One who cannot hear
Deaf
(Adj.) (बहरा) | Ex: The deafchild learned to communicate using sign language.
An athletic event comprising ten different events
Decathlon
(N.) (दस खेलों वाली एथलेटिक प्रतियोगिता) | Ex: He trained hard to compete in the decathlon.
The misuse or violation of something considered sacred
Desecration
(N.) (पवित्र चीज़ का अपमान) | Ex: The desecrationof the temple shocked the community.
A state of disuse or inactivity
Desuetude
(N.) (अप्रचलन) | Ex: The old law fell into desuetudeover time.
A bitter and violent attack in words (2)
Diatribe
(N.) (उग्र भाषण; कठोर निंदात्मक भाषण) | Ex: The speech turned into a diatribeagainst corruption.
A person with a superficial interest in art or literature (4)
Dilettante
(N.) (शौकिया; सतही रुचि रखने वाला व्यक्ति) | Ex: He is just a dilettantewith no deep knowledge of music.
The person who supervises the making of a film
Director
(N.) (फिल्म निर्माण का प्रमुख संचालक) | Ex: The directorguided the actors throughout the shoot.
A slow sad song sung at a funeral for a dead person (2)
Dirge
(N.) (मृत्यु गान, शोकगीत) | Ex: The choir sang a dirgeat the funeral ceremony.
A person who opposes official policy
Dissident
(N.) (विरोधी व्यक्ति, असहमत) | Ex: The dissidentspoke openly against the government.
A state of mental weakness due to old age
Dotage
(N.) (बुढ़ापे के कारण मानसिक कमजोरी) | Ex: In his dotage, he often forgot simple things.
A person affected by an uncontrollable urge to travel
Dromomaniac
(N.) (यात्रा करने की अनियंत्रित तीव्र इच्छा से ग्रस्त व्यक्ति) | Ex: He became a dromomaniac, always eager to explore new places.
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall (2)
Drought
(N.) (सूखा) | Ex: The region suffered from droughtfor several years.
Unconventional and slightly strange in behaviour or habits (4)
Eccentric
(Adj.) (विचित्र) | Ex: The scientist was known for his eccentric
A man behaving more like a woman than a man (6)
Effeminate
(Adj.) (नारी जैसा) | Ex: He was criticized for his effeminate
A person who talks excessively about themselves and is self-admiring (4)
Egotist
(N.) (घमंडी) | Ex: The egotistkept boasting about his achievements.
A poem expressing sorrow for the dead (7)
Elegy
(N.) (शोकगीत) | Ex: The poet wrote an elegyin memory of his friend.
The act of misappropriating money entrusted to one’s care
Embezzlement
(N.) (गबन) | Ex: The audit revealed a case of embezzlement.
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly
Encomium
(N.) (प्रशंसा गीत) | Ex: The leader received an encomiumfor his outstanding service.
A thing or person that is mysterious or difficult to understand
Enigma
(N.) (पहेली, रहस्य) | Ex: His sudden disappearance remains an enigma.
A state of mental weariness from lack of occupation or interest (2)
Ennui
(N.) (नीरसता से उत्पन्न मानसिक थकान) | Ex: He felt a deep sense of ennuiduring the long vacation.
A scientist who studies insects (3)
Entomologist
(N.) (कीटविज्ञानी) | Ex: The entomologistcollected samples of rare insects.
The scientific study of insects (11)
Entomology
(N.) (कीटविज्ञान) | Ex: He pursued a career in entomology.
A group of people who travel with an important or famous person
Entourage
(N.) (किसी प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति के साथ चलने वाला दल) | Ex: The celebrity arrived with a large entourage.
Lasting for a very short time (8)
Ephemeral
(Adj.) (क्षणिक, थोड़े समय के लिए) | Ex: Fame can be ephemeralif not supported by talent.
One who takes great pleasure in fine food and drink
Epicure
(N.) (भोग-विलासप्रिय व्यक्ति) | Ex: As an epicure, he enjoys tasting exotic dishes.
Devoted to the pursuit of pleasure, especially in food and comfort (2)
Epicurean
(Adj.) (भोग-विलासप्रिय) | Ex: He lived an epicurean
An inscription on a tombstone in memory of the person who has died (19)
Epitaph
(N.) (समाधि-लेख) | Ex: The epitaphbeautifully honored his life.
A person who loves work (2)
Ergophile
(N.) (काम का प्रेमी) | Ex: Being an ergophile, she enjoys staying busy all day.
Believing one’s own culture, race, or ethnic group is superior to others
Ethnocentric
(Adj.) (अपनी संस्कृति को श्रेष्ठ मानने वाला) | Ex: His ethnocentricviews prevented him from appreciating other cultures.
A person who studies the origin of words
Etymologist
(N.) (शब्दों की उत्पत्ति का अध्ययन करने वाला) | Ex: The etymologist explained the origin of the word clearly.
The study of the origin and history of words (3)
Etymology
(N.) (शब्दों की उत्पत्ति का अध्ययन) | Ex: The etymologyof the term reveals its ancient roots.
A formal expression of praise for someone who has died (5)
Eulogy
(N.) (प्रशंसा भाषण) | Ex: He delivered a heartfelt eulogyat the funeral.
A mild or indirect expression used in place of one considered too harsh or blunt (4)
Euphemism
(N.) (कठोर बात को कोमल तरीके से कहना) | Ex: “Passed away” is a common euphemism for death.
A situation in which many people leave a place at the same time (2)
Exodus
(N.) (लोगों का बड़े पैमाने पर पलायन) | Ex: There was a mass exodusof workers from cities during the lockdown.
A person who lives outside his native country
Expatriate
(N.) (विदेश में रहने वाला व्यक्ति) | Ex: He worked as an expatriatein Dubai for several years.
A person who has a lot of special knowledge or skill
Expert
(N.) (विशेषज्ञ) | Ex: She is an expertin digital marketing strategies.
A person who travels to unknown or new places
Explorer
(N.) (खोजकर्ता) | Ex: The explorerventured into uncharted territories.
A speech or presentation made without previous preparation (15)
Extempore
(N.) (बिना तैयारी के) | Ex: He delivered an impressive extemporeon environmental issues.
A short story with a moral, usually with animals as characters (3)
Fable
(N.) (नैतिक शिक्षा देने वाली छोटी कहानी) | Ex: The teacher narrated a fableto explain the value of honesty.
An exact copy of handwriting or a picture produced by a machine (3)
Facsimile
(N.) (प्रतिलिपि; हूबहू नकल) | Ex: The museum displayed a facsimileof the original manuscript.
A false idea or belief (2)
Fallacy
(N.) (गलत धारणा) | Ex: It is a common fallacythat money always brings happiness.
A person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (3)
Fanatic
(N.) (कट्टरपंथी) | Ex: He is a cricket fanaticwho never misses a match.
One who is difficult to please (10)
Fastidious
(Adj.) (बारीकियों पर अत्यधिक ध्यान देने वाला; बहुत चुनींदा) | Ex: She is fastidiousabout cleanliness in her home.
A person who believes that all events are predetermined and inevitable (11)
Fatalist
(N.) (भाग्यवादी) | Ex: As a fatalist, he believed that destiny controls everything.
The killing of one’s own child (2)
Filicide
(N.) (संतान-हत्या) | Ex: The case of filicideshocked the entire community.
A group of ships sailing together (3)
Fleet
(N.) (जहाजों का बेड़ा) | Ex: The navy deployed a fleetof ships for the mission.
The act of destroying a foetus in the womb (4)
Foeticide (or Feticide)
(N.) (भ्रूण हत्या) | Ex: Foeticideis a serious social issue that needs strict action.
Deprived of property or a right as a penalty for wrongdoing
Forfeited
(Adj.) (जब्त किया गया) | Ex: He forfeitedhis rights due to illegal actions.
The killing of one’s brother (5)
Fratricide
(N.) (भ्रातृहत्या) | Ex: The story revolved around a tragic case of fratricide.
A person who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding (6)
Fugitive
(N.) (भगोड़ा) | Ex: The police are searching for the fugitive.