocracy
/ærɪs'tɒkrəsɪ/ n.
(शिष्टजन) hereditary nobility; privileged class
Americans have mixed feelings about hereditary aristocracy.
(शिष्टजन) hereditary nobility; privileged class
Americans have mixed feelings about hereditary aristocracy.
articulate
/ɑr'tɪkjʊlət/ a. Syn. effective; distinct
(मुखर) expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
Her articulate presentation of the advertising campaign impressed her employers.
(मुखर) expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
Her articulate presentation of the advertising campaign impressed her employers.
ascetic
/ə'sɛtɪk/ a. Syn. austere; severe
(तपस्वी) leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere
The wealthy, self-indulgent young man felt oddly drawn to the strict, ascetic life led by members of some monastic orders.
(तपस्वी) leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere
The wealthy, self-indulgent young man felt oddly drawn to the strict, ascetic life led by members of some monastic orders.
assiduous
/ə'sɪdjʊəs/;/ə'sɪdʒʊəs/ a. Syn. diligent; persistent
(परिश्रमी) constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent
He was assiduous, working at this task for weeks before he felt satisfied with his results.
(परिश्रमी) constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent
He was assiduous, working at this task for weeks before he felt satisfied with his results.
asylum
/ə'saɪləm/ n. Syn. protection
(शरण) place of refuge or shelter; protection
The refugees sought asylum from religious persecution in a new land.
(शरण) place of refuge or shelter; protection
The refugees sought asylum from religious persecution in a new land.
atheist
/'eɪθiɪst/ n. Syn. nonbeliever
(नास्तिक) nonbeliever; one who denies the existence of god
The view that children are born atheist is relatively recent.
(नास्तिक) nonbeliever; one who denies the existence of god
The view that children are born atheist is relatively recent.
attribute
/ə'trɪbju:t/ n. Syn. trait
(गुण) essential quality; reputation; honor
His outstanding attribute was his kindness.
(गुण) essential quality; reputation; honor
His outstanding attribute was his kindness.
augment
/ɔ:g'mɛnt/ v. Syn. increase
(बढ़ाने) make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
Armies augment their forces by calling up reinforcements.
(बढ़ाने) make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
Armies augment their forces by calling up reinforcements.
auspicious
/ɔ:'spɪʃəs/ a. Syn. propitious
(शुभ) attended by favorable circumstances; marked by success; prosperous
With favorable weather conditions, it was an auspicious moment to set sail.
(शुभ) attended by favorable circumstances; marked by success; prosperous
With favorable weather conditions, it was an auspicious moment to set sail.
authentic
/ɜr'θɛntɪk/ a. Syn. genuine; real; valid; trustworthy
(प्रामाणिक) not counterfeit or copied; valid; trustworthy
It is authentic, genuine, and a true and correct copy of the original.
(प्रामाणिक) not counterfeit or copied; valid; trustworthy
It is authentic, genuine, and a true and correct copy of the original.
autocratic
/ɔtə'krætɪk/ a. Syn. dictatorial
(निरंकुश) having absolute, unchecked power; dictatorial
Someone accustomed to exercising authority may become autocratic if his or her power is unchecked.
(निरंकुश) having absolute, unchecked power; dictatorial
Someone accustomed to exercising authority may become autocratic if his or her power is unchecked.
avarice
/'ævərɪs/ n.
(लोभ) greediness for wealth; insatiable desire of gain
King Midas is a perfect example of avarice, for he was so greedy that he wished everything he touched would turn to gold.
(लोभ) greediness for wealth; insatiable desire of gain
King Midas is a perfect example of avarice, for he was so greedy that he wished everything he touched would turn to gold.
awry
/ə'raɪ/ ad. Syn. distorted; crooked ; askew; amiss
(गड़बड़ा) in a position that is turned toward one side; away from correct course
He held his head awry, giving the impression that he had caught cold in his neck during the night.
(गड़बड़ा) in a position that is turned toward one side; away from correct course
He held his head awry, giving the impression that he had caught cold in his neck during the night.
banal
/bə'nɑrl/;/'beɪnl/ a. Syn. dull; commonplace; trite
(साधारण) obvious and dull; commonplace; lacking originality
The writer made his comic sketch seem banal, only a few people liked it.
(साधारण) obvious and dull; commonplace; lacking originality
The writer made his comic sketch seem banal, only a few people liked it.
bane
/beɪn/ n. Syn. curse
(बने) something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin
Lucy's little brother was the bane of her existence: his attempts to make her life miserable worked so well that she could have poisoned him.
(बने) something causes misery or death; curse; fatal injury or ruin
Lucy's little brother was the bane of her existence: his attempts to make her life miserable worked so well that she could have poisoned him.
banter
/'bæntə(r)/ n.
(मज़ाक) good-humored, playful conversation
You bring good diversity to the BombCast because your opinions are varied and present a good contrast to what can sometimes be predictable banter from the guys.
(मज़ाक) good-humored, playful conversation
You bring good diversity to the BombCast because your opinions are varied and present a good contrast to what can sometimes be predictable banter from the guys.
baton
/'bæt(ə)n/;/bə'tɒn/ n.
(डंडों) staff or truncheon for various purposes, as one of a conductor in musical performances, one transferred by runners in a relay race
What's the textbook way to handoff the baton in the relays?
(डंडों) staff or truncheon for various purposes, as one of a conductor in musical performances, one transferred by runners in a relay race
What's the textbook way to handoff the baton in the relays?
belie
/bɪ'laɪ/ v. Syn. contradict
(झुठलाना) contradict; give a false impression
His coarse, hard-bitten exterior does belie his inner sensitivity.
(झुठलाना) contradict; give a false impression
His coarse, hard-bitten exterior does belie his inner sensitivity.
bellicose
/'bɛlɪkoʊs/ a. Syn. warlike; belligerent
(लड़ाकू) warlike or hostile in manner or temperament; showing or having impulse to be combative
His bellicose disposition alienated his friends.
(लड़ाकू) warlike or hostile in manner or temperament; showing or having impulse to be combative
His bellicose disposition alienated his friends.
belligerent
/bɪ'lɪdʒərənt/ a. Syn. quarrelsome; aggressive
(जुझारू) inclined or eager to fight; aggressive
Whenever he had too much to drink, he became belligerent and tried to pick fights with strangers.
(जुझारू) inclined or eager to fight; aggressive
Whenever he had too much to drink, he became belligerent and tried to pick fights with strangers.
benevolent
/bɪ'nɛvələnt/ a. Syn. generous; charitable
(उदार) generous in providing aid to others; charitable
Mr. Fezziwig was a benevolent employer, who wished to make Christmas merrier for young Scrooge and his other employees.
(उदार) generous in providing aid to others; charitable
Mr. Fezziwig was a benevolent employer, who wished to make Christmas merrier for young Scrooge and his other employees.
besmirch
/bɪ'smɜrtʃ/ v.
(गंदा करना) soil, smear so as to make dirty or stained
The scandalous remarks in the newspaper besmirch the reputations of every member of the society.
(गंदा करना) soil, smear so as to make dirty or stained
The scandalous remarks in the newspaper besmirch the reputations of every member of the society.
biased
/'baɪəs(ɪ)d/ a. Syn. slanted; prejudiced
(पक्षपाती) favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced
Because the judge played golf regularly with the district attorney's father, we feared he might be biased in the prosecution's favor.
(पक्षपाती) favoring one person or side over another; prejudiced
Because the judge played golf regularly with the district attorney's father, we feared he might be biased in the prosecution's favor.
bizarre
/bɪ'zɑr(r)/ a. Syn. fantastic
(विचित्र) fantastic; violently contrasting; strangely unconventional in style or appearance
The plot of the novel was too bizarre to be believed.
(विचित्र) fantastic; violently contrasting; strangely unconventional in style or appearance
The plot of the novel was too bizarre to be believed.
bland
/blænd/ a. Syn. soothing; mild; agreeable
(नरम) lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable
She kept her gaze level and her expression bland, but her teeth were gritted.
(नरम) lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable
She kept her gaze level and her expression bland, but her teeth were gritted.
blandishment
/'blændɪʃmənt/ n. Syn. flattery
(चोचला) flattery; speech or action expressive of affection or kindness, and tending to win the heart
Despite the salesperson's blandishment, the customer did not buy the outfit.
(चोचला) flattery; speech or action expressive of affection or kindness, and tending to win the heart
Despite the salesperson's blandishment, the customer did not buy the outfit.
blemish
/'blɛmɪʃ/ v.
(धब्बा) mark with deformity; injure or impair, as anything which is excellent; make defective, either the body or mind
A newspaper article alleging he had taken bribes may blemish his reputation.
(धब्बा) mark with deformity; injure or impair, as anything which is excellent; make defective, either the body or mind
A newspaper article alleging he had taken bribes may blemish his reputation.
blight
/blaɪt/ v.
(तुषार) blast; prevent the growth and fertility of; destroy the happiness of; ruin; frustrate
I wish to foster, not to blight -- to earn gratitude, not to wring tears of blood -- no, nor of brine: my harvest must be in smiles, in endearments, in sweet -- That will do.
(तुषार) blast; prevent the growth and fertility of; destroy the happiness of; ruin; frustrate
I wish to foster, not to blight -- to earn gratitude, not to wring tears of blood -- no, nor of brine: my harvest must be in smiles, in endearments, in sweet -- That will do.
blithe
/blaɪð/ a. Syn. gay; joyous; heedless
(पुलकित) gay; joyous; carefree and lighthearted
Shelley called the skylark a "blithe spirit" because of its happy song.
(पुलकित) gay; joyous; carefree and lighthearted
Shelley called the skylark a "blithe spirit" because of its happy song.
bombastic
/bɒm'bæstɪk/ a. Syn. pompous
(आडंबरपूर्ण) pompous; using inflated language; high-sounding but with little meaning
The biggest military power on Earth was acting belligerent and its president was indulging in bombastic nationalistic grandstanding.
(आडंबरपूर्ण) pompous; using inflated language; high-sounding but with little meaning
The biggest military power on Earth was acting belligerent and its president was indulging in bombastic nationalistic grandstanding.
boorish
/'bʊərɪʃ/ a. Syn. rude; clumsy; illiterate
(अशिष्ट) rude and clumsy in behavior; ungentlemanly; awkward in manners
Natasha was embarrassed by her fellow spy's boorish behavior.
(अशिष्ट) rude and clumsy in behavior; ungentlemanly; awkward in manners
Natasha was embarrassed by her fellow spy's boorish behavior.
bucolic
/bju:'kɒlɪk/ a. Syn. rustic; pastoral
(ग्राम्य) rustic; pastoral; agricultural; relating to country affairs, or to shepherd's life and occupation
Filled with browsing cows and bleating sheep, the meadow was a charmingly bucolic sight.
(ग्राम्य) rustic; pastoral; agricultural; relating to country affairs, or to shepherd's life and occupation
Filled with browsing cows and bleating sheep, the meadow was a charmingly bucolic sight.
buffoon
/bʌ'fu:n/ n.
(विदूषक) one who makes a practice of amusing others by low tricks, antic gestures; droll; mimic; clown
This buffoon is the most self-centered idiot I have ever seen or heard.
(विदूषक) one who makes a practice of amusing others by low tricks, antic gestures; droll; mimic; clown
This buffoon is the most self-centered idiot I have ever seen or heard.
bulwark
/'bʊlwək/ n.
(बांध) earthwork or other strong defense; person who defends
The navy is our principal bulwark against invasion.
(बांध) earthwork or other strong defense; person who defends
The navy is our principal bulwark against invasion.
bumptious
/'bʌmpʃəs/ a.
(ख़ुद - एतमाद) offensively self-assertive; liable to give or take offense; forward; pushing
His classmates called him a show-off because of his bumptious airs.
(ख़ुद - एतमाद) offensively self-assertive; liable to give or take offense; forward; pushing
His classmates called him a show-off because of his bumptious airs.
cabal
/kə'bæl/ n.
(साज़िश) small group of persons secretly united to promote their own interests
The number of Republicans who support this man and his cabal is astonishing, but nothing will change the minds of that percentage.
(साज़िश) small group of persons secretly united to promote their own interests
The number of Republicans who support this man and his cabal is astonishing, but nothing will change the minds of that percentage.
cacophonous
/kə'kɒfənəs/ a. Syn. discordant; inharmonious
(cacophonous) discordant; inharmonious; sounding harshly; ill-sounding
Do the students in the orchestra enjoy the cacophonous sounds they make when they're tuning up? I don't know how they can stand the racket.
(cacophonous) discordant; inharmonious; sounding harshly; ill-sounding
Do the students in the orchestra enjoy the cacophonous sounds they make when they're tuning up? I don't know how they can stand the racket.