A statement that appears self-contradictory yet may be true (2)
Paradox
(N.) (विरोधाभासी परंतु सत्य कथन) | Ex: “Less is more” is a famous paradox.
A person who is rejected and avoided by society
Pariah
(N.) (समाज से बहिष्कृत व्यक्ति) | Ex: After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
Property that is given to somebody when his father dies (5)
Patrimony
(N.) (पैतृक संपत्ति) | Ex: He inherited a large patrimony from his ancestors.
One who has no money or means of livelihood (4)
Pauper
(N.) (कंगाल) | Ex: The old man died as a pauper with no family to support him.
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or formal rules (4)
Pedant
(N.) (छोटी-छोटी गलतियों या नियमों पर जोर देने वाला) | Ex: The pedant corrected every small grammatical error in the essay.
A person who walks on foot rather than travelling in a vehicle (8)
Pedestrian
(N.) (पैदल यात्री) | Ex: The pedestrian crossed the road carefully.
A doctor who treats children
Pediatrician
(N.) (बच्चों का डॉक्टर) | Ex: The pediatrician advised proper nutrition for the child.
The state of feeling sorry for wrongdoing
Penitence
(N.) (पश्चाताप) | Ex: He expressed deep penitence for his mistakes.
One who quickly understands and responds to situations
Perceptive
(Adj.) (सूझबूझ वाला) | Ex: The perceptive student noticed the hidden meaning in the poem.
A deliberate breach of faith or betrayal of trust
Perfidy
(N.) (विश्वासघात) | Ex: His perfidy shocked everyone who trusted him.
A person who tends to see the worst aspect of situations (9)
Pessimist
(N.) (निराशावादी) | Ex: Being a pessimist, he always expects failure.
A place where you can buy medicines
Pharmacy
(N.) (दवाखाना) | Ex: She went to the pharmacy to buy her prescribed medicines.
A person who loves mankind and donates money and time to help others (20)
Philanthropist (N.) (मानव प्रेमी; परोपकारी) | Ex: The philanthropist donated millions to build schools.
Love for mankind shown by donating money and time (3)
Philanthropy
(N.) (मानव प्रेम; परोपकार) | Ex: Her philanthropy improved many lives in the village.
A person who collects or studies stamps (10)
Philatelist
(N.) (डाक टिकट संग्रहकर्ता) | Ex: As a philatelist, he owns rare stamps from different countries.
The study of languages (3)
Philology
(N.) (भाषाशास्त्र) | Ex: She pursued philology to understand ancient texts.
An inactive substance given for psychological benefit rather than medical effect
Placebo
(N.) (मानसिक सुकून देने वाली नकली दवा) | Ex: The patient improved after taking a placebo.
One who repairs leaking water pipes
Plumber
(N.) (नल ठीक करने वाला व्यक्ति) | Ex: The plumber fixed the leaking tap quickly.
A government by the richest people of a country (9)
Plutocracy
(N.) (धनी लोगों का शासन) | Ex: Critics argue that the system resembles a plutocracy.
Graceful and balanced behaviour
Poise
(N.) (संतुलन, शालीनता) | Ex: She handled the situation with great poise.
A person who can speak several languages (10)
Polyglot
(N.) (बहुभाषी) | Ex: Being a polyglot, she speaks five languages fluently.
A person who is skilled in many areas
Polymath
(N.) (अनेक विषयों में विद्वान व्यक्ति) | Ex: Leonardo da Vinci was a famous polymath.
Occurring, awarded, or appearing after someone’s death (8)
Posthumous
(Adj.) (मरणोपरांत) | Ex: The author received a posthumous award for his work.
Safe or suitable for drinking (7)
Potable
(Adj.) (पीने योग्य) | Ex: This water is clean and potable.
A short version of a written text with only the main points
Precis
(N.) (किसी लेख का छोटा सार) | Ex: He wrote a précis of the long article.
An assumption made without proof
Presumption
(N.) (अनुमान; बिना प्रमाण मान लेना) | Ex: His presumption turned out to be wrong.
The habit of delaying things (3)
Procrastination
(N.) (टालमटोल) | Ex: Procrastination often leads to stress and missed deadlines.
An introduction to a literary work (4)
Prologue
(N.) (प्रस्तावना) | Ex: The prologue sets the tone for the story.
A false name used by an author instead of their real one (7)
Pseudonym
(N.) (उपनाम) | Ex: The writer published his novel under a pseudonym to stay anonymous.
One who studies the mind and behaviour (3)
Psychologist
(N.) (मनोविज्ञानी) | Ex: She consulted a psychologist to deal with her anxiety.
The scientific study of the mind and behaviour (9)
Psychology
(N.) (मनोविज्ञान) | Ex: Psychology explains how thoughts influence human actions.
Physical beauty, especially of a person
Pulchritude
(N.) (शारीरिक सुंदरता) | Ex: The actress was admired for her grace and pulchritude.
The sound made by ducks; A person who pretends to have more knowledge than he actually possesses (2)
Quack
(N.) (बत्तख की आवाज; झोलाछाप डॉक्टर) | Ex: I heard a quack and saw some ducks huddled together. / The village suffered because of a quack posing as a doctor.
A creature with four feet (4)
Quadruped
(N.) (चौपाया) | Ex: A horse is a common quadruped used for riding.
A person who is good at telling stories in an interesting and amusing way (3)
Raconteur
(N.) (मज़ेदार कहानियाँ सुनाने वाला) | Ex: He is such a talented raconteur that everyone enjoys listening to his stories.
Having a stale smell or taste (2)
Rancid
(Adj.) (बदबूदार, सड़ा हुआ) | Ex: The butter had turned rancid after being left outside.
A person who lives alone and avoids other people (9)
Recluse
(N.) (एकांतवासी) | Ex: The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains.
A person who works for gradual changes to improve a system
Reformer
(N.) (सुधारक) | Ex: The reformer introduced policies to improve education.
A person forced to leave their country due to war, persecution, or danger (2)
Refugee
(N.) (शरणार्थी) | Ex: The refugee sought safety in a neighboring country.
Cancellation of a penalty or debt
Remission
(N.) (दंड या ऋण माफी) | Ex: The government announced remission of taxes for farmers.
Unwilling to speak about one’s thoughts or feelings (6)
Reticent
(Adj.) (कम बोलने वाला) | Ex: She is reticent and rarely shares her opinions openly.
Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect (2)
Reverent
(Adj.) (श्रद्धापूर्ण) | Ex: The audience remained reverent during the ceremony.
A state of absent-minded daydreaming
Reverie
(N.) (दिवास्वप्न; खयाली दुनिया) | Ex: He sat lost in a quiet reverie.
The art of persuasive speaking or writing (3)
Rhetoric
(N.) (वाक्पटुता, दिखावटी भाषा) | Ex: His speech was full of powerful rhetoric.
A specialist in diseases of the nose
Rhinologist
(N.) (नाक के रोगों में विशेषज्ञ) | Ex: She consulted a rhinologist for her sinus problem.
The use of humour, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock (3)
Satire
(N.) (हास्य व्यंग्य) | Ex: The film is a satire on modern society.
A formal split within a religious organization
Schism
(N.) (धार्मिक संगठन में फूट) | Ex: The schism divided the community into two groups.
A person who writes screenplays
Scriptwriter
(N.) (पटकथा लेखक) | Ex: The scriptwriter created a compelling story for the film.
A drug or other substance that induces sleep (3)
Sedative
(N.) (शांत करने या नींद लाने वाली दवा) | Ex: The doctor prescribed a sedative to help him sleep better.
A person who can foresee future events
Seer
(N.) (भविष्यवक्ता) | Ex: The ancient seer predicted great changes in the kingdom.