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To become less intense or widespread

Abate

(V.) (कम होना, घटना) | Ex: The storm began to abate after midnight.

A place where animals are slaughtered for consumption as food (5)

Abattoir

(N.) (कसाईखाना) | Ex: The animals were taken to the abattoir early in the morning.

The head of a monastery

Abbot

(N.) (मठ का प्रमुख) | Ex: The abbot guided the monks with wisdom and discipline.

A shortened form of a word or phrase (4)

Abbreviation

(N.) (संक्षिप्त रूप) | Ex: ‘Dr.’ is an abbreviation for ‘Doctor.’

To give up one’s authority or throne (7)

Abdicate

(V.) (अपना पद या दावा छोड़ देना) | Ex: The king decided to abdicate in favor of his son.

The act of giving up the throne or authority (3)

Abdication

(N.) (अपने अधिकार अथवा पद का त्याग) | Ex: The emperor’s abdication marked the end of an era.

Deviation from the right course

Aberration

(N.) (असामान्यता, भटकाव) | Ex: His rude behavior was an aberration from his usual kindness.

A state of temporary suspension or inactivity

Abeyance

(N.) (रुकी हुई स्थिति; दुविधा) | Ex: The project was kept in abeyance due to lack of funds.

The act of washing oneself, especially as a religious rite

Ablution

(N.) (धार्मिक कार्य के लिए शुद्धि-स्नान) | Ex: He performed his ablutions before entering the temple.

To renounce or give up a right or belief

Abnegate

(V.) (त्याग करना) | Ex: She chose to abnegate her luxurious lifestyle for a simple life.

To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution (4)

Abolish

(V.) (समाप्त करना) | Ex: The government decided to abolish the outdated law.

Relating to the original inhabitants of a place

Aboriginal

(Adj.) (मूल निवासियों से संबंधित) | Ex: The museum displayed aboriginal art and culture.

The original inhabitant or native of a country (4)

Aborigine

(N.) (मूल निवासी) | Ex: The aborigines have lived on this land for centuries.

To shorten a piece of writing without losing the sense

Abridge

(V.) (संक्षिप्त करना) | Ex: The editor abridged the novel for younger readers.

A shortened version of a larger work

Abridgement

(N.) (संक्षिप्त संस्करण) | Ex: This book is an abridgement of a famous classic.

To cancel or do away with a law or agreement

Abrogate

(V.) (निरस्त या रद्द कर देना) | Ex: The treaty was abrogated after the conflict.

To go away suddenly and secretly in order to escape from somewhere (3)

Abscond

(V.) (फरार होना) | Ex: The thief absconded with the stolen money.

The formal forgiveness of a person’s sins

Absolution

(N.) (पापमुक्ति, क्षमादान) | Ex: The priest granted him absolution for his sins.

Wildly unreasonable, illogical or ridiculous

Absurd

(Adj.) (बेतुका) | Ex: It is absurd to expect results without effort.

A deep and seemingly bottomless pit or hole

Abyss

(N.) (बहुत गहरी खाई) | Ex: He stared into the abyss below the cliff.

To increase the speed (2)

Accelerate

(V.) (गति बढ़ाना) | Ex: The car began to accelerate on the highway.

An unexpected event that causes injury or death

Accident

(N.) (दुर्घटना) | Ex: He was injured in a road accident.

An award, honour, or laudatory notice granted as special recognition

Accolade

(N.) (पुरस्कार, सम्मान) | Ex: She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.

A person who helps another commit a crime; a partner in crime (9)

Accomplice

(N.) (सह-अपराधी) | Ex: The police arrested both the criminal and his accomplice.

The successful completion of a task or goal

Accomplishment

(N.) (उपलब्धि; काम का पूरा होना) | Ex: Completing the project on time was a big accomplishment.

To be harmonious or consistent with

Accord

(V.) (सहमत होना) | Ex: His actions accord with his words, showing true honesty.

A person whose profession is to keep and inspect financial records

Accountant

(N.) (मुनीम, लेखपाल) | Ex: The accountant prepared the company’s annual financial report.

Sharp and bitter in speech or temperament

Acerbic

(Adj.) (कड़वा; स्वभाव या भाषा में) | Ex: Her acerbic remarks hurt everyone in the meeting.

The scientific study of sound (9)

Acoustics

(N.) (ध्वनि-विज्ञान) | Ex: The acoustics of the hall made the music sound perfect.

To decide and state officially in court that somebody is not guilty of a crime (3)

Acquit

(V.) (बरी/दोषमुक्त कर देना) | Ex: The judge decided to acquit him due to lack of evidence.

A judgement that a person is not guilty of the crime they were charged with

Acquittal

(N.) (दोषमुक्त किया जाना) | Ex: His acquittal brought relief to his family.

A person who performs difficult gymnastic feats for entertainment (4)

Acrobat

(N.) (कलाबाज़) | Ex: The acrobat amazed the audience with his balance and flexibility.

A word formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word (5)

Acronym

(N.) (शब्दों के पहले अक्षरों से बना शब्द) | Ex: NASA is an acronym for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

An extreme fear of heights (4)

Acrophobia

(N.) (ऊँचाई का डर) | Ex: Due to acrophobia, she avoids climbing tall buildings.

Giving cause for legal proceedings

Actionable

(Adj.) (कानूनी कार्यवाही करने योग्य) | Ex: His defamatory statement was considered actionable in court.

The ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions (2)

Acumen

(N.) (कुशाग्र बुद्धि) | Ex: Her business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.

A person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance (2)

Addict

(N.) (नशेड़ी) | Ex: He became a drug addict at a young age.

(V.) To speak formally; to deliver a speech; (N.) Details of a person’s location or contact place

Address

(V./N.) (संबोधित करना; पता) | Ex: The principal will address the students during the assembly. / The letter was sent to the wrong address.

To believe in and follow a rule, belief, or plan

Adhere

(V.) (पालन करना) | Ex: You must adhere to the rules of the examination.

The period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood (5)

Adolescence

(N.) (किशोरावस्था) | Ex: Adolescence is a time of rapid physical and emotional change.

An extremely handsome young man

Adonis

(N.) (खूबसूरत नौजवान) | Ex: The actor looked like an Adonis on the red carpet.

Extremely attractive and lovable

Adorable

(Adj.) (बेहद प्यारा) | Ex: The baby looked adorable in that dress.

To make impure by adding inferior substances

Adulterate

(V.) (मिलावट करना) | Ex: Some traders adulterate milk to increase profits.

Willing to take risks and try new ideas

Adventurous

(Adj.) (साहसिक) | Ex: She is adventurous and loves exploring new places.

A person who publicly supports or speaks in favour of a cause; a lawyer

Advocate

(N.) (समर्थक, वकील) | Ex: He is a strong advocate of environmental protection.

Existing or living in the air (2)

Aerial

(Adj.) (हवाई) | Ex: The drone captured stunning aerial views of the city.

An irrational and intense fear of flying

Aerophobia

(N.) (हवाई यात्रा से डर) | Ex: His aerophobia prevents him from traveling by plane.

A person who has a strong appreciation for beauty and art

Aesthete

(N.) (सौंदर्य-प्रेमी) | Ex: As an aesthete, she spends hours in art galleries.

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty (4)

Aesthetic

(Adj.) (सौंदर्य संबंधी) | Ex: The room has a pleasing aesthetic design.

The study of beauty and art

Aesthetics

(N.) (सौंदर्यशास्त्र) | Ex: He studied aesthetics to understand artistic principles.

Round complete!