A newly coined word, expression, or usage (3)
Neologism
(N.) (नवनिर्मित शब्द) | Ex: “Selfie” is a popular neologism in modern language.
A person who has recently started an activity (2)
Neophyte
(N.) (नौसिखिया) | Ex: As a neophyte, she needed guidance to learn the basics.
A specialist in kidney diseases
Nephrologist
(N.) (गुर्दा विशेषज्ञ) | Ex: The patient was referred to a nephrologist for treatment.
The practice of giving unfair advantages to one’s relatives (8)
Nepotism
(N.) (भाई-भतीजावाद) | Ex: The company was criticized for nepotism in hiring.
A doctor who studies the nervous system and its disorders
Neurologist
(N.) (तंत्रिका रोग विशेषज्ञ) | Ex: The neurologist diagnosed the brain disorder accurately.
The study of the nervous system and its disorders
Neurology
(N.) (स्नायु विज्ञान) | Ex: She chose neurology as her field of specialization.
The scientific study of the nervous system and brain
Neuroscience
(N.) (तंत्रिका विज्ञान) | Ex: Neuroscience helps us understand how the brain works.
A hollow space in a wall for a statue or ornament
Niche
(N.) (आला; दीवार में बना खोखला स्थान) | Ex: The statue was placed in a niche in the wall.
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningless
Nihilism
(N.) (शून्यवाद) | Ex: His philosophy leaned toward nihilism after many disappointments.
A transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self
Nirvana
(N.) (मोक्ष) | Ex: Buddhists seek nirvana as the ultimate goal of life.
One who moves from place to place with no fixed home (4)
Nomad
(N.) (ख़ानाबदोश) | Ex: The nomad traveled across deserts with his herd.
A system of naming things
Nomenclature
(N.) (नामकरण प्रणाली) | Ex: Scientific nomenclature helps in identifying species correctly.
One who is between ninety and one hundred years of age
Nonagenarian
(N.) (90 से 99 वर्ष के बीच का व्यक्ति) | Ex: The nonagenarian still leads an active life.
One who does not follow accepted rules, customs, or beliefs
Nonconformist
(N.) (रिवाजों या नियमों को न मानने वाला) | Ex: As a nonconformist, he always challenged traditions.
An unimportant person
Nonentity
(N.) (तुच्छ व्यक्ति) | Ex: He felt like a nonentity in the large organization.
A delusion of suffering from a disease
Nosomania
(N.) (बीमारी से पीड़ित होने का भ्रम) | Ex: His constant worry about health was a sign of nosomania.
A sentimental longing for a period in the past (11)
Nostalgia
(N.) (पुरानी यादों की तड़प) | Ex: The old songs filled her with nostalgia.
Well-known for being bad; a person of evil reputation (10)
Notorious
(Adj.) (कुख्यात) | Ex: The notorious criminal was finally arrested.
The quality of being new and original
Novelty
(N.) (नवीनता) | Ex: The novelty of the idea attracted many investors.
A person who is new to a profession, without training or experience (5)
Novice
(N.) (नौसिखिया) | Ex: As a novice, he made many beginner mistakes.
One who studies the occult meanings of numbers and their supposed influence on human life
Numerologist
(N.) (अंक ज्योतिषी) | Ex: The numerologist predicted his future using numbers.
The study or collection of coins (6)
Numismatics
(N.) (मुद्राशास्त्र) | Ex: Numismatics is a popular hobby among collectors.
A person who studies or collects coins (8)
Numismatist
(N.) (मुद्राशास्त्री) | Ex: The numismatist had a rare collection of ancient coins.
A place where young plants or trees are grown for sale or for planting elsewhere
Nursery
(N.) (पेड़-पौधों को उगाने का स्थान) | Ex: He bought saplings from the nursery for his garden.
An extreme fear of darkness
Nyctophobia
(N.) (अँधेरे का डर) | Ex: Her nyctophobia made it difficult for her to sleep without lights.
A big, clumsy, often slow-witted person
Oaf
(N.) (मूर्ख व्यक्ति) | Ex: He acted like an oaf at the party and embarrassed everyone.
A fertile tract in a desert where the water table approaches the surface (2)
Oasis
(N.) (मरुस्थल के बीच हरित भूमि) | Ex: The travelers rested at an oasis in the desert.
A notice of a person’s death (7)
Obituary
(N.) (मृत्यु सूचना) | Ex: The newspaper published his obituary yesterday.
Not aware of or not informed about something
Oblivious
(Adj.) (बेखबर) | Ex: She was oblivious to the noise around her.
Not clearly expressed or easily understood
Obscure
(Adj.) (अस्पष्ट) | Ex: The meaning of the poem was obscure.
A place equipped for observing celestial bodies (2)
Observatory
(N.) (वेधशाला) | Ex: The observatory allowed visitors to watch the stars.
An intense and unhealthy fixation on something
Obsession
(N.) (अत्यधिक लगाव) | Ex: His obsession with success affected his health.
The state of becoming outdated or no longer used
Obsolescence
(N.) (अप्रचलन) | Ex: Rapid technology leads to the obsolescence of old devices.
Becoming outdated or passing out of use
Obsolescent
(Adj.) (अप्रचलित होता हुआ) | Ex: DVDs are becoming obsolescent in the digital age.
Something no longer in use (19)
Obsolete
(Adj.) (अप्रचलित) | Ex: Typewriters have become obsolete today.
Relating to the countries of the west (3)
Occidental
(Adj.) (पश्चिमी देशो से संबंधीत) | Ex: The book studies both oriental and occidental cultures.
A geometrical figure with eight sides (4)
Octagon
(N.) (अष्टभुज) | Ex: The table was designed in the shape of an octagon.
A person who is between eighty and eighty-nine years old
Octogenarian
(N.) (80 से 89 वर्ष की आयु वाला व्यक्ति) | Ex: The octogenarian still walks every morning.
An eight-armed sea creature
Octopus
(N.) (आठ भुजाओं वाला समुद्री जीव) | Ex: The octopus used its arms to catch prey.
A doctor who specializes in the diseases of the eye
Oculist
(N.) (नेत्र-विशेषज्ञ) | Ex: He visited an oculist for his vision problem.
A long adventurous journey marked by many changes of fortune
Odyssey
(N.) (लंबी और रोमांचक यात्रा) | Ex: His career has been an odyssey full of challenges.
An excessive or obsessive craving for wine or alcoholic drinks (2)
Oenomania
(N.) (शराब की लत) | Ex: His oenomania led to serious health issues.
Not quite coinciding with a central position
Off-Centre
(Adj.) (केंद्र से हटा हुआ) | Ex: The painting looked off-centre on the wall.
A form of government by a small group of people (8)
Oligarchy
(N.) (अल्पतंत्र; कुछ लोगों का शासन) | Ex: The country was ruled by an oligarchy.
A person who investigates and helps settle public complaints
Ombudsman
(N.) (लोक शिकायत अधिकारी) | Ex: The ombudsman addressed the citizens’ grievances.
Suggesting that something unpleasant is likely to happen (2)
Ominous
(Adj.) (अशुभ संकेत देने वाला) | Ex: The dark clouds gave an ominous warning of a storm.
A volume containing several books previously published separately
Omnibus
(N.) (संकलन ग्रंथ) | Ex: The publisher released an omnibus of the author’s novels.
Having unlimited power (9)
Omnipotent
(Adj.) (सर्वशक्तिमान) | Ex: In many religions, God is considered omnipotent.
Present everywhere (2)
Omnipresent
(Adj.) (सर्वव्यापी) | Ex: Technology has become omnipresent in modern life.