Attribute (N./V.) (2)
Quality or feature regarded as a characteristic; ascribe; consider as belonging to (गुण)
Syno: Characteristic (विशेषता), Quality (गुणवत्ता)
Attune (V.)
To make someone able to understand or recognize something; to bring into harmony (अनुकूल करना)
Syno: Assimilate (आत्मसात् करना)
Audacious (Adj.) (2)
Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks (साहसी)
Syno: Bold (साहसी)
Audacity (N.) (4)
The willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful behaviour (दुस्साहस)
Syno: Boldness (साहस), Unexpectedly (अनपेक्षित रूप से), Nerve (साहस)
August (Adj.) (3)
Respected and impressive (प्रतिष्ठित)
Syno: Majestic ( शानदार ), Dignified (गरिमामय), Eminent (प्रसिद्ध)
Aura (N.)
Distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person thing, or place (विशिष्ट वातावरण, दिव्यज्योति)
Syno: Halo (प्रभामंडल)
Auspicious (Adj.) (3)
Conducive to success; favourable (शुभ, मांगलिक)
Syno: Favourable (अनुकूल), Fortunate (भाग्यशाली)
Austere (Adj.) (4)
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance (सादा, सख्त)
Syno: Strict (सख़्त), Unadorned (सादा), Stern (कठोर)
Authentic (Adj.) (3)
Of undisputed origin; genuine (विश्वसनीय)
Syno: Certain (निश्चित), Genuine (असली)
Autocratic (Adj.)
Relating to a ruler who has absolute power (एकतंत्रीय)
Syno: Dictatorial (तानाशाही)
Autonomy (N.) (4)
The right or condition of self-government (स्वराज्य)
Syno: Independent (स्वतंत्र)
Avenge (V.)
Inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another) (बदला लेना)
Syno: Punish (सज़ा देना)
Avoid (V.) (3)
Keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something) (बचना, टालना)
Syno: Evade (बच निकालना)
Awe (N.)
The respect and amazement that you feel when you are faced with something wonderfu and rather frightening (आदर, भय मिश्रित श्रद्धा)
Syno: Admiration (श्रद्धा)
Awkward (Adj.) (5)
Causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with (अजीब)
Syno: Clumsy (बेढंगा), Unskilful (अनिपुण)
Awry (Adv.)
Away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss (टेढ़ा, विकृत)
Syno: Crookedly (टेढ़े तरीके से)
Backfire (V.)
(Of a plan or action) to have the opposite effect to what was intended, resulting in harm or failure (उल्टा पड़ जाना)
Syno: Collapse (ढह जाना)
Backstab (V.)
To betray someone who trusts you, often by doing something harmful or deceitful (पीठ पीछे छुरा घोंपना)
Syno: Betray (विश्वासघात करना)
Baffle (V.) (12)
To bewilder or perplex someone (चकित करना)
Syno: Puzzle (पहेली), Perplex (उलझन में डालना), Amaze (आश्चर्यचकित करना), Confuse (भ्रमित करना)
Banal (Adj.) (2)
So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring (तुच्छ, घिसा-पिटा)
Syno: Commonplace (साधारण)
Bait (N.)
Food used to entice fish or other animals as prey (प्रलोभन, चारा डालना)
Syno: Allurement (प्रलोभन)
Bang (N./V.)
A sudden loud noise; as a verb, to strike or put down something forcefully and noisily (पीटना, ठोंकना)
Syno: Beat (ताल)
Banish (V.) (3)
To send (someone) away from a country or place as an official punishment (निकाल देना)
Syno: Expel (निकाल देना), Exile (निर्वासन)
Bankrupt (Adj./N.)
Declared in law unable to pay debts; ruined; completely lacking in something (दिवालिया)
Syno: Insolvent (दिवालिया)
Banner (N.)
Long strip of cloth bearing a slogan or design; flag; headline (बैनर, पताका)
Syno: Poster (पोस्टर)
Banter (N./V.) (2)
The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks; as a verb, to exchange teasing remarks (विनोदपूर्ण गप-शप, मज़ाक उड़ाना)
Syno: Repartee (हाजिर जवाबी)
Barbaric (Adj.) (5)
Savagely cruel; exceedingly brutal (निर्दयी, असभ्य)
Syno: Uncivilized (असभ्य), Crude (अशिष्ट)
Barbed (Adj.)
Having barbs or pointed bits; Characterized by pointed and biting criticism or sarcasm (कांटेदार)
Syno: Spiteful (द्वेषपूर्ण)
Bargain (N./V.) (2)
Agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives; something offered at a low price (मोल-तोल)
Syno: Deal (सौदा)
Barren (Adj.) (4)
(Of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation (अनुपजाऊ)
Syno: Unproductive (अनुत्पादक), Infertile (बंजर), Desolate (उजड़ा हुआ)
Barrier (N.)
A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access (रुकावट)
Syno: Bound (सीमा)
Bashful (Adj.) (3)
Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy (लज्जाशील)
Syno: Shy (शर्मीला), Introverted (अंतर्मुखी)
Batter (V.)
To hit someone or something repeatedly with force, often causing damage (पीटना)
Syno: Beat (पीटना)
Battle (N./V.)
Sustained fight between large organized armed forces (युद्ध)
Syno: Combat (लड़ाई)
Beautiful (Adj.) (2)
Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically (सुंदर)
Syno: Handsome (आकर्षक), Pretty (सुंदर)
Beckon (V.)
To make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow (इशारे से बुलाना)
Syno: Call (पुकारना)
Beguile (V.) (2)
To charm or enchant (someone), in a deceptive way (धोखा देना)
Syno: Deceive (धोखा देना)
Behaviour (N.)
The way in which one acts or conducts one- self, especially towards others (व्यवहार)
Syno: Conduct (आचरण)
Behold (V.)
To see or observe (someone or something especially of remarkable or impressive nature (ध्यानपूर्वक देखना)
Syno: Look (देखना)
Behoove (V.)
It is a duty or responsibility for someone to do something; it is incumbent on (उचित होना)
Syno: Necessary (ज़रूरी)
Belief (N.)
An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof (विश्वास)
Syno: Faith (आस्था)
Belligerent (Adj./N.) (3)
Hostile and aggressive; engaging in war or conflict; warlike (लड़ाकू)
Syno: Hostile (शत्रुतापूर्ण), Antagonistic (विरोधी), Contentious (विवादास्पद)
Beneficial (Adj.) (3)
Favourable or advantageous; resulting in good (लाभदायक)
Syno: Advantageous (लाभकारी), Helpful (सहायक)
Beneficiaries (N.)
People who derive advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy (लाभार्थी)
Syno: Recipients (प्राप्तकर्ता)