42 advanced English words, with Hindi meanings

Something that deviates from what is normal or expected.

विचलन / असामान्यता

≈ anomaly≠ norm

“The strange weather was called a rare aberration.”

Difficult to understand; obscure.

दुर्बोध / गूढ़

≈ obscure≠ clear

“The professor's abstruse lecture confused most students.”

Charming, often in a deceptive way.

मोहक / लुभावना (छलपूर्ण)

≈ enchanting≠ repulsive

“She gave him a beguiling smile that hid her true intentions.”

Hostile and ready to fight.

युद्धप्रिय / आक्रामक

≈ aggressive≠ peaceful

“The belligerent customer shouted at the staff.”

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

कर्कश ध्वनि / शोर

≈ din≠ harmony

“The market was full of the cacophony of vendors shouting.”

Mutual trust and friendship among people.

मित्रता / सौहार्द

≈ fellowship≠ hostility

“The camaraderie among the players was clear to see.”

To make someone weak or feeble.

कमजोर करना / दुर्बल करना

≈ weaken≠ strengthen

“The long illness began to debilitate him.”

Confident, stylish, and charming.

सुसंस्कृत / आकर्षक

≈ charming≠ awkward

“The debonair actor charmed everyone at the premiere.”

Cheerful and full of energy.

उत्साहित / उमंगपूर्ण

≈ exuberant≠ gloomy

“Her ebullient personality lit up every room.”

Unconventional and slightly strange.

सनकी / विचित्र

≈ quirky≠ conventional

“The eccentric artist wore mismatched socks every day.”

To invent or create false information.

गढ़ना / मनगढ़ंत बनाना

≈ concoct≠ verify

“He fabricated an excuse for missing the meeting.”

Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor; joking.

विनोदी / मज़ाकिया

≈ flippant≠ serious

“His facetious remark annoyed the strict teacher.”

Excessively talkative.

बातूनी / वाचाल

≈ talkative≠ reticent

“The garrulous old man told stories for hours.”

To use gestures, especially dramatically, to express oneself.

हाव-भाव से इशारा करना

≈ gesture≠ stand still

“He gesticulated wildly while telling the story.”

A horse-drawn carriage (or taxi) for hire.

किराए की घोड़ागाड़ी / भाड़े की बग्घी

≈ cab≠ private coach

“They hired a hackney carriage to reach the railway station.”

Overused and unoriginal; clichéd.

घिसा-पिटा / पुरानी शैली का

≈ clichéd≠ original

“The movie relied on hackneyed plot twists.”

A person who attacks cherished beliefs or traditions.

परंपरा भंजक / रूढ़िभंजक

≈ rebel≠ conformist

“The artist was known as an iconoclast in the art world.”

Deserving or causing public disgrace.

अपमानजनक / शर्मनाक

≈ shameful≠ honorable

“The team suffered an ignominious defeat.”

Feeling or expressing great happiness.

प्रसन्नचित्त / हर्षित

≈ joyful≠ dejected

“The jubilant crowd cheered as the team won.”

Having, showing, or done with good judgment.

विवेकपूर्ण / न्यायसंगत

≈ sensible≠ reckless

“She made a judicious choice by saving her money.”

Passionate expressions of grief or sorrow.

विलाप / शोक-प्रलाप

≈ wailing≠ rejoicing

“The village echoed with lamentations after the flood.”

Lacking energy; sluggish.

सुस्त / निष्क्रिय

≈ drowsy≠ energetic

“The heat made everyone feel lethargic.”

Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival.

उदार / महान हृदय वाला

≈ generous≠ petty

“The winner was magnanimous in victory.”

Easily influenced or shaped.

लचीला / ढलनशील

≈ adaptable≠ rigid

“Gold is a highly malleable metal.”

Unclear, vague, or ill-defined.

अस्पष्ट / धुंधला

≈ hazy≠ clear

“His plans for the future were still nebulous.”

Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed.

उदासीन / बेपरवाह

≈ indifferent≠ anxious

“He stayed nonchalant even after losing the match.”

Obedient or attentive to an excessive degree.

चापलूस / अत्यधिक विनम्र

≈ servile≠ assertive

“The obsequious waiter kept bowing and apologizing.”

No longer produced or used; out of date.

अप्रचलित / पुराना

≈ outdated≠ modern

“The old typewriter is now obsolete.”

Unwilling to spend money; extremely frugal.

कंजूस / अत्यंत मितव्ययी

≈ stingy≠ generous

“The parsimonious old man never bought new clothes.”

Done without care or interest; routine.

औपचारिक / रूखा

≈ cursory≠ thorough

“He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.”

Complaining in a whining manner.

शिकायती / चिड़चिड़ा

≈ whiny≠ content

“The querulous customer complained about everything.”

Characterized by bitterness or resentment.

द्वेषपूर्ण / कटु

≈ bitter≠ friendly

“The rancorous debate left both sides angry.”

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude.

हठी / अवज्ञाकारी

≈ defiant≠ compliant

“The recalcitrant student refused to follow instructions.”

Having or showing keen mental discernment; wise.

बुद्धिमान / विवेकी

≈ wise≠ foolish

“The sagacious old teacher gave excellent advice.”

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

आशावादी / प्रफुल्ल

≈ hopeful≠ pessimistic

“She remained sanguine despite the setback.”

Perceptible by touch; clear and definite.

मूर्त / स्पष्ट

≈ concrete≠ abstract

“The project finally showed tangible results.”

Showing moderation or self-restraint.

संयमित / समशीतोष्ण

≈ moderate≠ extreme

“The region has a mild, temperate climate.”

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

सर्वव्यापी

≈ omnipresent≠ rare

“Smartphones have become ubiquitous in daily life.”

Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.

विनम्र / सादा

≈ modest≠ arrogant

“Despite his fame, he remained unassuming.”

To waver between different opinions or actions.

डगमगाना / हिचकिचाना

≈ waver≠ decide

“She vacillated between the two job offers.”

Defeated thoroughly.

पराजित / परास्त

≈ defeated≠ victorious

“The invading army was vanquished at the border.”

Playfully quaint or fanciful.

सनकी / विचित्र

≈ playful≠ serious

“The story had a whimsical, dreamlike quality.”