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Words
abandon

Hindi
Synonyms
(v) - ,
,

2.

abandoned

(adj) - ,
,

3.

abandoned
assets

(n) -
*,

*,

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

The SECL had to abandon

the flood-affected coal
mines.
The Finance Ministry
decided to put up
abandoned
claim
revenue afresh.
The Government
decided to auction
abandoned assets of
company.

has
its
on

has
the
the

*
4.

abandoned
cargo

(n) -
,
,

There is a problem in
keeping abandoned cargo
in the Air Port.

5.

6.

abandonment (n) - ,

abate

The
process
of
abandonment
of
the
,
dilapidated buildings has
been initiated by the Estate
Department.
1. Steps are to be taken to
(v) - 1.
abate pollution. 2. The
,
Government is taking steps
2. ,
to abate the Import Duty.
3. 3. This section of the Act is
,
now abated.
4.

1.

2.

3.

,
7.

abatement

(n) - 1. * 2.
*

3.
()

8.

abatement
certificate

(n) -

1. The proposal for

abatement of the rent of
Government
accommodations is under
consideration. 2. Tax on
passenger transport is
collected @ 12.36 % with
an abatement of 60%.
The officer failed to
provide an abatement
1

1.
2.
60%

12.36%

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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

9.

abbreviate

(v) -
,

10.

11.

abbreviation

abdicate

(n) - *

(v) - (, ,
) ,

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

certificate in time.

The report should be

abbreviated
before
submission.
A list of abbreviations
should be attached with the
note.
The Chairman was forced
to abdicate his post.

1. The abdication of the

Dictator was received with
great relief. 2. The merged
company has agreed for
abdication of its rights.
The terrorists abducted the
policemen to persuade their
demands.

1.

(, ,
)
12.

abdication

(n) - ,
,
-

13.

abduct

(v) -
,

14.

abduction

(n) - ,

15.

abet

(v) -

16.

abetment

(n) -

17.

abeyance

(n) - ,
,

18.

abide

(v) - 1.
2.
,
3.

19.

ability

(n) - *

2.
-

The abduction case has

been discussed.

The employee abetted his

colleague in the crime.

Abetment of a crime is
also an offense.

Nowadays the production ,
is in abeyance in the
company due to strike.
1. We should abide by the
rules. 2. We abide by our
oath. 3. The players have to
abide by the referee's
decision.

1.
2.
3.

The ability of the vigilance

officer
cannot
be
questioned.

20.

able

(adj) -

21.

abnormal

(adj) - 1.

He
is
an
able
administrator.
1. Due to shortage of food- 1.
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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

abnormal
demand

abnormal
increase

abnormal
method

abnormal
price
abnormal
profit

grains in the market, the

shopkeepers are charging
2. ,
an abnormal price for it. 2.
3.
There was an abnormal
4.
delay in submission of the

quarterly report.
3.
According to the police, it
is a case of abnormal
death.
1. The Government cannot
(n) - 1.
*
accept
the
abnormal
2.
demands raised by the

Union. 2. Recently, an
*, abnormal
demand of
*

Gold has been noticed in

the market.
There is an abnormal
(n) -
*
, increase of food price due
to the increase in the price
*
of petroleum products.
The abnormal method of
(n) -
*
finance adopted in the

Public Sectors may be

questioned.
The Manufacturer has
(n) -
asked for an abnormal

price for its new product.

The
company
got
(n) -
, abnormal profit in this
quarter.

27.

aboard

(adv) - ,
,

28.

abolish

(v) -
,

29.

abolition

(n) - 1.

*

2. 3.

()
30.

above

(prep) - 1.
, ,
,

2. (adv) - ,

Usages in Hindi

/

2.

3.

1.

2.
,

All the passengers were

aboard.
The Prime Minister said
that the practice of dowry
must be abolished.
The
Human
Rights
Commission demanded for
the abolition of the Death
sentence.
1. Above all, it is not going
to benefit the organization.
2. The committee found the
above cited case true. 3.
The above mentioned
3

1. ,

2.

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Hindi
Synonyms

Words

3.

(adj) - ,

4. (n) -

31.

32.

above
average

above board

(adv) -
,

33.

above par

(adv) -

34.

abridge

(v) - 1.
( ) 2.

( )

35.

36.

abridged
report

(n) -

abridgement

(n) - 1. ,

2.
37.

abrogate

(v) - 1.
, 2.

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

officers
will
be
on
probation for a period of
two years. 4. To fulfill the
above quoted conditions is
mandatory for this job. 5.
This office does not ratify
the above said arguments.
6.
For
additional
information, contact any of
the above.

This year, the Bank has

made profit above the
average.
The Company is known for
dealing above board in all
the matter.

The
Procurement
Department has to take
special permission for
purchase of goods above
par.
The
Member-Secretary
abridged the presentation
because
of
time
constraints.

The abridged report

been submitted by
committee.
Please,
make
abridgement
of
Research Project.
The
Government
abrogated the order.

4.
()
5.

6.

has
the
an
the
has

()
38.

39.

absconder

(n) - ,

absence

,
(n) - 1.
*

,
* 2.

The chief culprit in this -

fraud was an absconder.

1. In the absence of the 1.
Director, the administrative

responsibilities shall be
2.
discharged by the Joint

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41.

42.

Words

absent

absent debtor
absentee

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Director. 2. The case was

dismissed in the absence
of any definite proof.
(adj) - 1. The employee was
absent in the office
(v) -

yesterday. 2. The member

deliberately
absented
himself from the meeting.
(n) - The bank has filed a case
against the absent debtor.
(n) -

Usages in Hindi

1.

2.

Disciplinary action will be

taken against the regular

absentees.

43.

absenteeism

(n) - *

44.

absentee
statement

(n) - -

absolute

(adj) - 1. 2.

45.

3.

46.

47.

absolute
acceptance

(n) -

absolute
authority

(n) -

48.

49.

50.

51.

52.

absolute
contract

(n) -

absolute
conveyance

(n) -

absolute
conviction

(n) -

absolute
discretion

(n) -

absolute
estate

(n) -

Habitual absenteeism is an
anti-establishment act.

Please, send absentee
statement soon.
1. The Party has got the
absolute majority. 2. This
is the absolute proof of the
employees ignorance.
Certain
financial
instruments
require
absolute acceptance.
The Reserve Bank of India
enjoys absolute authority
in certain financial matters.
An absolute contract for
maintenance of office
building may be awarded.
Absolute conveyance is
the safest method for
transferring
rights
in
property.
This statement shows his
absolute conviction in the
democracy.
The Government acted
with absolute discretion to
fight against insurgency.
Absolute estate is a better
form of security.
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54.

55.

56.

57.

58.

59.

60.

61.

Words
absolute
interest

absolute law

Hindi
Synonyms
(n) -

(n) -

absolute
level

(n) -

absolute
monopoly

(n) -

absolute
ownership
absolute
scarcity
absolute title

absolute
value
absolve

absorption

(v) -

(n) - ,
,

abstain

64.

(v) -

63.

absorb

The merger of two

companies will affect the
absolute interests of the
stakeholders.
This is the absolute law in
the field of property
transaction.
The absolute level of the
profit is satisfactory.

Usages in Hindi

Telecasting
Right
of
Commonwealth Games is

an absolute monopoly of
Doordarshan.
The absolute ownership
(n) -

of this company is given to

the government.
*
Nowadays,
there
is
(n) - ,
absolute
scarcity
of
*
drinking water in the State.
The Power Company got
(n) -
the absolute title of the
coalfield.
(n) - The absolute value of the
article has to be worked out
as per fixed norms.
, ,

62.

Usages in English

(v) -
,

The court absolved the

officer of all the corruption
charges brought against
him.
The employees recruited
on
deputation
were
absorbed
in
regular
service after completion of
3 years.
1. The absorption of the
employees
in
regular
service
is
under
consideration. 2. The State
Government
has
introduced a new Law
prohibiting
further
absorption of immigrants.
The
members
who
abstained from voting
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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

65.

abstract

(n) -

66.

abstract book

(n) - *

67.

abstract
contingent
bill

(n) -

,

68.

abstract sheet (n) -

abstract
statement
70. abstractor

(n) -

absurd

(adj) - ,

69.

71.

(n) -

,
72.

absurdity

(n) - *,
*,

73.

abundance

(n) - ,

74.

abuse

(n) - 1.
2.

75.

abusive
language

(n) - -

, ( )

76.

academic

(adj) - ,
,

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

should be suspended.

Please, prepare an abstract

of your project.

This is the abstract book of the financial rules.

The Purchase Committee
discussed the Abstract
Contingent
Bill
and


approved it.
Some data in the abstract
sheet are missing.

The abstract statement is

enclosed.
The news abstractor is on
leave today.

Given the situation, the ,
rescue proposal is absurd.
At last, the employees
realized the absurdity of
their demands.
Here the production cost is
low due to availability of
the raw materials in
abundance
in
the
adjoining area.

1. The Manager of the

factory
abused
his
workers. 2. The officer has
been arrested on charges of
abuse of power.

1.

The
employee
was
suspended
for
using
abusive language against
his officer.
The academic session has
been started.

,
,

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Words
academic
council

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

(n) -
,

Usages in Hindi

The academic council has

finalized the syllabus.

78.

79.

80.

academic
discussion

(n) -

academy

(n) -

accede

(v) - 1.
2. 3.
( )

81.

accept

(v) -
,

82.

83.

84.

acceptability

acceptable

acceptance

(n) -

(adj) -

(n) - 1. *
2.
()

85.

access

(n) - 1. * 2.
(v) -

86.

accessory

(n) -
, ,

87.

accident

(n) - 1.
*,

2.

The professor has invited

the students
for an
academic discussion.
This
academy
was
established in the year
1970.
1. The member acceded to
demands
for
his
resignation. 2. Most of the
Indian States acceded to
the Indian Dominion.
The officer accepted his
responsibility.

The acceptability of this

proposal in the meeting is
not so easy.
The Government has to
find out an acceptable
solution
for all
the
communities.
The acceptance has been
received from the Chief
Guest.

1.
Ensuring
universal
access to the elementary
education is the main
motto of the "Sarva
Shiksha Abhiyan". 2. The
access to the Laboratory
has been restricted for nontechnical staff. 3. You have
to login first to access your
e-mail account.
The
accessories
of
Computer like Printer etc.
are to be purchased.

1.

1970
1.

2.

2.
3.
-

The
Department
of
Transport has initiated
special drive to check road

accidents.
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Words
accidental

Hindi
Synonyms
(adj) - 1.
2.
3.

89.

accommodat
e

(v) - 1.

2.

3.

90.

accord

(n) - 1.
(v) - 2.
, 3.

91.

account

(n) - 1. 2.
3.
(v) - 4. ,

92.

accountable

(adj) - 1.
,
2.

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

1. The Oil Companies

made accidental profit due
to falling of the price of
crude
oil
in
the
international market. 2.
There should be provision
for accidental expenditure
under the Head -Office
Expenses.
1. The excess expenses are
accommodated
under
suspense account head. 2.
The Guest Faculties may
be accommodated with
the Trainee Officers in the
hostel.
1. Both the States signed a
River Water Accord last
July. 2. Our Constitution
accords equal rights to its
citizens. 3. The Economic
Survey Results accord
with the predictions of the
Planning Commission.

1.

2.



1.

2.

1.

2.

3.

1. The Internal Audit

examined all the expense
accounts. 2. The Salary
Accounts of the employees
are maintained with State
Bank of India. 3. The
Assistant has been asked to
provide the account of
issued items. 4. In Indian
Law,
a
person
is
accounted innocent until
he is proved guilty.
The Govt. employees are
accountable
to
their
organizations.

1.
2.

3.

4.

,

93.

account for

(pv) - 1.

1. The bad weather may 1.

() 2. have accounted for the 21


crash of the MIG 21. 2.
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Words

Hindi
Synonyms
, -

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

The members of the Expert 2.

Committee
have
to
account for every penny
-
they spend on foreign trips.

94.

95.

96.

97.

98.

99.

accrue

accumulate

accumulation

accurate

accuse

achieve

100. achievement

101. acknowledge

(v) - 1.

1. A large scale economic

benefit accrues to our
2. ,
country from tourism. 2.
3.
An interest of Rs. Ten

Thousand
has
been
accrued from fixed deposit
account.
200 days earned leave have
(v) - ,
been accumulated in the

leave account.
(n) - , , Accumulation of toxic
chemicals in air leads to

pollution level high.

1. The Investigation Team
(adj) - 1.,
sought
accurate
, 2.
information regarding this

case. 2. The data had been

found accurate.
The Opposition Parties
(v) -
accused the Government

of incompetence.
The Government could not
(v) - ,
achieve the target of 8%

GDP.
*
The eradication of polio
(n) -
disease from the country is
a great achievement for
the Government.
(v) - 1.
1. Please, acknowledge
,
receipt of this letter. 2. The
, Cabinet has acknowledged
the need for reform. 3. The
2.
Government
gratefully
,
acknowledges
financial
support from the business
3.
communities for the flood
relief fund.
,

1.
2.

200

1.

2.

8%

1.

2.

3.

102. acquire

(v) -

The company has acquired 50%

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Words

Hindi
Synonyms
,

103. acquisition

(n) - ,

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

a 50% stake in aviation

sector.
The DDA has amended its ...
land acquisition plan for
its housing projects.

(v) -

104. acquit

105. acquittance

(n) - 1.
2. *

3. *,
()
(n) - 1. ,

106. act

(v) - 2.

107. Act

(n) -

108. acting

(adj) -

109. action

(n) - 1. *

(as in
"acting
director")

2. ,

110. action

plan

111. activate

112. activity

(n) - *

(v) -

(n) - *,
,

The court acquitted the

policeman.

1. Acquittance has been 1.
made by the borrower for 2.
outstanding loan. 2. The
()
cashier has to produce an
acquittance for the amount

deposited in the bank.
1. The Mumbai Blast was a 1.
terrorist act. 2. The 2. -
Government should act to

stop the destruction of the

rainforests.
The Official Language , 1963
Act, 1963 was amended in 1967
the year 1967.
The senior most officers
has been appointed as
Acting Director of the

institute.
1. The Department of 1.
Health is considering to
take legal action against

the hospital concerned. 2.
Each employee must take 2.
responsibility for their own
actions.

The
Government
has
announced an action plan
to create one million new
employments
in
rural
areas.
The fire alarm has been
activated in the office
building.
The activities of this NGO
are under investigation.
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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

The actual cost of the

project was higher than the
Department expected.
1. Some additions and
deletions have been made
in this para. 2. In course of
addition, few changes
have been made in this
manual.
1. The Government has
sanctioned an additional
fund of Rs. 25 crore to
expand this organization. 2.
The proposal for creation
of a new post of
Additional Director in
CTB is under consideration
of the Department of
Official Language.
1. Address should be
written in bold letters. 2.
The Presidential Address
to the joint session of
Parliament will be telecast
on the National Channel of
Doordarshan.
3. The
Prime
Minister
will
address the nation on the
occasion
of
the
Independence Day.
There was a lack of
adequate
security
arrangement in the railway
station.
1.
Employees
should
adhere to the given
targets. 2. The tourists are
asked to strictly adhere to
the given set of guidelines.

113. actual

114. addition

(adj) -

(n) - 1.,
2.

115. additional

(adj) - 1.
2.
( )

116. address

(n) - 1. 2.
3.
4.
(v) - 5.

117. adequate

118. adhere to

(adj) -

(v) - 1.
,

,
2.

119. adjourn

(v) -

120. adjudge

(v) -

1.
2.

, -

1.

25

2. ...

1.

2.

3.

1.

2.

The meeting has been

adjourned for two hours
by the chairman.
The company has been
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Synonyms
()

121. adjustment

122. administer

(n) -

(v) - 1.
2. ,
(
) 3.
,

123. administered

price

(n) -
*

,
*

124. administratio

(n) -

125. administrativ

(adj) ,

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

adjudged bankrupt by the

Bench.
The
adjustment
of
overpayment has been
made during the internal
audit.
1. The Nationalized Banks
are administered by the
Reserve Bank of India. 2.
The Prime Minister was
administered the oath of
his post. 3. The pension
funds of the Central
Government
are
administered
by
the
Nationalized Banks.
The committee found that
the administered price is
the main reason for loss.

The State Administration

has failed to solve the
problem of migration of
agricultural labour.
This is an administrative
decision.

1.

2.

3.

126. admissible

127. admit

(adj) - ,

House Rent Allowance,

Dearness Allowance and

other
allowances
are
admissible as per rules.
(v) - 1. , 1. Only the members of the
committee
will
be
,
admitted to the meeting. 2.
2.
The
employee
has
,
admitted all his mistakes.

1.

2.

3.

,
,

128. adopt

(v) - 1.
, 2.
,

1. We, the people of India

have
adopted
the
Democratic system. 2. The
Government has adopted
different approaches to the
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Synonyms

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Usages in Hindi

problem at different times.

3. The NGO has adopted
five
villages
under
BHAGIDARI Scheme. 4.
The employee has adopted
a child.

3. ...

4.

129. adulteration

(n) - ,
*

130. advance

(n) - 1. ,
* (adj) - 2.

131. advancement

(n) - *,

132. advantage

(n) - 1. ,
,
2.
*

3.

133. adverse

134. advertise

135. advertisemen

136. advice

The
Government
has
initiated stringent action
against those involved in
adulteration in food items.
1. The employee has
applied
for
festival
advance. 2. The employee
has applied for advance
pay.
There is a lack of
opportunity
for
advancement in career in
the department.
1. This plant has the added
advantage
of
being
cheaper to run. 2. The
Government
aims
to
improve opportunities for
the less advantaged in
society.

(adj) -

Some adverse comments

have been made by the
officer against the system.
1. The Staff Selection
(v) -
Commission
has
,
advertised the vacant posts

of Assistants. 2. The Union

Public
Service
Commission
has
advertised the vacant posts
of Assistant Directors.
In its advertisement, the
(n) -
department
invited
suggestions regarding this
project.
We were advised to seek
(n) - 1. ,
* 2. *, legal advice.
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1.

2.

1.

2.

1.

2.

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Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

137. advise

(v) -

138. advocate

(n) - 1. ,

, (v) - 2.

139. affairs

(n) - 1. 2.

140. affect

(v) -
,

141. affidavit

142. affiliated

143. affirmative
144. affix

145. afford

(n) - -

The tourists were advised

to stay in hotels.

1. The Advocate has 1. -
defended the PIL regarding
conservation of forests. 2.
2.
The report advocated that
all government buildings
should be fitted with
smoke detectors.
1. The Department of 1.
Consumer Affairs has
initiated special drive for
2.
consumer awareness. 2.
The spokesperson has
cleared the country's stand
on international affairs.
The north-east states of the
country are the worst
affected ones by the flood.
The Supreme Court has
asked the Government to
submit affidavit in the
matter.
Central Hindi Institute is
affiliated with Department
of Higher Education.
An affirmative action is
awaited at your end.

Affix your passport size

photograph
on
the
application form.
The report stated that the
(v) -
common people could
,
afford the prevailing call
, ()
rates.

(adj) - 1.

1.

(adj) -

(adj)
(v) -

,
146. affordable

2. ,

1. The Government has

launched an affordable
housing scheme for the
poor. 2. The MTNL has
launched an affordable
plan for its Telephone
subscribers.
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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

147. affordable

(n) -

price
(n) - *, *

148. age
149. age

limit

150. agency

(n) -

(n) - *

The
Government
has
decided to make available
food grains to the poor on
affordable price.
The age for superannuation
is 60 years.

60

The maximum age limit

for this post is 30 years.

30
The Government Agencies
come under RTI Act.

151. agenda

(n) - *

152. aggrieved

(adj) -

153. agitation

(n) -

154. agree

155. agreement

156. aid

157. alarming

situation

158. alert

The agenda of the meeting

has been distributed.

The aggrieved employee
has lodged a complaint.

Recently, a widespread
public agitation took place
in Egypt in order to
achieve political reform.
Government
has
(v) - , The
agreed to constitute the

Seventh Pay Commission.
1. An International Peace
(n) - 1.
*
Agreement was signed
2.
during a meeting at the
UNO. 2. An agreement
was
finally
reached
between the management
and the employees.
The Government provides
(n) - *,
*
financial aid to the poor

students.
The population explosion
(n) -
*, in our country is indicating
an alarming situation in
*
near future.
1.
The
Government
(v) - 1.
Agencies
have
been
,
alerted to the possibility of
2.
further price rises. 2. Police
, are warning the public to
be on the alert for
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Synonyms

Usages in English
suspicious objects.

Usages in Hindi

159. alias

(n) - 1.
(adv) - 2.

160. alibi

(n) -

161. alien

(n) - ,

1. The spy has checked

into the hotel under an
alias. 2. Mr. X, alias Mr.
Y, the notorious criminal
has been arrested.
The suspect had alibi for
the day of the crime.

1.

2.

The illegal aliens are being -

deported to their countries.

162. alignment

(n) - 1.
2. ,

Pakistans
strategic
alignment with China is
cause of concern for us.

163. allegation

(n) - ,

()

Several newspapers made

allegations of corruption in
the police department.

164. allegiance

(n) -

165. alleviation

(n) - 1. * 2.

3. 4.

166. alliance

(n) - *,

167. allocation

(n) - 1.
2.

168. allotment

169. allow

(n) -

(v) -

,
170. allowance

(n) - 1. 2.

The member has taken the

oath of allegiance.
1. A number of measures
have been taken by the
Government
for
alleviation of the poverty.
2. The Government is
striving for alleviation of
the unemployment.
China is now in alliance
with Pakistan.

1. The proposal for budget

allocation
is
being
considered by the Ministry.
2. Allocation of fund has
been made for this project.
Applications are invited
from the employees for
allotment of government
accommodations.
Private vehicles are not
allowed
for
security
reasons.
In different cities, different

1.

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Synonyms
*

171. alteration

172. alternative

173. amalgamate

174. ambiguous

175. amendment

176. amenity

177. amount

178. analogous

179. analysis

180. ancillary

(n) - ,

(adj)- ,

Usages in Hindi

rates of House Rent -

Allowance are in force.

Minor alterations are

allowed in Government

accommodations with prior

permission.
1. The Government had no
(n) - 1.
alternative but to free the
(adj) - 2.
demonstrators. 2. The

Government has to find an

alternative solution.
This information will be
(v) - ,
amalgamated with the

information
obtained
earlier to prepare the
report.
1. The statement of the
(adj) - 1.
spokesperson
is
2. ,
ambiguous. 2. The role of
3. the Manager has always

been ambiguous.
Parliament passed the
(n) -
finance bill without any
amendment.
*
There is lack of basic
(n) - ,
amenities in the sports
-*
complex.
*
1. The insurance company
(n) - 1. ,
*
*
will refund any amount
2.
due to the policy holder. 2.
3.
The server is designed to
store huge amounts of
data.
This pay scale is applicable
(adj) - ,
also to the analogous
,
posts.
The statistical analysis of
(n) -
the report reveals the
poverty and its causes.

-

1.

2.

1.
2.

1.
2.

Many ancillary industries

have been established with
the steel plant.

(n) -

Details have been given at - I

181. annexure

Usages in English

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182. announceme

nt

Hindi
Synonyms

(n) - 1. ,
*

,
2.

183. anomaly

(n) - *,
*

184. anonymous

complaint
185. answerable

(n) -

(adj) - ,

(n) - - ,

187. antedated

cheque
188. anticipatory

(n) - -

(adj) -1.,
2.

189. anti-

corruption

(adj) - -

190. apex

191. apology

192. appeal

(n) - ,

(n) - *

(n) - 1. *
(v) - 2.

Usages in Hindi

annexure-I.
The Government has made
an announcement to hike
Dearness Allowance for its
employees.
The pay anomaly yet not
has been resolved.

An anonymous complaint
has been received by the
vigilance officer.
Public Servants should be
answerable
for
their
decisions.
The antecedents of the
applicant
have
been
examined.
The antedated cheque was
accepted by the bank.

1.
The
anticipatory
pension of the officer
should be approximately
Rs. Thirty thousand per
month. 2. The suspect has
applied for anticipatory
bail.
Central
Bureau
of
Investigation has launched
an anti-corruption drive.

1.

Central Translation Bureau

is the apex body of
Government of India in the
field of Administrative
Translation & Training in
Translation.
The member has tendered
his apology for his late
coming to the meeting.
1. The people donated
generously for flood relief
fund in response to Prime
Minister's appeal. 2. Police
have
appealed
for

186. antecedents

Usages in English

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193. appearance

Hindi
Synonyms

(n) - 1. *,
* 2.

3.
194. appeasement

(n) -

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

witnesses of the accident to

come forward.
His appearance before the
Sessions Judge removed all
the apprehensions.

The move was widely seen

as
an
attempt
of
appeasement.

195. appendix
196. apply

197. appointment

198. appraisal

(n) -

Full details are given in 3

Appendix 3.

1. The official has applied 1.
(v) - 1.
for transfer. 2. The new 2.
,
technology was applied to

2. 3.
farming. 3. These rules do
,
not apply to every 3.

employee.
1. This appointment will 1.
(n) - 1.
be made by the Home 2.
2.
Ministry. 2. A prior

appointment is necessary
in order to meet the
Secretary.
Appraisal of the project
(n) - ,
should be assigned to a
,
technical expert.

199. appreciation

(n) - 1.,
2.

200. apprehension

(n) - 1.
,

2. 3.
,
201. apprenticeshi

(n) - *

p
202. approach

(n) - 1.
, *,

1. A letter of appreciation
was issued to the dedicated
employee by the competent
authority. 2. Appreciation
of cost has compelled to
increase in selling price.
1. As he is afraid of
apprehension, the accused
will try to hide. 2. Many
apprehensions may arise
due to devaluation of
rupee.
The apprenticeship of
three months is compulsory
for each selected candidate.
1. All the approaches to
the India Gate were
guarded by police. 2. The
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Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Doordarshan has made an

approach to a company
for sponsorship. 3. The
office has decided to adopt
a different approach to Inservice Training. 4. It is
not easy to approach the
higher authority. 5. He
approached the bank for a
loan.
1.
Apply
to
the
appropriate authority. 2.
The letter is being sent to
you
for
appropriate
action. 3. Five crore
rupees
have
been
appropriated for this
research project.

2.

The plan will be submitted

to the committee for
approval.
(adj) - 1. , 1. The cost given is only
, approximate. 2. The cost
of
the
project
will
(v) - 2.
approximate Rs. 50 crore.
,

3. The journey took
(adv) - 3.
approximately ten hours.

(adj) -

2.
3. 4.
(v) 5. 6.

203. appropriate

(adj) - 1.
2.
(v) - 3.

204. approval

205. approximate

(n) -

3.

4.

5.

1.

2.

3.

1.

2.

50 3.
10

206. arbitrary

207. arbitration

(n) -1.
2.
()

208. argument

(n) - 1. * 2.

209. arrangement

(n) - *

The concerned officer

should not make arbitrary
decisions.
1. Both sides in the dispute
have agreed to go to
arbitration. 2. The dispute
in two parties was solved
through arbitration.
1. After long argument a
decision was finally taken.
2. The argument of the
member was that public
spending
must
be
enhanced.
The administrative staff
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210. arrears

211. Article

212. article

Hindi
Synonyms

(n) -

(n) -

(n) - 1. * 2.

213. ascertain

(v) - 1.
,

2.

214. aspect

(n) - 1. ,
2. *

215. assembly

(n) - 1. * 2.

216. assent

(n) - 1. *,
*

(v) - 2.

217. assessment

(n) - 1.

2.

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

was
busy
in
the
arrangement
of
the
meeting.
An additional fund of Rs.
10 lac is needed for
payment of the pay
arrears.
Article
343
of
the
Constitution provides that
the Official Language of
the Union shall be Hindi.
1. The stock register
showed the supply of
hundred articles. 2. The
article on inflation is quite
informative.
1. It should be ascertained
that the plans comply with
the law. 2. The police are
trying to ascertain what
really happened.

Before
making
any
decision, we must look at
the problem from every
aspect.
1. The UNO General
Assembly
passed
a
resolution
on
nonproliferation.
2. Prime
Minister was to address a
public assembly on the
issue
of
national
integration.
1. The Joint Secretary has
given her assent to the
proposal. 2. No employee
would assent to the terms
the
Workers
Union
proposed.
1. In this initial phase of
the project, conducting an
assessment of the same is
not feasible. 2. The
Government
has

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1.

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2.

1.

2.

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Hindi
Synonyms

218. assets

(n) - *

219. assign

(v) - 1.
,

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

emphasized
on
simplification of incometax assessment process.
A separate statement in
respect of assets has been - 2
enclosed at appendix - 2.

2.
3.

The Research Wing has

been assigned the task of
simplification
of

administrative Hindi.

220. assistance

221. associate

222. assumption

223. assurance

(n) - *,

The Government provides

financial assistance to the
*
persons
living
below
poverty line.
1. They are working as
(n) - 1.
Research Associate. 2. He
(adj) - 2. ,
has been appointed to the
(v) - 3.
post
of
Associate
, Professor.
3.
The
,

Government intends to

associate the youths to this

self-employment scheme.
1. Date of assumption of
(n) - 1.*
charge by the Financial
2.
Advisor will be announced
3.
*
soon. 2. The assumption
of the scientists about
global-warming proved to
be true.

(n) - 1.

1.

2.

224. attachment

(n) - 1.
2.

225. attendance

(n) - 1.*,

1.
The
Police
Commissioner has given
assurance
to
initiate
prompt action in the fraud
case. 2. A new assurance
policy is being prepared for
the street vendors.
1. Please, refer to the
attachment sent with this
e-mail. 2. The attachment
order has been served on
the defaulter company.
Administration
Section
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Words

Hindi
Synonyms
* 2.
(n) - 1. 2.

3.

227. attest

Usages in Hindi

must keep a record of -

employees' attendance.

226. attention

Usages in English

Attention is invited to
CTB Office Memorandum
No. 3-4-2013-Estt dated
20.08.2013 on the subject
cited above.

20.08.2013

3-4-

2013-Estt

The signature was attested

by the two gazetted
officers.

(v) -
,

,
,

228. attractive

The company offered

attractive salary to the
Engineers for its remote

projects.

(adj) -

229. auction

(n) - 1.

1. Issue public notice for

auction of old stock. 2.
The Transport Department
is auctioning off a lot of
condemned vehicles.

1.

1. The audit done by the

CAG
revealed
many
financial
irregularities.
2.
(v) - 2.
The Charted Accountants

audited the accounts of the
company.
The
Government
has
(n) -
directed
all
the
,
Government Departments
,
to
adopt
austerity

measures.
The letter has been
(v) -
authenticated
by the

handwriting experts.
1. It is an authoritative
(adj) - 1.
text of the Constitution. 2.
2.
It was an authoritative
decision
by
the

1.

(v) - 2.

230. audit

231. austerity

measure

232. authenticate

233. authoritative

(n) - 1.
,

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234. authority

235. authorize

236. autonomous

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Government.
1. His resignation has been
(n) - 1.
accepted by the competent
2.
authority. 2. Authority to
3. 4.
enforce prohibitory orders
, rests
with
District

Magistrate.
3.
Delhi
Development Authority
has announced its new
housing scheme. 4. The
advocate is an authority
on criminal law.
The
Drawing
and
(v) -
Disbursing
Officer
has
,
been authorized to draw

the pay of the employees.

(adj) -

Usages in Hindi

1.

2.

3.

4.

The autonomous bodies

enjoy some powers to

modify rules for its

functional need.

237. auxiliary

(adj) -

The remaining work was

assigned to auxiliary staff.

238. available

(adj) - ,

The Department should

implement the project with
available resources.

239. average

(n) -1. 2.

(adj) - 3.
4.

240. avert

(v) - ,

1.
Class sizes in this
school are below the
national
average.
2.
Average age of Indian
population is around 67
years. 3.
The person,
having
"Average"
gradation in APAR, is not
considered for promotion.
The pilot did his best to
avert the accident.

1.
2.

67 3.

241. avoid

(v) - , ()
,

The riot could have been

avoided.

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Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

242. award

(n) - 1.
() 2.
()
3. (v) -

1. He was nominated for 1.

the best actor award. 2.
The lowest bidder was
2.

awarded the contract.

4.
243. awareness

(n) - *

The campaign is designed

to
increase
public
awareness
about
the

energy conservation.

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1. backdated

Meaning
(adj) - -

2. backlog

(n) -

3. back out

(pv) - ,
,

4. back
reference

(n) -

5. back up

(n) - , *

, ,
*

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

A backdated cheque is
needed to adjust the
advance.
Recruitment process may
be initiated to fill up
backlog vacancies.

The company backed out

of the deal at the last
minute.

Mention the back

reference in this case.

Suitable power back up

system may be installed in
the computer lab.

The Government has

launched several schemes
for the welfare of the
backward classes.
The acquisition of the sick
industries had been proved
a bad bargain to the
Government.
A penalty has been
imposed on him for bad
conduct in office.
The bank set aside Rs. Ten
crore to cover bad debts.

6. backward
class

(n) -

7. bad bargain

(n) -
,

8. bad conduct

9. bad debt

(n) -
(n) - ,

10. bail
11. balance

(n) -

(n) - 1. ,
2.
(v) - 3.
/

12. balanced

(n) -

The judge granted bail to

the accused.

1. The balance of Rs. ten

thousand must be paid
within 90 days. 2. The
Government balanced its
budgets by rigid control
over public expenditure.

1. 90

2.

The Finance Minister has

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Words

Meaning

budget
13. balance sheet

14. ballot

(n) -

(n) - 1. 2.
(v) - 3.

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

presented a balanced
budget.
The balance sheet of the
company shows its sound
financial position.

1. The EVM will count the

ballots automatically. 2.
Ten members of the
committee will be elected
by direct ballot. 3. The
union balloted its members
on the proposed changes.

1. ...

2.

3.

15. ban

(n) - 1. ,
, ,
*

(v) - 2.
*

/
,

16. bank

17. banking

(n) - 1. (v) - 2.

1.

2.

3.

1. The salary of the

employee is paid directly

into the bank. 2. The office
3.
had banked with State

Bank of India. 3. The
company has banked Rs.
10 crore in last two years.

1.

(n) - ,

A large amount of reserves

was added to the banking
system.

The bank accounts of the

defaulting company are
under screening.

The Reserve Bank of India

has insisted for the uniform
bank charges.

1. The bank credit has

been enhanced due to
increase in lending. 2. The
bank refused further credit

1.

18. bank account

1. There is to be a total ban

on smoking in the office. 2.
Chemical weapons are
banned internationally. 3.
The Reserve Bank of India
has banned zero interest
loans on EMI to credit card
holders.

(n) -

19. bank
charges

(n) -

20. bank credit

(n) - 1. 2.
,

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Meaning

Usages in English
to the company.

21. banker's
mortgage

(n) - ,

22. bank
guarantee

(n) - ,

23. bankrupt

(n) - 1.

*
(adj) - 2.
(v) - 3.

The property is under

banker's mortgage.
Bank guarantee is needed
for this property
transaction.
1. A bankrupt is a person
who has been declared
bankrupt by a court of law.
2. The company was
declared bankrupt in the
High Court. 3. The change
in the market nearly
bankrupted the company.

Usages in Hindi


/
-

1.

2.

3.

24. bank security

(n) -
*,
*

25. bank
statement

26. bar

(n) -

(n) *, ,
* (v) -
,

27. bar code

28. bar council

(n) -

(n) - ,

29. bare denial

30. bargain

(n) -

(n) - (v) 1.
2.

The company has

deposited Rs. Fifty
thousand as the bank
security.
A bank statement of last
six months should be
attached with the loan
application.
1. There is a bar to fresh
appointment in the
Government Departments.
2. Amnesty workers have
been barred in some
countries.
1. Bar code is mandatory
for every packaged
product. 2. The bar code
can be read by computers.

The members of the bar

council have attended the
meeting.
The bare denial of the
charges against him by the
concerned employee is
clearly against the
evidence.
1. The treaty was based on
a bargain between the

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-

31. bargain price

(n) - *,
*

32. barred debt

33. barrier

Usages in Hindi
2.

3.

The total amount of

/ barred debt is about Rs.
20 crore.

/ /

(n) -1. *, ,

1.

(n) - 1. (v)
- 2.

35. base coin

French and German

governments. 2. The Union
leaders bargained with the
management for a salary
hike. 3. The company has
bargained with the
supplier for the supply of
raw materials.
The two parties arrived at a
bargain price.

(n) - ,

2.

34. base

Usages in English

(n) -

1. The Government is
striving for the removal of
trade barriers between two
countries. 2. The police
have put up a barrier on
the road to check the
vehicles.
The policies of the
Government have a broad
base of support.
It has been suggested that
the base coins should be
destroyed to avoid fraud.

20

2.

36. baseless

(adj) - ,

37. base year

38. basic

(n) -

(adj) - ,

The news of an increase in

the retirement age of
government employees
was baseless.
The year 2016 will be the
base year for the 7th Pay
Commission.

Basic facilities should be

provided in the office
complex.

2016,

39. basic
education

(n) -
*

The basic education

should be made
compulsory.

40. basic pay

(n) -

The pay of the concerned

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41. batch

Meaning

(n) - 1. ,
2. ,

42. bearer
cheque

(n) - ,

43. belated claim

(n) -

44. belief

45. bench

46. beneficiary

47. benefit

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

employee will be fixed in

accordance with his basic
pay in the pre-revised pay
scale.
A new batch of trainees
arrived for 3 months Inservice Translation
Training.
A bearer cheque of Rs.
Five thousand is being
sent.

The aggrieved company

has been denied its belated
claim of insurance.

(n) -

The economists belief is

that the market economy
will soon get better.
(n) -1. 2. 1. The Government lawyer
addressed the bench. 2.

Objections have been

raised from the Opposition
benches.
(n) The rural youths will be the
,
main beneficiary of this
employment scheme.
1. The Government is
(n) - 1. ,
working for the benefit of
, ,
the poor. 2. This scheme
(v) - 2.
will benefit everyone.

1.
2.

1.
2.

/ ,
/

48. benefit of
doubt

(n) -

49. benevolent
fund

(n) -

50. bequeath
51. best
endeavours

*
(v) -
(n) - 1.

The employee has been

acquitted on the ground of
benefit of doubt.
The company has created a
benevolent fund for the
welfare of its employees.

He bequeathed his entire

estate to the Government.

Despite best endeavours,

the Indian Cricket Team

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Meaning

Usages in English

/ *

couldn't win the match.

Usages in Hindi

(v) - 2.
/

52. betray

1. He has been accused of

betraying the country. 2.
For years, the spy had been
betraying state secrets to
other countries.

1.

1. The Government has

implemented MACP
* 2.
Scheme for betterment of
*, *
the career of its employees.
2. The Government strives
for the betterment of the
poor.
1. Some institutions still
(n) - 1.
have a bias against women.
*
,
2. Some newspapers have
*

,
biased people against the
(v) - 2.

economic reforms.

1.

(n) - 1. * (v) -

1. The company has

submitted a bid for the
contract to clean the
hospital. 2. The BHEL will
bid for the contract of the
power plant.
The biennial report of the
department has been
submitted.

1.

The bilateral relations

between the two countries
have improved.
1. Parliament passed the
bill without further
amendment. 2. Service Tax
was added to the bill.

(v) -1.
,
2. ,

53. betterment

54. bias

(n) -1. *,

55. bid

2.

56. biennial
report

(n) - 1.

57. bilateral

(adj) -

58. bill

(n) - 1. 2.

59. bimonthly
report

(n) - 1.
* 2.
*

2.

...

2.

1.

2.

2.

1.

2.

1. Some changes have been 1.

carried out in the
2.
bimonthly report. 2. The

bimonthly report has been
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Words

60. binding

Meaning

(n) - 1.
(adj)
- 2. *

61. bio-data

(n) - -

62. bipartite
agreement

(n) -
,

63. birth control

(n) -

64. birth date

(n) - -*,
*

65. birth rate

66. black
economy
67. black list

(n) - -*

(n) -
*
(n) - 1.
* (v) - 2.

68. blackmail

(n) - 1.
(v) - 2.
/ ,
/

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

published.

The provisions of the

agreement are binding on
both the parties.
Please send bio-data along
with the application.

A bipartite agreement has

been signed between India
and Japan for mutual
cooperation.
The Department of Health
& Family Welfare has
introduced various
methods of birth control
under family planning
programme.
The birth date should be
mentioned in the
application form.
The Census, 2011 reveals
that the birth rate is higher
than the mortality rate in
India.
The black economy is the
cause of concern for our
economic growth.

1. A black list of unsocial

elements was issued by the
police department. 2. The
company has been
blacklisted on account of
non-compliance of the
labour law.
1. It reveals from the
investigation that these
photographs were being
used for blackmail.

1.

There is a thriving black

market in foreign
currency.

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, 2011
, -

2.

1.

69. black market

(n) - ,

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Words

70. blame

Meaning

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

(v) - ,

The investigation
commission has blamed
the police for the atrocities
done during the
demonstration.
1. The applicant has been
asked to deposit 36 blank
cheques towards EMI for
car loan sanctioned by the
bank. 2. The Prime
Minister was given a blank
cheque by the Parliament
to continue the economic
reform.
A blanket ban on tobacco
advertising was imposed
by the Government.
A blanket deal took place
between the two oil
companies.
1. The block level officers
have participated in the
conference. 2. The
proposed merger of the
three offices has been
blocked by the
Department.
1. The United Nations
opted for an economic
blockade against Iran to
check its nuclear
programme. 2. The police
has blockaded on
highways leading out of
the city.
The blocked account of
the company has been
made operational by the
bank.
A person, whose blood
relation is one of the
candidates, may not be the
member of the interview
board.
The Government has made
a roadmap to improve the

71. blank cheque

(n) - 1.
2.

72. blanket ban

73. blanket deal

74. block

(n) -
(n) -

(n) - 1. ,
(v) - 2.

75. blockade

(n) - 1. *
(v) - 2.

76. blocked
account

(n) -

77. blood
relations

(n) - ,

78. blue collar

job

(n) - ,

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Words

Meaning

79. blue print

(n) - *,
,

80. board

81. boarding and

lodging
82. board of
directors

(n) - ,

(n) -

(n) - ,

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

working conditions of
those engaged in the blue
collar job.

The blue print of the

proposed research project
has been approved by the
Secretary.
The board has decided to
extend the pilot project to
the rural areas too.

The actual amount of

boarding and lodging

charges will be reimbursed.

The Board of Directors

2012-13
has declared productivity

bonus for the year 2012-13.

83. body

(n) - 1. * 2.

84. bogus
voucher

85. bonafide

(n) - ,

(n) - 1. ,

(adj) - 2.

86. bonafide
resident

87. bond

(n) -

(n) - ,

1. The Central Translation

Bureau is the Apex Body
in the field of
Administrative Translation
& In-service Training in
Translation. 2. The election
of the local bodies will be
held in next month.
Producing a bogus
voucher is a punishable
offence under the relevant
rules.

1.

A bonafide reason may be

furnished for the delay.

The state government has

made a provision for 50%
reservation for the
bonafide residents of the
state in educational
institutions.
The major parts of this
project will be financed by
the Government Bonds.

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Words

88. bonded
labour
89. bonus

90. book

91. book post

92. book value

Meaning

Usages in English

(n) -

Usages in Hindi

Fifty bonded labours were

got freed by the Police
Department.
The ceiling of the bonus
(n) -
for the employees has been
increased by the
Government.
1. The books of the
(n) - 1. *,
*, (v) - 2. company were examined
by the auditors. 2. The

Department of Official
3.
Language has booked the
Vigyan Bhawan for Hindi
Divas Celebration. 3. The
police have booked a
person for suspicion of
bank robbery.
All the invitation cards
(n) -
were sent by book post.

(n) - ,

The book value of the

assets of the company is


approximately Rs. 100
crore.
93. booking
1. The booking office of
(n) - 1.
office
the Tourism Department is
2.
closed today. 2. The

railway booking offices

are operating even on
Sunday.
94. book keeping (n) - The book keeping helps to
keep an accurate record of
,
the money that is spent and
*
received by an
organization.
95. booth
Four incidents of booth
(v) -

capturing
,
capturing have been
reported.
96. border
The border with
(n) - *,
neighboring states has been
*
sealed.
97. borrow
Members can borrow up
(v) -
to ten books from the
library at any one time.
98. borrowing
The total borrowing will
(n) - 1.
be about Rs. 208 crore, the
* 2. *
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1.

- 2.

3.

100

1.

2.

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Words

99. borrowing
power

100.bottleneck

101.bottom line

Meaning

(n) -
*

Usages in English
company said.
The borrowing power of
an employee depends upon
his net salary.

(n) - 1. *,

1. The company has made

an action-plan to eliminate
(v) - 2.
bottlenecks in the
/
manufacturing process. 2.

The strikes have

bottlenecked the
production.
(n) - 1. * 2. 1. The bottom line is that
the committee has to make
,
a decision today. 2. It is
*3.
necessary to look beyond

the next quarter's bottom
*,
line.

Usages in Hindi

1.

2.


1.
2.

102.boundary

103.boycott

(n) - *

(n) - 1. ,
(v) - 2.

104.brain drain

(n) -

105.branch office

(n) -

106.breach

(n) - 1. ,
(v) - 2.

A Tribunal has been

constituted to solve the
boundary dispute between
the two states.
1. The Opposition Parties
had called for a boycott of
the foreign goods. 2. The
main opposition parties are
boycotting the election.
The Research Institutions
are facing the problem of
brain drain due to lack of
better career opportunity
for the scientists.

The Governing Board has

decided to open 100 new
branches in rural areas.

1. There had been a major

breach of security at the
airport. 2. Such actions
may threaten a breach in
relations between the two
countries. 3. The

1. -

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2.

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Words

107.breach of
agreement

108.breach of
confidence

109.breach of
discipline

110.breach of
peace

Meaning

(n) - -

(n) - -

(n) -

(n) - -*

Usages in English
newspaper has breached
the code of conduct on
privacy. 4. Traders who
breach the rules could face
a fine.
The two companies
decided to stop the
business between them due
to breach of agreement.
The member has been
suspended from the party
due to the breach of
confidence.
According to the college
rules a student would be
rusticated in case of
breach of discipline.

Usages in Hindi

4.
,

-





,

The police have arrested 40 -

people responsible for the
40
breach of peace.

111.breach of
privilege

(n) - -

112.breach of
promise

(n) - -

113.breach of
rule

(n) -

114.breach of
trust

(n) - -

115.break in
service

(n) -

116.break-up

(n) - 1. 2.

117.brevity

118.bribe

The member has been

served the notice for
breach of privilege.
The company has filed a
case against the supplier
for breach of promise.

The breach of rule may

attract disciplinary action.

Disclosing confidential
information will be treated
as a breach of trust.
The dies non will be
treated as a break in
service.

Please furnish item-wise

break-up of the proposed
expenditure.

(n) - *

The report should be selfexplanatory and with

brevity.
The investigating officer
(n) -
*,
*

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Words

119.brief

Meaning

(adj) - 1.
(n) - 2. 3.
* 4.

, (v) 5.

120.brief
particulars

(n) -
,

121.brief resume

(n) -

Usages in English
was offered bribes.
1. In a brief statement, the
spokesperson concentrated
entirely on international
affairs. 2. The Secretary
was given the brief of
reorganizing the
department. 3. The
advocate argued the case
and filed a brief for
petitioner. 4. The Prime
Minister has been briefed
by his Media Adviser.
The brief particulars of
the pending cases may be
attached.

The candidates were asked

to give their brief resume.

1. This educational
broadcast will be very
useful for students. 2. The
oath-taking ceremony will
be broadcast live.
The interest payable for
the broken period has
been calculated.
1. Certain stock broking
firms are recognized as
money brokers. 2. The
United Nations brokered a
peace in Mogadishu at the
end of March.

1.

122.broadcast

(n) - 1.
(v) - 2.

123.broken
period

(n) -

124.broker

(n) - 1. (v) -

2.

Usages in Hindi

1.

2.

3.

4.

2. -



1.

( )
2.

125.brokerage

126.brought
forward

127.budget

(n) - *

(vp) -
,
(n) -

The brokerage has been

agreed upon at the rate of
2% of the total transaction.
The company's last years
balance has been brought
forward to this year's
account.
The both houses of
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Words

128.budget
allocation

Meaning

(n) - 1.
2.

129.budgetary
control

130.budget
estimate

(n) -

(n) -
,

131.budget grant

132.budget
provision

133.buffer stock

(n) - -
(n) -

(n) -

134.bulk
inspection

(n) -

135.bulk
purchase

(n) - *

136.bulletin

137.bullion
market
138.bumper crop

(n) -

(n) -
(n) -
*

Usages in English
Parliament passed the
budget.
1. The proposal for budget
allocation is being
considered by the Ministry.
2. The budget allocation of
the ministry has been
enhanced.
The Government has asked
all the departments to
initiate appropriate
budgetary control for
their plan schemes.
The Director called a
meeting of the Section
Heads to work out the
budget estimate.
The education sector
received a large share of
the budget grant this year.
An additional budget
provision has been made
for the development of the
national highways.
The Food Corporation of
India was advised to keep a
buffer stock of cereals for
crisis period.
A bulk inspection of
goods has been carried out
by the purchase
department.
20% discount has been
offered on bulk purchase
of stationary items by the
supplier.
The State Health
Department has issued a
bulletin about the SwineFlu.
Bullion market is a self
regulatory body.
This year a bumper crop
of cereals has been
reported.
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1.
2.




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Words

Meaning

139.bunching of
pay scales

140.bungle

(n) - 1. ,

,
(v) - 2.

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

The Pay Commission has

suggested the bunching of
pay scales.
The whole police operation
was bungled due to
intelligence failure.

The Government has

initiated a lot of measures
to bring down the burden
of the price-rise on the
common man.
The Central Bureau of
Investigation will
investigate this matter.
In a democratic set-up, the
bureaucracy should be
transparent and peoplefriendly.
The bureaucrats
implement the decisions
taken by the cabinet.

1. The business of the

both houses was
interrupted. 2. The
Government worried that
Indian companies would
lose business.
An efficient business
administration is
necessary for the revival of
the sick units.
The business hours of the
Parliament have been
extended to discuss the
food bill.
The economists forecast
the market trend on the
basis of business statistics.

1.

141.burden

142.bureau

143.bureaucracy

(n) - ,

(n) -
(n) - 1. 2. *

144.bureaucrat

145.business

(n) -

(n) - 1. 2.

146.Business
administratio
n

(n) -

147.business
hours

(n) - ,

148.business
statistics

(n) -
*,

*,

2.

149.buyback

(n) - *,

The company has decided

to buy back its shares from
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Words

150.bye-election

Meaning

the market.

(n) - -,

The date of bye-election

has been notified.

(adv p) -
,

The police removed the

blockade from the roads by

force.
The memorandum has been -
served by hand.

152.by hand

(adv p) - ,

153.bye-law

154.by post

Usages in Hindi

:, -

151.by force

Usages in English

(n) - -*

(adv p) - ,

The General Body has

suggested to amend the
bye-laws of the society.

The applications can be

sent by post also.

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1.

Words

cabin
baggage

Hindi
Synonyms
(n) - ,

2.

cabinet

(n) - 1.
* 2.
3.

3.

cadre

(n) - ,

4.

calamity

(n) - ,

5.

calculation

(n) - *,
,

6.

7.

calendar year

campaign

(n) -

(n) - ,

8.

9.

campus

cancel

(n) -

(v) -
,

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

In air travel passengers are

allowed only one bag as
cabin baggage.

1. The cabinet passed the

bill for economic reforms.
2. The matter regarding
increase
in
DA
of
government
employees
will be taken up in the next
meeting of the cabinet. 3.
All the confidential files
were kept in the cabinet.
The
proposal
for
restructuring of the cadre
is under consideration.
The
Uttrakhand
Government
was
not
prepared
for
such
devastating
natural
calamity.
The calculation of the
pension has been done by
the Assistant.

1.

The
profit
of
the
corporation has increased
many folds in last three
calendar years.
1. He is campaigning for
the local candidate in the
assembly election. 2. The
campaign of cleaning
Ganga River has been
launched by the Chief
Minister.
The JNU campus is spread
over
1000-acre
rocky
terrain of Aravali hills.

2.

3.

1.

2.

1000

The tour programme has

been cancelled.

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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

1. The candidates must

reach by 9:00 A.M. for
interview.
2.
The
candidates are required to
pass
the
written
examination.
As soon as the election was
announced
the
party
workers
started
canvassing.
One should be confident of
one's capability

1.

10. candidate

(n) - ,
,

11. canvassing

(n) - 1. 2.
,

12. capability

(n) -

13. capable

(adj) -

14. capacity

(n) - 1. *
2. * 3.
4.
*

15. capital

*
(n) - 1.
,

2.
*

16. capital
expenditure

(n) -

17. capital
punishment

(n) - ,

18. captive
market

(n) -

19. capitation fee (n) -

,

20. capture

(v) - 1.

: 9:00

2.

The company is capable of

handling large projects.

1. He attended the meeting 1.
in his capacity as the
chairman of the safety
2.
committee. 2. The capacity
of the Tank should be not 1000

less than 1000 liters. 3. The 3.

employees
have
the
capacity to finish the work
before the deadline.
1.
The
businessman 1. 10
invested a capital of

Rupees 10 lakh to start a
2.
textile business. 2. Bhopal
is the Capital of Madhya
Pradesh.
The company incurred a 2006-07
capital expenditure of Rs.
15
15 lakh in the financial
year 2006-07.
The criminal was awarded
capital punishment by the
court.
There is a huge captive

market for electronic

items in rural India.
Capitation fee in Medical
Colleges should not be
permissible.
1.

The

police
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Words

Hindi
Synonyms
2.
3.
4.

21. care

(n) - 1.
* 2.
- ,*

*,
*,

* 3.

Usages in English

captured the thief from his

native place. 2. The
militants have captured
the tourists. 3. The
company has captured
90% of the market. 4. The
Army has captured the
enemy post.
1. Please fill all the details
with the utmost care. 2.
The company provides
medical care facility to
their employees. 3. He
does not care for his work.

(n) - ,

23. caretaker

(n) - ,
,
,

2.

3.

90

4.


1.

2.

3.

22. career

Usages in Hindi

There is a lack of
opportunities for career
progression in this office.
The
caretaker
was
suspended
for
his
carelessness.

A caretaker government
cannot
take
policy
decisions.
The balance amount of
depreciation was carried
forward to next year
account.
1. For shifting the goods
from Godown to market
Rs. 2000 had to be paid as
cartage. 2. The buyer will
pay the cost of cartage.
1. A case of forgery was
filed against him. 2. The
company dismisses its
employees only in cases of
gross misconduct. 3. The
case will be heard next
week.

24. caretaker
government

(n) -

25. carry forward (v) -

,

26. cartage

(n) - ,
,

27. case

(n) - 1. ,
2.
*

3.

4.

28. cash

(n) - 1. ,

, * 2.

1.
2,000
2.

1.
2.

3.

Payment to seller was

made in cash.

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Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

At the end of the financial

year the cash balance of the
company was Rs.
11.5
lakh.
Every cash transaction is
entered in the cash book.

29. cash balance

(n) -

,
,

30. cash book

(n) -
*

,
*

31. cash crop

(n) -

11.5
-

Cash crop is a good and

regular source of income
for the farmer.

32. cash down

(n) -

The customer has to make

cash down payment to
purchase a car.

33. caste

(n) -

34. casting vote

(n) -

35. casual

(adj) - 1.
2.
3.
,

Mention your caste in the

application form.

The chairman gave his
casting vote in favour of
the proposal.
1. He was granted two days 1.
casual leave. 2. Casual 2.
remittance is required to

meet sudden demand of
funds. 3. One should not be
casual about official work. 3.

36. casual dress

(n)
/

37. casual labour

(n) -

38. casual leave

(n) -

39. casualty

40. casual
vacancy

Casual dress is not

allowed
in
official
diplomatic functions.

There is restriction on
engaging casual labour in
the Govt. Departments.
He is on three days casual
leave.

(n) - 1. ,

1. The aim of this

awareness drive is to

* 2.

reduce road casualties. 2.
3.
Both sides had suffered
4.
heavy casualties in the
war.
(n) - There are four casual
vacancies of LDC in the
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Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

41. catalogue

department.

The catalogue is attached
with this proposal.

(n) - 1.
,
2.

42. catch word

(n) -

43. categorical

(adj) - ,
,

44. category

(n) - 1. *

2. 3. ,

45. cater

(v) - 1.

2.

46. catering

(n) - ,
-

47. cattle census

48. cause list

(n) -

(n) -
*

, -

The catchword of the present

age
is
e-
governance.
The officer made a
categorical refutation to
the allegation.
1.
The
grammatical
category of some words
varies with their usage. 2.
Indian society is divided
into many categories. 3.
The result can be divided
into three categories.

1.

1. Store keeper caters to

our
stationary
requirements. 2. The hotel
can cater according to the
number
of
persons
participating
in
the
seminar.

1.

Catering arrangement for

the
conference
was
excellent.
Data of the cattle census
are available in the
Department of Animal
Husbandry.
Date wise cause list has
been posted on the website.

1. Some caution signs

must be displayed near the
railway line. 2. The forest
guard
has
cautioned
tourists not to go inside the
forest.
If the library books are not
returned
the
caution
money is forfeited.

1.

49. caution

(n) - 1. ,
,
(v) ,

50. caution
money

(n) - 1.
*

, 2.

Usages in Hindi

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3.

2.

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Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

51. cease fire

(n) -
-,

52. ceiling (as of

price)

(n) -
*

Usages in Hindi

There were 30 cases of

violations of cease fire
along with the Indo-Pak
border in last one month.
The ceiling of the rebate
under the provisions of
Income Tax Act has been
raised.

Three employees have

been
posted
in
the
Research cell.
The Honorable Prime
Minister will be the chief
guest of this celebration.
1. Film has been referred to
the censor board for
censor. 2. The report was
cleared by the military
censors. 3. News has been
censored in the public
interest.

53. cell

(n) - ,

54. celebration

(n) - ,

55. censor

(n) - 1. ,
() ,

(v) 2. ,

1.
-

2.
-

3.

56. censure

(v) - *,

()

57. censure
motion

(n) -

The Parliament censured

Pakistans
infiltration
policy.
Parliament
passed
a
censure motion against
Pakistan infiltration policy.

58. census of
population

59. central

(n) -

It is revealed from the last

census of population that
there is a decrease in the
mortality rate of children.
1. In India, there is a clear
(n) - 1.
(adj) - 2. division of power between
Central Government and
State Governments. 2.
MGNREGA is central
Scheme for generating
employment in rural areas.
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Usages in Hindi

60. central excise (n) -

-

61. central
revenue

(n) -

62. centralization (n) - ,

63. centralized
service
64. centre

(n) -

(n) - ,

65. ceremonial
parade

(n) -

66. ceremony

(n) - 1.

2. 3.

67. certificate

68. certificate of
fitness

(n) -

(n) - 1.

2.
()

69. certificate of
posting

(n) -

Central
Excise
Department comes under
Ministry of Finance.
Central revenue figures
for the year - 2012 have
increased by 20 percent
against the figures of last
year.
Centralization of power is
not in the interest of the
organization.
Single window centralized
service has been made
available for pensioners.

1.
Mumbai
is
the
commercial centre of the
country. 2. To convenience
of the participants, the
seminar was organized in
the centre of the town.
Ceremonial Parade for
the Republic day is
organized at Rajpath.
The oath taking ceremony
of the new government will
be held in Raj Bhawan.

1.

Candidates are required to

enclose
experience
certificate
with
the
application.
1. Certificate of fitness is
required to be produced
after
returning
from
medical leave. 2. The
registration
of vehicle is
treated as valid only if
the vehicle has
valid certificate of fitness.
The application may be
sent
by post
under
certificate of posting.

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70. certification

Hindi
Synonyms
(n) ,

71. certified
copy

(n) -

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Bureau of Indian Standards

is the certification agency
for quality control.

Certified copy of the

relevant documents is
produced in the court.

72. certify

(v) -

Only a Gazzetted Officer

can
certify
these
documents.

73. cess

74. challan

75. challenge

76. chamber

77. chamber of
commerce

78. change

79. channel

80. chaos

(n) -

Government has made

provision for two percent
educational cess on Income
Tax.
Money will be deposited in
(n) -
the
treasury
through
Challan.
*
Rival
Candidate
has
(v) - 1.
2. () challenged his election in
the court.
Jury will deliberate this
(n) - 1. ,
matter in the Judge's
,
chamber.
Chamber of Commerce
(n) -
organizes workshop for
,
entrepreneurs
and

industrialists.
1.
Meteorological
(n) - ,
department has forecasted
(v) sudden change in the

weather. 2. There is a need

to change the admission
procedure in colleges.
(n) - 1. , 1. Apply through proper
channel only. 2. According
2.
to
Information
and
Broadcasting ministry it is
must for cable-operators to
show 21 Doordarshan
channels in all major
cities.
There was a chaos in the
(n) -
*
meeting when dissident
,
members started speaking.
*
,

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2. -

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2.

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Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

81. chapter

(n) - 1.

1. This Manual has eight

chapters. 2. The Lions
2. ,
Club has opened a new

chapter in remote area of

Odisha.
Complainant has made
(n) -
allegation
against
his
character.
Character
Certificate
(n) -
issued
by
the
school
is to

be enclosed with the

application.
1. Electricity Charge has
(n) - 1. ,
been
increased
from
, 2.
august. 2. The Steel
, Minister
is
holding
3. additional
charge
of
*
, - * 4.
Department of Mine. 3.
The patient is in charge of
(v) - 5.
experienced Doctors. 4. All
6.
charges against him have
,
been dropped. 5. The

company will charge extra

for delivering goods. 6.
Charged
amount
on
stationary will be shown in
the Office Expenditure
head.
Tax on chargeable articles
(adj) - 1.
was lessened.
2. *

82. character

83. character
certificate

84. charge

85. chargeable

1.
2.

1.
2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

86. charge report

(n) -

87. charge sheet

88. charitable

(n) -

(adj) - ,

, ,

A copy of the charge

report will be sent to the
Head office.
Charge sheet against the
accused has been filed in
the court.

He has donated his wealth

for charitable purposes.

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89. charitable
endowment

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

The trust has put Rupees 1 1

crore as fixed deposit in
charitable endowment.

(n) -
,
,

90. charitable
trust

Usages in Hindi

(n) -
,

The Charitable trust has

built the hospital.

91. charity

(n) - *,

The new C.E.O of the ..

company has sanctioned 5
Rupees 5 crore for charity.

, ,
,

92. charity show

(n) -
,

Film stars have organized a

charity
show
for
Uttrakhand flood victims.

93. chart

94. charter

95. chartered bus

96. cheating

(n) - ,

The chart displayed at the

reception shows the rate

list.
(n) - , 1. The Charter of the
United Nations was signed
(v) -
on 26 June 1945. 2. A

plane was chartered by
the department to take
sports persons to Asian
Games.
Many Govt. servants use
(n) - ,
Chartered bus to come to

office.
*

(n) - ,
(v) -
,

97. check

(n) - 1. ,
*

2.

(v) - 3.

1.

26 , 1945
2.

Action was taken against

the accounts clerk for
cheating the customer.

1. The police have put up a

barrier on the road to
check the vehicles. 2.
Additional measures have
been taken to keep a check
on smuggling. 3. The
officer
asked
his
subordinate to check both
the lists.
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Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

98. check point

(n) - ,

99. check post

(n) - ,
,

100. chemical

(n.) -
(adj.) -

101. chemical
examination

(n) -

1. Department of Official
Language had requested all
the Ministries/Departments
that they should strengthen
the checkpoints and make
them effective for ensuring
due compliance of the
Official Language Rules.
2. Additional five check
points are established at
airport.

1.

2.

On Independence Day,
police has established some
additional check posts.

1. The whole food chain is

affected by the over use of
chemicals. 2. Excess use
of chemical fertilizers is
bad for crops.

1.


2.

This
drug
requires
chemical examination in
government laboratory.

102. chemistry

(n) -
,

Chemistry
subject.

is

vast

103. cheque

104. chest

105. chief

(n) -

(n) -

The cheque for relief to

Uttrakhand flood victims
should be drawn in favour
of Chief Minister relief
fund.
A safe chest needs to be
purchased
to
keep
valuables.

(n) - 1. ()

1. The President was the

2. (adj) - chief guest at the function
organized
at
Vigyan

, ,
Bhavan. 2. The President is
3.
the chief commander of the

three forces. 3. Safety is

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Words

106. child welfare

Hindi
Synonyms

(n) -
,

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

company's chief concern.

The Government gives
priority to child welfare.

107. chorus

(n) - ,
,

The chorus was sung by

radio artists.

108. chronologica
l order

(n) -

, -

Arrange the entries

chronological order.

in

109. chronology

(n) -

Please,
explain
the
chronology of the events.

110. cipher

(n) - 1. ,

Diplomatic
Mission
transmits message through
cipher.

2.

,
,

111. circle

112. circuit house

(n) - 1. ,

1. The circle officer deals

, with the cases of dispute on
land in his circle. 2. The
2. 3.
lower section of the society

is crushed in the circle of

poverty
and
unemployment.
(n) -
, Circuit house is equipped
with all facilities.
,

113. circular

(n) -

1.

2.

Circular from Head office

explains the procedure of
availing study leave.

114. circulate

(v) -

115. circulation

(n) - 1. ,

2. ,

The agenda/minutes etc.

and the related material to
be circulated in Region 'A'
may be issued only in
Hindi.
1. The Government of
India has decided to
withdraw
coins
of
denomination of 25 paise
and
below
from
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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

() (v)

circulation. 2.
Circulation of gift during
election time is prohibited.
3. Circulation of this
Hindi
newspaper
has
crossed the figure of 10
lakh. 4. Rumours are being
circulated.
In these circumstances
strong economic measures
are required.

3.

- 3.

116. circumstance

(n) - *,
*

,
*

() 10

4.

117. circumstantia (n) - l evidence

,

Circumstantial evidence -
led to his conviction.

118. citation

(n) - 1. ,
2.

Citation inscribed
on
Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath
reflects Ashoka's policy of
-
Ahinsa.

119. citizen
charter

120. citizenship

121. city

122. city
allowance

(n) -

The Citizens Charter of

our company will also be
,
the
benchmark
to
-
determine our efficiency
and would be a dynamic
document which would be
reviewed at least once in
two years.
*
The schools should be
(n) -
responsible for teaching
our children a good
citizenship.
(n) - , The municipal corporation
sanctioned Rs. 80 lakh for
the development of the
city.
(n) - City allowance for the
employees living in metro
cities has been enhanced.

123. civic

(n) -

124. civic sense

(n) - -

80

It is our civic duty to vote

in the local elections.

Civic sense is nothing but -

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Synonyms
,

125. civil

(adj.) - 1.
, ,
2. ,

126. civil defence

(n) -

127. civil
disobedience

128. civil
marriage

(n) -

(n) -
,

129. civil rights

(n) -

130. civil service

(n) -

131. civil society

(n) -
,

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

social ethics.

1. Case is pending in civil

court. 2. Along with the
army, civil organisations
are also involved in flood
relief work.
Villagers living near border
are imparted training in
civil defence.

1.

Under the leadership of

Gandhiji,
the
Civil
Disobedience Movement
was launched in 1930.
People marrying persons
form different religions and
castes
prefer
civil
marriage.
The civil rights of the
citizens are mentioned in
the Indian constitution.
Majority of youth aspirants
prefer to civil service.

2. -

1930

Practice of child labour is a

black spot to civil society.

,
,

132. civil suit

(n) -

There has been a civil suit

, pending in the court since
last several years regarding
,

this matter.

133. civil supplies

(n) -

134. civilian

(n) - 1.

135. claim

(n) - 1.
(v.) - 2.

Due to the transport strike,

there is a shortage of civil
supplies.
Along with the army,
civilians are also involved
in flood relief work.

1. After the car accident he 1.

filed a claim in the
insurance company. 2. If
2.
the train is cancelled one
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Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

can claim for a refund of

the ticket money.

136. claimant

(n) -

137. clarification

(n)

138. class

(n) - 1. ,

2.
3.

There
were
several
claimants for the property.
Finance division sought
clarification from the
concerned department.
1. These specimens are of
same class. 2. It is always
comfortable to travel in AC
Class during train journey.
3. Tuition fee of the
children studying up to
class 12 is reimbursable.

1. 2.

(n) -

140. clause

(n) -

3.

139. classified
advertisemen
t

Classified advertisement
has been published for the
recruitment of Assistants.

There is a clause in the

contract forbidding tenants
to sublet.

141. clear day

(n) -

142. clear vacancy (n) -

143. clearance

(n) - 1. ( )
2.

It took the employee one

clear day to reach the
destination.
Recruitment can be done
only
against
clear
vacancies.
In the same city, clearance
takes one day.

,
3.

144. clerical

(adj) - 1.
2.

1. The clerical jobs are 1.

very tedious. 2. Technical 2.
persons face difficulty in

doing clerical work.

145. clerical error

(n) - 1. ,

1. There was nothing 1. ,

wrong with the draft, just - 2.
some clerical errors. 2.
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Hindi
Synonyms
,
2.

146. clerical staff

(n) -

147. clerk

(n) - ,
, ,

148. clinic

(n) - ,

149. cloak room

(n) - ,

150. close

(n) - 1.
(adj) - 2.
, ,
,
(v.) - 2.

151. closing
balance

(n) - ,

152. closure

(n) - ,

153. clue

(n) - ,
,

154. co

(n) -

155. co-accused

(n) -

156. coalition
government

(n) -

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

The applicants suffered due

to clerical errors.

The clerical staff is - III

entitled to travel by AC III.
He is appointed to the post
of clerk in this ministry.


The official needs prior
approval of the office for
treatment in a private
clinic.
The passengers may keep
their luggage in the cloak
room.

1. The report is to be
submitted at the close of
the month. 2. Close
relationship between boss
and subordinate is always
good for any organization.
3. Instructions have been
issued
to
close
the
ceremony by 5 PM.
The
Account
officer
verifies the record of
closing balance of the day
physically.
The unspent balance is
returned at the closure of
the financial year.

1.

2.

3.
5

The police have got the

clue of the case.

The lecturers are the co- examiners in the Bachelor
examinations.
The co-accused of the -

crime has been arrested.

Since no party obtained the
majority,
a
coalition
government was formed.

157. code

(n) - 1.

1. Code of conduct should 1.

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Hindi
Synonyms
* 2. ,
,

158. code
conduct

of

159. co-education

(n) - -

160. co-existence

(n) -

161. cognizable
offence
162. cognizance

163. co-heir
164. cold war

165. collaboration

be followed by candidates
during elections. 2. The
new employees were given
a copy of the company
code. 3. Security agencies
use code for their internal
communication.
All employees must abide
by the code of conduct of
the company.

2.

3.

The school provides co- -

education.

India believes in the policy -
of peace and co-existence.

Destroying public property

is
a
cognizable
offence.

1.
The administration 1.
(n) - 1.
failed
to take cognizance 2.
,
of
their
protest.
2.
2.

Cognizance of all the facts
is necessary before a
judgment is made. 3. The 3.
committee has cognizance
of all matters relating to
appropriations and the
budgets.
(n) - -, There are many co-heirs of -
the Royal property.
-

(n) -

(n) - ,

(n) -
,

167. collective

Usages in Hindi

(n) -

166. collection
charges

Usages in English

(adj) - 1.

The cold war between

USSR & USA ended in
1991
with
the
disintegration of Soviet
Union.
The
exhibition
was
organized
with
the
collaboration of many
companies.
The credit card company
levies collection charges
for payments collected
from home or office.
1. Collective savings are
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Hindi
Synonyms
2.

168. collectorate

(n) -
,
,

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

used by the Government

for funding development
projects. 2. Collective
farming in India has not
received a good response.

2.

Land documents can be

collected
from
the
collectorate.

169. colony

(n) - 1. *,

India was a British colony.

The special task force

launched
a
combing
operation in search of the
militants.
1. Soldiers of the Northern
Command are engaged in
flood relief work in
Bihar.2.
Officer's
command must be obeyed.

2.

170. combing
operation

(n) - -
,

171. command

(n) - 1. ,
, 2.
*,
3.

172. commemorat
ive lecture

(n) -

,
,

1.

2.

Agyeya
commemorative
lecture was delivered by
the Vice President of India.

173. commencem
ent
174. commendabl
e
175. comment

176. commercial

177. commission

(n) - ,

The commencement of
today's festivities will take
,
place in one hour.
(adj) - , The teachers have done a
commendable
job
in

teaching the poor students.

Derogatory
comments
(n) -
were expunged from the
record of the proceedings
of the house.
(adj) - , Commercial accounts are
regularly audited at a

regular interval.
(n) - 1.

1.

The
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Hindi
Synonyms
2. 3.

178. commissioni
ng

(n) -
,

179. commit

(v) - 1.
2. ,

180. committee

181. commodity

(n) *

(n) - ,
, ,
,

182. common
interest

(n) - ,
,
,
,

183. common law

(n) - ,

184. common

(n) -

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Commission
has
announced elections in four
states. 2. An insurance
agent gets commission for
the insurance sold by him.
3. In the majority of the
agricultural markets, the
commission fee is taken
from buyers rather than
farmers.
Commissioning of the
project is scheduled for the
next year.

2.

1. Dont commit anything

over phone on this issue. 2.
The Government of India
is committed to peace. 3.
The department has not
committed any money in
this year budget for this
project.

1.

The
government
has
appointed a committee to
look into the progress of
the Metro project in the
city.
1. After the flood, the
government took measures
to fulfill the shortage of
essential commodities in
the state. 2. Agriculture
commodities can be bought
from this market.

1. The Government has

taken these measures in
common
interest.
2.
Department
commenced
the scheme in the common
interest of employees.
Law in most of the British
Common wealth countries
is based on English
common law.
Common market is shared

1.

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Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

market

185. communicate (v) - 1.

186. communicati
on gap

by multiple participants.
1. The decision regarding
change
was
, , policy
communicated to all the

staff.
2.
Nowadays,
2.
Officials depend heavily on
3.
electronic
mail
to
communicate with each

other. 3. Now-a-days banks

communicate
to
their
customers through e-mail.

(n) -

187. communique

188. commutation

(n) - *

(n) - 1.
2.
3.

189. comparative
statement

Usages in Hindi

(n) -

190. compassionat (n) - e ground

Communication
gap
between management and
workers was the major
reason behind the strike.
The company has issued a
communique after the
meeting of the board.
1. People are protesting
against commutation of
death sentence into life
sentence. 2. Commutation
up to 40% of Pension is
admissible.
The comparative statement
shows decline in the
number of crimes this year
as compared to last year.

1.

2.

3. -

1.

2. 40%

After his father's death, the

son got the job on -
compassionate ground.

191. compel

(n) -
,

192. compensatio
n

(n) - 1. ,
,

2.

193. competent

(adj)

This law will compel

employers
to
provide
health insurance to their
employees.
Company has paid one
year's
salary
as
compensation for the
accident occurred during
office duty.
The Assistant handed over
the files to the competent
officer before going to long
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Words

194. compilation

195. complaint

Hindi
Synonyms

(n)

(n) - 1.

2.
()

196. complement

(n) 1.
2.

(v) 3.
/

197. compliance

(n) ,

198. complimenta
ry

(n) 1.

,
,
: (adj)

Usages in English

leave.
A team of three Senior
Translators was involved in
the compilation of the
dictionary.
Complaints regarding this
company are dealt with by
the customer services
department.
1. The company has taken
its full complement of
trainees this year. 2. A
written examination was
conducted to complement
the practical test.
Compliance of traffic rules
should be followed strictly.

Usages in Hindi
|

1.

2.

The life members of the

club
were
given
complimentary tickets to

the match.

2.

199. comply

(v) -
,

200. composite
culture
201. composition

202. comprehensi
ve

Failure to comply with the

rules
will
result
in

prosecution.

(n)

Composite culture is the

unique feature of India.

*
1. India's national anthem 1.
(n)-1. ,
*, , is Rabindranath Tagore's 2.
composition.
2.
The
2.
debtor had a composition
,
with the creditors for
( )
3.
payment of the installments
3.

in default.
3.
The

composition of the report

took two months.
municipality
has
(adj) -
, The
prepared
a
comprehensive
,

plan to improve the
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Hindi
Synonyms

203. compromise

(n) 1.
(v)
2.

204. compulsion

(n)-1. ,
*

2.

Usages in English

condition of roads in the

city.
1. The government has
said that there will be no
compromise
with
terrorists. 2. Both the
workers
and
the
management were not
ready to compromise.
1. Employees have gone to
court under compulsion.
2. Due to compulsion of
work employees have to
work for extra time in
public interest.

Usages in Hindi

1.

2.


1.

2.

205. compulsory

(adj)

206. computerizat
ion

207. concept

(n) -

(n) -

208. concern

(n) - 1.
,

2.
3.
*

4.

The law made fastening of

seat
belts
in
cars
compulsory.
The
rapid
computerization of offices
is very much needed for
coordination
between
sections and output.
The basic concept of the
organisation
is
that
everyone should have
equality of opportunity.
1. The concern dealing in
regional
handicraft
is
planning to expand their
operations abroad. 2. A
good government concerns
every citizen.

(v) - 5.

1.


2.

6.

209. concession

210. conciliation

(n) - *

(n) -

There
are
many
concessions available for
students in railway.
The Manager called for
conciliation among the
conflicting
groups
of
workers.
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Hindi
Synonyms
(adj) -1.
2.
,

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

The government will have

to take conclusive action
against anti-national forces.

212. concurrence

(n) *

Concurrence
of
the
Financial
Advisor
is
necessary for renovation of

the hostel building.

213. concurrent
list

(n) -

XI

214. condemn

215. condition

The concurrent list is a

list of 47 items given in

part XI of the constitution

of India, concerned with
relation between the Union
and the States.
The
Transport
(v) - 1. 1.
Department
is
auctioning

condemned vehicles. 2.
,
All parties condemned the

attacks on innocent people

2. 3. during riots. 3. The court
condemned the public

servant for his lapses.
(n) - 1. ,
2.
,

216. conditional
grant
217. condone

(n) -

(v) -

218. conduct

(n) - 1.
2.
(v) 3.
2.

1.
The
terms
and
conditions
of
his
employment
were
explained to him before his
joining. 2. The BSF
operates even in the
inhospitable conditions to
protect the borders.
The N.G.O. may be
eligible for a conditional
grant for its social work.

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1.

2.

3.

1.


2.

The delay was condoned

by the court.

1.
His
conduct
is 1.
unbecoming
of
a
government servant. 2. The
2.
State Government has
created a new division for
smooth conduct of the 3.
administration. 3. A written
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219. condonation

220. conductor

Hindi
Synonyms

(n) *

(n) - 1.
( )
2.
( )
,

221. conduct rules

(n) -

222. confer

(v) -1.
2.
-

223. conference

(n)- 1.
2.
,

224. confession

(n)-
,
,

Usages in English

exam is conducted at the

end of each session.
The official sought an
unconditional
condonation.
1. The conductor should
see
that
all
the
arrangements
of
programme are complete.
2.
Last
year
DTC
employed a large number
of lady conductors.

According to the conduct

rules, to disobey the orders
of superior may attract
disciplinary action against
the concerned employee.

1. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul
Kalam has been conferred
honorary doctorates by 40
universities.
2.
The
Chairman conferred with
the Board of Directors
about
the
expansion
project.
1. A health conference
was held to discuss
infectious diseases.
2.
The concerned officer was
in conference with the
lawyers all day.
After hours of questioning
by police, the accused
made a confession.

1. . ..

1. In-service training to
new recruits build up their
confidence to handle crisis
situation. 2. The member
has been suspended from
the party due to the breach
of confidence.

1.

()

225. confidence

(n)-

,
,

Usages in Hindi

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2.

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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

226. confidential

227. confirm

228. confiscation

(adj)

Disclosure of confidential
information will be treated
as a breach of trust.
1. Flights should be
(v) - 1.
2. confirmed 48 hours before
departure.
2.
Only

confirmed employees will

be granted a home loan
from the office.
will
(n) , Government
*
confiscate
the
smuggled

goods seized at airport.

(n)- ,

229. conflict

230. conflict
interest

of (adj) -

231. connection

232. consecutive

233. consensus

1. 48

2.

Management tried to pacify

conflict between the labour
unions.

Officers
conflict
of -
interest
made
him
ineligible for the post.

(n) - 1. ,

1. In this connection the

reply has been given
2.
earlier. 2. This place does

not have rail connection.

3. The new metro line
(v) -
would connect Mandi
House
with
Central
Secretariat.
Rescue
work
was
(adj) ,
hampered
as
it
rained
for
,
five consecutive days.

1.

(n) -

234. consequent

(adj) - 1.
2.

235. conservation

(n) -

236. consideration

(n)- 1. ,

The committee failed to

arrive at a consensus even
after two days of meeting.
Consequent upon the new
initiatives taken by the RBI
the rise in the interest rates
seems inevitable.

2.
3.

Forest conservation steps

are being taken by the
officials.
1. This letter has been 1.
released
after
the
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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

consideration of higher
authorities. 2. Ensuring
universal access to the
elementary education is the
main considerations of the
"Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan".
Please
keep
the
consignment
received
safely.

In the detailed letter of

consolidated fund you
may
get
lots
of
information.
1. Consolidation of farms
has been done in my
village. 2. After their
consolidation the two bills
were passed unanimously.
3. The company has
consolidated its position in
the international market.

1.
The diploma in
(adj) 2. , computer science makes
selected candidate
3. the
conspicuous.
2. Officer
,
praised the conspicuous
writing of the assistant. 3.
Presence of new born cub
in the zoo is very
conspicuous.
241. conspiracy
A few locals were accused
(n)
of being involved in a
conspiracy against the
army.
242. constituency (n)- , There are about fourteen
lakh
voters
in
the

constituency.
243. constitution
1. The constitution of this
(n) - 1.
*
organization has been done
,
according to rules. 2. The
2.
Constitution of India is
the supreme law of the
country.

1.

2.
,

237. consignment

(n) ,
/
,

238. consolidated
fund

(n) -
,

239. consolidation (n) - 1.

2.
,
3.
,
,

240. conspicuous (n) - 1.

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Hindi
Synonyms

244. constraint

(n) -

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Farmers sold their land to

the builder due to financial
constraint.

245. construe

(v) -

The statement made by

neighbouring
countrys diplomat can be construed

in two different ways.

246. consultation

247. consumables

(n) -

(n) -

248. contact

(n) 1.
(v) 2.
,

249. contain

(v) - 1.

The government has drawn

the
health
plan
in
consultation with the
World
Health
Organisation.
Consumables are usually
excluded from warranty
policies.

1. The company has

maintained trade contacts
with foreign countries. 2.
Contact
the
Tourist
Information Centre for
further details.
1. The bill contains several
new clauses. 2. Doctors are
struggling to contain the
epidemic.

1.

The contamination of
food by chemical hazards
is a worldwide public
health concern.
Contemplate the problem
before making a final
decision.

The debate in the seminar

was on contemporary
issues like corruption,
terrorism, unemployment
and global warming.
Contempt of court can be

, ,

2.

250. contaminatio
n

251. contemplate

(n) -

(v) -
,

2.

1.
2.

252. contemporar
y

(adj) -

253. contempt of (n) -

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Hindi
Synonyms

court

254. contention

(n)- 1. ,
2.
3. 4.

()

255. contents

(n) - 1.
*

2.

256. contest

257. contingencie
s
258. contingency
allowance

1.

(n) -

(n)
(n) -
,

261. continuous
service

punished
by
fine,
imprisonment, or both.

1. The urban development 1.
programme has rapidly 2.
become
a
bone
of

contention. 2. It was the
3.

client's contention that fire
was an accident. 3.

Companys
main
contention is that the
project would be too
expensive.
1. The content of report 1.
will be checked by 2.
Secretary.
2.
Enquiry

officer
kept
the
controversial contents of

the letter a secret.

260. contingency
plan

Usages in Hindi

1. Only Indian nationals

(v) can participate in this
contest. 2. There is always
-2. 3.
a contest between the
(
management
and
the
)
unions. 3. The party has
decided not to contest this
election.
There is a provision of
(n) contingencies in budget.
(n) 1.

259. contingency
grant

Usages in English

Contingency allowance is
provided in construction
contracts to allow for
miscellaneous unforeseen
costs.
The employee was paid the
contingency grant.

2.

3.

Companies are making

contingency plans to deal
with terrorist attacks.

(n) -

Superannuation or retiring
, pension is granted on 10
retirement from service on

superannuation
or
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Words

262. contract

Hindi
Synonyms

(n) - *,
*

263. contradict

(v) -

264. contradiction

(n) - 1.
2. ,
,

265. contrary

(adj) ,

266. contribution

(n) - 1.
2.
3.

267. control

(n) 1.
2.

268. controlling
authority

269. controversial

(n) -

(adj)

270. convene

(v) -

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

invalidment
after
continuous service of 10
years or more.
The
company
has
submitted a bid for the
contract to clean the
hospital.
The
department
contradicted
baseless
accusations
made
by
media.
1. Contradiction is the
immediate solution of
neighbouring
countries
accusations. 2. There are a
number of contradictions
in their foreign policy.
Two
contrary
views
emerged
during
the
meeting.

1. The non-resident Indians

have made significant
contribution to Indian
economy. 2. The officials
may
make
monthly
contributions for the staff
welfare
fund.
3.
Contributions to charities
are tax deductible.
1. The administration of
union territory is under
direct control of the
Union. 2. Strict measures
have been taken to control
the spread of dengue.
Director
(Human
Resource)
is
the
controlling authority for
all the matters related to
the manpower in the PSUs.

1.

1.

2.

2.

3.


1.
2.

The establishment of the

nuclear plant in that area is
highly controversial.
A meeting was convened
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Words

Hindi
Synonyms
,

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

to finalize the date of

launch of the new channel.

(n) *

()

271. convenience

272. conventional

For the convenience of the

participants, the seminar
was organized in the centre
of the town.
connections
(adj)- , Internet
through
conventional
,
phone lines are fairly slow.
,

273. conversion

(n) ,

The conversion price is 9.58

Rs. 9.58 a share.

(v) - 1.

274. convey

2.

275. conveyance

(n) - 1. ,
*

2.

()

276. conveyance
deed

(n)

277. conviction

(n) - 1.

2.

278. cooling
period

off (n) - 1.

2.

1. The date of visit of the

officer may be conveyed at
the earliest. 2 The reporting
officer
conveyed
the
employees view to higher
officials.
1.
The
conveyance
allowance
will
be
transferred to the bank
account.
2.
Absolute
conveyance is the safest
method for transferring
rights in property.
The judge asked for the
conveyance
deed
as
evidence.

1.

1. There was not sufficient

evidence to secure a
conviction. 2. The higher
voting percentage in this
Lok Sabha election shows
people's
absolute
conviction
in
the
democracy.

1.

1. The cooling off period

for retired directors of
PSUs is one year. 2.
Cooling off period of 15
days was given to both the

1.

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Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

parties to settle the

differences before taking 15
further action.

279. co-operative

280. co-operative
society

281. co-opted
member
282. co-ordination

(n) -

(n) -

(n) -

(n) - ,
,

283. co-owner

(n) -

284. co-partner

(n)

285. copy

(n) - 1. * 2.
*

,
*

3.

286. copyright

(n/adj.) ,

Co-operative movement
has resulted in white
revolution in India.
Co-operative societies are
required to be registered
under the Cooperative
Society act.
The officer is being
inducted in the committee
as co-opted member.

To achieve success, co- ,

ordination
is
needed
amongst various divisions.

The landlord is the coowner of the house.

The chartered accountant is
a co-partner in the
Chartered
Accountancy
firm.
1. This is a true copy of his
experience certificate. 2. A
copy of important
documents should be made
for the office record.
In Europe Copyright laws
are followed rigorously.

-


1. -

2.

()

287. cordial

(adj.) ,

288. corporate
body

(n) -

289. corporate
office

(n)

Cordial relations between

management and employee
can be developed only

through sustained dialogue.
Only a corporate body
can raise share capital.

Meeting of TOLIC was

,
held in the seminar room of
SAIL, Corporate Office.

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Words

290. corporation

291. corporation
tax

292. corps
293. correction

Hindi
Synonyms
(n) -

(n) -

(n) -
(n) - ,

294. correctional
service

295. correspond

296. corresponden
ce

297. correspondin
g

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Municipal corporations
are responsible for the
maintenance of the roads in
their respective cities.
Revenue from
Corporation tax is not
substantial enough to run
the corporation.
Artillery is an important
corps in Army.

Correction in the letter is

much needed.

(n) - -

The jail authorities provide

correctional service to the
,
minor offenders for their

rehabilitation.
1. Both the states are
(v) - 1.
corresponding on this
,
project regularly. 2. The
2.
statement does not

,
correspond to what was
,
actually said. 3. This
furniture corresponds to
,
the requirement of our

office.
(n) 1. , 1. The memo should be
- 2. sent to employee's
correspondence address.
*, *
2. There was no
correspondence between
the statements made by
both the culprits.
1. Assistant editor was
(adj) 1.
asked to give each picture a

,
number corresponding to
,
its position on the page. 2.
,
Corresponding entry is in
2.
the nature of confirming
3. entry. 3. Last year sales
4.
are up 10% in the

corresponding period. 4.
5.
Officials of the
corresponding stature in
two states should meet
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2.

3.

1.

2.

1.

2.

3.
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4.

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Words

298. corrigendum

Hindi
Synonyms

(n) - -,

299. corroborate

(v) -

,
,

300. corroboration (n) *,

,

301. corrupt

(v) 1.
(adj)
2.

302. corrupt
practice

(n) -

303. corruption

(n) -

304. cost

305. cost of living

(n) - *

(n) -

306. cottage
industry

307. council
308. council of

(n) -

(n) - *
(n) - *

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

regularly. 5. The inflation

and the corresponding fall
in trade had a negative
effect on the countrys
economy. 6. Wage
increase and
corresponding impact on
the economy has to be
evaluated.
A corrigendum has been
issued regarding this
vacancy.
1. The facts are
corroborated with the
evidence. 2. Circumstantial
evidence corroborates the
prosecution case.
With the corroboration of
the facts, there was little
doubt about the real culprit.

1. Lack of transparency
may corrupt the system. 2.
The Vigilance Commission
took stringent action
against corrupt officers.
The new legislation shall
curb in corrupt practices.

1.

In our country, corruption

is the main obstacle in the
way to prosperity.
The cost of the project
should not cross the
approved amount.

The cost of living has gone

considerably high due to
inflation.
Cottage industry has
made a significant
contribution to GDP
growth.
The council has taken the
decision unanimously.

The Prime Minister is the

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1.
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Words

ministers
309. counsel

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

head of the Council of

Ministers.
(n) - 1. 1. The Consultant gave a
right counsel in regard to
2. *,
the implementation of the
(v) - 2.
project. 2. Counseling for
,
admission to the course has
*,
begun.

Usages in Hindi

1.

2.

310. count

(v) - ,

311. counter

312. counter
action
313. counter
affidavit

(n) - 1.

1.

(n) -

The counter affidavit has

been submitted in the
court.

The counter charges of

the opposition were
motivated more by passion
than reasoning.
The counter claim of the
party was backed by valid
reasons.
The counterfeit coin will
not be acceptable.

(n) -

315. counter claim (n) -

316. counterfeit
coin

1. The ticket may kindly be

, 2. purchased only from the
counter. 2. Treasury
3.
Benches countered the
(v) - 4.
allegations made against
5. the Government. 3. Indian
army countered the
6.
infiltration from Pakistan
(adj) 7.
side. 4. The Prime Minister

countered the speech of

the leader of opposition
point by point. 5. The army
needs a strong intelligence
service to take counter
action against extremists
infiltrating in border area.
Two terrorists were killed
(n) -
in the counter action by

the security personnel.

314. counter
charge

The counting of votes has

started.

(n) -

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3.

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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

317. counterfeit
note

(n) -

Counterfeit notes are

illegal to use.

318. counterfeitin
g

(n) - ,

The international police

organization - Interpol
was established primarily
to guard against
counterfeiting.
The counter clerk returned
the counterfoil of the
deposit slip after affixing
bank stamp and his
signature on the same.
1. The counterpart of the
deposit slip is to be
preserved till the money is
credited into account. 2.
The Prime Minister met
with his counterpart of
Pakistan at WHO
conference.
Obtaining counter
security is the discretion of
the bank.
All orders must be
countersigned by one of
the directors.

1. The company is on
course for profits of 200
crore in the next financial
year. 2. The Board of
Directors is likely to
change the course on some
key issues. 3. The course
for study of Post
graduation in Hindi is
available on Internet. 4.
During the course of
investigation the culprit
revealed the truth.
The lawyer initiated action
for court attachment of

1.

319. counterfoil

(n) - ,

320. counterpart

(n) - 1.
,
,
2.

321. counter
security

(n) -

322. countersign

(v)

323. course

(n) - 1. ,
*

2.
*

3. ,
*

4.
5.
,

324. court
attachment

(n) -

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,

2.

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2.

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Words

325. court case

Hindi
Synonyms
(n) -
,

Usages in English

the property.
The next date of hearing of
the court case is
tomorrow.

Usages in Hindi

326. court
marriage

(n) -

327. courtesy

(n) - ,

328. covenant

(n) -
*

Court marriages are very

common now-a-days.

In the last night party, his

courtesy impressed
everyone.

The covenant was signed

by both the parties.

1. He escaped unhurt by
the attack because he had
,
cover from the Police. 2. It
2.
is advisable to take travel
,
insurance cover against
*
theft.
(n) - 1.
1. This glossary offer total
* 2.
coverage of the usages of
*
English and Hindi
3.
language. 2. This insurance
,
policy provides coverage
4.
for all types of accidents. 3.
TV news coverage has
favoured the government.
4. This news got wide
coverage.

1.

331. covering
letter

(n) - -

332. crash
programme

(n) -

329. cover

330. coverage

333. creamy layer

(n) - 1.

(n) -
,
,
*

The covering letter bore

vital information about the
deal.
C.T.B conducts crash
programme for Hindi staff
and employees associated
with Hindi in Translation
Training.
Creamy layer among the
Other Backward Classes
will not be allowed to take
benefit of reservation.

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Words

334. creation

Hindi
Synonyms
(n) - ,
*

335. credential

(n) -

336. credibility

(n) -

Usages in English

The new space missile is

the creation of Indian
Scientists.

The Diplomat presented his

credential before the
President.
The judge doubted the
credibility of the witness.

1. A bank can grant credit

to an employee up to
twenty five times of his
salary. 2. A trader must
care for his credit to the
market. 3. The employee
tendered the amount for
credit in his SB account.

1.

337. credit

(n) - 1. ,
2.
3.

338. credit and

thrift society

339. credit
balance
340. credit note

341. creditor

(n) - -

The credit and thrift

society has launched a new
*
scheme for loan to
employees.
(n) - Credit balance in his
account is below the
prescribed limit.
(n) - The bank has issued a
credit note in favour of the
party.
(n) Creditor wants the debtor
,
to mortgage his property.

342. crew

(n) -

343. crime

(n) -

344. criminal
breach of
trust

(n)

345. criminal
offence

(n) -

346. criminal
procedure

(n) - -

Usages in Hindi

25

2.

3.

Crew members of the

flight are staying in the
hotel.
Violation of traffic rules is
considered a minor crime.

He broke the contract,

which was a criminal
breach of trust.

Forgery is a criminal
offence.

Criminal procedure code

describes procedure for

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Words

code
347. crisis
348. criterion

Hindi
Synonyms

Government has laid down

a criterion to evaluate
performance of various
ministries.
1. Criticism of the modern
poetry cannot be done on
the basis of old parameters.
2. The employee lost his
temper because of his
harsh criticism by the
officer.
Please cross check the
figures before finalising
document.

This matter is in dispute

because of the cross claim.

Please issue a crossed

, cheque to avoid its misuse.

(n) -
(n) - ,
*

(n) - 1.

350. cross
checking
351. cross claim
352. cross cheque

Usages in Hindi

process of fraud cases.

Gulf crisis resulted in
increase in the price of Oil.

349. criticism

Usages in English

2.

(n) -

(n) -
(n) -

1.

2.

353. cross
examination

(n) *,

The witness revealed the

truth in cross
examination.

(n) -

Please do check the cross

reference before issuing
the letter.

Cross voting by his party

members has led to the
defeat of the candidate.

1. 15th August is a crucial

date in Indian history. 2.
The date of serving charge
sheet is the crucial date in
this case.

1.

1. Now-a-days the price of

crude oils is not stable.
2. There is a refinery of

1.

354. cross
reference

355. cross voting

(n) -

356. crucial date

(n) -

*

357. crude

(adj) - 1.
,
2.

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Words

Hindi
Synonyms
3.
() ,

358. culprit

(n) - ,

359. cultivation

*
(n) -1.
,

*, * 2.
,

360. cultural
agreement

361. cumulative
362. currency

(n) -

(adj) -
*

(n) - 1. ,
2.
*

,
*

3.

363. current

(adj) - ,

364. current
account

(n) -

365. current
session

(n) - 1.

,
2.

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

crude oil in Jamnagar. 3.

The crude behaviour of the
officer in the meeting was
criticised.
The culprit was
absconding.

3.

1. Fertileness of soil
decreases due to excessive
use of pesticide and
cultivation. 2. Majority of
rural people earn their
livelihood through
cultivation. 3. The
company believes in
cultivation of staff and
management relations.
The cultural agreement
between the two countries
will help strengthning
relationship.
Cumulative amount in this
insurance is the highest.

1.

1. Presently Indian
Currency is not strong in
International market. 2.
The currency period of a
promissory note is for one
year. 3. American English
is in currency now-a-days.
1. Short Circuit was due to
high voltage of current. 2.
The Power Plant of the
NTPC is using the current
of Kosi River. 3. The
expenditure of the
immediately preceding
year may be adjusted in the
current year.
This branch has facility to
open a current account.

1.

1. Food Security bill was

passed in the current
session of the parliament.
2. There was much

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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

366. curtail

367. custody

368. custom(s)

disturbance in the current

session of the parliament.
(v) - 1. 1. The draft speech was
2. curtailed due to lack of
time. 2. The new law will
3.
curtail powers of the

police. 3. The budget was

curtailed due to shortage
of funds.
1. Managers are
(n) - 1.
*
responsible for the safe
, 2.
custody of records. 2. The
*
drunken driver was in
police custody for a day.

(n) - -

The passengers were asked

to pay the custom duty.

The officer was not ready

to go beyond the
customary practice.

At present there is a
decrease in the number of
customers for luxury cars.

Customer friendly
companies are always liked
by all.
Cut motion could not be
passed in yesterday's
meeting.
The cut off marks for
Economics were high this
year as compared to last
year.
1. The cut off date for
ascertaining the
qualification would be the
last date of submission of
the application. 2. The cut
off date for submission of
tenders is already over.

369. customary

(adj) ,
,

370. customer

(n) - ,

371. customerfriendly

(n) - -

372. cut motion

(n) - -

373. cut off marks

(n) -
,

374. cut off date

Usages in Hindi

(n) -
*

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Words
daily

daily allowance

daily diary
daily report

daily wages

Meaning
(n) 1.

1. The incident was

(adj) in all the dailies. 2.
The average daily
2.
turnover of the
(adv) 3. company is about Rs.
50 lac. 3. The
Information Centre is
open daily 8.30 a.m.
to 4.30 p.m.
The rate of Daily
(n) -
Allowance has been
increased by 25%.
*
(n) - , Daily Diary contains
all entries.
*, *
(n) -

(n) -
*

6.

dak book

damage

(n) *,

7.

Usages in English

(n) 1. *,
*

,
(v)
2.

/,

/,

data

(n) - 1. ,
2.
*

9.

data analysis

(n) - 1.
,
2.

1.
2.

50
3.

8.30 4:30

25%

The daily reports

are being sent
regularly.
The rates of daily
wages for skilled
labourers and
unskilled labourers
have been revised.
The proper
maintenance of Dak
Book may be
ensured.
1. The devaluation of
Rupee could cause
serious damage to
the countrys
economy. 2. The fire
badly damaged the
town hall.

These data show that

most accidents
caused due to drunk
driving.
The first phase of
data analysis has
been completed.

8.

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Meaning

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

10. data bank

(n) - ,

11. data base

(n)
,
,

The department is
considering to set up
a data bank of the
beneficiaries.
A database for all
depositors is being
created at the branch.

Data collection may

be completed in the
given time- frame.

The work of data

entry has been
outsourced.
Utmost care should
be taken during data
feeding.
Nowadays, SuperComputers are used
for expeditious data
processing.
We need to fix a date
for the next meeting.

12. data collection

(n) - 1.
,
2.

13. data entry

14. data feeding

(n) *

(n) - ,

15. data processing

(n) - ,

16. date

(n)/(v) ,
*

17. date of arrival

(n) -
,
*

(n) -*,

19. date of
departure

20. date of
discharge

21. date of maturity

Please mention date

of arrival in the T.A.
Bill.

18. date of birth

Date of birth should

be mentioned both in
words and figures.

(n) -

The date of
departure of the
*,
Secretary may be
*
conveyed at the
earliest.
The date of
(n) -
*
discharge has been

intimated to his
parent office.
(n) - The final payment
would be made after
*,

the date of maturity
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Meaning

Usages in English

22. date of receipt

23. date stamp

24. day Scholar

25. day shift

26. day-to-day work

27. dead account

28. dead line

29. dead lock

30. dead stock

register
31. dead weight

32. deal

Usages in Hindi

of the insurance
policy.
*
(n) - , The date of receipt
of the letter may be
*
mentioned.
*
Please put date
(n) -
stamp on this
document.
(n) - Day scholars also
may participate in
this competition.
*
The day shift will be
(n) -
of 8 working hours
excluding lunch
break of half an hour.

(n) - ,

The Government
employees should be
,
vigil in their day-to
day work.
(n) - The dead account
should be made
operational before
any kind of
transaction.
The dead line for
(n) -
*
completion of the
- ,
project has to be
*
observed.
There has been a
(n) -
dead lock in
dialogue between the
management and the
labour union.
Each office should
(n) -
have a dead stock

register.
The dead weight of
(n) - ,
the container is about

20 ton.
1.The two sides tried
(n) 1. 2.
but failed to come to
3.
a deal. 2.Twelve
* 4. *
soldiers were
(v) 5. 6.
released after a deal

between the army
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Words

Meaning

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

7. 8.

and the guerillas.

3.The prime minister
promised farmers a
new deal.
4. The job took a
great deal of time
and efforts. 5 The
profits were dealt out
among the investors.
6. The company
deals in computer
software. 7. The
office should deal
properly and fairly
with any complaint.
8. The use of force is
not a suitable option
to deal with this
crisis.
The dealing
assistant has
prepared the note.
The dealing hand is
on leave.

3.

9.

33. dealing assistant

(n) -

34. dealing hand

(n) -

35. dearness
allowance

36. dearness relief

37. death benefit

38. death cum

retirement
gratuity

39. death in service

(n) -

The Government has

announced a hike in
Dearness Allowance
for its employees.
*
An allowance of 10%
(n) -
would be given as
dearness relief.
(n) - In government
service, death
benefit is a major
protection cover to
the family of
deceased.
(n) - --- The maximum limit
of death- cum ,
retirement-gratuity
--
has been raised for

the Government
employees.
In the office, two

incidents of death in
service have been
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Words

40. debar

Meaning

(v) ,

()

41. debarment

42. debate

(n) *,

(n) *,

43. debenture

(n) ,

44. debenture holder (n) -

45. debit

(n) 1. ,
(v) 2.
,

46. debit advice

(n) - *,
*

47. debit balance

(n) - ,

48. debt

49. debtor

50. decentralization

(n) -

(n) - ,

(n) -

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

reported in this year.

Some employees
were debarred from
promotion.

The period of
debarment would be
one year.
There has been a
debate on the Food
Security Bill during
the meeting.
The company is
going to issue
debentures for its
housing project.
Payment of interest is
made to the
debenture holder.
1. In the balance
sheet, the total of
debits must balance
with the total of
credits. 2. The sum
of Rs. Five thousand
has been debited
from the account.
The customer has
already received the
debit advice.

The debit balance

available in this
savings account is
Rs. Ten thousand
only.
Banks should grant
more debt to the
farmers.

The debtors have to

pay more towards
interest.
The Government has
taken several steps
towards

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Words

51. decide

52. deciding factor

Meaning

Usages in English

(v)

(n) -

53. decision

(n) - ,,
()

54. declaration

55. declare

(n) *

(v) - ,

56. declared value

57. decode

(n) -
(n) 1.
(v) 2.

3.

58. decontrol

(n) 1.
(v) 2.

59. decorum

(n) *,
*

decentralization of
power.
The department has
decided to take legal
action against the
supplier.
The merit is the
deciding factor for
selection of the
candidates.
The farmers are
unhappy with the
decision of
withdrawing subsidy
on fertilizers.
The Employees
Unions are waiting
for declaration of
the constitution of
the 7th Pay
Commission.
The court declared
the strike illegal.
The declared value
of the assets is about
fifty crore rupees.
1. The coded
message has been
decoded by the
Technical Officer.
2. The department
has special adapters
to receive and decode
the signals.
1. The Government
is in favour of
decontrol of the
prices of agricultural
products. 2. The
government has
decided to decontrol
oil and gas prices.
The Chairman has
appealed the
members to maintain
decorum in the
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2.

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Words

60. decrease

61. decree

62. dedicate

63. dedication

64. deductible

65. deduction

66. deduction at
source

Meaning

Usages in English

meeting.
1. A decrease in the
(n) 1. ,
*
planned expenditure

has been recorded

(v) 2. ,
this year. 2. The
,
number of trainees
decreased this
quarter.
*
1. The decree shall
(n) 1.
agree with the
2.
judgement. 2. The
(v) 1.
Government issued a

decree that all

2.
political prisoners
would be granted
amnesty. 3. The court
has decreed a
penalty on the
offender company. 4.
The UN Security
Council has decreed
that the election must
be held by May.
(v) The Prime Minister
has dedicated the
Atomic Power Plant
to the nation.
The Secretary has
(n) -
admired the hard
work and dedication
of the officer.
(n)/ (adj) - - 1. The donation has
been shown as a

deductible in income
tax form. 2. The
income tax is
deductible from
salary.
*
Certain other
(n) -
deductions are not
allowed in
determining Gross
Income.
*
After certain

deductions at source,
the net income
*

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2.

1.
2.

3.

4.

1.
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2.

,
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Words

67. deduction from

salary

68. deed

Meaning

(n) 1.
2. ()

69. deemed
university

(n) -

70. deface

(v) -

71. defalcation

72. defamation
73. defamatory

74. default

75. defaulter

(n) -

(n) - *

Usages in English
arrived at Rs.
30,000/-.
The concerned
employee has
submitted an
undertaking to the
effect that deduction
from his salary may
be made towards
payment of housing
loan installment.
1. The officer is
remembered for his
good deeds. 2. The
Title Deed has bbeen
registered.
The institution has
been upgraded to a
deemed university.
To deface a currency
is a punishable
offence.
A case of
defalcation has been
registered against the
treasurer.
The company has
sued for defamation.

(adj)

The speech of the

Union Leader was

highly defamatory.
*
1. The incidents of
(n) 1. ,
(adj) 2. loan defaults have
risen in the last year.
3.
2. The default
(v) 4.
passwords have been

installed on the
computers. 3. The
borrower has paid the
default amount. 4.
Most of the
borrowers are
defaulting on loan
instalments.
The defaulter has
(n) ,
been asked to deposit

,
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2.

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2.

3.

4.

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Words

Meaning

76. defective

(adj) ,
,

77. defence

(n) 1. *,

2.

78. defendant

79. defer

(n)

(v) -
,

80. deferred
payment

(n)

81. defiance

82. deficiency

83. deficit

84. deficit budget

85. define

(n) *

(n) *

(n) , *

(n)

(v) - 1.
,
2.
,

86. defunct

(adj) -

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Rs. 5000/- as penalty.

The stores section
has identified
defective computers.
1. The nation salutes
those soldiers who
died in defence of
our country. 2. What
points can be raised
in defence of this
argument?
The defendants were
not parties to the
settlement.
The department has
deferred the
decision for six
months.
In case of deferred
payment, the bank
would pay the
amount.
Nuclear testing was
resumed in defiance
of an international
ban.
There are certain
deficiencies in the
on-line registration
system of
beneficiaries.
The trade balance has
been in deficit for
the past two years.
The Finance Minister
has presented a
deficit budget.
1. We need to define
the plan of action
very clearly. 2. The
term 'mental illness'
is difficult to define.

The company has

been defunct since
2010.

2010

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Words

87. defy

88. degrade

89. degradation

90. degree

91. delay

Meaning

Usages in English

(v) 1.

1. The protestors
have defied the

blockade by breaking
2.
the barricade. 2. The
members of the
Society have defied
the general body
meeting.
(v) - 1. 1. The post of the
Head Clerk has been
2.
degraded to Upper
3.
Division Clerk. 2.

The office has been

degraded to a
Service Centre. 3.
The banned
advertisement is
offensive and
degrades teachers.
The Government is
(n) 1. ,
concerned over the
(v) environmental
2. ,
degradation of the

coastal areas.
*
1. The candidate
(n) 1. ,
*
should posses Master
, -
Degree in Hindi
2. , * 3.
Literature. 2. These
, *,
man-made barriers
*
4. , ,
will ensure a high
degree of protection.

3. This job demands

a high degree of
skill.
4. The temperature of
the computer
laboratory should be
maintained at 20 to
24 degree Celsius.
(n) 1. , 1. We apologize for
the delay in
(v) 2.
answering your
/,
letter. 2. The Reserve
/
Bank of India may
delay the cut in
interest rates.
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2.

1.

2.

3.

1.

2.

3.

4.

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Words

92. delayed tender

Meaning

Usages in English

(n) ,

The delayed tender

will not be
considered.
1. The conference
was attended by
delegates from 56
countries.
2. The job had to be
delegated to an
assistant. 3. The
Chairman has been
delegated the
authority of Head of
the Department.
1. A delegation of
teachers has met the
Education Minister.
2. The delegation of
additional tasks
should be
rationalized.
The Director has
delegated certain
financial powers to
the Head of the
Office.
The names of the
retired officers have
been deleted from
the list.
The Editor has made
some deletions to the
manuscript.
The witness has
made false statement
deliberately.
The deliberations of
the committee are
completely
confidential.
The work of
delimitation of the
municipal area is in
progress.
There has been an
increase in juvenile

93. delegate

(n) 1.
2.
(V) ,
,

94. delegation

(n) -
,

95. delegation of
powers

96. delete

(np) -

(v) - ,

97. deletion

(n) ,

98. deliberately

(adv) -

99. deliberation

100. delimitation

101. delinquency

(n) -

(n)

(n) ,

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Words

102. deliver

Meaning

(v) 1.
, ,
2.

3. ()
4.
5. ,

6.

103. delivery

(n) 1.;
*

; 2.
*

; 3.
*

4. ,

104. demand

(n) 1. *,
*

(v)
2.

105. demarcation

106. demerits

(n)

(n) ,

Usages in English
delinquency since
last two years.
1.The letter has been
delivered in time. 2.
The Justice finally
delivered the verdict.
3. The Prime
Minister has
delivered a lecture
on Good
Governance. 4. The
team delivered a
stunning victory. 5.
She delivered a baby
this morning. 6. The
doctor delivered her
of twins.
1. The timely
delivery of the
consignment should
be ensured. 2. The
speech was ruined by
his poor delivery. 3.
The timely delivery
of public services
should be ensured.
4. The delivery of an
elephant cub has
been reported by the
zoo authority.
1. There is an
increased demand
for petroleum
products these days.
2. The enquiry
committee has
demanded an
immediate
explanation.
Talks are continuing
about the
demarcation of the
border between the
two countries.
Before making a
decision, we should
think over the merits
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2.

3.

4.
5.

6.

1.

2.

3.

4.

1.
2.

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Words

107. demi-official
letter (D.O.)

Meaning

(n) - -

108. democratic

(adj) -

109. demolish

(v) -

110. demolition

111. demonstration

(n)

(n) - ,
,

112. demoralize

(v) -

113. demoralization

(n) -
, ,

114. demote

(v) -

115. demotion

116. demurrage

(n) - *

(n) - -,

117. denial

(n) - ,
,

Usages in English
and demerits of the
scheme.
The Secretary, DOL
has written a demiofficial letter to the
Secretary, External
Affairs regarding
adoption of Hindi as
a language of UNO.
India is a democratic
country.
The Authority has
demolished the
unauthorized
buildings.
The demolition of
the old office
building is in
progress.
The NIC provides
demonstration of
videoconferencing
over the Internet.
Constant criticism by
the higher officers is
enough to
demoralize the
subordinate staff.
The lack of career
progression in the
institution resulted in
the demoralization
of its staff.
The employee has
been demoted as a
measure of
punishment.
The employee has
filed a case in CAT
against his
demotion.
The company has
paid demurrage to
the Railway.
The terrorists issued
a denial of
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Words

Meaning

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

()

118. denomination

119. deny

120. depart

121. department

122. departmental

123. departmental
enquiry

124. departure

125. dependent

responsibility for the

attack.
The Department of
(n) -1.
Posts has released a
2. 3.
new stamp of Rs.

10/- denomination.
(v) - , 1. The police have
, denied responsibility
for the incident
()
occurred. 2. The
reporters were
denied access to the
information.
1. Flight No. AI 502
(v) - 1.
will depart from
,
Terminal - 3. 2.
2. ,
Departing from his
3.
usual routine, the
4. 5.
officer took a bus to
the office. 3. The

part-time worker
departed his job.
The department has
(n) -
initiated action
against the supplier.
A departmental
(adj) -
examination is
proposed for
promotion of the
employees.
A departmental
(n) -
*
enquiry was

conducted for the

train accident.
1. Flights should be
(n) 1.,
confirmed 48 hours

before departure. 2.
2.
This incident is a
radical departure
from the established
law.
1. A government
(adj) - ,
employee can avail

LTC for his

dependent parents.
2. The local economy
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Words

126. deploy

Meaning

(v) - ,

127. deployment

(n) *,

128. deponent

(n) ,

129. deport

(v) -
,

130. deportation

(n) ,
,
()

131. depose

(v) 1.
, ,
2.
,

132. deposit

(n) 1.
2. ,
(v)

133. depot

(n) - ,

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

is dependent on
tourism.
The Government has
deployed Rapid
Action Force in the
disturbed area of the
city.
The Government is
considering the
deployment of
additional troops
along with the
border.
The deponent has
been cross-examined.

All illegal
immigrants were
deported earlier this
month.
Several of the asylum
seekers now face
deportation.

1. The employee
deposed that he was
innocent. 2. The
President of the
neighbouring state
was deposed in a
military coup.
1. Deposits can be
made at any branch
of SBI. 2. A huge
iron deposit has been
found near Bailadila.
3. Guests may
deposit their
valuables in the hotel
safe.
4. The employee has
deposited the penal
interest.
The number of bus
depot of Delhi
Transport
Corporation should

1.

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Words

134. depreciation

Meaning

(n) - ,

135. depressed class

(n) - ,

136. deprive

(v) - ,

137. depute

(v) 1.

2.

138. deputation

(n) 1.

2. ,

139. deputation
allowance

140. deputy

141. dereliction

(n) -

(n) -

(n) *,
*

142. dereservation

(n) -,

143. derogation

(n) - *,

Usages in English
be increased for
smooth functioning.
There has been a
gradual depreciation
in value of the assets
of the company.
The Government is
committed to uplift
the depressed class
of the society.
The slum dwellers
are deprived of their
basic needs.
1. The officer has
been deputed for 1
year training. 2. The
General Secretary of
the Employees
Union was deputed
to put the employees
views to the
committee.
1. The officer is on
deputation for three
years. 2. A
deputation of senior
citizens has met the
Police
Commissioner.
5% deputation
allowance is allowed
in addition to bad
climate allowance.
The two posts of
Deputy Director are
vacant since last two
years.
The police officers
were found guilty of
serious dereliction
of duty.
A proposal for
dereservation of
some reserved posts
is being considered.
Any derogation of
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2.

1.
2.

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Words

144. derogatory
remarks

Meaning

the law is to be dealt

with strictly.

(n) -

The employee has

withdrawn the
derogatory remarks
made about his
officer.
Police has issued a
description of the
suspect.
The fund could be
used for more
deserving causes.

146. deserving

147. design

148. designate

149. designation

150. despatch

Usages in Hindi

145. description

Usages in English

(n) - ,

(n) 1. ,

1. The basic design

of the power plant is
(v) 2.
very similar to that of

the earlier power
plants. 2. A
rehabilitation plan
has been designed
for the flood affected
areas.
(adj) 1. , 1. The designate
Prime Minister has
(v) - 2.
addressed the Press.
,
2. The Media
,
Advisor has been
,
designated as
Spokesperson.
3.

1.

(n) -

(v) - ,
*

A proposal has been

moved for change of
the designation of
Senior Translator.
The letter has been
despatched in time.

2.

1.
2.

, ,

151. despatcher

(n) - ,

The despatcher
should ensure proper

address on the
envelope before
despatching it.
152. despatch register (n) - Despatch register
should be checked
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153. destination

Meaning

(n)/(adj)
,

154. destitute

(adj) - ,

155. detail

(n) 1. ,

(v) 2.
,

Usages in English
weekly by the
controlling officer.
The plane has
reached the
destination.
The villagers were
left completely
destitute due to
flood.
1. The fine detail of
the plan has yet to be
worked out. 2. The
brochure details all
the hotels in the area
and their facilities.

Usages in Hindi

1.

2.

156. detailed

(adj) -
,

157. detailed
statement

(n) -

158. detain

(v) -

, ,
,

159. detainee

(n) - , ,

160. detect

161. detection

162. detective

163. detention

164. determine

The letter contains a

detailed account of
the decision.
A detailed statement
is attached with this
letter.
The suspect has been
detained for
questioning.

The detainee has

been released.

(v) 1. ,

1. The fault of the

machine has been

detected. 2. The tests

2. ,
are designed to
,
detect the disease
early.
(n) 1. (v) Last year the
detection rate for car
2.
theft was just 16%.
The detectives from
(n) ,
the anti-terrorist

squad are
investigating the
blast case.
The suspect was held
(n) , (
in detention for five
) ,
days.
An
inquiry
(v) -1. , 1.
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2.

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Meaning

Usages in English

2.

165. determination

166. deterrence

167. deterrent

168. detriment

169. detrimental

170. devalue

171. devaluation

committee
was
constitued
to

determine the cause
of the accident. 2.
The committee has
determined
the
norms
for
the
induction training. 3.
The Government is
determined
to
eradicate the poverty.
1. The economic
(n) - 1.
factors
have
2. 3.
influenced
the

determination
of
future policy. 2. The
social activist fought
the legal battle with
courage and firm
determination.
The nuclear
(n) ,
deterrence is not

enough for security

and peace.
(n)/(adj) , 1. Punishment is not
necessarily a

deterrent to crime.
2. The nuclear
deterrent capacity is
still an effective
factor in the balance
of power.
The
excessive intake
(n)
of tobacco may cause
detriment ones life.
The policy will be
(adj)
detrimental to the
peace process.
The neighbouring
(v)
, country has
devalued its
currency by 10
percent to meet out
the financial crisis.
There has been a
(n) -

further small
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3.

1.

2.

1.
2.

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Words

172. devastate

Meaning

(v) - ,
,
,

173. devastation

(n) - *,
,

174. develop

(v) 1.

2.
3.
4. ,
5. () ,

6. ,
7. ()
8.

175. developed
country

176. developing

(n)

(n) -

Usages in English
devaluation of the
rupee against the
dollar.
The bomb has
devastated the
railway station.
The explosion caused
widespread
devastation.
1.The place has
rapidly
developed
from
a
small
fishermens village
into a thriving tourist
resort. 2. The site is
being developed by a
French company.
3. The company
develops
and
markets
new
softwares. 4. The
relationship between
the two countries has
developed over a
number of years. 5.
The lift developed a
trouble
and
it
stopped. 6. A crisis
was
rapidly
developing in the
Gulf.
7.
The
photographer had the
film
developed
yesterday. 8. The
writer has developed
the theme more
widely in her later
books.
The developed
countries should
provide financial and
technical assistance
to the
underdeveloped
countries.
Being a developing
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2.

3.

4.

5.

6.
7.
8.

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Words
country

177. development

178. deviate

179. deviation

180. device

181. devise

182. devolve

183. devote

Meaning

Usages in English

country, India is
trying to make its
industry and
economy more
advanced.
*
1. Police said there
(n) 1. 2.
had
been
a

significant
development in the
case. 2. The talks
will
focus
on
economic
development of the
region.
The flight had to
(v) - ,
deviate from its

usual route because
of a bad weather.
(n) , This is a case of
deviation from the
original plan.
1. A water-saving
(n) 1. ,
device is being

developed by the
2. 3. *,
engineers. 2. A

powerful device
exploded outside the
station. 3. The report
was a device, used to
hide rather than
reveal problems.
A new system has
(v)
been devised to
,
control the traffic in
the city.
The state government
(v) -
has devolved the
most of the taxraising powers to the
regional authorities.
1. The engineer has
(v) 1.
, decided to devovte
the rest of his life to
2. ,
scientific

investigation. 2. The
meeting will be
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1.
2.

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Words

184. devotion

Meaning

(n) ,

185. diagram

186. dial

Usages in English

(n) -

(n)
(v)

187. dialogue

(n) ,

188. diarize

189. diary

(v) -

(n) *,
*

190. diaspora

(n) ,

191. dictate

(v) 1.

2. ,

192. dictation

193. dies non

(n)

(n) - ,

devoted to health
and safety issues.
The scientist has
been rewarded for his
devotion to the
research work.
The results are
shown in diagram2.
1. Check the air
pressure on the dial.
2. For police help,
please dial 100.
The spokesperson
told the reporters that
there had been a
constructive
dialogue between the
two countries.
The Assistant has
diarized all the
documents.
The Private Secretary
has put the meeting
date in his diary.
The Indian diaspora
has contributed a lot
in the economic
development of
India.
1. The Director has
dictated a letter to
his Personal
Assistant. 2. The
Manager has
dictated the
Supervisors to
continue the
production.
There were no
private secretaries
available to take
dictation.
The unauthorized
absence from duty
will be treated as
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1.

2. 100

1.

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Words

194. differ

Meaning

Usages in English
dies non.
1.Medical opinion
differs as to how to
treat the disease. 2.
The experts differ in
this matter.

(v) 1.
, ,

2. ,

195. difference

(n) 1. ,

2.

196. different

(adj)
,
,

197. differential rate

(n) *,

198. differentiate

(v) ,
,

199. differently abled

(adj)
,

200. difficult

(adj) ,

201. difficult station

(n) -
,

202. difficulty

(n) *

Usages in Hindi
1.


2.

1. There are no
significant
differences between
the education
systems of the two
countries. 2. The
management and the
workers have settled
their differences.
The members have
expressed diffe*rent
views.
There exist
differential rates of
pay according to the
experience in the
organization.
It is difficult to
differentiate
between the two
varieties of the crop.
5% percent seats are
reserved for the
differently abled
persons.
Due to bad weather,
it is difficult to
continue the rescue
operation.
The employee has
been posted to a
difficult station.

1.

The committee has

discussed the
difficulty of the
situation and
suggested an action
plan.

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203. digit

204. digital divide

205. digital signature

206. digitize

207. diglot edition

208. dignified

209. dignitary

210. dignity

211. digress

Meaning

Usages in English

(n) -

Usages in Hindi

The savings bank

account number
contains eleven
digits.
(n) - The Government is
trying to fill the
digital divide
existing in the
country.
The digital
(n) -
signature of the

assessee should be
registered with the
Income Tax
Department for efiling of the Income
Tax Return.
The Government is
(v)
going to digitize all
,
the cable connections

in a phased manner.
The diglot edition of
(n) -
the manual has been

published.
Throughout the
(adj) ,
celebration, the chief

guest maintained a
dignified presence.
The dignitaries have
(n) ,
arrived at the parade

ground.
The volunteers
(n) - ,
should maintain their
*, *
dignity under
difficult
circumstances.
The member
(v)
digressed from his
,
prepared speech.

(n) ,

212. digression

213. dilatory

(adj) ,

After several
digressions, the
member finally got to
the point.
The role of police
department has been
dilatory in dealing
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214. dilemma

Meaning
(n) ,

Usages in English
with the unrest.
The Reserve Bank Of
India faces dilemma
whether to raise
interest rates and
slow the economy or
lower them and risk
serious inflation.

Usages in Hindi

215. diligence

(n) ,

216. diligent

(adj) - ,
,
,
,

217. diminish

(v) - ,
, ,
,

218. diplomacy

(n) - ,

219. diplomat

220. diplomatic

221. direct

(n) -

The police are

pursuing inquiries
with great diligence.
The chief guest has
appreciated all the
diligent and
dedicated workers of
the organization.
The worlds natural
resources are rapidly
diminishing.

The ambassador has

used great
diplomacy in
handling the
awkward situation.
Being a diplomat, he
enjoys diplomatic
immunity.

(adj) ,

Attempts are being

made to settle the

dispute by
diplomatic means.
1. Direct taxation is
(adj) 1. ,
a system in which a
(v) 2.
government raises
3.
money by means of
4.
direct taxes. 2. The
5. suspects were in
direct contact with
(adv) 6.
the hijackers. 3.
Direct any
complaints to the
Customer Services
department. 4. A
police officer was
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4.
5.

6.

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Words

222. direct action

Meaning

(n) -
*

223. direct election

(n) -
,

224. direct
nomination

(n) -
,
,
,

225. direct
recruitment

226. direct taxation

227. direction

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

directing the traffic.

5. The movie was
directed by Steven
Spielberg. 6. The
judge directed that
the mother should be
given custody of the
children. 7. The
delegation flew
direct to Delhi.
Environmental
groups have
threatened for direct
action if the plans
for the new dam go
ahead.
The members of the
society are elected by
direct election.

Two seats of
executive members
are filled by direct
nomination.

(n) - *

50% posts of Joint

Director are to be
filled by direct
recruitment.
Direct taxation is a
(n) -
system in which a

government raises
money by means of
direct taxes.
*
1. When the police
(n) 1. 2.
3. arrived, the crowd
scattered in all
4. ;
directions. 2. The
research provides
several new
directions in the
field of poverty
alleviation. 3. The
committee should
adopt a different
direction for
implementing the
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2.

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Words

228. directive

Meaning

(n) 1.
(adj) 2.

229. directory

(n) *,

230. disable

(v) 1.

2. ,

231. disability

(n) *,
*

,
*

*, *

232. disability
allowance

(n)
,

233. disability benefit (n)

,
,

234. disabled person

(n)
,

235. disadvantage

(n) *,
*

, ,

236. disagree

(v)

Usages in English
plan. 4. The research
papers were prepared
by the trainee
officers under the
direction of the
Professor.
1. The European
Union has issued a
new set of directives
on pollution. 2. The
committee is seeking
a central, directive
role in the national
energy policy.
The directory has
been published.

Usages in Hindi

1.

2.

1. The burglars
gained entry to the
office building after
disabling the alarm.
2. The employee was
disabled in a car
accident.
The disability of the
employee prevents
him to perform
normal job.

1.

There is a provision
for disability
allowance for
disabled personnel.
Disability benefit
has been granted to
the disabled
employee.

The office has

special facilities for
disabled persons.

One major
disadvantage of the
area is the lack of
public transport.
Some members
disagree with this

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Words

237. disagreement

Meaning

(n) ,

238. disallow

Usages in English

(v)
,

239. disaster

(n) *,
*

240. disband

(v) ,

241. disbursement

(n) ,
,

242. discard

(v) ,

, ,

Usages in Hindi

argument.
There is a
disagreement
between the two
states on the
distribution of river
water.
The bank sought to
disallow the
payments.

Thousands died in
the disaster.

The committee
formally has been
disbanded in
August, 2013.
The disbursement of
salary has been
delayed.
20% of the data was
discarded as
unreliable.

, 2013

1. There is a ban on
the toxic discharge.
2. The officer
discharged his
duties with devotion.
3. The goods will be
auctioned in order to
discharge the debt.
4. The police man
was discharged from
the police force for
misconduct. 5. The
employee has been
discharged from the
hospital too early. 6.
The factory was
fined for
discharging toxic
waste into the river.
The discharge slip
should be enclosed

1.

20%

243. discharge

(n) 1.
(v) 2. ()

, ,
, ,

3. , (
) 4.

- ,
*

- , *

5.

( )
6.

244. discharge slip

(n) - *

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Sl. No.

Words

245. disciplinary
action

Meaning

(n)
*

246. discipline

247. disclaim

248. disclose

249. disclosure

250. discontent

251. discontinuance

252. discontinue

253. discord

254. discount

Usages in English
with the leave
application.
The company will be
taking disciplinary
action against the
employee for
misconduct.

(n) 1.

1. Strict discipline is
(v) 2. imposed on army
recruits. 2. The cadet

was disciplined for

using uncivilized
language.
1. The company has
(v) 1.
disclaimed the
;
ownership right on
2.
the land. 2. The
,
operator has

disclaimed
responsibility for the
accident.
(v) , The report discloses
, that human error was
to blame for the

accident.
The newspaper has
(n) ,
been charged for

, ,
disclosure of official

secrets.
There is widespread
(n) -
discontent among
the staff at the
MACP Scheme.
There is
(n) - ,
*
*
discontinuance of
,
supply due to lack of
fund.
It was decided to
(v) ,
discontinue the
,
scheme after six

months.
A note of discord
(n) - ,
surfaced during the

proceedings.
1. The company has
(n) 1. , *
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2.

1.

2.

....

1.

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Words

Meaning
(v) 2.

255. discover

(v) ,

256. discovery

257. discredit

(n) *

(n) 1. *
(v) 2.

258. discrepancy

259. discretion

260. discretionary
grant

(n) *

(n)

(n)

261. discretionary
power

(n)

262. discriminate

(v)
,

263. discrimination

(n) ,

Usages in English
offered a 10%
discount on all items
this month. 2. The
news reports have
been discounted as
propaganda.
Scientists around the
world are working to
discover a cure for
AIDS.
There are some
doubts among the
researchers about the
new discovery.
1. The incidents of
atrocities cause
discredit on the
police department. 2.
These theories are
now largely
discredited among
scientists.
The committee has
found discrepancies
in the two reports.
The awards are made
at the discretion of
the committee.
The N.G.O. may be
eligible for a
discretionary grant
for its work.
Magistrates were
given wider
discretionary
powers.
It is illegal to
discriminate on
grounds of race, sex
or religion.
According to the
conduct rules, the
practice of
discrimination on
grounds of race, sex
or religion is an
112

Usages in Hindi
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2.

1.

2.

,
-
,

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Words

264. discuss

Meaning
(v) -
,

265. discussion

(n) 1. , 2.

266. dishonest

267. dishonour

(adj)

(v) 1.
, 2.
,
,

268. disintegrate

(v) -
,

269. disintegration

270. disinvest

(n)

(v) -

271. disinvestment

272. dislocate

(n)

(v)
,

273. dislocation

(n) ,

274. dismiss

(v) 1.
,

2.

Usages in English
offence.
The matter has been
discussed in the
meeting.
After a considerable
discussion, the
committee has
decided to accept the
proposal.
Beware of dishonest
traders in the tourist
areas.
1. The cheque has
been dishonoured
by the bank. 2. The
employee has
dishonoured the
order of his superior
officer.
The state has been
disintegrated in two
parts.

Usages in Hindi






1.
2.

The gradual
disintegration of
social values is a
cause of concern.
The Government has
disinvested some of
its PSUs.

The Government has

reconsidered the
proposal of
disinvestment of
PSUs.
Thousands of people
have been dislocated
due to flood.

Millions of refugees
have suffered a
dislocation due to
war.
1. The employee has
been dismissed from
the service due to his

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Words

Meaning

275. dismissal

(n) 1. *,
*

2.

276. disobedience

(n) *,

277. disobey

(v)
,
,

278. disorder

(n) -1. *,
*

2.

279. disparity

(n) *,

280. dispensable

(adj) ,
-,

281. dispensary

(n) - ,

282. dispense

(v) ,

283. disperse

(v)

Usages in English
misconduct. 2. The
Minister has
dismissed any
change in retirement
age of Central
Government
servants.
1. The dismissal of
workers was heavily
protested against. 2.
No dismissals of the
statement have been
announced yet.
The employee has
been punished for
disobedience of
order.
According to the
conduct rules, to
disobey the orders of
superior may attract
disciplinary action
aginst the concerned.
1. The financial
affairs of the
company were in
complete disorder.
2. There has been a
sudden outbreak of a
public disorder due
to some rumour.
The Government is
concerned over the
regional disparities
in economic growth.
The dispensable
items should be
shortlisted.
The working time
has been changed in
the CGHS
dispensaries.
The organization
dispenses free health
service to the poor.
Police dispersed the
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2.

1.
2.

....
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Words

Meaning
; -

284. displace

285. displaced

286. display

287. displeasure

288. disposable

289. disposal

Usages in English
protesters with tear
gas.

(v) ,

1. Gradually factory
workers have been
,
displaced by the
,
machines.

2. Around 10 000
people have been
displaced due to
flood.
3. The Colonists
displaced the
natives.
The Government has
(adj) -
provided shelter and
food to the displaced
persons.
1. A hard copy of the
(n) 1.
*
2. , screen display can
also be obtained from
(v) ,
a printer. 2. There is
,
a beautiful floral
,
display outside the
Town Hall. 3. The
computer screen will
display the username
in the top right-hand
corner.
*
1. The Minister has
(n) ,
*
to demit his office
,
,
due to displeasure
*
of the President. 2.
The incident has
heightened
public
displeasure with the
authorities.
(n) , 1. The disposables
used should be bio(adj) 1.
degradable. 2. The

disposable resources
2. 3.
of the company are

limited.
1. The disposal of
(n) -1. ,
2. nuclear waste is a
challenging task. 2.
3.
The OSD will have a
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-

1. -

2.
10000
3.

1.

2.

3.

1.

2.

1.

2.

1.

2.

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Words

290. dispose

291. disposition

292. dispossess

293. dispute

294. disputed

295. disqualification

296. disqualify

Meaning

Usages in English

staff car at his

disposal for the
whole month.
1. The disposing of
(v) - 1.
nuclear waste should
2. 3.
be environment
friendly. 2. The store
department has
disposed the
condemned furniture.
3. The committee
was not disposed to
hold another
meeting.
(n) 1. 2. 1. The officer was
appointed to oversee
*; 3.
the disposition of

funds.
2. The Gondola rides
are unsuitable for
people of a nervous
disposition. 3. This
has given the
reviewer a
disposition to
evaluate the work.
(v) - , Due to construction
of dam, people were
,
dispossessed of their
,
land.
(n) , , 1. The cause of the
accident is still in
(v)
dispute. 2. These
,
figures have been
disputed.
Both the
(adj) -
neighbouring
countries agreed for a
dialogue over the
disputed territory.
The member is liable
(n) *,
*
to disqualification

from all official
events.
The player was
(v)
disqualified from the
,
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Usages in Hindi

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2.

3.

1.

2.

3.

,


1.


2.

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Words

Meaning
, ,

297. disregard

(n) 1. *,
*

(v) 2.
,

298. disrespect

(n) ,
,

299. disrupt

(v) ,

300. disruption

(n) -1. *
2. 3. 4.
-

301. dissatisfaction

302. dissent

303. disservice

304. dissociate

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

competition for using

drugs.
1. The anomaly
committee has shown
a total disregard for
employees demand
regarding MACP
Scheme. 2. Safety
rules were
disregarded during
the parade.
Disrespect to
superiors should be
treated as bad
conduct.
Metro Train services
will be disrupted
tomorrow because of
security reason.
The strike caused
serious disruptions
of public life.

(n) *,

The members of the

committee
have

expressed their
dissatisfaction with
the arrangement.
1. Dissent has been
(n) 1. ,
*
*
, , suppressed in the
neighbouring
* (v) 2.
country. 2. Only two

members of the
committee dissented
from the official
view.
The spokesperson
(n) - ,
*
said the protesters
,
were doing a
disservice to the
nation.
Few countries were
(v) ,
determined to
,
dissociate the UN
,
from any agreement

to impose sanctions.
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305. dissolution

306. dissolve

Meaning

Usages in English

(n) - ,

(v)
,

307. distant
education

(n) - *

308. distinct

(adj) -1. ;
, 2.

,
,

3.

309. distinction

(n) 1. ,
2.

310. distinctive

(adj) - ,

, ,

311. distinguish

312. distinguished

313. distort

The President of the

neighbouring country
announced the
dissolution of the
National Assembly.
The election was
announced and the
parliament was
dissolved.
Our country has
made a considerable
progress in the field
of distant education.
1. The learning needs
of the two groups are
quite distinct from
each other. 2. Please,
furnish the distinct
features of this
project. 3. A strike is
now a distinct
possibility.
1. The new law
makes no distinction
between adults and
children. 2. The
candidate has
graduated with
distinction.
The present scheme
is distinctive from
earlier schemes.

(v) 1.

1. It is necessary to
distinguish the
,
policies of two
,
successive
2.
governments. 2.
,
Havlok island has
been distinguished

as a tourist place.
The award went to a
(adj) ,
distinguished Social

activist.
Newspapers are often
(v) -
, , guilty of distorting
the truth.
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Meaning

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

314. distortion

(n) -1. *
()

315. distress

316. distribute

317. distribution

318. district

319. disturb

320. disturbance

It is a case of
distortion of facts.

1.

2.

2. -

(n) *,

1. The charity aims

to relieve distress
, *
caused by natural
(v) - ,
disasters. 2. The

news of the natural
calamity and large
scale casualties
distressed all the
members present in
the house.
(v) , The N.G.O. has
distributed food to

the flood victims.

(n) , The advertising
branch dealt with the
distribution of
brouchers.
(n) , All the districts of
the country are
connected with
internet.
(v) - , The deep unrest
disturbs the public

life.
The
disturbances
(n) -1. 2.
*
*
spread
to
more than
, 3.
five cities.
*

1.

(n) ,

2.

321. disturbed area

322. diversify

(v) 1.
,
2.

323. diversification

324. diversion

(n) -

(n) 1.

Army has been

deployed in the
disturbed area.
1. Farmers are being
encouraged to
diversify into new
crops. 2. The culture
has been diversified
with the arrival of
immigrants.
The diversification
of the company could
be dangerous to it.
1.The proxy war was
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Meaning

Usages in English

, 2.

325. divide

326. dividend

327. division

a means for
() 3. diversion from the
country's economic

problems. 2.
Diversion of
investment was
having a bad effect.
3. Diversions will be
signposted.
(n) 1. (v) 1. The committee has
2. , suggested few
economic measures
3.
to bridge the divide

between rich and

poor. 2. The issue
has divided the
committee. 3. For
smooth functioning
of the work, it is
divided into three
phases.
The dividend has
(n)
been distributed to
the shareholders.
(n) 1. 2. 1. The survey is
intended for the
3.
division of the
4.- * 5.
population into age
- 6.
groups. 2. There are
*
,
deep divisions in the
committee over the
7. ,
new education
8.
policy. 3. A division
of para-military
forces has been
deployed in the
border area. 4. The
river forms the
division between the
two states. 5. The
Bill has been passed
without a division. 6.
The candidate should
posseses a Master
Degree in first
division. 7. The State
Government has
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3.
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1.


2.

3.
,

1.

2.

3.

4.
- 5.
6.


7.

8.

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Words

328. division bench

Meaning

(n) ()

329. divorce

(n) 1. ,
- (v)
2. -
, ,
-

330. document

(n) 1. ,
(v) 2.
,

331. documentary
evidence

(n)

332. documentary
film

(n)

333. documentation

(n) 1.
2. ,

334. domicile

(n)

Usages in English
created a new
division for smooth
functioning of
administration. 8.
The News Service
Division of All India
Radio is going to
broadcast a feature
programme on
international
relations today at
9.30 P.M.
A division bench of
High Court has been
established in Raipur.
1. The mother is
usually the custodial
parent of the children
after a divorce. 2.
The employee has
intimated that he
divorced his wife.
1. The economic
ideas in the
document are much
bolder than current
policies. 2. The terms
and conditions are
documented in
considerable detail.
The complainant
should furnish the
documentary
evidence in support
of his complaint.
The documentary
film is based on the
adult education.
1. Applicants must
provide supporting
documentation. 2.
The documentation
of the agreement has
been completed.
As a proof of
domicile, the
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Words

335. dominant

336. donate

337. donation

338. donor

339. double account

system

340. doubt

341. doubtful

342. down payment

343. draft

Meaning

Usages in English

employee should
furnish domicile
certificate issued by
the competent
authority.
India has achieved a
(adj) ,
dominant position in
,
the world market.
The company
(v)
donated Rs. Two
crore to charity.
The work of the
(n) ,
charity is funded by
voluntary donations.
The kidney
(n) ,
transplant will take
place as soon as a
suitable donor can
be found.
The double account
(n)
system is a safe and

transparent system
for accounting.
(n) 1. (v) 1. After seeing the
facts, doubts have
2.
been removed. 2.
There seems no
reason to doubt the
statement of the
employee.
Its doubtful
(adj) ,
whether the market

will recover soon.

The employee has
(n) -
withdrawn Rs. One
,
lac from his GPF

account for a down

payment on a house.
1. The draft is
(n) 1. ,
submitted for

approval. 2. Please,
2. () 3.
send a Demand
, (v)
Draft worth Rs.
1.
200/- along with the
application form.
2.
3. A draft of

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2.

1.

2. ,
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3.

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Words

344. draft reply

Meaning

(n)

345. drastic action

(n)
*

346. drastic measure

347. draw

(n)

(n) 1. ,
*

(v) 2.
()
3. 4.

5.
,

() ,
( )
6. ()
, ()
7.
()
8.
/ 9.
10.
()

Usages in English
volunteers is engaged
in relief work. 4. The
Assistant will draft
the letter.
5. Additional police
are being drafted in
to control the
crowds.
The draft reply has
been prepared by the
Assistant.
The police
department has
initiated drastic
action against the
violators of the
traffic rules.
The Government has
decided to adopt a
drastic measure to
curb the inflation.
1. The cricket match
ended in a draw. 2.
The cheque was
drawn on the
employees salary
account.
3. The report drew a
grim picture of
inefficiency and
corruption. 4. The
cashier has drawn
the salary from the
bank. 5. It would be
unwise to draw firm
conclusions from the
results of a single
survey. 6. The case
drew international
attention. 7. The
report draws a
distinction between
various forms of
health care. 8. The
army has drawn an
elaborate plan of
attack. 9. The
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2.
3.

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5.


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Words

348. drawee

349. drawing

350. drill

351. drought area

352. drought prone

area

353. dry promotion

354. dual charge

Meaning

Usages in English

meeting was drawn

to a close.
The drawee should
(n)
mention his PAN
Number.
Please, attach a
(n) - ,
drawing of the

building along with
the renovation
proposal.
1. The department
(n) 1. ,
has organized a
(v) 2.
disaster rescue drill.
,
2. The employees

were drilled to leave
the office quickly
when the fire bell
rang.
The Government has
(n)

,
released an
additional fund for
the drought areas.
(n) - The department has
identified the
,
-
drought prone
areas.
The promotion has
(n)
*
been proved a dry

promotion for the

officer.
The officer has been
(n) 1.
assigned dual
2.
charge.

Usages in Hindi

1.

2.

355. dual citizenship

(n)

356. due

(n) ;
(adj) ,

(adv) 1.
2. ( )

Mother Teresa had

enjoyed dual
citizenship.
1. The promotion of
the officer is due
since last four years.
2. The project should
be completed by the
due time-limit. 3.
The project had to be
abandoned due to a
lack of government
funding.
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357. due date

358. dues

359. duly

Meaning

Usages in English

2. The Disaster
Management Centre
lies five miles due
north of the city.
*
If payment is not
(n) - ,
*, made by the due
date, 10% of the bill
*
amount will be added
to the bill.
*
The trainees have
(n) -
been asked to clear
their dues.

(adv) - ,

360. dummy

(n)/(adj) - ,

361. dumping

(n) 1.
2.

362. duplicate

(n) 1. *

(adj)
,

(v) 2.

363. duration

364. duress

365. duty

Usages in Hindi

(n) *

(n) -

*
(n) 1.
2.

, 3.

The document was

duly signed by the
officer.
1. During parade, the
warheads in the
missiles will be
dummies. 2. During
security drill a
dummy bomb has
been detected.
A ban on the
dumping of
radioactive waste at
sea has been imposed
by the U.N.O.
1. The proposal
should be sent in
duplicate. 2. A
duplicate copy
should be made for
the office record. 3.
The video of the
meeting had been
duplicated illegally.
In-service
Translation Training
Course is of three
months' duration.
The confession was
obtained under
duress.
1. Staff must report
for duty at their
normal place of
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Meaning

Usages in English

4.

366. duty Chart

367. duty leave

*
(n) -

*
(n)
,

368. duty room

(n) ,

369. duty roster

370. dynamic

(n) -

(n) 1.

(adj)
2. ,

work. 2. The duties

will include setting
up a new computer
system. 3. I consider
it my duty to write to
you and thank you. 4.
The supplier should
pay the excise duty.
The duty chart has
been prepared by the
duty officer incharge.
The employee has
applied for duty
leave.
The duty room is
equipped with a
surveillance system.
The controlling
officer has made
changes in the duty
roster.
1. The dynamic of
the market demands
depends on the
buying power of the
people. 2. India has a
dynamic market of
computer software.

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3.

4.

1.

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2.

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1.

Words
e-governance

Meaning
(n) -- ,

2.

earliest possible

(adj) -

3.

early retirement

(n) -
- *,

4.

earmark

(v) - ,

5.

6.

7.

8.

earned leave

earnest money

(n) - *

(n) -

earning capacity (n) - *

eco-friendly

(adj) -

9.

ecology

10. economical

(n) -*

(adj) - 1.
,

, ,
,

Usage in English

Usage in Hind

E-governance has
the major role in
providing good
governance to the
people.
The report may
kindly be sent at the
earliest possible.
The officer has taken
early retirement due
to his personal
reasons.

The government has

earmarked sufficient
fund for this scheme.
The Officials can
take earned leave for
going on LTC tour.

The Dealer was given

earnest money of Rs.
5000/- after
finalization of the
deal.
High economic
growth has enhanced
the earning capacity
of the people.
The project may be
sanctioned for having
eco-friendly design.

The forest dwelling

tribal people have
been given forest
rights keeping in
view the ecology of
the place.
Under the
economical measure,
more than one
official may be
provided transport
facility by the same

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Words

11. economy

Meaning
(n) - * 2.
* 3. *

12. editing

13. education

14. effect

(n) -

(n) - *

(n) - 1. ,

2. 3.
(v) -4.

15. effects

16. efficiency

(n) -

(n) - () *,
()*
*,

Usage in English
vehicle.
1. Indian economy
has successfully
coped with the
present economic
crisis. 2. The office
will make economies
by employing a few
part-time workers.
This collection of
office- orders has
been edited by an
experienced
administrator.
Education is the
most effective
medium for women
empowerment.
1. The 6th Pay
Commission has
come into effect
since 01.01.2006. 2.
The candidate has
submitted an
undertaking to the
effect that he will
submit the documents
in original within the
stipulated period. 3.
The effect of the new
economic policies has
been perceived in a
short time. 4. The
new legislation has
effected some
important changes in
tax- assessment.
The actual cost of
transportation of
personal effects shall
admissible subject to
the prescribed limits.
The training has
included the
efficiency of the
workers.
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Words

17. elected
representative

18. electoral roll

19. electorate

20. eligibility

21. eliminate

22. embarrass

23. embassy

24. emergency

25. emigrant

Meaning

Usage in English

All the elected

representatives
,
participated in the

oath ceremony.
All eligible voters
(n) - *,
must enroll their
*
names in the
electoral rolls.
India's electorate has
(n) - ,
witnessed a nearly

five-fold increase
since the first general
elections.
The eligibility of the
(n) - *
candidates may
kindly be checked
before issuing letters
for interview.
All the candidates,
(v) - ,
but two, were

eliminated before the
final round of
election.
(v) - Late arrival of the
convener of the
meeting
embarrassed all the
representatives.
The Government
(n) -

asked the Indian

embassy in Kenya to
extend all helps to the
Indians, who are
victims of the recent
terrorist attack.
(adj) - 1. (n) - 1. The government
had to take
2.
emergency means. 2.
The state government
has declared a state of
emergency following
the earthquake.
The Indian emigrant
(n) -
workers formed an
association to protect
their interests.
(n) -

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Words

26. empanelled
officer

27. employ

28. employee

29. employment

30. empower

31. enact

32. encash

33. enclose

34. encourage

Meaning

Usage in English

(n) -

The helps of
empanelled officer
,
may be secured for

early preparation of
the draft.
1. Some casual
(v) - 1.
labourers have been
,
employed in the
,
office. 2. The
2. , management has

employed a new
mechanism for higher
production.
All the employees
(n) -
may mark their
attendance through
electronic machine.
The MANREGA
(n) - ,
scheme has provided

100 days guaranteed

employment to the
persons in rural areas.
The Government has
(v) -
started a scheme of
employment
generation for women
to empower them.
The bill of Right to
(v) -
, Education has been
enacted
by
the

Parliament of India.
Penalties may be
(v) - () ,
charged, as per the

rules, for early

encashment of the
policy.
1. The attested copies
(v).- 1. ,
of the documents are

, 2.
enclosed with the

application. 2. The
rules state that
samples must be
enclosed in two
watertight containers.
The officer may
(v).-
encourage the
employees to perform
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Words

35. encroachment

36. encumbrance

37. endorse

38. endowment

39. enforce

40. engage

41. enhancement

Meaning

Usage in English

their best.
The encroachment
(n) - -
of the government
,
land is a punishable
offence.
1. Both the countries
(n) - 1.,
decided to solve all
,, 2.
the outstanding issues
*,
leaving behind the
*
encumberance of
the past. 2. As per the
House Building rules,
the house should be
free from all
encumbrances.
1. The payee of the
(v) - 1
cheque must endorse
, ,
it.
2
2. Members of all

political parties
endorsed a ban on
tobacco products.
(n) - 1. , 1. This trust is run
with the endowments
* 2. *
by rich persons. 2.
The members of this
academic council are
gifted with persons of
high level of mental
endowments.
1. This legislation
(v) -1. ,
, will be enforced in
the State. 2. If the
2.
official is enforced to
,
stay at station for
non-availability of
transport, the period
spent thus may be
treated as journey
time.
(v) - , Five casual labourers
were engaged in the

office.
After constitution of
(n) - *, *
the Central Pay
Commission
government
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Words

42. enjoin

Meaning

1 2
()

43. enlist

(v) - ( )
2.

3.
( ) 4.

44. enquiry

(n) - 1 * 2

* 3. *
( )

45. enroll

(v) - ,

( )

46. ensuing

(adj) -1. ()
2.

Usage in English

Usage in Hind

employees are
looking forward for
salary enhancement.
The officer enjoined
the officials strictly
not to disclose the
secret facts of the
document.
1. The District
Administration has
enlisted the help of
the public in solving
the crime. 2. He was
enlisted into the
Indian Navy. 3. The
names of the voters
were enlisted in the
voter list. 4. The
experts of different
disciplines were
enlisted.
1. All enquiries
related to internet
service should be
addressed to the
customer services
department. 2. Two
persons have been
helping police with
their enquiries
beginning. 3. You
may contact
enquiries for
information about
arrival and departure
of the train.
Students may enroll
themselves in this
course before the end
of August.

1. The ensuing
arguments after
rejection of leave
were uncalled for. 2.
The two companies
are expected to grow

1.

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Words

47. ensure

Meaning

(v) -

48. enter

(v) - 1 2
,
3. ()

49. enterpreneur

(n) - ,

50. enterprise

51. entertain

(n) -

(v) - 1
2.
3.

52. entitle

(v) - ,

53. entitled amount

54. enterpreneurshi
p

55. entrust

(n) - *

(n) - *

(v) -

Usage in English
fivefold in the
ensuing ten years.
Please ensure early
compliance of the
office order.

Usage in Hind

1. The names of the

new employees may
be entered in the
register. 2. He
entered the All India
Radio Service as a
general trainee.
3.Both the countries
entered into an
agreement.
The Scheme is being
implemented to help
the entrepreneurs in
the field of small
scale industries.
The new enterprises
may thrive in the age
of liberalization.
The Public Relation
Officer entertained
the official guest.

1.

The group B
officers are entitled
to travel in the AC
Tier II by rail.
The entitled amount
was distributed
among all the five
successors.
The enterpreneurship
of J. R. D Tata
enabled India to
march on the path of
Industrial
development.
The Asstt. Manager (
Admn) was
entrusted with the
work of new
recruitments in the

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Words

56. entry

57. enumeration

58. envoy

59. ephemeral file

60. equitable

61. equivalent

62. eradicate

63. errata

64. error

Meaning

Usage in English

office.
1. In the balance
(n) - 1.*,
sheet , all the entries
2
of debit should match
with those of credit.
2. Entry to the
National Museum is
free on Sunday.
(n) - *, Teachers of Primary
schools are entrusted
with the work of
enumeration of drop
-outs.
The Prime Minister
(n) -

has ordered to send a

special envoy to
represent India at the
UN conference.
The complaints of a
(n) -
*, general nature are
disposed in
*
ephemeral files.
The government has
(adj) - ,
stressed the need of
, ,
equitable social

justice.
1. The employee may
(adj) - 1 ,
be granted the loan of
, 2
the amount
,
equivalent to ten

times of his/her
monthly salary.
2. In the official
correspondence,
simple equivalents of
difficult words may
be used.
Polio has been
(v) - ,
, virtually eradicated
from India.
The errata were
(n) - -
issued in regard to the
advertisement
published in the
newspapers.
It was just a clerical
(n) - *, *,
error.
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Words

Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hind

The names of some

officials have been
left by errors and
omissions.
An escalation in oil
prices leads to a
further increase in
fiscal deficit.
A heavy cash amount
may not be brought to
the office without an
escort.
The candidates must
fulfill the essential
qualification for the
post as mentioned in
the advertisement.
1. The Chief Minister
announced the
establishment of a
hospital in each
district headquarter.
2. The officer joined
the service in this
establishment ten
years ago.
1.The estate of the
landlord was left to
his only daughter. 2.
The press is the
fourth estate of
democracy.
1. We got estimates
from three firms and
accepted the lowest.
2. The GDP growth is
estimated to be about
5% in the year.
1. Ethics has also
been introduced in
Management Courses
in some universities.
2. There were no
ethics in the verdict.
The state government

65. errors and

omissions

(n) -
-
*

66. escalation

(n) - *, *,

67. escort

(n) -,

68. essential

69. establishment

(v).- 1 * 2
(*)
,

70. estate

(n).- 1.
*,*

* 2. (
) ,

71. estimate

(n).- 1. ,

(v).-2.
,

72. ethics

(n).- 1 2.
*,
*

73. evacuation

(n).- *,

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2.

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2.
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Words

Meaning

Usage in English

, ,

has launched a
massive operation for
the evacuation of the
victims from the
flood affected areas.
1. He has been
booked for evading
taxes. 2. The party
spokesman evaded
some serious
questions about the
new political
developments.
Some samples of the
product were taken
for evaluation.
The letter of even
number of an earlier
date was also
received in the office.
It is impossible to
predict the eventual
outcome of global
warming.
Due to power project,
a number of families
had to face eviction.

The complainant
could not produce
proper evidence.

The Ex-Directors of
the institution were
also invited to the
annual day function.
1. The police want to
know the exact time
of the incident. 2. The
victim gave to the
media an exact
description of the
attacker.

The departmental
examination for the
posts of Section

74. evade

(v).- 1. ( )
, ,
, 2.

75. evaluation

(v).- -,

76. even number

(n).- ,

77. eventual

(adj) - ,

78. eviction

79. evidence

80. ex-

81. exact

(n) -

(n) -
,

(adj) - -

(adj) - 1 ,
2 ,
3

82. examination

(n) - *

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Usage in Hind

1.

2.

1.
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Words

83. example

Meaning

(n) -

84. excellence

(n) -

85. exception

(n) -

86. excess

(n) - 1 *,

*, *,
* (adj) 2.

87. exchange

(n) -1. - ,
- *,

(v) - 2.
, , *,

88. exchequer

(n) - ,

89. excise duty

90. exclude

(n) -
(v) -
,

91. exclusive

(adj) - ,

92. excuse

(v).- 1. ,

Usage in English

Usage in Hind

Officers will be
conducted by the
UPSC.
Such kind of
examples may be
given in support of
the arguments in the
file.
IITs are the
institutions of
excellence.
With a very few
exceptions,
government schools
get the best exam
results in the city.
1. A free press curbs
excesses in society. 2.
The complaint has
been lodged against
excess billing of
electricity.
1. The exchange of
the prisoners took
place today. 2. The
Minister was
involved in a heated
exchange with the
benches of opposition
MPs.

The amount spent on

subsidy is a huge
burden on the public
exchequer.
The government may
cut in the excise
duty.
The persons, who
have got regular
promotions, may be
excluded from the
list of MACP.
This is an exclusive
scheme meant for
women.
1. The offenders were

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Words

Meaning
(n) - 2.

93. execute

(v).- ()
,

94. executive

(n) - 1 *
2 ()
3

, ( )
4.
()*
*

95. executor

96. exemplary
behaviour

97. exempt

98. exercise

(n) -

Usage in English
finally excused by
the complainant. 2.
The Manager told the
worker not to make a
lame excuse.
The officer executed
his official duty
despite his personal
problems.
1. The executive is
one of the most
important pillars of
democracy.
2. The ChiefExecutive Officer of
the company has
announced some new
initiative. 3. The
Programme
Executive reviewed
the programme
before broadcast. 4.
The executive of the
Employees Union has
not yet taken a
decision in this
regard.
The landlord
appointed him the
executor of her will.

The Manager praised

the subordinate of his
exemplary
behaviour.
(v).- 1 (adj) 1. Donations for
National Disaster are
- 2 -
exempted from
income tax. 2. The
income upto Rs.
180,000/- is exempt
from income tax.
1. Leadership does
(n).- 1. 2.
(v).-3. not rest on the
exercise of force

alone. 2. Both the

countries have agreed
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Usage in Hind
2.

1.
2.

3.

4.

1.

2. 180,000

1.
2.

3.

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Words

99. exhaustive

Meaning

(adj) - , ,

100. exigency

(n) - *

101. Exim policy

(n) - -
*

102. ex-india

(adj) - ,
-

103. exit

(n).-1. ,
2.
,
(v) - 3. ,
,

, 4.

104. exit policy

105. exonerate

(n).- *

(v).- ,

106. expansion

(n).-,

Usage in English
for a joint military
exercise. 3. He has
only exercised his
right to free speech
making his statement
to the media.
The file was put up
with exhaustive
details of the case.
An appropriate fund
is provided to meet
the exigency in the
office.
The exim policy of
the government is
quite conducive for
promotion of trade.
The official may
avail of ex-india
leave after
completion of his
assignment abroad
with prior approval of
the Ministry
1. The emergency
exit is at the back of
the metro train. 2.
This is the exit of the
office building. 3.
With his exit of the
scheme, he has
forgone all his rights
to avail the benefits.
4. The insured may
exit the policy only
after 10 years.
The exit policy of the
scheme is
unfavourable to the
clients.
After departmental
inquiry, he was
exonerated from all
the charges.
With the expansion
of the social schemes
to the women and
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Usage in Hind

1.
2.

3.

4. 10





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Words

107. expatriation

Meaning

(v) -

The process may be

expedited.

(v).-

The examinee was

expelled from the
exam for resorting to
unfair means.
The expenditure on
the scheme was
within the approved
limit.
The candidate must
have experience of 3
years in the field of
translation.
The experiment of
the new software for
reservation system
has been successful.
The opinion of the
legal expert may be
sought in this case.
The expertise of the
officer proved useful
in resolving the case.

The letter received at

the expiration of the
period shall not be
accepted.
The official
submitted his
explanation just
before the expiration
of the time-limit.
He was explicit about
his intention to make
the internal system of
the party more
democratic.

(n) -1. -,
- 3,

109. expel

110. expenditure

111. experience

112. experiment

113. expert

114. expertise

115. expiration

116. explanation

(n).-,

(n).-

(n).-,

(n).-

(n).-*

(n).-

(n).-1.
2. *

117. explicit

Usage in Hind

children, there has

been an increase in
social index.
His radical views led
to his expatriation
from the country of
his origin.

- 2.

108. expedite

Usage in English

(adj) - ,

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Words

118. exploitation

Meaning
(n).-1 , ,
2.

119. exploration

(n).- ,*

120. explore

(v) - ,

121. export

(n).- (v)

122. export-import
(Exim)

(n).- -

123. express

(adj) -1.
(adv) -2. (v) -

3.
,

124. expression

(n) -1. *
2. ,

125. expulsion

(n).- ,

126. extend

(v).- ,

Usage in English
1. Exploitation of the
poor cannot be
allowed in a
democratic set up. 2.
The government is
trying for proper
exploitation of the
resources.
The oil company has
been accorded
approval for
exploration of oil
and natural gas in the
Krishna Godavari
basin.
The IT industry of
India is exploring
new overseas market.
1. Indian export
grows at the steady.
2. Indian goods are
exported to the
different parts of the
world.
The government has
amended its ExportImport policy.
1. This is an express
train. 2. Send the
document express. 3.
Teachers have
expressed concern
about the new
evaluation system.
1. Indian citizens
enjoys the freedom of
expression. 2. This
expression is well
defined in the note.
His indiscipline led to
his expulsion from
the party.
The scope of the
scheme has been
extended to
accommodate a
greater number of
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Usage in Hind
1.

2.

1.
2.

-

1 2.
3.

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2.

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Words

127. extensive

Meaning
(adj) - ,

128. external

(adj) - 1 ,
2 ,

129. extortion

130. extra

131. extraordinary

132. extravagant

(n).-

(adj) -

(adj) -

(n) -1. 2.

133. extremist

(n) - (adj) ,

134. eye-witness

(n) -,

Usage in English
beneficiaries.
The report has got
extensive coverage.

Usage in Hind

The country is facing

external and internal
threat to its security.

The accused is
charged of extortion
of money.
Extra staff has been
deployed to complete
the work in time.

India has made an

extraordinary
progress in the field
of Information
Technology.
1. The government
has issued new
directives to curb in
extravagant
expenditure. 2. The
official was in
habitual indebtedness
only for his
extravagant nature.
1.The country needs a
strong intelligence
service to counter
extremists. 2.The
Government official
should not have
extremist views.
The Judge granted
the bail after hearing
the eye- witness.

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2.

1.

2.

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Words
fabricate
1.

Meaning
(v)

-1.

2.

2.

3.

fabricated

fabrication

(adj) - ,

(n)

4.

5.

face value

facilitate

(n)

(v) - ,

6.

7.

facility

facsimile

(n) *
(n) 1. *
2. *

8.

9.

fact

fact-finding

(n)

(adj) ,

10.

factionalism

(n) 1. *,

2.

11.

factor

(n) -
(v)

Usages in English
The defence had
fabricated
the
evidence.
The enquiry officer
has found it a
fabricated case.
The statement of the
convict
was
a
complete fabrication
from start to finish.
The shares of the
company were selling
at twice their face
value.
The
new
trade
agreement
should
facilitate
rapid
economic growth.
It is very useful to
have an overdraft
facility.
Please,
attach
a
facsimile signature of
the borrower duly
attested by a gazetted
officer.
The judge instructed
both lawyers to stick
to the facts of the
case.
A
fact-finding
committee has been
constituted to probe
the stampede.
There is factionalism
within the Student
movement.
(n) - The rise in
crime is mainly due
to
social
and
economic factors.
(v) Remember to
factor in staffing
costs while planning
143

Usages in Hindi

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(v) -

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Words
factory

Meaning
(n)

*, *

13.

factual

(adj)

14.

faculty

(n) 1.
2. -
3. *, *

15.

fail

(v) 1. ,
,

2.
3.

4.

,
5.

16.

fair

(n)
(adj) 1.
2.
3.
4.
5. ( )

Usages in English
the project.
The Government has
decided to shift the
factories to the newly
established industrial
area.
The inquiry officer
has sought for factual
information regarding
the case.
1. Faculty of science
has been established
in the college.
2. A faculty meeting
was held to discuss
the matter.
3. The employee had
a faculty for seeing
his own mistakes.
1. The committee has
failed to submit its
report in time.
2. The companies
which fail to take
advantage of the new
technology will go
out of business.
3. The candidate has
failed in the written
test.
4. In fact many crops
failed because of the
drought.
5. The engine of the
Air Bus failed on
take-off.
6. A number of
banks failed due to
recession.
(n) The World
Trade Fair is being
organized in Delhi.
(adj) 1. The draft
has been approved
and the fair copies are
to be prepared.
2.
The candidates
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2.
-
3.


1.

2.
,

3.

4. ,

5.

6.

(n)

(adj) 1.

,

2.

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18.

Words

fair copy
fairness

Meaning

(n) *
(n) 1. *
2.

19.

fair price

(n)
,
*

20.

21.

fair selection

fair treatment

(n)

(n) ,

22.

faith

(n) 1.
2.

23.

faithful

(n)/ (adj) ,
,

24.

fake

(n) , (adj) ,
,

(v) -

Usages in English
should have fair
knowledge
of
computer.
3. The Magistrate
has ordered a fair
enquiry.
Please, attach a fair
copy of the proposal.
The members have
questioned
the
fairness
of
the
enquiry.
The consumers have
made a lot of
complaints
against
the fair price shops.
The candidates have
questioned
the
selection procedure
and demanded for a
fair selection.
The delegation has
received
fair
treatment from the
protestors.
People have lost faith
in
the
British
Parliament.
1. The party leader
thanked the faithful
of the party for their
support.
2.
The
employee
was
rewarded for his 30
years' faithful service
with the company.
(n)
All
the
documents proved to
be fakes.
(adj) The bank
manager is said to
have issued fake
certificates.
(v) - The employee
has
faked
his
employers signature
on the document.
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Usages in Hindi
3.

1.

2. 30

(n) -

(adj)


(v) -

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Words
25.
fake currency

Meaning
(n) - ,

,

26.

27.

28.

false

fallacious

falsification

(adj) ,

(adj) ,

(n)

29.

30.

family pension

family planning

(n) *

(n)

31.

family welfare

(n)

32.

33.

34.

35.

36.

famine relief

fare

farewell

farming

fault

(n)

(n)

(n) *

(n) *, *
(n) 1. *,

Usages in English
The police have
seized a consignment
of fake currency.
The employee has
been charged for
giving
false
information to the
office.
The
arguments
presented by the
social activists are
fallacious
and
baseless.
The company has
been proved guilty
for falsification of
accounts.
The rates of family
pension have been
increased according
to the 6th CPC
recommendations.
The Government has
emphasized the need
of family planning.
The Government has
announced
new
family
welfare
schemes for the rural
population.
The
State
Government
has
demanded
an
additional fund for
famine relief.
The air fare has been
increased due to
increase
in
fuel
charges.
The members have
gathered
to
bid
farewell
to
the
Chairman.
The experts have
suggested to adopt
organic farming.
1. The captain knew
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Words

Meaning

Usages in English
there was an engine
fault but didnt want
to
alarm
the
passengers.
2. In this case, there
was a fault at the
Assistants end.
3.
The
accident
occurred due to a
human fault.

2. *
3. *

37.

fault finding

(n) ,
,

38.

faultless

(adj)

39.

faulty

(adj)

40.

favour

(n) 1. *,
, * 2.
3.

4. * 5.

6. ,

(v) 7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
,
12

13. ,

14.

The excessive faultfinding tendency of

the management is
good neither for the
organization nor for
its productive work
force.
The officer is known
for
his
faultless
performance.
The accident was
caused by the faulty
traffic signal.
(n) 1.The family of
the
deceased
employee has urged
for a favour.
2. Invigilators should
not show favour to
any candidate in the
examination.
3. The government is
in
favour
of
reforming the tax
laws.
4. Employers are
more likely to look
with
favour
on
experienced
candidates.
5. Senior ministers
spoke in favour of the
proposal.
6. Low interest rates
don't do savers any
favours.
(v) 1. Many
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Usages in Hindi
,

2.

3.

(n) 1.



2.


3.

4.

5.

6.

(v) 1.

2.

3.

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42.

43.

44.

Words

favourable

favouritism

feasible

feasibility

Meaning

Usages in English
countries favour a
presidential system of
government.
2. Both the countries
seem to favour the
agreement.
3. Most of the
members
favoured
the ban on tobacco
products.
4. The treaty seems to
favour the USA.
5.
The
current
economy does not
favour
the
development of small
businesses.
6. The officer did a
favour
to
the
employee to help him
come out from the
crisis.
7. The board-member
has been charged for
doing a favour in
selection
of
the
candidate.
1. In this regard, a
(adj) 1.

favourable action will
2.
be
highly
appreciated.
2. The terms of the
agreement
are
favourable to both
sides.
The members have
(n) -
accused the chairman
of favouritism.
(adj) , It was no longer
financially feasible to

keep the community

centre open.
(n) *, The committee will
study the feasibility
*
of setting up a
national
computer
network.
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Usages in Hindi

4.


5.

6.

7.

1.

2.

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Words
45.
feasibility
report

Meaning
(n)

*,
*

46.

federation

Usages in English
Usages in Hindi
The feasibility report
has been submitted

for further action.
,

(n)

47.

48.

fee

feed

(n) - ,
(n)
(v) -

49.

feed back

(n) 1.
2.

3. *

50.

feeder post

(n) - ,
,

51.

fellow

(n) - 1.
2.

(adj) -

52.

fellowship

(n) - 1. ,
*
2.
,
*

*,
-

The sports federation

is going to organize a
5 day talent hunt
workshop.
The fee will be
accepted by cheque
only.
1. The automatic
paper feed of the
printer has developed
a problem.
2. USA intelligence
agency had been
feeding
false
information to a KGB
agent.
The department has
invited feedback from
the trainees.

No candidate in the
feeder post is eligible
for promotion.
(n) - 1. The Research
Fellow has presented
a research paper.
2. The scientist is a
fellow
of
International Science
Congress.
(adj) - The victim
has alleged one of his
fellow
passengers
responsible for the
crime.
1. The scientist was
offered a research
fellowship at Bhabha
Atomic
Research
Institute.
2. During this period
54 new members
were brought into the
fellowship.

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2.

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(n) - 1.

2.

(adj) -

1.

2. 54

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Words
53.
female foeticide

Meaning
(n)

54.

55.

fertility rate

festival advance

(n) - *

(n) - ,
*

56.

fictitious

(adj) - , ,

57.

58.

59.

fidelity

(n) *

fidelity
guarantee
policy

(n) -

field

(n) 1.

2.

3. -
4.
(v) -1.

2.

Usages in English
The Government is
considering to make
some
stringent
provision in law to
check the incidents of
female foeticide.
According
to
a
survey report, fertility
rate in the young
population is going
down
due
to
excessive use of
drugs.
The rate of festival
advance has been
increased.
To
avoid
a
punishment,
the
employee
has
withdrawn
his
fictitious claim of
Leave
Travel
Concession.
The fidelity of the
employee to his work
paid a lot to him.
The
insurance
company
has
launched
an
innovative
fidelity
guarantee policy for
its clients.
(n) - 1.The rescue
team camped in a
field near the village.
2. This discovery has
opened up a whole
new field of research.
3. In this regard, a
field study has been
suggested by the
experts.
4. Data Operator will
need
to
create
separate fields for
first name, surname
and address.
(v) - 1. Each of the
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Usages in Hindi

(n) 1.

2.

3.

4. ,


(v) -1.

300

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60.

Words

field duty

61.

field publicity

62.

field staff

63.

field survey

64.

65.

66.

field work

figure

file

Meaning

Usages in English
main parties fielded
more
than
300
candidates.
2. The Indian Cricket
team won the toss
and chose to field
first.

Usages in Hindi

2.
-

The employee has

been deployed on
*
field duty.
There is a separate
(n) -
division for field
publicity.
(n) - , Most of the field staff
is on leave.

(n) -

(n) - *,

The expert committee

has submitted its
report on the basis of
field survey.
(n) - , The company has
initiated the field

work for its new

project.
(n)
1.
The
(n) -1.
employees
salary
is
2.
now in five figures.
3.
2. By 2012, this
4.
figure had risen to 14
(v) 1. million.
3. The spokesperson
,

is
an
eminent
2.
political figure.
(v) 1. The question
of
the
peace
settlement is likely to
figure prominently in
the talks.
2. The attendance of
the meeting has been
figured at 1500.
(n)

-1.

2. ()

(v) - 1.

(n) -1. The file has

been
sent
for
approval.
2. Every file on the
same disk must have
151

(n) - 1.

2. 2012 14

3.

(v) 1.

2.
1500

(n) -1.

2.

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Words

Meaning
2. ,

67.

file charges

68.

file movement (n) -

register
,

69.

fill

(v) -

70.

filthy language

(adj)

72.

73.

final
finalize

finance

(adj) -
(v) -

(n) 1. ,
2.
(v)
,

74.

75.

finance bill

financial

(n)

(adj) - ,

76.

financial

(n)

Usages in Hindi

(v) - 1.

2.

The vacancy has

already been filled.

*, *

71.

Usages in English
a different name.
(v)
1.
The
application
forms
should
be
filed
alphabetically.
2. The office has filed
a complaint against
the supplier.
File charges have
been exempted for a
period of six months
by the bank.
The file movement
register may be seen
to track the file.

The employee has

been charged for
using filthy language
against his colleague.
The project is in its
final stages.

The department has

finalized the terms of
the agreement.
(n) 1. Finance for
education
comes
from taxpayers.
2. The report has
recommended
a
review of public
finances.
(v) The housing
project
will
be
financed
by
the
government.
The Parliament has
passed the Finance
Bill.
Organic
farmers
should be encouraged
with
financial
incentives.
The
State

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(n) 1.

2.

(v)

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78.

79.

80.

Words
assistance

Meaning
*

financial
concurrence

(n)

financial crisis

(n)

financial gain

financial
implications

(n)

(n) ,

81.

82.

financial
legislation

financial loss

(n)

(n)

83.

84.

85.

86.

financial
obligation

financial
powers

financial
provision

financial review

Usages in English
Government
has
sought more financial
assistance from the
Central Government.
The
financial
concurrence has been
obtained
for
the
project.
The Government has
adopted
some
austerity measures to
face the financial
crisis.
The report reflects
the financial gain
achieved by the PSUs
in 2011-12.
There is no financial
implication
in
upgrading 2 posts of
Joint Director.
The
Government
intends to bring a
financial legislation
to curb the black
money.
The company had to
face a financial loss
due to recession.

(n) ,

There is sufficient
fund to bear the

financial obligation
of the project.
(n)

The financial powers

have been delegated

to the Head of the

Department.
(n)

A financial provision
has been made for the

additional
expenditure.
(n) A financial review
has been carried out
by the Financial
Advisor for making a
provision
for
additional fund in the
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87.

Words

financial
sanction

Meaning

(n)

1.

2.

88.

89.

90.

financial
statement

financial year

find

(n)

(n) -

(n)
(v) 1.
2.

3.
4.

91.

92.

findings

fine

(n)

(n)

(adj)

(v)

Usages in English
revised
budget
estimate.
1.
The
financial
sanction has been
accorded to purchase
a staff car.
2.
The
Security
Council has imposed
a financial sanction
against
Iran
for
violating the UNO
guidelines on nuclear
non-proliferation.
The
financial
statement of the
company for the year
2011-12 has been
received
by
the
department.
The rate of interest on
GPF has been fixed at
8.5% for the current
financial year.
(n) It is an
important
archaeological find.
(v) 1.The scientists
are trying to find a
cure for cancer.
2. The report found
that 30% of the crops
have failed due to
excessive rain.
3. This mineral is
found
only
in
Madhya Pradesh.
4. The committee has
not found any proof
against the employee.
The findings of the
committee have yet
not been disclosed.
(n) Offenders will
be liable to a heavy
fine.
(adj) Theres no
need to make such
fine distinctions.
154

Usages in Hindi
1.

2.

2011-12

8.5%
(n)

(v) 1.

2.
30%

3.

4.

(n)

(adj)

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Words

fingerprint

Meaning

(n)
,

94.

finished goods

(n)

95.

fire

(n) -
(v) -1.
2.
3.
,

96.

fire brigade

(n) - ,

97.

98.
99.

100.

101.

102.

Usages in English
(v) The company
was fined Rs. 20, 000
for breaching safety
regulations.
According to the
police sources, the
fingerprints found at
the spot, have been
matched with those
of the suspect.
The VAT will be
levied on the finished
goods.
(n)
1.
The
warehouse has been
badly damaged by
fire.
(v) 1.The gunmen
fired on the police.
2. Missiles were fired
at the enemy.
3. The employee got
fired from his job for
dishonesty.
The fire brigade was
there in minutes.

Usages in Hindi
(v)
20, 000

,

(n) -

(v) 1.

2.

3.

fire
control (n) - - The fire brigade is
instrument
equipped with fire

control instruments.
fire drill
(n) - The fire brigade has
arranged a fire drill.
,*

fire extinguisher (n) -

firefighting
equipment

fire service

fire station

The fire brigade has

put out the fire with
the help of fire
extinguishers.
(n) - Report revealed that
there was no fire
fighting equipment
available on the spot.
(n) In case of fire, dont
be panic and inform
*
the
fire
service
immediately.
The fire station was
(n)
very far from the
place of fire.
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Words
103. firing

Meaning

Usages in English
Usages in Hindi
There was continuous
firing throughout the
, night along the LOC.
(n)

*,,

104.

firm

*,

(n)

-
(adj)
(v)
(adv) -

105.

first aid

(n)

106.

107.

108.

first class

(n) , (adj) , (adv) *,

first come, first ,

served

first degree

(n) - *,
*
(adj)

109.

first generation

(n)/(adj)
*

110.

first half

(n)

(n) The Computer

firm has submitted its
quotation for the
supply of computers.
(adj) There was no
firm evidence to
support the case.
(v) The company
has not yet firmed up
its
plans
for
expansion.
4. The employee held
firm to his principles.
After giving first aid,
the employee has
been discharged from
the hospital.
1. There are more
rooms in the first
class.
2. The candidate was
awarded a first-class
degree in English.
3. The officer has
travelled in first class.
The application forms
are available on first
come, first served
basis.
(n) - The candidate
completed his first
degree in economics.
(adj) It was a case
of
first
degree
robbery.
(n) - This is a first
generation of note
pad.
(adj) This is a first
generation
nuclear
reactor.
There has been a
considerable progress
156

(n)

(adj)

(v)


(adv) -

,

1.

2.

3.

, ,

(n) -

(adj)

(n) -
(adj)

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111.

112.

113.

114.

Words

Meaning

first information (n)

report(FIR)
*
first quarter

fiscal

fiscal policy

(n) *

(adj)

(n)

115.

fiscal reform

(n)

116.

fishy

(adj) ,

117.

fit

(n)

(adj) 1. ,

2.
(v) 1. ,

2.

3. /

Usages in English
in the economic
growth during the
first half of the
quarter.
The police registered
first
information
report of the theft
case.
The report should be
submitted by the last
working day of the
first quarter.
The fiscal deficit has
reached beyond the
estimation
this
quarter.
The Government is
going to review the
fiscal
policy
to
mitigate the crisis of
inflation.
The Government has
announced
more
measures for fiscal
reform.
There was something
fishy going on in the
camp.
1. Marketing is a
dynamic process of
ensuring a best fit
between
the
capabilities of an
organization and the
demands placed upon
it by its external
environment.
(adj) 1.The place
was not fit for school
building.
2. The candidate is
physically fit for the
job.
(v)

1.The
candidates
experience fitted him
perfectly for the job.
2. The rooms were all
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Usages in Hindi

1.

(adj) 1.

2.

(v) 1.

2.

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118.

119.

Words

fitment

fitness

Meaning
(n)

(n) - 1. *,
*

2.

*
3

120.

fitness
certificate

(n) - 1.

2.

121.

fix

(n) 1.
2.
(v) - 1. ,

2.

122.

fixation

(n) 1.
2.
3.

123.

124.

125.

126.

fixed assets

fixed deposit

fixed price

flag

Usages in English
fitted with smoke
alarms.
The fitment benefit
should be
given
during fixation of
pay.
1. There was doubt
about the candidates
fitness to hold office.
2. A high level of
physical fitness is
required for the job.
The employee has
submitted
fitness
certificate along with
the leave application.
(n) 1.There is no
quick fix for the
inflation.
2. The selection of
the candidate was a
fix. (v) 1. Has the
date of the next
meeting been fixed?
2. The interest rate
has been fixed at
6.5% on the fixed
deposit.
The DOPT has issued
guidelines
for
fixation of pay.

The value of the fixed

assets of the company
*,
is about 500 crore
*
rupees.
bank
has
(n) - , The
announced
the

modified rates of
interest for fixed
deposits.
supplier has
(n) - , The
quoted fixed prices
*
for a period of six
months.
(n)The
peace(n) *,
(v) 1. keeping force was
working under the
(n)

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Usages in Hindi


1.

2.

(n) - 1.

2.

(v) 1.
?
2. 6.5%

-


500

(n)-

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127.

128.

129.

130.

131.

Words

flag march

flag off

flash

flashpoint

flat

Meaning

Usages in English
flag of the United

2. , Nations.
(v)
1.The
,
paragraphs have been
flagged that we need
to look at in more
detail.
2. The confidence of
Indian Army had
never flagged.
(n) The army began
(n)
(v) their flag march to
the border area.
(v) -The army flag
marched
in
the
disturbed area.
(v)

The DG has flagged

off the expedition
team.
(n) Eyewitnesses
(n) *, *
spoke of a flash
(adj)
followed
by
an
(v) 1.
explosion.
2. (adj) - The campsite

was deluged by a
flash flood.
(v)

1.
The
employee flashed his
identification card at
the security officer.
2. The news of
terrorist attack has
been flashed all over
the world.
3. A message was
flashing
on
the
screen.
Tension in the city
(n) -
was rapidly reaching
flashpoint.
(n) Many large old
(n)
government quarters
(adj) -1. ,
have been converted
2. ,
into flats.
3.
(adj) 1. The police
have issued a flat
denial
of
any
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Usages in Hindi
(v) 1.
,

2.

(n)

(v) -

(n)

(adj)

(v) 1.

2.

3.

(n)

(adj) - 1.

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132.

Words

flaw

Meaning

(n) *, *

Usages in English
involvement in the
atrocity case.
2. Fees are charged at
a flat rate, rather than
on a percentage basis.
3.
The
housing
market has been flat
for months.

Usages in Hindi

2.

3.

The report reveals

fatal flaws in security
at the airport.

133.

134.

135.

136.

137.

138.

139.

fleet

flexible

flexibility

flexible
working hours

flexible rules

flexi time

flight

(n) -

A fleet of aircrafts
was deployed for
evacuation of Indian
citizens from the war
affected country.
Our plans need to be
flexible enough to
cater for the needs of
everyone.

The
excessive
flexibility in the
workplace
could
damage the working
environment.
The
Employees
(n) -
Union has demanded
for a flexible working
hours.
The committee has
(n) -
emphasized a need
for flexible rules to
attract the foreign
investment.
(n) - - A proposal for flexi
time
is
being

considered by the
company.
(n) 1., 1. A number of
flights have been
*
cancelled due to fog.
2.
2. The refugees were
in flight in search of
safe shelters.

(adj) -

(n) -

160

1.

2.

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Words
140. flimsy excuse

141.

142.

143.

144.

145.

146.

flimsy ground

flip-flop

float

floating capital

floating rate

floating liability

Meaning

Usages in English
The employee has
(n) -
submitted a flimsy
excuse for being late.
The proposal has
(n) -
been turned down on
flimsy ground.
(v) - The member was
criticized of flip
flopping on several
major issues.
1. The committee
(v) 1.
2. , floated the idea of
increased taxes on

tobacco products.
, ,
2. The company was
3.
floated in 2001.
3. Theres a lot of
cash floating around
in the economy at the
moment.
The floating capital
(n) -
*

of the company is
around 100 million
rupees.
The banks also offer
(n) - *
floating
rate
of
interest for housing
loan.
Floating liability can
(n) - *
be converted into
fixed one at behest of
the lender.

147.

floating
population

(n) - *

148.

floating voter

(n) -

149.

flock

Usages in Hindi




-

1.

2. 2001

3.

100

The accuracy of the

census
could
be
affected due to the

floating population.

The news report is

silent
over
the
floating voters.
(n) The reporters
(n)
(v) - came in flocks to
cover the ceremony.

(v) - The public have

flocked
to
the
Independence
Day
Celebration.
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(n)

(v) -

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Words
150. flood

151.

152.

flood relief

floor

Meaning

Usages in English
(n) 1. The remote
(n) 1. *
areas were cut off by
2.
flood.
(v) -1.
2. A flood of
2.
complaints have been
3.
received
by
the
MTNL.
4.
(v) -1. Due to heavy
5.

rain fall, the city has

been flooded.
2. There are now
fears that the river
could flood.
3. Donations have
been flooding in
since
the
Prime
Minister launched the
appeal.
4. A conspiracy to
flood the country
with
forged
banknotes has been
unearthed by the
police.
5. Cheap imported
goods are flooding
the market.
The army has been
(n) -
deployed for flood
relief.
(n) 1. The floor of
(n) 1.
the conference hall
2. , *
should be repaired.
3.
2. CTB is on the
4.
eighth floor of the
(v) 1. , Paryavaran Bhawan.
3. Prices of the shares

have gone through
2.
the floor.
4. The floor has been
designed by the floor
manager.
(v) 1. A couple of
the
questions
completely floored
the member.
2. The police have
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Usages in Hindi
(n) 1.

2.

(v) -1. ,

2.

3.

4.


5.

(n) 1.

2.

3.

4.

(v) 1.

2.

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153.

154.

155.

156.

Words
floor of
House

flow

flow chart

fluctuate

Meaning

Usages in English
floored the attackers.
the (np) -
Opposition members
registered
their
protest on the floor of
the House.
(n) 1.The Prime
(n) 1. *
Ministers
Rural
2. *
Road Scheme will
3. , *
ensure the flow of
(v) 1. goods and services to
,
remote areas.
2. The new traffic
2.
control system will
3.
improve the traffic
4.
flow in peak hours.
5.
(v) 1. The dam
constructed along the
river
bank
will
prevent the flood
water from flowing to
the villages.
2. Election results
flowed in throughout
the night.
3. Large numbers of
refugees continue to
flow
from
the
troubled region into
the no-man's land.
4. An interest rate
reduction is needed to
get more money
flowing in to the
market and create
jobs.
5. The new one-way
system should help
the traffic to flow
better.
The flow chart of the
(n) - -
procedure is attached
for ready reference.
(v) 1. -
2. -
3.

Usages in Hindi


(n) - 1.

2.

(v) - 1.

2.

3.
-

4.

5.

1. Temperatures can 1. 5
fluctuate by as much -
as 5 degrees.
5
2. During the crisis,
oil prices fluctuated -
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Words

Meaning

Usages in English
Usages in Hindi
between $60 and 2. $
$100 a barrel.
60 $100

157.

fluctuation

(n) 1.
2. -

3. -

158.

fluency

(n) -

159.

fluent

(adj) -

160.

161.

162.

fluid

fluidity

fly

1. Prices are subject

to fluctuation.
2. The fluctuation in
interest rates may
affect the EMI.

1.
2. ...

Fluency in English

and Hindi is required
for the job of

interpreter.

Fluent movements of
troops have been
noticed across the
border.
(n) The suspicious
(n)
container was filled
(adj) 1.
with blue fluid.
2.
(adj) -The political
situation
of
the
country will continue
to be fluid till the
election result is
declared.
(n)

*, The economists are in

favour of greater
*
fluidity of cash.
(v) 1. (v) 1. The Prime
Minister will be

flying to Tokyo today

2.
for a three-day visit.
3.
2. A quarantine flag
4.
was flying on the
ship.
5.
3. The plane was
6.
attacked as it flew
over
restricted
airspace.
4. Due to the bad
weather, the pilot was
instructed to fly the
plane
to
Jaipur
airport.
5. Both suspects have
164

(n)

(adj) -

(v) -1.

2.

3.


4. ,

5. ,

6.

Sl. No.

163.

164.

165.

166.

167.

168.

169.

170.

Words

flyer

flying squad

flying visit

fly leaf

fly past

focus

foeticide

folder

Meaning

(n) -

(n) -

(n)

(n) -

(n) -

Usages in English
flown the country.
6. It remains to be
seen whether the
project will fly.
The flyers have to
pay
the
airport
development fee in
addition to airfare.

The flying squad of

the police department
has raided the firm's
offices.
The commission has
planned to pay a
flying visit to the riot
affected area.

The librarian noticed

some
written
comments on the fly
leaf of the book.
The
dignitaries
enjoyed the fly past
on the occasion of the
Republic Day Parade.

(n) 1.

(n) 1. In todays
meeting, the focus
2. ,
will be on inflation.
(v) 1. ,
2. In CCTV footage

the faces of the
2.

, suspects are out of

focus.

(v)

1.
The
discussion focused on
law
and
order
situation of the city.
2. In this photograph,
the camera focuses
on the dignitaries.
(n) 1. , The social activists
have demanded for a

stringent legislation
2. ()
against girl foeticide.
(n) -

Usages in Hindi

(n)

1.

2.

(v) -1.

2. ,

The folder contains

all the files related to
this project.
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Words
171. follow

Meaning
(v) 1.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

172.

following

(n) 1. ,

(adj)
,

,
(prep) -

173.

174.

follow-through

follow-up

(n)

(n) ,

(adj) ,

175.

follow up action (n)

*,
*

Usages in English
1. The other police
vehicles
were
following the pilot
car.
2.
Follow
the
instructions
very
carefully when filling
in the form.
3. The patrol car
followed
the
criminals car and
then caught it.
4. The agreement
followed months of
negotiation.
5. It is not feasible to
follow the project.
6. A detailed news
report will follow.
(n) The cricket has a
big following in
India.
(adj) - Payment may
be made in any of the
following
ways:
cheque, cash, or net
banking.
(prep) - Following
the speech, there will
be a few minutes for
questions.
The project could fail
if there is inadequate
follow-through.
(n) The report is
follow-up to the
previous one.
(adj) - One man was
arrested during the
raid and another
during a follow-up
operation.
The
office
is
requested to inform
about the follow up
action has been taken
in this regard.
166

Usages in Hindi
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

(n) 1.

(adj) -

: , ,

(prep) -

(n)

( adj ) -

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Words
176. foment

177.

178.

179.

180.

181.

food processing

food security

foolproof

footage

foothold

Meaning

Usages in English
(v)

, The local people have

been accused of

fomenting political
unrest.
(n)

SISI has organized a

food
processing

workshop for new

entrepreneurs.

footing

The committee has

reviewed the ongoing
schemes on food
security.
net banking
(adj) - The
system
is not 100 per

cent foolproof.
The police got a clue
(n) - ,
from
the
CCTV
footage about the
suspects.
(n) (), The company is eager
to gain a foothold in
(),
foreign markets.

1. The company is
now on a sound
financial footing.
2. The new law puts
women on an equal
legak footing with
men.

1.

(n) - *

()

182.

Usages in Hindi

(n)

1.,

2.

100

2.

183.

184.

185.

186.

foot note

footwork

forbear

forbid

(n) -

Please,
add
appropriate foot notes
for reference.
The Government is
(n) -
going to take some
deft
political
footwork to save the
situation.
(v) - The police forbore
from lathi charge on
, ()
protesters.
The law forbids racial
(v) -
or
gender
discrimination.
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Words

187.

forbidden

188.

force

Meaning

Usages in English

(adj) ,

This was a forbidden

area for tourists.
(n) 1. The release of
(n) 1.
the hostages could
2.
not
be
achieved
3. *
without the use of
(v) -1. force.
2.
2. The shopping
centre took the full
force of the blast.
3. The expansion of
education should be a
guiding force for
social change.

Usages in Hindi

(n) - 1.

2.

3.


(v) - 1.

2.

(v) 1. Ill health

forced the employee
into early retirement.
2. The spokesperson
was forced to resign.
189.

forced

(adj)

190.

forcible

(adj)

191.

192.

193.

forcibly

forecast

foreclose

The mines were

manned by forced
labour from colonial

countries.
The police lodged a
complaint against the
demonstrators
for
forcible entry in to
the restricted area.

The supporters of the

accused were forcibly

removed from the

court.
(n) , (n) - The forecast said
there would be rise in

prices
of
(v)

commodities
in
, coming months.

(v) - Experts are

forecasting
a
recovery
in
the
economy.
1. The bank may
(v) 1.
foreclose on the
2.
(adv)

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(n)

(v) -

1.

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Words

foreclosure

Meaning

Usages in English
mortgage in case of
3.
default in payment of
loan amount.
2.
The
judge's
decision foreclosed
any possibility of an
early release.
In case of foreclosure
(n) 1.
,

of loan, the Bank will

charge additional 2%
2.
on balance amount.

Usages in Hindi

2.

2%

3.

195.

196.

197.

foregoing

foreground

foreign

(adj) ,

The
foregoing
examples
illustrate
this point.
(n) , (n) - Inflation and
, interest rates will be
in the foreground of
(v) ,
the meeting.

(n) ,

(v)

2. ,

2.

(v) - The incident

foregrounds
the
relationship between
corrupt
employees
and businessmen.
(adj) 1. , 1. Indias foreign 1.

policy is based on the -

peaceful coexistence.
3.

2. Custom Duty is
levied on foreign 3.
goods.

4.

3.The country will

not tolerate foreign
interference.

198.

foreign affairs

(n) -

4. The language of
computer is quite
foreign
to
the
trainees.
The
advisory
committee on foreign
affairs has suggested
some
diplomatic
measures to curb the
cross
border
terrorism.
169

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Words
199. foreign capital

200.

201.

202.

203.

204.

205.

206.

207.

208.

Usages in English
A large amount of
(n) -
foreign capital is
invested
in
the
insurance sector.
foreign
The Government is
(n) -
collaboration
considering
a
proposal on foreign
collaboration in the
field
of
higher
education.
foreign direct (n) - The Government is
investment
considering
some

flexible legislation to
attract foreign direct
investment.
foreign
(n) 1. 1. The euro fell on
exchange
the foreign exchanges

yesterday.
2. *
2. Tourism is an
important source of
foreign exchange.
foreign posting (n) - ( ) The
officer
has
requested
to
cut
short
*
the tenure of his
foreign posting.
foreign service

foreign trade

foremost

forename

forenoon

Meaning

(n) 1. *

1. The officer has

2. *, joined the foreign
service.
*
2. Service rendered
by a government
servant in foreign
service on regular
basis will be treated
as regular service.
The Government is
(n) -
trying to balance in
foreign trade.
The Prime Minister
(adj) - , was foremost among
those
who

condemned
the
violence.
Please check that
(n) -

your surname and
forenames have been
correctly entered.
(n) - , The meeting will be
170

Usages in Hindi

1.

2.

1.

2.

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Words

Meaning

209.

210.

forensic

foresee

(adj) -

(v)

211.

212.

213.

214.

215.

216.

217.

foresight

foretaste

foretell

forethought

forewarn

foreword

forfeit

Usages in English
held in the forenoon.

The police have

submitted
some
forensic evidence to
the special bench of
the court.
The extent of the
damage caused by the
cyclone could not
have been foreseen.

(n) *

Usages in Hindi

The decision was an

example of the lack
of foresight.
The police were
(n) -
unaware that the
street violence was
just a foretaste of
what was to come.
The economists have
(v) -
foretold that the
market would recover
soon.
Some
forethought
(n) -
and preparation is
necessary before we
embark
on
the
project.
(v) - The commander had
, been forewarned of
the attack.
Foreword often may
(n) -
influence the readers
interpretation of the
book.

(n) ,

(n)

(adj) -

(v) 1.
2.

(n) The borrower

will has to pay a
forfeit if he fails to
repay the loan.
(adj) - The company's
property may even be
forfeit.
(v) 1. By being
absent from the trial,
the company forfeited
the right to appeal.
171

(adj) -

(v) 1.

2.

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219.

220.

221.

222.

223.

Words

forfeiture

forge

forged

forgery

forgive

forgo

Meaning

(n) *

The forfeiture of the

property
of
the
company has been
challenged in the
court.
(n) The company
(n) *,
decided
to
(v) 1. has
replace the old forges

with new ones.

2.
(v)
3.
1. The Prime Minister
is determined to forge
a good relationship
with
neighboring
countries.
2. Crowds of people
were forging through
the streets towards
the India Gate.
3. The officer alleged
that the supplier had
forged his signature.
A number of forged
(adj) ,
passports have been
seized
from
the
tourist.
The police have
(n) *
registered a forgery
case
against
the
company.
The Government has
(v) -
agreed to forgive a
large part of the
agricultural debt.
(v) ,
,

224.

form

Usages in English
Usages in Hindi
2. The transport firm
was
fined
and
ordered to forfeit its
fleet of vehicles.

(n) 1.
2.

3.

The employee
decided to forgo
promotion.
(n) 1. There
different forms
softwares
accounting.
172

(n)

(v) 1.


2.

3.

has
his
are (n) 1.
of
for
2.

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225.

226.

227.

228.

Words

formal

formality

formally

format

Meaning

Usages in English
2. The scientist has
4. , ,
developed
an
5. ()
environment-friendly
6.
form of transport.
(v) 1. 3. The main building

was in the form of a

big 'Y'.
2.
4. Application forms
3.
are available on the
website of the UPSC.
5. The whole team
was on good form
and deserved the win.
6. The building stood
in its original form
until 1980.
(v)
1. CARE was formed
in 1946 and helps the
poor in 38 countries.
2. The river forms a
natural
boundary
between the two
countries.
3. The alliance hopes
to form the new
government.
(adj) -

No
formal
announcement
has
been made yet in this
regard.
The applicant should
(n) -
complete all the
formalities necessary
in order to get a
passport.
report
was
(adv) - The
formally
approved
by

the board.
(n) 1. , , (n) 1.The requisite
information may be

furnished
in
2.
prescribed format.
(v) 1. 2. The images are
,
stored in a digital
format within the
2.
173

Usages in Hindi
-

3. 'Y'

4.

5.

6. 1980

(v) - 1. 1946
38

2.

3.

(n) -1.

2.

(v) - 1.

Sl. No.

229.

Words

formation

Meaning

(n)

2.

230.

231.

232.

233.

234.

former

formidable

formula

formulate

formulation

1.

Usages in English
database.
(v) 1.The organizer
formatted
the
conference so that
each speaker had 15
minutes to deliver a
research paper.
2. The computer has
been formatted.
The
regional
, 1.
parties had played a
major role in the
formation of the
Government.
2.
During
the
Republic Day Parade
fighter jets were
flying in various
formations.

(adj) 1. ,

1. The former option

would be much more
2.

cost effective.
2. The employee has
joined his former
service.
Finance Minister said
(adj) -
that we have to
overcome
the
formidable economic
crisis.
The two countries are
(n) ,

trying to work out a
peace
formula
acceptable to both
sides.
Crisis
(v) , The
Management Group
is
studying
the
situation but has not
formulated any plan
yet.
(n)

, The Government is
considering
()
formulation of new
policy on foreign
investment.
174

Usages in Hindi
-

15

2.

1.

2. ,

1.

2.

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Words
235. forswear

236.

237.

238.

239.

240.

241.

242.

forthcoming

forthright

forthwith

fortnight

fortnightly

forum

forward

Meaning

Usages in English
1. Few countries have
(v) 1.
2.

yet not forsworn the

use
of
chemical
,
weapons.

2.
The
witness
3. , forswore his previous
Testimony.

3. The ultras were
offered an aminity if
they
forswore
violence.
(adj) 1.

Usages in Hindi
1.

2.

3.

1.
Given
the
forthcoming
2.
elections, the security
3.
arrangements
have

been reviewed.
2. Financial support
was not forthcoming
for the project.
3. The officer is
never
very
forthcoming about his
plans.
Please,
convey
(adj)
forthright what you
(adv)
think of the action
plan.
This is to inform you
(adv) -
that the agreement
between
us
is
terminated forthwith.

1.

(n) - ,

Hindi fortnight was

celebrated in the
Central Govt. offices.
(adj)- Reports are
(adj)-
sent
at
(adv) being
fortnightly intervals.
(adv)
The
committee
meets
fortnightly.
The journal aims to
(n) - ,
provide a forum for
discussion and debate
on social issues.
(adj) 1. , (adj) - 1.The snowfall
175

2.

3.

(adj) -

(adv)





(adj) - 1.

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244.

245.

246.

247.

Words

Usages in English
has
blocked
the

forward
movement
of
2.
,


the rescue team.
2.
A
forward
(v) 1.
planning can save a
2.
lot of expense.
3.
(v) 1. We will be
forwarding you new
(adv) 1.
training programme
2.
next week.
3.
2. The application has
been forwarded to
UPSC.
3. The officer saw the
assignment as a way
to forward his career.
(adv) 1.The project
will go forward as
planned.
3. The main cabin is
situated forward of
the mast.
forwarding
Forwarding charges
(n) -
charges
have been deposited
by the applicant.
forwarding
The representation is
(n) -
letter
attached with the
forwarding letter.
forward-looking (adj) 1.
We need dynamic
2.
and forward-looking
engineers for this

project.
foul play

found

Meaning

(n) 1. *

1.
Police
has
suspected some foul
2. *
play in the cricket
match.
2. Police immediately
began
an
investigation, but did
not suspect foul play.
(v) - 1. 1. BHU was founded
by Pandit Madan

Mohan Malviya.
2.
2. The treaty was
founded on mutual
cooperation.
176

Usages in Hindi

2.

(v) - 1.

2.

3.


(adv) 1. ,

3.

1.

2. ,

1.

2.

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Words
248. foundation

249.

250.

251.

252.

founder

fraction

fragment

frame

Meaning

Usages in English
1. The Minister has
(n) -1. ,
2. () , laid foundation of the
school building.

2. The money will go
3. *
to
the
AIDS
Foundation.
3. The CTB has
grown
enormously
since its foundation
in 1971.
(n) In his speech,
(n)
chairperson
(v) 1. the
recalled
the

contribution of the
2.
founders
of
our
democracy.
(v) 1.The peace
talks foundered on a
basic lack of trust.
2. The surveillance
boat foundered on a
reef.
(n) - , , A fraction of the
population
never
votes.
(n) Doordarshan
(n) ,
has
telecast
a
(v) -
fragment
of
the
ceremony.
(v) - The erstwhile
USSR
has
been
fragmented into small
independent states.
(n) 1. (n) 1. We should
*,
look at the crisis in
the frame of its social

and
economic
2. , *
context.
(v) 1.
2. The study provides
an explicit frame for
2.
the research project.
(v) 1.The employee
says he was framed in
this case.
2. We will have to be
177

Usages in Hindi
1.

2.

3. 1971

(n) ,


(v) - 1.

2.

(n)

(v) -
-

(n) 1.

2.

(v) -1.

2.

Sl. No.

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254.

Words

framework

franchise

Meaning
(n) *,

(n) 1.
,
2.

(v) -

255.

fraud

(n) , ,

256.

257.

fraudulent

free

Usages in English
careful in framing the
new policy.
1.
The
report
provides a framework
for further research.
2. We need to
establish a legal
framework for the
protection of the
environment.
(n) 1. In India, the
franchise is restricted
to age group of 18 or
above.
2. The company
operates its business
under franchise.
3. The Railway has
franchised
the
catering service to the
private companies.
The bank employee
was charged with
credit card fraud.

The police have

registered complaints

against
fraudulent
insurance claims.
1. All
(adj) 1. , (adj)
delegates are offered
:
free accommodation.
2.
2. A free trade
3. ,
agreement would be
4.
advantageous to both
countries.
3.
Women
are
(v) 1.
struggling
to
break
2.
free from tradition.
3.
4. Ensure there is a
4.
free flow of air
(adv)

around the machine.

(v) 1. The terrorists
:
have at last agreed to
free the hostages.
2. 10 child labours
had been freed by the
police.
(adj)

178

Usages in Hindi
1.

2.

(n) 1. 18

2.

3.

(adj) - 1.

2.

3.


4.

(v)
1. ,

2. 10

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258.

259.

260.

261.

262.

Words

free delivery

freedom

freedom fighter

free education

freehold

Meaning

Usages in English
3. The police are
determined to free the
town of crime.
4. The Government
has decided to free up
more resources for
education.
(adv) - Children
under
five
are
allowed to travel free
by train.
(n)
: The company has
offered
a
free

delivery of goods.
The
United
(n) 1. , 1.
Nations
Secretary*, *
General
has
2. *
underlined the need
3.
for
individual
freedoms and human
rights.
2. The committee has
advocated
the
freedom of the Press.
3. According to the
agreement
worked
out by the UN, all
hostages
and
detainees would gain
their freedom.
4. The new satellite
TV channels offer
viewers
greater
freedom of choice.
(n) Nation salutes all the
freedom fighters who

sacrificed their lives

for the sake of our
independence.
Government
(n) - : * The
schools provide free
education to all.
(n) - People owning
(n) -
(adj) -
leasehold houses will
be given a right to

buy the freehold of

their property.
179

Usages in Hindi
3.

4.


(adv)

1.

2.

3.

4.

:
(n) -

(adj) -

Sl. No.

263.

264.

265.

266.

267.

268.

Words

freelance

Meaning

Usages in English
Usages in Hindi
(adj) - The banks
provide loan against
freehold
properties
only.

(adj) -

A freelance journalist
has
also
been
included
in
the
delegation.
free
market (n) -
The traders have

economy
opposed the proposed
*
free market economy.
free of charge

:,

All these services are

available
to
the

public free of charge.
free on board :, The supplier has
(F.O.B)
quoted a price that
:
covers all costs up to
and including free on
board.
free
on :, The price is exrail(F.O.R)
factory and excluding
:
free on rail.
freeze
(n) - The Government
(n) *
has imposed a freeze
(v) 1.
on fresh recruitments.
(adj)

2.

3.
4.

5.

269.

freight

(n) - 1. *
2. ,
3.
(v) ()

(v)

1.
The
opposition wants the
Government to freeze
prices.
4. The water pipes
have frozen.
(n) - 1. The Indian
Railways earn most
of their profit from
freight.
2. The freight rate of
Indian Railway is
usually cheaper than
other mode of freight
transportation.
3.
The
Indian
Railway is expecting
more freight carried
by rail this year in
comparison to the
180

:

, :

:
(n) -

(v) 1.

4.

(n) - 1.

2.

3.

(v) -

Sl. No.

270.

271.

272.

273.

274.

275.

276.

277.

278.

Words

friendly country

frequency

frequent

fresh vacancy

fresh receipt

Meaning

Usages in English
previous year.
(v) - The ship was
freighted
with
machinery and grain.
The Government has
(n) -
extended cooperation
to
the
friendly
countries.
1. The increased
(n) - 1. *
frequency of road
2. *
accidents is a major
concern.
2. There is only a
limited number of
broadcasting
frequencies available.
(adj) The meetings
(adj)
(v) - , were organized at
frequent intervals.

(v) - The enquiry
report reveals that the
hotel was frequented
by the suspect.
Due to retirement of
(n) - *
incumbents,
two
fresh vacancies of
Assistant Directors
have been created.
Please, put up the
(n) - *
fresh receipts on the
file.

full and final (n) - The full and final

payment
payment has been

made to the supplier.

full bench
(n) - * The case will be
heard by the full
bench of the Supreme
Court.
full cover
The
insurance
(n) -
company will provide
full insurance cover
of the project.
full-fledged
(adj) - , The economists are
expecting
the

emergence of a fullfledged
market
economy in near
181

Usages in Hindi

1.


,
2.

(adj)

(v) -

,

,

Sl. No.
279.

280.

281.

282.

283.

Words
fulltime

function

functional

functionality

functionary

Meaning
(adj) -

Usages in English
future.
A 5 days fulltime
induction
training
programme is being
conducted for fresh
recruits.

(n) 1. , ,

(n) 1. The function

of the facilitation

centre is to provide
2.
information to the
(v) -
tourists.
2. The office has
arranged a function to
honour the medal
winner personnel.
(v) - Despite the
power cuts, the office
continued to function
normally.
(adj)

1. 1.
The
report

emphasized to adopt
a functional approach
2.,
to Hindi learning as a

second language.
3. ()
2. The proposal of
restructuring of the
technical cadre is
purely based on the
functional needs of
the organization.
3. The hospital will
soon
be
fully
functional.
(n)
1.
Marketing
1.*
processes may be
aceelerated by the
2. *
functionality of the
product.
2. We need new
software
with
additional
functionality for this
project.
The
government
(n)
functionaries
have
been advised to keep
distance from any
182

Usages in Hindi
5

(n) 1.


2.



(v) - ,

1.

2.

3.

1.


2.

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284.

Words

fund

Meaning
(n) ,
(v) - ,
,

285.

fundamental

(n) ,

(adj)

286.

287.

288.

289.

290.

fundamentalism

(n) -

fundamental
principle

(n) -

fundamental
rules

(n) -

fundamentally

(adv) -

funding

(n) ,
( ),

291.

fund raising

(n) -

Usages in English
type
of
political
activities.
(n) The project has
been
cancelled
because of lack of
funds.
(v) -The Pulse Polio
Programme has been
funded by the WHO.
(n) The trainees
have been taught the
fundamentals of the
job.
(adj) - A fundamental
change
in
the
education system is
required.
The
religious
fundamentalism
is
still a challenge for
our society.
The committee found
that the charge of
diverting from the
fundamental principle
is baseless.
Please
refer
the
relevant fundamental
rules in this regard.
The two approaches
are
fundamentally
different.
There have been cuts
in
government
funding for scientific
research.

Usages in Hindi
(n)

(v)

(n)

(adj) -

The
NGO
has -
organized a charity
show for fund raising.

292.

funeral

(n) - ,
-,
,

293.

furlough

(n) - * ,

(v)

Hundreds of people
attended the funeral
of the beloved leader.
(n) - The soldiers are (n) -
on furloughs.
(v)-
183

Sl. No.

294.

295.

296.

Words

furnish

furniture

further

Meaning

Usages in English
(v) -The factories
have
begun
furloughing hundreds
of workers due to
recession.
(v) -1. , 1. Please furnish the
details of the action

plan immediately.
2. ,
2. Please submit an

estimate
for
furnishing
the
conference hall.
The office has floated
(n) -
tender for purchasing
of new furniture.
(adj) - The museum is
(adj) -
closed until further
(v) 1. ()
notice.
2.
(v)

The
3.
Government hoped
(adv) -
the new venture
would further the
cause of cultural
cooperation between
the two countries.
(adv) - The police
have
decided
to
investigate further.

Usages in Hindi

1.

2.

(adj) -

(v)

(adv) -

297.

further action

(n) -

298.

furtherance

(n) 1.
2. *

299.

furthermore

(adv)

300.

future

(n)
(adj) -

The note is submitted

for further action.

The office took this

action
in
(the)
furtherance of the
career
of
its
employees.
the
Furthermore,
employee
had
not

even contacted his

officer.
(n) 1. Given the
market trend, the
184

(n) 1.

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Words

Meaning

Usages in English
exchange rate is
likely to fall in the
future.
2. This deal could
safeguard the futures
of
the
2000
employees.
(adj) The scientists
are now more able to
predict future patterns
of climate change.

185

Usages in Hindi

2.

2000

(adj) -

G
S. No.
1.

2.

Words
gadget

gain

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

(n) ,

Electronic
gadgets
should be switched
off during takeoff and
landing
of
aeroplanes.
1. These policies
have resulted in great
gains in public health.
2. The bank has
gained more profit
this year.
3. Trainees can gain
valuable experience
by working in the
field.
The Government is
providing
gainful
employment to the
youths.
Nobody can gainsay
the claims of the
social activist.

(n)

,
(v) 1. /

3.

4.

gainful
employment

(n)

gainsay

(v)

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

gainful worker

gallantry award

game

game changer

game-plan

10. gang

(n) -

The
number
of
gainful workers has
been worked out.
The gallantry awards
(n) -
were presented by the
President.
The winter games
(n) 1.
have been organized
2.
by
the
Sports
Authority of India.
Financial
sector
(n) -
reform could be a
game changer for the
economy.
(n) *, The game plan for
marketing has been
*
discussed
in
the
board meeting.
(n) The police have
(n)
arrested a gang of
(v)
drug dealers.
(v) The small
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Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

shopkeepers ganged
together to beat off
competition from the
supermarkets.
1. The meeting of the
committee took place
after a gap of six
months.
2. The widening gap
between the rich and
the poor should be
addressed.
3. There are gaps in
the
officers
knowledge
of
administration.
(n) 1.The garrison
was called out when
news of the enemy's
advance
was
received.
2. The approaches to
the garrison have
been heavily mined.
(v) Two regiments
were sent to garrison
the border town.
The gate passes of the
visitors are being
checked.

1. Rohtang pass is the

gateway to the Leh,
2.
Laddakh.
2. The professional
training offered a
gateway to success in
the
field
of
marketing.
(v)1.
1. The researcher's
job is to gather

information
about
2.
wildlife.
2. We are gathered
here today to discuss
the problem.
The
Leader
(n)

1., 1.

1. ,

(n) 1.
2.
3.

12. garrison

(n) -1.
2.

(v)

13. gate pass

(n) 1.
2. -

3. -

14. gateway

15. gather

16. gathering

(n) 1.

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2.

3.

(n) 1.

2.

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Hindi
Synonyms
,
2.

17. gauge

(n) 1.
2.
3.
4.
(v) 1.
2.

addressed
gathering.

Usages in Hindi
a

2. The agency has

been entrusted the
task of gathering
market data.
(n) 1.The petrol
gauge is on full.
2. Retail sales are a
gauge of consumer
spending.
3. The index is the
gauge of economic
activity.
4. The narrow gauge
railway has been
replaced by the broad
gauge.
(v)

1.
The
thermostat will gauge
the temperature and
control the heat.
2. It is impossible to
gauge the extent of
the damage.

2.

(n) 1.

2.

3.

4.

(v) 1.


2.

The notification has

been published in the
gazette.
The document should
be attested by a
gazetted officer.

Two posts of Section

Officers are needed

in
the
gazetted
establishment.
21. gazetted holiday (n) - The list of gazetted
holidays for the year

2014
has
been
published.
22. gazette
gazette
(n)
The
notification
notification
of
the

*
recruitment
rules,
2013
has
been
published.

18. gazette

19. gazetted

20. gazetted
establishment

(n)- ,

Usages in English

(adj) -

(n)

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23. gender

24. gender
awareness

25. gender bias

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Discrimination
on
grounds of race or
gender is forbidden.
A
campaign
for
gender awareness is
being conducted by
the NGO.
The
practice
of
gender bias will not
be tolerated in the
work place.
The committee has
advocated
for
a
gender budget.
Pre-natal
gender
determination is a
punishable offence.
It is necessary to
eliminate all forms of
gender
discrimination.
The Government is
concerned
about
gender inequality in
the society.
The gender issues
should be solved with
utmost care.

The
census
has
revealed
the

imbalance in the
gender ratio of our
population.
(n)

We should ensure the

gender representation

in
the
social
development.
The Government is
(n) -
determined for the
development
of
gender resources.
(n) The measures for
gender sensitization

have been discussed

in the meeting.

(n) -

(n)

(n)

26. gender budget

(n)

27. gender
determination

(n)

28. gender
discrimination

(n) -

29. gender
inequality

30. gender issues

(n)

(n) -

31. gender ratio

32. gender
representation

33. gender
resources

34. gender
sensitization

(n)

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35. gender training

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

The
office
has

organized a 5 days 5
gender training for its

employees.
(n) -

36. gender violence

(n) -

37. gender welfare

38. general

(n) -
(n) -

(adj) - 1. ,

2.

,
3. (
)

)
4. (
)

39. general ability

(n)

40. general
administration

41. general
application

42. general body

(n)

(n) - ,

(n) - 1.

The incidents of
gender violence have
been increased in the
metro cities.
The policy is focused
on gender welfare.

(n) - The General's

visit to the border
area is part of
preparations for the
deployment of extra
troops.
(adj) - 1. The
committee gave a
general description of
the plan.
2. This opinion is
common among the
general people.
3.
The General
Editor has approved
the story.
4.
The Director
General of AIR has
visited the station.
The examination is
aimed at evaluation
of the general ability
of the candidates.
These service matters
related to general
administration should
be referred to DOPT
for clarification.
The
general
application of the
theory is based on the
findings of the expert
committee.
The
emergency
meeting
of
the

(n) -

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Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

2.

43. general budget

general body of the

Association has been
convened by the
General Secretary.
(n) - , New taxation has

, been proposed in the

general budget.

44. general
category

(n) - ,

45. general circular

(n) -

46. general
comment

(n)

47. general
conditions

(n) - *,

48. general election

(n)

49. general
expenses

(n) -

50. general fund

(n) -

51. general ground

(n) -

52. general
inspection

(n)

53. general interest

(n) - ,

These vacant posts of

general category are
to be filled by direct
recruitment.
A general circular
may be circulated in
this regard.
The
general
comments of the
participants should be
recorded.
The
general
conditions
for
eligibility
are
enclosed with the
application form.
The notification for
general election has
been issued.
The general expenses
for the project should
be met out from the
plan head.
The
financial
assistance for relief
work
has
been
provided from the
general fund.
In this regard, the
committee
has
arrived at the findings
on general ground.
The Administrative
Officer has conducted
a general inspection
of the store.
The policy has been
formulated in general
interest of the public.
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Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

54. general
instructions

(n)

55. general
knowledge

(n) -

56. general opinion

(n) - *

57. general meeting

(n) - *,
*
(n) -

58. general pool

59. general power (n) -

of attorney
,

60. general practice

(n) - ,

61. general
principles
rules

(n) -

and

62. general
procedure

(n)

*,
*

63. general
provident fund

(n) -
*

64. general reserve (n)

fund
*
65. general rule

(n) -

Please, refer to the

general instructions
issued in this regard.
There will be a paper
of general knowledge
in the written test.
The general opinion
is that the conference
was a success.
A general meeting of
the members has
been held to discuss
the issue.
There are 40 Type IV
quarters
available
under general pool.
The Government has
withdrawn
the
restriction on the
purchase of houses
on general power of
attorney.
The
temporary
deviation from the
established
norms
should not be made a
general practice.
The
general
principles and rules
should be followed in
this regard.
The
general
procedure has been
adopted
in
this
regard.
The interest rate on
general
provident
fund
has
been
increased.
A general reserve
fund
is
being
maintained as per
guidelines.
The General Rules
shall apply to all the
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Hindi
Synonyms
(n) - *

66. general terms

67.

(n) -

general ward

(n) - 1. *

68. generation

2.
3.

69. generation gap

70. general
information

(n) -

(n)

*,

*,
*

71.

genius

(n) - 1. *
2. *
(adj) -

72. genius
language

73. genocide

of (np) -

(n)

-,

Usages in English
Central Government
Servants.
Some changes have
been made in the
general terms of the
tender.
According to the
Medical Attendance
Rules, the employee
is entitled for general
ward.
1. The scientists have
developed a second
generation
nuclear
power plant.
2.
India
has
announced plans for a
rise in its nuclear
power generation.
The social scientists
are concerned about
the
widening
generation gap in the
society.
In this regard, the
general information
has been displayed on
the notice board.
(n) - 1. He is a
scholar endowed with
an
outstanding
genius.
2. The development
of Hindi should be
made
without
interfering into its
genius.
(adj) - The Noble
Laureate is an extraordinary genius.
In the process of
translation, genius of
language should be
kept in mind.
The military leaders
were accused of
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2.

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(n) - 1.

2.

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74. gentry

75. genuine

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

genocide.
The gentry have
(n) -
always
been
a
predominant class in
this society.
(adj) - 1. , 1. Examinations have
proved
that
the

manuscript
is
2. , ,
genuine.

2. We need laws that

3.
will support genuine
refugees.

Usages in Hindi

1.

2. ,

3.

76. genuine
grievance

3. The reforms are

motivated with a
genuine concern for
the disabled.
were
(n) - 1. Members
invited
to
air
their
*
genuine grievances at
2.

the meeting.
3. *

77. genuine
signature

78. genuine
statement

79.

genuine text

80. geriatric

81. get

(n) -

After
examination,
the signatures have
been
found
as
genuine signatures.
(n)- , The report is based
on
genuine

statements
from
witnesses
to
the
event.
It is the genuine text
(n) -
of the report.
A geriatric clinic has
(adj) -

been inaugurated by
the Director General
of Health Services.
(v) 1. , 1. The office got a
letter from the retired
2.
employee regarding
3.
his claim.
4.
2. It would be better
to get professional
advice in this matter.
3. The employee
went back to the
office to get the file.
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Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

4. The police got the

absconder in the end.
82. getaway

83. get away

84. get-out clause

85. get-together

86. get together

87. ghastly

88. gift

89. gift tax

90. gift voucher

(n) 1.

1. The criminals
made their getaway
2.
on
a
stolen
3.
motorcycle.
2. Weekend tours are
ideal for employees
who want a short
getaway.
3. Shimla is a popular
weekend getaway.
The
convicted
(pv)
criminal got away
from the prison.
A get-out clause has
(n) -
been incorporated in
the contract.
The
office
has
(n) -
organized a gettogether
on
the
occasion
of
its
foundation day.
UNO is the only
(pv) ,
forum where all the
member countries can

get together.
It is a ghastly mistake
(adj) -
on the part of the
pilot.
(n) - The company
(n)- ,
has offered a free gift
(v)
with any purchase of
Rs. 1000 or more.
(v) The company
has gifted its products
to its employees on
the occasion of New
Year.
(n) - , Please, refer to the
provisions of the gift
-
tax.
The company has
(n) -
offered a gift voucher
with any purchase of
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3.

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91. gist

92. give

Hindi
Synonyms
(n) -

(v) 1.
2.

Usages in English
Rs. 2000 or more.
The gist of the debate
is that the good
governance
is
necessary for the
development of the
country.
1. The government
has given top priority
to reforming the tax
system.

Usages in Hindi

1.


2.

2. This bill will give

more power to local
authorities.
93. giveaway

(n)

94. give away

(pv) ,

1. The commission 1.
said
that
the -
allotments of land to

some
private
companies
were
giveaways.

The Director General

gave away the prizes

at the sports day.
95. giveback
The labour union has
(n) -*
conceded
for
a
giveback
due
to
unfavorable
economic situation of
the company.
96. give back
The economic reform
(pv) -
gave
back
the
momentum to the
economy.
97. glaring disparity (n) - * There still exists a
glaring
disparity
between the rates of
wages for men and
women
in
unorganized sectors.
98. glaring mistake (n) -
*, This is a glaring
mistake and it should
*
be rectified.
99. glass ceiling
The board has denied
(n)
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100. global

101. globalization

102. globalize

103. global reach

104. global tender

105. global village

106. global warming

107. glossary

108. glowing

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

any glass ceiling in

the company.
1. The commission
(adj) 1.
has called for a global
2.
ban
on
nuclear
testing.
2. We need to take a
global approach to
the problem.
The
increasing
(n) -
globalization
has
made the market
more competitive.
The company has a
(v) -
plan to globalize its
business.
The company is
(n)
striving to ensure the
global reach of its
products.
(n) - The Department has
,
issued a global tender
for exploration of oil
*
and natural gas.

(n)

The
rapid
communications
technologies
and
transportation
services have made
the world a global
village.
challenge of
(n)

The
global
warming is a
*
great
cause
of
concern
for
the
scientists.
Glossaries
(n) - 1. - The
by the
2. *, - published
Commission
for

Scientific
and
Technical
Terminology should
be used in official
translation.
The
Ministry
(adj)
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109. go-ahead

110. go ahead

111. go-around

112. go around

Hindi
Synonyms

received
glowing
reports from various
State Governments
about the project.
(n) *, (n) The Government
today gave the go
ahead for five major
projects.
(pv) - , The board will decide
today on whether to

go ahead with the
plan or not.
1. The committee has
(n) 1.
reached an agreement
2. ,
during the second go-
around.
3.
2. The public had a
go-around with the
police about the raid.
3. The flight had to
take a go-around after
an aborted approach
to landing.
(v) 1. ,

2.
3.

113. go between

114. goal

115. golden
handshake

Usages in English

(n)

(n) -

(n) - *

Usages in Hindi


(n)

1.

2.

3.

1. The inspection 1.
team went around to
the hospital.
2.

2. The rumour of the

officers resignation 3.
went around in the
office.
3. Eventually we will
not have enough
water to go around.
The company has
acted as a go-between
for the deal.
The goal of the
scheme is to provide
employment to the
rural youth.
Some of the Public
Sector Undertakings
have adopted golden
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Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

handshake
scheme
for its employees.

116. golden jubilee

117. gold bond

118. gold medal

119. gold reserve

(n) - *

(n)

(n) -

(n)-

120. gold standard

121. good

(n) -

(n) , *,

(adj) 1.
2.

(adv)

122. good behavior

123. good character

(n) -

(n)

124. good conduct

125. good faith

(n) -

(n) -

The company is
celebrating its golden
jubilee.
The Government has
launched a Gold
Bond Scheme to
attract gold from the
households.
The gold medal has
been awarded to the
topper of the 3
Months In-service
Translation Training.
Most gold reserves
eventually shifted to
the central bank.
The gold standard
was first adopted in
Britain in 1821.
(n) - The organization
has done a lot of
good to the poor
people.
(adj) 1. Decreasing
inflation is good
news
for
the
economy.
2. The officer would
be good for the job.
(adv) The rescue
operation came good
in the end.
Good behavior is
expected from the
employees.
Good character of the
candidate
is
an
essential
condition
for his appointment.
The punishment of
the prisoner was
reduced due to his
good conduct.
Good faith should be
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126. good
governance
127. good offices

128. good reason

129. goodwill

130. good wishes

131. govern

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

developed among the

communities.
Good governance is
(n) -
the key issue of the
meeting.
The deadlock was
(n) 1.
resolved by the good
2. ()
offices
of
the
Managing Director.
There had been a
(n) -
good
reason
for
consulting
a
specialist.
1. The deal depends
(n)-1., *
2.
, on the goodwill of the
company.

2. It has been agreed

upon a goodwill train
service between the
two countries.
The Prime Minister
(n) -
has conveyed good
wishes
to
the
countrymen on the
occasion
of
Deepawali.
(v) 1. 1. The country is
governed by elected
2.
representatives of the
people.

2.
Prices
are
governed by market
demand.
132. governance
The Government has
(n) -
taken
initiatives
towards
a
fundamental change
in the governance.
133. governing body (n) -
The governing body
consists
of
five
members.
134. government
(n)- , (n)- The government
strives
for
the
(adj) -
betterment of the
people.
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Synonyms

135. government
agency

(n) -

136. government
business

(n) - ,

137. government
department

(n) -

138. government
employee

(n)

139. government
expenditure

(n) -

140. government
functionary

(n) -

141. government
affairs

(n)

142. government
machinery

(n) - ,

143. government
official

(n)

Usages in English
(adj)- Age relaxation
is applicable as per
government norms.
Tickets should be
booked
through
government agencies.
The
time
was
allocated
for
government business.
The
Result
Framework
Documents have been
submitted by all
Government
Departments.
The processing fee has
been abolished for
government
employees.
The
government
expenditure has been
curtailed
due
to
economic slowdown.
The
Government
functionaries
were
also present in the
meeting.
Utmost care should
be
taken
during
dealing government
affairs.
Government
machinery needs to
be transparent.
The
Government
officials should keep
distance
from
political activities.

144. Government of (n) - The guidelines are

India
applicable to all the

Undertaking
Government of India
Undertakings.
145. government
government
(n) - The
publication
publications should
be cost effective.
146. government
The
government
(n)
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Hindi
Synonyms

quarter

147. government
regulations

(n)

148. government
securities

(n)

149. government
servant

(n)

150. government
service

(n)

151. grace

(n) 1. ,
2.
3.
(v)

152. grace mark

(n) ,

,

153. grace period

(n) -

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

quarters
are
maintained by the
Central Public Works
Department.
Economists now want
government
regulation in order to
reduce prices.
Most
government
securities are bonds
that pay a fixed
amount of interest per
year.
The
government
servants are advised
not to participate in
any kind of political
activities.
The candidate has
been found fit for the
government service.
(n) 1. The family of
the victim has urged
for grace and favour
to the competent
authority
for
compensation.
2. The contractor has
been allowed one
months grace to
finish
the
repair
work.
3. The public servants
seemed to be carrying
out their duties with
grace
and
due
decorum.
(v) - The chief guest
graced the ceremony
by his presence.
The
CBSE
has
decided to award
grace mark in the
case, a student fails to
pass by five marks.
The department has
extended the grace

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Words

154. graceful

155. graceless

156. gracious

157. gradation

Hindi
Synonyms

(adj)

(adj)

(adj)

(n) 1.
2.

158. gradation list

159. grade

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

period by two days

for submission of
return.
The Institution is
grateful to you for
your
graceful
presence.
After all, it was a
graceless
performance.
The
Chairperson
closed the ceremony
with
a
gracious
speech.
1. The CBSE has
introduced gradation
of performance of
students in place of
marking system.

2. The 6 CPC has

recommended
different grade pay
according to the
gradation of posts.
The gradation list of
(n)

the staff is enclosed

for ready reference.
(n)1. , (n) 1. There are lots
of vacancies in junior
2.
grades.
3.

2. 70% of trainees got

Grade B or above.

3. All the materials
in
the
2. , used
construction
are
of

the highest grade.
(v) 1. ,

3.

,



1.

2.
-

(n) 1.

2. 70% ''
|
3.

(v) 1.

2. ''

(v) 1.The workers

are graded according
to their skill.
3.
2.
The
best
employees are graded
A.
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Words

160. graded tax

161. grade pay

162. grade-wise

163. grading

164. gradual

165. gradually

166. graduate

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

3.
Products
are
graded according to
quality.
(n)
The graded tax has

been introduced in
housing sector.
The employee has
(n) ,
been granted grade

pay of 4600.
(adv)- 1., 1. The contributions
2. for insurance scheme
have
been
fixed

grade-wise.
2. The products have
been displayed gradewise.
(n)- , - The grading of the
performance has been

mentioned in the
report card.
A gradual change in
(adj) -
the climate has been
noticed
by
the
scientists.
have
(adv) - - , Youths
gradually
become

involved
in
the
decision-making
process.
(n)

Twenty
(n)
(v)
1.
Management
Graduates
have

applied for the post.
(v) 1.The candidate
2.
graduated in English
from Pt. Ravishankar
3.
University.
4.

Usages in Hindi

4600

1.

2.

(n) -
|
(v) - 1.


2.
5000

2. The university 3.
graduated
5000 |
students last year.
4.

3. A thermometer
graduated
in
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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Fahrenheit.

167. graduate trainee

(n)

4.
From Ranjee
Matches the cricket
player
quickly
graduated to Test
Matches.
Applications
are
invited for graduate
trainees in SAIL.

168. graduated
taxation

169. graduated
wages

170. graduation

171. graft

(n)

A graduated taxation
has been adopted for
the
Income
Tax
purposes.
(n)
The board is in

favour of graduated
wages for skilled and
experienced
workforce.
1. After graduation, a
(n) 1.
candidate may apply
2.
for Civil Service
Examination.
2. The graduations
were marked on the
medicine bottles.
(n)
(n) 1.The President
1. , , called
upon
the
countrymen to end

graft in public life.

2.

1. ,


2.

1.


2.

172. graft-tainted

2. The wounded
fireman had to have
several skin grafts.
graft-tainted
(adj) The
employee
has been
,
dismissed from the
service.

173. grand total

(n) ,

174. grand victory

The grand total of the

expenditure incurred

on the project should

be mentioned in the
report.
(n) , The Prime Minister
congratulated Indian
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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

175. grant

(n)

(v) -1.
2.

176. grantee

(n) ,

177. grant-in-aid

(n)

178. grantor

(n) ,

179. graph

(n) - ,

180. grass-roots level (n) - ,

181. grass-roots plan (n)- ,

182. grateful

183. gratify

(adj)-,
(v) -

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Cricket Team for

their grand victory
over Australia in Test
Series.
(n)

The
organization has been
awarded a research
grant.
(v) 1.The bail
application has been
granted.
2. The president has
granted a general
amnesty
for
all
political prisoners.
The name of the
grantee should be
mentioned in the
application form.
Some
State
Governments
have
demanded to increase
the grant-in-aid.
The grantor may
impose
certain
condition on the use
of amount granted.
The graph shows how
the prices of life
saving
medicines
have risen since the
2000s.
The scheme has been
introduced
for
alleviation of poverty
at the grass-roots
level of the society.
A grass-roots plan
has been formulated
for
implementing
strategic planning at
the district level.
The department is
grateful to all the
officers for their help.
The
employees

206

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(v) 1.

2.

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Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

gratified
by
the
Board's decision.
184. gratification
1. Any kind of
(n) 1.
gratification in this
2. *
regard may attract
disqualification.
2. The success of the
project has given the
team members full
gratification.
(adj), (adv)
185. gratis
(adj)- The gratis
:,
copies of the book are
available with the
library.
(adv) Medical
advice was provided
gratis.
186. gratuitous
1. The flood victims
(adj)-1.
are indebted for the
2. ,
gratuitous help of
3.
nearby towns.
2. The committee
insisted
upon
providing gratuitous
service.
3. According to a
study, there is too
much crime and
gratuitous violence
on TV.
187. gratuitously
(adv)- There is no point in
gratuitously
, ,
antagonizing people.
188. gratuity
The
payment
of
(n)
gratuity has been
made to the retired
employee.
189. green emission (n) An implementation of
norms
green emission norms

across the country

can
improve
air
quality, a recent study
says.
190. green belt
The Ministry has
(n) *
issued guidelines to
protect the green
belts.
207

Usages in Hindi

1.


2.

(adj)-
:

(adv)
|

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2. :

3. ,

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Words

191. green building

192.

193.

194.

195.

196.

197.

198.

199.

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

(n)

Green buildings often

include measures to
reduce
energy
consumption.
green field
The green fields are
(adj)
being
developed
under public private
partnership.
green hand
The operator is a
(n)
green hand in this
field.
green-house gas (n)
Scientists discovered
a new method to
convert
harmful
greenhouse gases into
chemicals which can
produce
synthetic
fuels.
green-house
(n) The burning of fossil
effect
fuels and clearing of
forests
have
intensified the natural
greenhouse
effect,
causing global
warming.
green
During the 1980s the
(n)
movement
green
movement
gathered momentum.
green politics
In
addition
to
(n)
democracy
and
ecological
issues,
green
politics
is
concerned with civil
liberties, social
justice
and
nonviolence.
green revolution (n)
M.
S.
Swaminathan and his
team had contributed
a lot towards the
success of green
revolution in India.
greet
(v) - , The President has
greeted the nation on
,
the
occasion
of
Republic Day.
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Words

200. greeting(s)

201. grey area

202. grey field

203. grey market

204. grievance

205. grievance
procedure

206. grievous

207. gross

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

(n) - 1. ,

1. The Prime Minister

conveyed
his

greetings
to
the
2.
Indian Hockey Team.
2. The two Prime
Ministers exchanged
greetings.
At the moment, the
(n) -
law on compensation
is very much a grey
area.
A proposal has been
(adj) -
moved to modernize
the
grey
field
airports.
The business deal
(n)
done in the grey
market eats into
major portion of
revenue.
1. These talks aim to
(n) -1.
deal with individual
2.
grievances.
2.
The
workers
demanded
a
committee to handle
their grievances.
grievance
(n)
A
procedure has been
()
implemented at the
head quarter.
The officer has been
(adj) - ,
the victim of a
grievous injustice.
(n) Please, mention
(n)
the gross of your
(adj) 1.,
earnings in column 3.
2.
(adj)

The
(adv)
commission
has
found the conduct of
the police officer as a
gross violation of
human rights.
(adv) The employee
earns Rs. 400000 a
year gross.
209

Usages in Hindi
1.

2.

1.

2.

()

(n) , 3

(adj) -

(adv)
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Words

208. gross abuse

209. gross amount

Hindi
Synonyms
(n)

(n) *,

210. gross assets

(n)

211. gross domestic (n)

product

212. gross earning

213. gross error

(n)

(n) *,
*

214. gross
misconduct

(n)

215. gross mistake

(n) *

216. gross
negligence

(n) ,

217. gross pay

(n)

218. gross profit

219. gross receipts

(n)

(n)

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

The
officer
was
charged with gross
abuse of power.
The gross amount of
savings
bank
accounts should be
written here.
The gross assets of
the company are
being evaluated.
The first quarter of
2014-15
has
seen India's
gross
domestic
product
growing by seven per
cent.
The company's gross
earnings
have
dropped by 5% in the
last fiscal year.
No payments were
made because of
gross error on the part
of the cashier.
The
employee
accused of gross
misconduct.
There was a gross
mistake on the part of
the employee.
The accident was
caused
by
gross
negligence on the
part of the operator.
At the time of
retirement, the gross
pay of the employee
was Rs. 49,560/-.
Gross Profit from
exports has been rose
by 7.5%.
The gross receipts of
the current month
may
be
carried
forward to the next
month's account.

210

2014-15

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,
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Words

220. gross revenue

221. gross total

222. gross value

223. ground

224. groundbreaking

225. groundless

226. ground rent

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

(n)

The
Municipal
Corporations gross
revenues rose by 5%.
The gross total of the
(n)
employees income is
more than five lacs.
Gross value of the
(n)
asset yet to be
calculated.
(n) 1. Protest was
(n) 1.
at the
2. , organized
Ramleela ground.
2. The proposal was
(adj) 1.
rejected
on
2.
environmental
grounds.
(v) -
(adj) 1. The Ground

Force was assisted by

Air Force.
2. While the media
talks of peace, the
ground
situation
remains tense.

(v) - All planes are

grounded until the
fog clears.
The scientist has been
(adj)
rewarded for his
ground-breaking
invention.
(adj) , The official described
the
report
as

groundless.
ground rent
(n) 1. The
should
be deposited
,
in time.

Usages in Hindi

5%

(n) 1.

2.

(adj) 1.

2.
,

(v)

2.

227. ground rule

228. ground zero

(n)

The panel says the

ground rules for the
current talks should
be maintained.
(n) , Villages within 25
km of ground zero

would be evacuated.
211

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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

(n) In the past,

various groups were
(v)
formed
for
community service.
(v) - Contestants
were
grouped
according to age and
experience.
230. grouping
Various NGOs have
(n) ,
constituted
a
grouping to fight
against illiteracy.
231. group insurance (n) The contribution of
scheme
group
insurance

scheme has been

deducted from the
salary of concerned
employees.
232. group interview (n) - Candidates
have
appeared in the group
interview.
233. groupism
Groupism in the team
(n) -
should
not
be
tolerated.
234. group pension (n) - A group pension plan
plan
is being considered

for
unorganized
sector.
235. group selection (n) - Group
selection
method
method
has
been
*
adopted in the survey.
236. group-wise
Before arrived at a
(adv) -
conclusion, a groupwise
evaluation
should be done.

(n) ,

(v) 1. ,

1. ,

229. group

237. grow

(n)

1. India's software
exports are expected

to grow at a quicker
2.
pace next fiscal year.
3.
2. This political row
4. , , threatens to grow into
a full blown crisis.
/
3. The region is too
dry for plants to
grow.
212

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Words

238. growth

239. growth engine

240. growth rate

241. guarantee

242. guarantor

243. guard

244. guard file

245. guardian

246. guardianship

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

4. The farmers could

not grow rabi crops
due to lack of
sufficient irrigation.
The state has seen a
(n) *, *
rapid
economic
growth.
We have to activate
(n) -
various
growth
engines to accelerate
the economy.
(n) - , The economists have
their
*, * expressed
concern over the
growth rate of market
economy.
Both the
(n)

*, (n)
countries
are
*
demanding
certain
(v) -
guarantees
before
they sign the treaty.
(v)
The
manufacturer
has
guaranteed the new
Power plant for five
years.
(n) - , The United Nations
will act as guarantor

of
the
peace
settlement.
(n) - Ten guards were
(n) - ,
deployed outside the
(v) -
building.
(v) -The prison was
guarded by police.
The order should be
(n) -
kept in the guard file.

4.

(n) - 1.

1. ,

1. In case of minor,
signature
of
the
2.
guardian should be
obtained
in
the
application form.
2. The police are
guardians of law and
order.
(n) - The court has asked
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(n) -

(v)

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Words
certificate

247. guard of honour

Hindi
Synonyms

(np) - ,

248. guidance

(n) - 1.
2.

249. guide

(n) - 1. ()
,
2.
*,

()

(v)

250. guided

(adj) -

251. guiding
principles

(n) -

252. guild

(n) , *

253. guilt

(n) - ,

254. guilty
conscience

(n)

255. guilty

(adj) -

256. guiltless

(adj)

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

to
produce
the
guardianship
certificate of the
child.
The guard of honour
has been provided to
the visiting Prime
Minister.
All the activities took
place
under
the
guidance
of
an
expert.
(n) - 1. The tourists
may have the service
of the government
approved guides.
2. The Department
has published a guide
on
Community
Health.
(v)The
safety
officer will guide the
trainees through the
safety procedures.
The scientists have
developed a new
series
of
guided
missile.
Peaceful co-existence
is
the
guiding
principles of our
foreign policy.
A spokesman of the
guild
said
the
Government
is
reviewing the matter.
The
prosecuting
attorney tried to
establish the suspect's
guilt.
The offender has a
guilty conscience.

(n) - 1.

2.

(v)-

The Judge found the

defendant guilty of
the offence.
, The Media was not
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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

257. gun

258. gun battle

entirely guiltless in
the matter.
(n) Anti-aircraft (n)
(n) -
(v) guns were deployed |
during the Republic

Day Parade.
Two terrorists were
killed in a gun battle
with the police last
night.
The
gunboat
diplomacy is still an
accepted tool of
world super powers.
Two robbers were
shot in an exchange
of gunfire with the
police.
A gunman opened
fire on passersby at a
market place killing
four innocents.
The cash van was
robbed at gunpoint.

The police have

recovered arms and
gunpowder from a
hideout of terrorists.
(n)

The gunships were

deployed to support
,

troops and provide
,
fire cover.

(n) -

259. gunboat
diplomacy

(n) *

260. gunfire

(n) *

261. gunman

262. gunpoint
263. gunpowder

264. gunship

(n)

(n)

(n)

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3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Words
habit

habitable

habitat

habitation

habit-forming

habitual

habitual
defaulter

Hindi
Synonyms
(n) - , ,

The employee has

been advised to get

rid of the habit of

late coming in duty.
(adj)- 1. 1. The Government is
2. , planning to make the
area habitable. 2. The

house
would
be
habitable by the next
month.
(n)- , The Government has
done a lot to protect

the wildlife habitat.

(n)- , ,

There was no sign of

human habitation in

the area.
According to a report
(adj)
the drug may become
habit-forming.
(adj) 1. , 1. The employee is
habitual
of
late
2.
coming. 2. The police
suspicion goes to the
habitual criminal.
bank
has
(n) The
, prepared a list of
habitual defaulters.

8.

9.

habitual
indebtedness
habitual
offender

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

The
habitual
indebtedness should
*
be discouraged.
(n)
The Government will
penalize
habitual
,
offenders.
(n)

1.
2.

1.
2.

10.

habituated

(adj)

11.

12.

hack

hacker

(v)

(n)

The trainees have

become habituated to
thinking and reacting
in certain ways.
Somebody hacked the
company's
secret
data.
Hackers again hacked
the
company's
website.
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13.

Hindi
Synonyms

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

(n) 1. (v) 2.

1. Hail can damage

crops and property. 2.
The conference was
hailed as a success. 3.
The people lined the
streets to hail the
returning
military
men.
The hail storm caused
heavy damage to the
crops.
The hairpin bend of
the road is an
accident prone zone.
1. We will need to cut
the expenditure by
half.
2.
The
technician did only a
half job.
3. The job is half
done.
1. In a mere halfcentury the country
has more than tripled
its urban status. 2.
The cricketer scored
half-century.
The employee has
applied for half day
leave.
The Government has
declared half holiday
for the rehearsal of
Republic Day Parade.
1. There is a halfhourly Metro train
service from the
railway station to the
airport. 2. The buses
run half-hourly for
the trade fair.
Flags were flown at
half mast during the
national mourn.
Half measures will
not fix the health care

1.

Words
hail

3.

14.

15.

16.

hail storm

hairpin bend

half

(n) - *
(n)

(n) 1. (adj)

2. (adv) 3.

17.

half-century

(n)- 1. ,
2.

18.

half day leave

(n)

19.

half holiday

(n)-
,

20.

half hourly

(adj) 1.
(adv) 2.

21.

22.

half mast

half measures

(n)

(n)
*,

217

2.

3.


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2.
3.

1.

2.

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2.

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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

system.

(n) , The employee has
been paid half pay.

The employee has
(n)
been sanctioned half
pay leave.
(n) 1. 1. Many items are at 1.
(adj) 2. - half price or less. 2. 2.
Half-price tickets are
-
(adv) 3.


being sold by the

aviation companies. 3.
3. Children aged
under five go half-
price.
(n) , The Government has
completed half-term.

*

23.

half pay

24.

half pay leave

25.

half price

26.

half term

27.

half truth

The
newspaper
reports are based on
half truth.
1. The flight has
reached
about
halfway
between
Delhi and Chennai. 2.
This
goes
only
halfway to solve the
problem.
1. The half yearly
meeting
of
the
TOLIC has been
organized. 2. Interest
will be paid halfyearly in June and
December.
The half yearly report
has been submitted.

1. Police said the

, explosion bore all the
hallmarks
of
a

terrorist attack. 2.
(v) -2. There are no hall
, marks engraved on
the seized gold bars.

3. All the ornaments

1.

(n)

28.

half way

(adv)

1.

2.

29.

half yearly

(adj) 1. ,

(adv) 2.
,

30.

half
report

yearly (n)
,

1.
2.

1.
2.

31.

hall mark

(n) 1. * 2.

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32.

Words

halt

33.

halting
allowance

34.

halve

35.

hammer blow

Hindi
Synonyms

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

were hall marked.

(n) 1. , , 1. Heavy snowfalls
(v) 2. brought traffic to a
halt.
2.
Safety

concerns have led the

Government to halt
work on the dam.
(n) -

Halting allowance is
admissible as per
rules.
The company is
(v)
halving the prices of
its products.
(n) , The decision is a
, hammer blow for the
steel industry.

1.

2.

36.

hamper

(v)

The bad
, , hampered
operations.

weather
rescue

37.

38.

39.

hand

handbill

handbook

2.

1. The bank said its

3. 4. hands are tied by
federal regulators. 2.
, 5.
The nation needs
6. hands of youths in the
(v) 7.
process of reform. 3.
Early reports indicate
the hand of terrorists
in the blast. 4. He
writes a beautiful
hand. 5. The office
hired one new hand
for cleaning office
complex. 6. The
matter should be left
in the hands of the
head quarter. 7. The
bank handed the
client a letter.
The
department
(n) ,
distributed handbills
calling for better
participation
of
youths.
refer the
(n) , Please,
(n) 1.

219

1.
2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

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40.

Words

handcuff

41.

handful

42.

handicap

Hindi
Synonyms

handbook on Medical
Attendance Rules in
this regard.
(n) 1. (v) 1. The suspect was
led away to jail in
2.
handcuffs. 2. The
prisoners
were
handcuffed.
(n) , A handful of people
attended the meeting.
,

(n) 1. 2.

1. ,

* (v) 3.

43.

handicapped

(n) 1.
(adj) 2. 3.
,

44.

handicraft

(n)

45.

handle

(n) 1. ,

(v)

2.

3. ,
4.

46.

handling

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

(n)

1.

2. -

1. In this job, lack of

experience is no real
handicap. 2. Despite
his handicap, the
employee is able to
hold down a full-time
job. 3. The project is
handicapped by lack
of funds.
1.
The
report
emphasized a need
for schools for the
handicapped. 2. The
accident left the
employee
handicapped.
The Government is
promoting handicraft
and
cottage
industries.
1. The policeman
turned the handle and
went in. 2 . The
finance department
handles
all
the
accounts. 3.
An
expert agency was
appointed to handle
the crisis. 4. Most
customers
were
satisfied with the way
their complaints were
handled.
1. Such a situation
needs very careful
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47.

Words

handling
charges

Hindi
Synonyms

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

handling.2. A special
license is required for
the manufacture and
handling
of
any
dangerous chemical.
Railway has
(n) - The
increased
the
,

handling charges of
, -
the goods.

2.
-

-

48.

handling
facilities

49.

handloom

50.

hand-operated

51.

52.

53.

54.

handout

handover

handwritten

handy

The
handling
facilities
of
goods
are
,
available with the

port.
The Government has
(n)
promoted
the
handloom sector a
lot.
The
hand-operated
(adj) - -
machines are being
replaced by automatic
ones.
A handout on tourism
(n)
has been distributed
during the meeting.
The retiring officer
(v) -
has handed over his
charge
to
the
Additional Director.
A
handwritten
(adj) -
representation
has
been received about
the grievance of the
employees.
(adj)-1. 1. It's quite a handy
2.
tool. 2. Always keep
a first-aid kit handy.
(n)

3. -

-



-

1.

2.

55.

56.

harassment

harbor

The reporter has

accused the police of

harassment.
The
disabled
(n) 1. (v) - 1.
submarine
has
been
2. ,
towed into harbor. 2.

The
suspect
is
accused of harboring
(n)

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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English
an escaped convict.

57.

58.

59.

60.

61.

62.

63.

hard and fast (n)

rules

There are no hard and

fast rules in this
regard.
hard bargain
The Management and
(n)
unions
have
concluded
an
agreement after a
hard bargain over
wage increases.
hard cash
Payment should be
(n)
accepted in hard cash
too.
hard currency
The company is
(n)

running short of hard

currency to pay for
imports.
hard currency (n)
According to a report,

area
Indias
financial
position in the region
has been strengthened
by its improvement in
the access to hard
currency area.
hard disk
The hard disk of the
(n)
computer is out of
order.
hard labour
(n)- , This success is the
, result of hard labour.

64.

65.

66.

67.

68.

hard line

hard loan

hardness test

hardship
allowance
hardware

(n)

The Government took

a hard line on the
strike.
(n)- The common man
cannot afford hard
,


loan.
(n)

- The hardness test of

water has to be

carried out by the

laboratory.
The
hardship
(n)
allowance has been
increased by 25%.
computer
(n) , - The
hardware has been
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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

69.

70.

71.

72.
73.

74.

75.

76.

77.

78.

purchased.
hard-working
employee is
(adj)
, The
hardworking
and

energetic.
haulage
We have to increase
(n)
our road haulage
capacity.
hawker
A survey has been
(n)
conducted to evaluate
the socio-economic
condition
of
the
hawkers and street
vendors.
hazard
(n)- , , Smoking is a serious
health hazard.

hazardous
(adj)-1.
, A list of products that
potentially
2. are
hazardous to health

has been displayed.

hazardous
(n)

The hazardous goods

goods
should be kept in a

safe place.
hazardous
(n)

A special medical
occupation
care unit should be
,
established for those
,
employees who are
engaged
in
the
hazardous
occupation.
hazardous waste (n) The hazardous waste
should be disposed in
,
an
environment,
friendly manner.
hazard pay
The Pay Commission
(n)
has increased the
hazard pay.
head
Heads
of
(n) 1. , 1.
from
,
, Government
more than hundred
2. ,
countries will gather
in Geneva tomorrow.
2. The expenditure
will be incurred from
the Head Office
Expenses.
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Words
heading

Hindi
Synonyms
(n)

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

The report can be

grouped under three
main headings.

80.

81.

82.

83.

84.

85.

head note

head of account

head office

headquarter

(n)

(n) -

(n)

(n)

headquarter
allowance

(n)

health care

(n)

86.

87.

88.

89.

health
certificate

(n)

health insurance (n)

health services

hearing

(n)

(n) 1. 2.

90.

hearing aid

(n)

The head note is

submitted along with
the report.
Please
mention
related
head
of
account
in
this
regard.
The final report may
be submitted to the
head office.
The employee has
been posted in the
headquarters.
The
headquarter
allowance
is
permissible as per
rules.
The Government has
launched a child
health care scheme
for rural areas.
The health certificate
has been issued by
the Chief Medical
Officer.
A health insurance
policy
is
being
considered for the
workers
of
the
unorganized sector.
The scheme aims to
provide
health
services to the poor
peoples.
1.
The
judge
adjourned the hearing
until next Monday. 2.
The
explosion
damaged the hearing
of the employee.
The hospital has
distributed
the
hearing aids to the
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Words

91.

hearingimpaired

92.

hearsay

93.

heavy industry

94.

heavy vehicle

95.

heir

96.

heir apparent

97.

heirless

98.

help

99.

help desk

100.

helpful

101.

helipad

102.

helper

103.

helping hand

104.

helpless

Hindi
Synonyms

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

poor patients.
(n)- , One post is reserved
for hearing-impaired.


(n) (adj) - 1. We can't make a 1.
decision based on 2. -
hearsay. 2. It is

hearsay information.
The
policy
will
(n)
encourage the heavy
industries.
The entries of heavy
(n)
vehicles
are
prohibited.
(n) , The benefit in this
regard will go to the

legal heir.

(n)
The heir apparent has
been
asked
to

,
produce
the


documents.
(adj) , The acquisition of the
heirless property is in
-
process.
(n) 1. , 1. The police needs 1.
(v) 2. the help of the local 2.
people.
2.
This

,
charity show aims to

help the poor people.
The visitors can
(n)
collect first hand
information from the
help desk.
The
following
(adj)
information may be
helpful
to
the
beneficiaries.
The helipad is under
(n)
construction.
The office hired five
(n)
helpers to finish the
work.
The expert needs a
(n)
helping hand for
correspondence.
(adj) , The Authority was
quite helpless in this
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Words

Hindi
Synonyms
,

105.

helpline

(n) ,

106.

107.

hence

henceforth

(adv) -

(adv) - ,
,

108.

109.

herbicide

herald

(n)

(n) 1. ,
,

(v) 2.
,

110.

111.

hereabouts

hereafter

(adv) - -

(adv) ,
,

112.

113.

hereby

hereditary

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English
matter.
The
police
department
has
launched help line for
lodging complaints.
Hence a new policy
for banking sector
will be required soon.
Henceforth, all staff
will need to display
identity card before
entering the office
building.
According to the
report too much use
of herbicides could
damage
the
ecosystem.
1. The Government
has claimed that the
rise in the share index
is the herald of
economic recovery.
2.
The
Prime
Minister's
speech
heralds a change of
policy.
There are not many
households
hereabouts of the
project site.
The explanation of
this formula is given
hereafter.

(adv) - ,

We, hereby, agree to

the conditions of this
,
contract.
(adj)- 1. , 1. The candidate is
not suffering from
2.

any
hereditary
disease.
2.
The
hereditary property
will
be
divided
among the claimant
as per the law.
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Words
herein

Hindi
Synonyms
(adv)- , ,

115.

hereinabove

(adv) -

hereinafter

(adv) -

117.

hereinbefore

(adv) -
,

118.

herein below

(adv) -
,

119.

120.

hereinto

hereof

(adv)

(adv) , ,

121.

122.

hereto

heretofore

(adv)

(adv) ,
,

123.

hereunder

(adv) - 1.
2.

124.

hereupon

No party is willing to
compromise and the
problem lies herein.

116.

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

(adv)- ,

The
company
described
hereinabove was the
contractor for the said
project.
This
contract
is
between
DDA
(hereinafter referred
to as the vendor) and
PNB
(hereinafter
referred to as the
purchaser).
The rule mentioned
hereinbefore shall be
also applicable to the
autonomous bodies.
The rates quoted
herein below are
applicable to the
financial year 201314 only.
The matter discussed
hereinto may be
forwarded to the
committee
for
consideration.
This Agreement shall
commence on the
date of signature
hereof.
A copy of the
document is hereto
appended.
In
recent
years
heretofore consumers
have
become
conscious of their
rights.
The terms specified
hereunder shall be
used for the purpose
of this contract only.
Hereupon,
the
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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

125.

126.
127.

herewith

heritage
hierarchical

(adv) -

(n) ,
(adj)

1.
2.

128.

hierarchy

(n) 1. 2.

129.

high

(adj) 1. 2.

3.

(adv) 4.

130.

high and dry

(adj)

131.

higher authority

(n)

132.

133.

134.

higher
education

(n) ,

highest bid

(n)

high capacity

(n)

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English
committee
is
dissolved.
A copy of the report
is enclosed herewith
for your information.
We must preserve our
cultural heritage.

The chart provides a

detail of hierarchical
system
in
the
organization.
The
DOPT
has
sought for the details
of
promotional
hierarchy of
the
technical posts of the
office.
1. Economic reform
is high priority on the
agenda. 2. Official
reports said casualties
were high. 3. Waves
of up to 40 metres
high were recorded
during tsunami. 4.
The company should
not be afraid to aim
high in production.
The company has
been left in a high
and dry situation due
to financial crisis.
The matter should be
taken up with the
higher authority for
approval.
The committee has
suggested reforms in
the higher education.
The company has
quoted the highest
bid for the land.
The company plans
to expand its high
capacity power plant.

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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

135.

high command

(n)

136.

high
commission

(n)

high flier

(n)

137.

138.

139.

high court

high grade

(n)

(n)- ,

140.

141.

142.

143.

144.

high
group

income (n)

high level

(adj) -

high
level (n)
committee

high
decision

level (n) -

high
level (n)
delegation
/

145.

highlight

(n) 1. (v)
2.

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

The decision has

been taken by the
high command.
The high commission
is looking after the
progress
in
this
regard.
The hard labour and
dedication to the
work
made
the
scientist a high flier.
The high court has
taken cognizance of
this matter.
The company has
decided to import
highgrade coal from
Australia.
The income tax slab
has not been changed
for the high income
group.
A
high
level
investigation
has
been ordered for the
incident of fraud.
A
high
level
committee has been
set up to recommend
safeguards for such
type of industrial
accidents.
It is a high level
decision and the
office
is
not
competent
to
reconsider it.
A
high
level
delegation from the
neighboring country
has arrived to discuss
the border issue.
1.
The
Prime
Minister's visit has
provided the real
highlight
of
the

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147.

Words

highlighter

highlights

Hindi
Synonyms

bilateral relations. 2.
The
survey
highlighted the needs
of working women.
(n) The incident is a
highlighter to the
,
problem of child
labour.
The highlights of the
(n)-

, , debate will be shown

on TV tonight.

148.

149.

highly
developed

highly paid job

The highly developed

technique has been

adopted
in
this
project.
(n) - - The Chief Executive
,
Officer is a highly
paid job.
(adj)

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

150.

highly placed

(adj) - ,

151.

highly sensitive

(adj)

152.

153.

highly skilled

(adj) -

(n) 1. 2.

highness

154.

155.

high official

high

(n) -

power (n) -

The accountability of
the highly placed
officials is higher
than others.
Please, take utmost
care in this regard as
the matter is highly
sensitive.
The highly skilled
professionals
were
engaged
in
this
project.
1. His highness the
King of Bhutan was
the chief guest of the
Republic Day Parade.
2. The highness of
the presentation has
made
the
documentary
film
very effective and
communicative.
Some high officials
of the Railway have
been rushed to the
accident site.
A
high
power
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Words
committee

156.

157.

158.

159.

160.

161.

162.

163.

164.

Hindi
Synonyms

committee has been

constituted to suggest
measures in this
regard.
high powered (n) - The next meeting of
committee
the high powered

committee has been

scheduled in July,
2014.
high pressure
(n) - /, The rain will be
followed by warmer
weather as areas of
high pressure move
in.
high price
Due to high price of
(n)
crude oil in the
international market,
the
prices
of
petroleum products
have been hiked.
high priority
(n)
The Government has
made the scheme a

high priority.
high profile

high school

high taxation

high-tech

high time

(n)

1. The officer needs

to maintain a high
profile
in
his
(adj)-
profession. 2. There
was a high-profile
military presence in
the gulf.
(n)- , The Government has
a plan to open more

high schools in rural
areas.
The members of the
(n) -
committee
were
against
the
high
taxation in the import
sector.
Ministry has
(adj)
The
cleared the high-tech

power project at last.

(n) -

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

, 2014

1.
2.

It is high time to start

the project.

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Words

165.

highway

166.

highway
division

167.

Hindi
Synonyms
(n) -

hill allowance

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

The new highway

will
reduce
the
driving
time by
four hours.
The highway division
(n) -
has moved a proposal
for widening the
highways.
The hill allowance
(n) - ,
has been increased by
25%.

(n) - ,

25%

168.

hill station

169.

170.

Hindi Teaching (n) -

Scheme

hindi version

(n) - ,

171.

172.

(n) - ,

hindrance

(n) 1. ,

hire

(v) 2.

, 3.

173.

174.

175.

176.

hire and
policy

fire (n) - -

hire charges

hire-purchase

hiring

(n) ,

(n) - -

(n) - 1.
2.

The hill station is

being developed as a
tourist destination.
One
Hindi
Pradhyapak has been
posted under Hindi
Teaching Scheme.
The hindi version of
the report is being
prepared.
The floods have been
a major hindrance to
relief efforts.
1. The cost includes
the hire of the hall.
2.The office has hired
five cabs for local
tour. 3. The Data
Entry Operators have
been hired on shortterm contracts.
The company has
adopted the hire and
fire policy in place of
regular employment
in lower level.
The payment of hire
charges should be as
per prescribed norms.
The employees may
buy car/scooter on
hire purchase.
The hiring of security
staff
is
under
consideration.
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177.

178.

179.

180.

181.

182.

183.

184.

185.

186.

Words

Hindi
Synonyms

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

hiring and firing (n) - - The

Manager
is
responsible for hiring
and firing to the
labourbers.
historical
Archeological
(n) - The
monument
Survey of India takes

care of historical
monuments.
history
The
history
of
(n) -
freedom movement
should
be
incorporated
in
primary
education
too.
history sheet
The history sheet of
(n) -
the power plant has
been prepared.
history sheeter
police have
(n)
The
arrested
all
the

history sheeters to
maintain law and
order in the city.
hoarding
Hoarding
is
(n) - 1. 2. 1.
creating
shortage
of

food grains in the
market.
2.
The
Municipal
Corporation
has
removed
all
the
unauthorized
advertising hoardings
from public places.
hold(OFFICE)
(v) The Minister will
,
() hold the office till the
pleasure
of
the

President.
hold back
Farmers have hold
(pv) -
back product in the
hope that prices will
rise.
hold good
(v) , The rules shall hold
good from the date of

its publication in the
gazette.
holding
The
average
(n) - 1. 2. 1.
of
the

3. holding
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Words

Hindi
Synonyms
(adj) 4.

187.

188.

189.

holding
company

(n) -

holding
operation

(n)-

holdout

(n) ,

190.

hold over

(pv) - ,
,

191.

192.

193.

194.

holiday

holiday
entitlement

holiday home

holiday pay

(n) -

(n) - ,

(n) -

(n) -

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

farmers in the village

has been reported 3
acres.
2.
The
government
has
decided to sell its
21% holding in the
company. 3. The
company sold more
than half its holdings.
4.
The
holding
capacity
of
the
reservoir has been
increased.
The company became
holding company by
virtue of holding
more than 50% of its
shares.
The rest of the
campaign was a
holding operation.
Terrorism has been
the holdout in trying
to negotiate an end to
the dispute.
It is advisable to hold
over the meeting to a
later time.
The Government has
declared holiday on
14th April.
The
holiday
entitlement is often
more complex since
actual
holiday
provisions
often
depends on company
contracts.
The
CPWD
has
constructed holiday
homes for Central
Government
employees in various
tourist places.
The employee is
entitled for holiday

21%

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4.

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195.

196.

Words

holiday resort

holistic
approach

Hindi
Synonyms

Usage in English

pay.
(n) - , Holiday resorts are
being developed by

the
Tourism
Department to attract
foreign tourists.
(n)
A holistic approach
should be adopted to
,
address the crisis.

Usage in Hindi

197.

198.

199.

200.

201.

202.

203.
204.

205.

206.

homage

(n) -

The memorial was

erected in homage to
the war heroes.
home
The aim of the
(n) ,

scheme is to provide
homes
to
the
homeless people.
homeland
Many refugees have
(n)
been forced to flee
their homeland due to
war.
homeless
(adj)

, The scheme has been

set up to help

homeless people.
home address
Please, verify the
(n) -
home address of the
concerned employee
from his service
book.
home delivery (n)
The company has
service
launched a home
delivery service for
selling its products.
home district
The Minister has left
(n) -

for his home district.
home guard

home industry

home loan

The home guards

,
battalion has been
deployed
in
the
,
disturbed area along
with armed forces.
The home industries
(n) -

should be encouraged
for promoting self
employment.
The employee has
(n) - ,

(n)-

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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

207.

208.

209.

210.

211.

212.

213.

214.

215.

216.

217.

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

applied for home

loan.
home page
The information is
(n) -
available on the home
page
of
the
departmental website.
home town
The home town may
(n) -

be changed once
during the entire
service period.
homicide
(n) , - The police arrived at
the scene of the

homicide.
honest
The
Police
(adj) -
Commissioner
has
praised the honest
officers.
honesty
The police officer has
(n) -
been rewarded for his
honesty.
honorarium
The
competent
(n) -
authority
has
sanctioned
honorarium to the
officers engaged in
the research project.
honorary
The post of treasurer
(adj) -
is a purely honorary
position.
honorary degree (n) -
The university has
given
honorary
degree to the well
known social activist.
honorary
All the honorary
(n) -
member
members
of
the
council were present
in the meeting.
honorary
The
honorary
(n) -
secretary
secretary
of
the
association
has
resigned from his
post.
(adj)
-1.
honorific
The
famous

2. environmentalist
of
Uttarakhand
was

given the honorific
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Words

honour

Hindi
Synonyms
(n) 1. (v) 2. 3.
()

219.

honourable

(adj) -1. 2.
,

220.

honours

(n) - 1. 2.
()

221.

222.

223.

224.

horizontal
communication

(n)

horizontal
filling system

(n)

horse trading

(n) - -

horticulture

(n)-1.

2.

225.

hospitalize

(v) -
/

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English
title of Paryavaran
Mitra.
1. The stadium was
named in honour of
the great hockey
player Dhyanchand.
2. The scientist was
honoured with the
Bharat Ratna.
1. The Honourable
Members
are
requested to take
their seats. 2. The
officer retired after
completing a long
and
honourable
career
in
the
Government Service.
1. The Soldiers body
were buried with full
military honours. 2.
The candidate posses
a Bachelor Degree
with Honours.
The
horizontal
communication
should be maintained
in order to ensure the
updating
of
information.
The horizontal filing
system has been
adopted in the office.
The
Election
Commission
has
raised
objection
regarding the practice
of horse trading in the
politics.
The
Horticulture
Department
looks
after the maintenance
of its parks.

1.

2.
" "

1.

2.

1.

2.

Eight people were

hospitalized after the
road accident.
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226.

227.

228.

229.

230.

231.

232.

233.

234.

235.

236.

Words
hospitalization

hospitality

hospitality
allowance

hospital leave

host

host computer

host country

hostage

hostage crisis

hostel

hostile

Hindi
Synonyms

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

(n) -

The
insurance
company will bear
/
the
expense
of
hospitalization of its
policy holders.
The
Rashtrapati
(n) -
Bhavan witnessed an
evening
of
stimulating talk and
warm hospitality.
The
hospitality
(n) -
allowance will be
paid on monthly
basis.
(n) - , The employee has
been granted 15 days

hospital leave.

(n) 1. ,

1. 2016

1. Brazil has been

(v) 2. chosen to be host of
the 2016 Olympic

games. 2. India is
going to host the next
World Cup.
All the computers
(n) -

have been connected

with
the
host
computer via intranet.
The host country will
(n) -
be responsible for
security and safety of
the delegation of the
member countries.
The hijackers kept
(n) -
one passenger as a
hostage.
The hostage crisis
(n) -
was solved by the
mediator.
(n)- , , The trainees can stay
at hostel on payment

of prescribed charges.
(adj) -1. 2.

15

2.

1. One of the 1.
members was hostile 2. to the proposal. 2.
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237.

238.
239.

240.

241.

242.

243.

244.

245.

Words

Hindi
Synonyms

hostile witness

hostility
hours
business

The
neighboring
country has gradually
relaxed its hostile
attitude.
(n)- , The advocate has
questioned and cross
examined the hostile
witness.
Both sides wanted a
(n) -
cessation of hostility.

of (np) -

hours
of (np) ,
employment
,
house arrest

(n) -

house building (n) -

advance

house journal

house keeping

house owner

(n) -

(n) -

(n) - ,

246.

247.

248.

house rent

(n) -

house
rent (n) -
allowance

house tax

(n) -

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

No
visitors
are
allowed in the bank
after the hours of
business.
The
hours
of
employment should
not be more than
eight hours.
The political activist
has been kept under
house arrest for his
violent activities.
The employee has
applied for a house
building advance.
The house journal is
being
published
regularly.
The house keeping
should take care of
the guests.
The house owners
need to submit their
possession
certificates by 30th
April.
The receipts of house
rent
should
be
attached with the
prescribed form.
The
house
rent
allowance
is
applicable as per
prescribed norms.
The house tax should
be deposited by 30th
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249.

Words

housing

Hindi
Synonyms
,

(n)

250.

housing
complex

(n)

251.

252.

253.

254.

housing
industry

(n) -

housing loan

(n) -

housing policy

housing project

(n) -

(n)

255.

256.

257.

258.

housing scheme

housing society

hue and cry

humane

(n) -

(n) -

(n) -

(adj)-,
,

259.

humanitarian
grounds

(n) -

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English
June.
There is a shortage of
affordable housing in
the mega cities.
The
Urban
Development
Ministry has moved a
proposal of new
housing complexes
for the BPL families.
Now-a-days,
the
housing
industry
faces a slow down.
The rate of interest on
housing loan has
been increased by
0.25%.
The committee has
emphasized
for
formulation of new
housing policy.
The
DDA
has
launched
new
housing projects.
The
Urban
Development
Ministry
has
approved
new
housing schemes to
cater the shortage of
housing in urban
areas.
The DDA has allotted
land to the registered
housing societies.
A hue and cry went
up from the striking
union members.
These
regulations
ensure the humane
treatment of all war
prisoners.
The prisoner has
appealed for his
release
on
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260.

Words

Hindi
Synonyms

human activity

(n)

261.

262.

263.

264.

265.

human capital

human resource

268.

269.

(n) -

human resource (n)-

development

human resource (n) -

management

human rights

266. human
activist

267.

(n) -

(n) -

rights (n)-

human
trafficking

(n) -

humiliation

(n) - ,

hunger strike

(n) -

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English
humanitarian ground.
The satellite image
reveals some human
activities
in
the
disputed island.
We have to ensure
the development of
our human capital
through training to
make them more
competitive.
The company is keen
to provide better
opportunity to its
human resource.
The programme is
focused on human
resource development
in rural areas.
The human resource
management is a
major issue of the
discussion in the
Board Meeting.
The Human Rights
Commission
has
blamed the police for
violation of human
rights.
The human rights
activists
have
organized a campaign
to spread awareness
about
the
fundamentals
of
human rights.
The police have
arrested two persons
engaged in human
trafficking.
The police suffered
public humiliations
due to Nirbhaya
incident.
The protesters were
on hunger strike for 5
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270.

Words

hutment

Hindi
Synonyms
(n) - ,

271.

hygiene

(n)

1.
2.

272.

273.

hyperinflation

hypothecation

(n) -

(n)

274.

275.

276.

hypothecator

hypothesis

hygienic
condition

(n) -

(n)

(n) -

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English
days.
The office has been
shifted
to
the
hutment.
The
Health
Department
has
criticized
poor
hygiene standards in
hospitals.
The economists have
expressed
their
concern over the
hyperinflation.
The hypothecation of
the property is being
considered by the
bank.
The bank is the
hypothecator for the
repayment of the
money borrowed by
the company.
The report rejects the
hypothesis
about
unemployment
contributing to crime.
The Government has
expressed
concern
over
the
poor
hygienic condition of
the slums.

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2.

3.

Words
idea

Meaning

This is a good idea to

disburse subsidy and
scholarships through
direct cash transfer in
the account.
(n) - 1. (adj) - 1. Mahatma Gandhi
lived up to his high
2.
ideals of truth and
non-violence. 2. The
account Officer is the
ideal candidate for
the job.
(adj) Both the parties have
almost
identical
,-,
manifestos.
(n) -

ideal

identical

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

1.

2.

4.

identical case

The precedence of an
, identical case may be

put in file.
(n)

, -

5.

6.

7.

identical
representation
identical
(of pay)

(n)

scale (n) -

identification

(n)

identification
mark

*,

8.

(n)

9.

identification
number

10. identity

(n)

(n) -

This rule applies to

all
the
identical
representations.
The
6th
pay
commission
has
recommended
for
identical pay scales
for same rank of
employees.
The video footage of
the incident has been
seen for identification
of the culprit.
The candidate should
mention his two
identification marks
in the application.
Each worker has been
given
one
identification
number.
The police are trying
to
discover
the
identity
of
the
offender.
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Words

11. identity card

12. identity
certificate

13. idle capacity

Meaning
(n) - -

(n)

(n) - *,

14. idle resources

(n) - ,

15. ignorance

(n) -

,
*

16. ignorance
law

of (n) -

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

The
employee
submitted the attested
photocopy of his
service identity card
to get a SIM card.
The Section Officer
issued
identity
certificates to the
employees
on
contract basis.
The Manager has
motivated
the
workers to give their
best reducing the idle
capacity of the office.
In the absence of
adequate technology,
vast
deposits
of
thorium in India have
been
just
idle
resources.
Widespread
ignorance of disease
in poor countries
makes the problem
all the more serious.
Ignorance of law
cannot be the pretext
to get away from the
punishment.

17. ignore

18. illegal

19. illegal
construction

20. illegal
gratification

The
employee
deliberately ignored

his duty.
builders
(n) - - , The
occupation
on the

land was illegal.

The state government
(n) -
took serious action
against
illegal
construction.
The police booked
(n) -
,

the contractor for

offering
illegal
gratification to the
(n) -

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Words

21. illegal
immigrant

22. illegal
operations
23. illegal practice

Meaning

engineer.
(n) USA has taken up
strong measures to

check the illegal

immigrants.
(n) - - The company has
been booked for
,
illegal operations.
(n)

-
(n.)-
,
*

25. illegible

27. illegitimate
action

28. ill feeling

29. illicit

30. illiteracy

31. illmannered(illbehaved)
32. illogical

The official was

served on notice for

illegal practice.

The employees had to -

call off their illegal
strike.

The old document

was illegible.

1. 2.

1. The election was

dismissed
as
()
illegitimate by the
opposition.
2. His illegitimate son
could not be given
shares in his property.
(n) - - The court took a
*,
strong note of the
illegitimate action of
*
the police.
*
The officer had done
(n) -

this act with ill
feeling.
The illicit affairs of
(adj) -
the leader ruined his
political career.

1.

(n) - *

(adj) -

26. illegitimate

24. illegal strike

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

(adj) -

The
developing
countries have still
high
rates
of
illiteracy.
ill-mannered
(adj) , The
official was given a

written warning by
his immediate officer.
All his opinions
(adj) -
recorded in the file
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Words

33. ill treatment

Meaning

(n)

34. illustrated

(adj) - 1.

, 2.

35. illustration

(n) - 1.

2.

36. ill will

(n)

37. image

(n) - 1. *

2.

3. ,
*

38. imbalance

39. immaterial

(n) -

(adj) - , ,
,

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

are illogical.
The
officer
was
served on a showcause for his illtreatment with the
subordinate staff.
1 . The illustrated
description of the
case
was
quite
convincing.
1. The matter was
presented with an
illustration. 2. The
presentation of the
project was displayed
with illustration.
The ill will of the
members prevented
them from reaching a
consensus.
The advertisements
are
intended
to
improve
the
company's image.
Attempts are being
made to redress the
imbalance between
our import and export
figures.
The cost of the work
is immaterial.

1.
2.

40. immature

41. immediate

42. immediate
action
43. immediate
employer

(adj) -

His
immature
decisions proved fatal
to the party.
(adj) - 1. 2. 1. He submitted his
leave application to

the
immediate
officer. 2. This order
comes into force with
immediate effect.
action
(n) Immediate
*
may
be
taken
in
this

regard.
(n) The No Objection
Certificate may be
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Words

Meaning

44. immediately
preceding

45. immediately
preceding year

46. immediate
officer

47. immigrant

48. immigration
authority

49. immigration
clearance

issued
by
the
immediate employer.

(adj) - ,

The report of the

immediately

preceding month may
be submitted by the
second week of the
next month.
(n) - The expenditure of
the
immediately

preceding year may

be adjusted in the
current year.
annual
(n) The
confidential
report

may be submitted to
the immediate officer
by 15th April of the
year.
America has passed a
(n) -
new law checking the
flow of immigrants.
(n) -

(n) -

50. immigration
laws

(n) ,

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

51. immigration
service

(n) - *

52. immigration
visa

(n) -

53. immoral

(adj) -

The
immigration
authority has ensured
strict regulation of
immigration laws.
The officer on tour to
foreign countries has
to take immigration
clearance from the
embassy.
The
illegal
immigrants
were
booked for breaking
immigration laws.
The employees were
given
immigration
service
by
the
concerned consulate.
The person may
contact the Indian
embassy
for
an
immigration visa.
It is an immoral act
not to provide relief
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Words

54. immoral act

Meaning
(n) -

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

to the victims in time.

The officer was given
written warning for
his immoral act.

55. immovable

56. immovable
property

57. immune

(adj) -

(n) - *

(adj) - 1.

, 2. ,
,

( )

58. immunity

(n) - 1. *,
2. * ( )

59. impact

60. impartial

61. impartiality

(n) -

(adj) -

(n) - *

62. impartial
judgement

(n) -

63. impeachment

(n) -

64. impediment

(n)

*,

The
government
officials may mention
their
immovable
property in their
APRs.
It is mandatory to
inform the office
about the purchase of
the
immovable
property.
1. The diplomats are
immune to arrest in
the foreign country.
2. The virus has got
immune
to
the
antibiotics.
1. The MPs have got
immunity in the
house to the arrest
warrant. 2. The BCG
vaccine
provides
immunity in children
with the disease.
The impact of the
scheme
is
quite
perceptible.
The judgment of
CAT
was
quiet
impartial in nature.
The
officers
impartiality
and
cordial nature made
him popular with the
employees.
The
Judges
are
expected to give
impartial judgment.
The
vice-president
may be removed only
by impeachment.
The
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...

1.

2.

()

1.

2. ...

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Words

Meaning

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

65. imperative

implemented without
any impediment.
(adj)
It is quite imperative
,
, that the report may be
submitted in time.

66. impersonation
67. implement

It was a clear case of

, impersonation.

scheme was

(v) - , The

, implemented

successfully.
(n)

68. implementation

(n) ,

69. implicate

70. implication

(v) -

1. (n) - 2.

71. implicit

(adj) -

72. implied

73. implied consent

(adj) -

(n)

74. import

(n) - 1.

2.

With
successful
implementation of the
scheme,
the
conditions of the poor
had improved.
It is clear that the
innocent person has
been implicated in
the case.
1. The officer took
note of different
implications of the
decision. 2. The
implication of the
statement is quite
explicit.
This fact was implicit
in the statement of
the applicant.
It was implied in his
reply
that
the
employee
would
carry out the job.
The officer gave his
implied consent to
help in the case.

1. The government
wants to control
import so as to
regulate the prices. 2.
It is not difficult to
understand the full
import
of
this
statement.

1.

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Words

75. important

76. imported stores

77. importer

78. import licence

Meaning
(adj) -
(n) -

(n) -

(n)

79. impose

(v)

80. imposition

(n)

81. impost

82. impound

(n) - *,

(v) -

83. impounding
authority

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

It is important to
accomplish the task
in time.
The imported stores
were kept in the
warehouse near the
port.
The importer has to
pay the custom duties
as applicable.
The import licenses
were issued to the
bonafide importers.
The curfew has been
imposed
in
the
disturbed area.
Imposition of new tax
on fuel has come into
force with immediate
effect.
The traders have to
pay imposts as per
the rules.
The
police
impounded the car
just after the accident.

The
impounding
authority
acted
on the
,
order of the court.
(n)

84. impracticable

85. impression

86. impressive

87. imprest

(adj) -

It is impracticable for
each member to be
consulted on every
occasion.
(n) - 1. 2. 1. The trainer made a
good impression on
*
the trainees. 2. The
police
took
the
impressions
of
fingerprints of the
culprit.
(adj) - , The performance of
the team was quite

impressive.
(n) *, A permanent imprest
is kept in the office to
*
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Words

88. imprest account

89. imprest amount

90. imprest holder

91. imprisonment

92. improper

93. improve

Meaning
(n) -

(n) - *

(n) - -

(n) -

(adj) -
(v) - 1. ,

2.

94. improvement

(n) - 1. 2.
*

95. improver

(n) - ,

96. improvisation

(n) -

, ,

97. improvise

(v).

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English
meet the exigencies.
The DDO has to
maintain the imprest
account.
A permanent imprest
amount is kept in
every office to meet
the exigencies in the
office.
The
commercial
officer is the imprest
holder of the office.
The convict was
given five years
imprisonment.
The act of the official
was improper and
against the rules.
1. The official was
advised to improve
his performance. 2.
He has improved his
grade by performing
well.
1. There is still a liitle
scope
of
improvement in the
performance. 2. The
officer was deeply
impressed with the
improvement of his
subordinate.
The role of the
improvers
in
ameliorating
the
condition of the poor
has been appreciated.
The office has done
some improvisations
in accomplishing the
task in time.
The
officer
improvised in such a
way as was useful to
get the work done in
time.
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Words

98. improvised
device

99. imputation

100. impute

101. in abeyance
102. inability

Meaning
(n) - *

In the absence of
modern technology,
Indian farmers use
improvised device in
farming.
official
(n) - , , The
vehemently denied all

imputations.
officer
was
(v) - , The
imputed
with
false

charges.
(adv) , The matter was kept
in abeyance.

2.

),

(adj) -

),

(adv) - ,

106. inadvertence

107. Inadvertent

105. in advance

Due to inadvertence
of the clerk the name
*,
of one successful
*
candidate
was
misspelled on the
final list.
account
of
(adj) - , On
inadvertent omission

of the surname of the

official, the payment
of the bill was

(adj) - 1.

, ,
,

104. inadmissible

103. inaccessible

The inability of the

district administration
in providing relief in
time to the affected
people aggravated the
situation all the more.
1. Due to heavy
flood, relief materials
could not be provided
to
people
in
inaccessible areas. 2.
Internet facility is
still inaccessible to
the majority of the
population.
The
Children
Education Allowance
is inadmissible to
more
than
two
children.
The payment was
made in advance.

(n)

*,

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

(n)

*,

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Words

108. inadvertently

Meaning

(adv)

,
,

109. inapplicable

(adj) -

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

,
,

withheld.
The clerk in the
Despatch Section sent
the
letter
inadvertently leaving
the enclosure behind.
The
rule
is
inapplicable to the
foreign service.

110. inauguration

111. incapacitated

112. in camera

113. incentive

114. incentive bonus

(n) -

After
the
inauguration of the
Three
months
Translation Training
programme,
the
trainees were briefed
about the course.
The
scheme
(adj) - 1. 2. 1.
helped
out
the

industrial
units,
which
were
incapacitated by lack
of capital
2. The
official
took
voluntary retirement
after
being
incapacitated
by
sickness.
The
disciplinary
(adv) -
proceedings of the
case were held in
camera.
The Manager
(n) - 1. , 1.
2. announced incentives
for the workers. 2.
(adj) - 3.
The
small
and
medium
scale
industries have been
hugely benefited by
these
incentive
schemes.
(n) - The Management has
decided to announce
incentive bonus for
the hard working
employees.
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Words

115. incidence
pension

Meaning
of (n) -

116. incidental

(adj) - 1. ,
,

(adv) - 2. ,
, ,

117. incidental
charges

(n)

118. incidental order

(n) - ,

119. incite

(v)

()

120. inclination

(n) - , ,
*

121. inclusion

(n) -

122. inclusive charge (n) -

,

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

The
Ministry of
Finance
has
earmarked
the
amount to be paid as
the incidence of
Pension in the current
financial year.
1. The road will bring
other
incidental
advantages also. 2.
The discussion on
this point was just
incidental as it was
not on the agenda of
the meeting.
While on tour, the
officer has to pay the
incidental
charges,
such as taxi fare
personally in the
absence of the office
vehicle.
In an incidental order
CAT has directed the
department to finalize
the seniority list of
the LDCs.
The persons accused
of inciting the crowds
for violence were
arrested.
Some analysts say
that the American
foreign policy has an
inclination to Isareal
in the Middle East.
With inclusion of
three more regional
languages in the eight
schedule
of
the
Constitution, the total
number
of
the
schedule languages
has gone to 22.
The official shall get
the
refund
of
transportation
cost

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Words

Meaning

123. incognito

(adj) - 1.

(adv) - 2.

(n) -

124. income

(n) -

125. income tax

126. Income
clearance

tax (n)

127. Income
return

tax (n) -

128. incoming

(adj) - 1. ,

2.

129. incompatible

130. incompetency

(n) - ,

(n) -

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

with all inclusive

charges for sending
his personal effects
on transfer.
1. The incognito visit
of the
police
inspector left the
absconding accused
surprised.
2.
To
escape
from
the
British, Shubhashji
left
the
country
incognito.
The particulars of the
annual income of the
government servant
may be recorded in
the Form 16.
The income tax of the
official
may
be
deducted from the
monthly salary.
The
income
tax
clearance may be
issued to the officials,
who are not liable to
pay income tax as per
the Form 16.
The
income
tax
return may be filed
online also.
1. The incoming
letter may be sent
first to the receipt and
despatch section. 2.
The
incoming
Manager is to take
over
the
charge
today.
New
computer
softwares have been
found incompatible
with
the
old
computers.
The incompetency of
the Manager led this
company to a loss.

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Words

131. incomplete

132. inconclusive

Meaning
(adj) - ,

The
incomplete
application shall be
summarily rejected.
(adj) - The research has so
proved
,
far
inconclusive.

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

133. incongruous

(adj)

134. inconsistency

(n)

135. inconvenience

(n) -

136. incorporated

(adj) - 1. ,

,
2.

137. incorrect

(adj) - ,

138. incredible

(adj)

139. increment

140. increment
Certificate

141. incriminate

(n) -

(n)

(v)

In this technical age,

traditional methods of
keeping accounts are
incongruous.
The court has asked
to investigate the
alleged
inconsistencies in the
evidence.
The
inconvenience
caused to you is
regretted.
1. The new sections
have
been
incorporated in the
act. 2. The company
has
now
been
incorporated.
There will be minus
marking for incorrect
answers.
The advertisement of
incredible India has
attracted the foreign
tourists on a large
scale.
The annual increment
is given in the month
of July.
The
increment
certificate may be
issued and a copy of
the same may be
enclosed
in
the
personal file of the
official.
There
was
not
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Words

Meaning

142. incumbent

(n) -

1. ,

2.

*,
,
(adj) - 2.

(),

143. incumbrance

144. indebtedness

145. indefinite
146. indefinite
period

1.
The
old
equipments
in
the
,

office are a great

,
incumbrance
in
efficient discharge of
duties.
2.
The
property should be
free
from
incumberance.
officials
(n)
The
habitual indebtedness
/,
has seriously affected
*
his work.
gave
(adj) - , Officer
indefinite
answer.
,
,
,

147. indemnify

148. indemnity bond

149. indent

150. indenture

enough evidence to
incriminate
the
official.
1. It is incumbent
upon
all
the
employees to raise
the production of the
company. 2. The
incumbent Manager
must
have
specialization in IT.

(n) - 1. 2.

(n) -

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

1.

2. . .

1.

2.

The curfew has been

in
the
enforced
disturbed area for an

indefinite period.

(n) - ,

The
contract
indemnifies
the

clients against loss of
earnings.
(n)
The customer has to
, give the indemnity
bond while applying
for a loan.
(n) - , The stationery needed
for the section may
be mentioned in the
indent.
(n) - 1. , The apprentice signed
2. 3. an indenture to work
with the employer for
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Words

Meaning

151. independent
note

152. index

(n) -

(n) - 1.

2.
3.

(v) - 4.
,

153. indexing

(n) - ,

154. indication

(n) - ,
,

155. indictment

156. indifferent
attitude

(n) -

(n) -
,

157. indigenous
stores

(n) - ,

158. indirect

(adj)

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

at least two years.

In an independent
note, the officer
explained the reasons
for approval of the
file.
1. The number of
new houses being
built is a good index
of
a
country's
prosperity.2.
The
Dow Jones index fell
20
points
this
morning. 3. The title
of the chapter dealing
with LTC tour may
be seen in the index
of the book. 4. New
materials
for
translation
is
scanned, indexed and
stored electronically.
After indexing of the
vast
record
of
National Archive, it
is
accessible
to
researchers.
All the indications
are that the country
may get reasonable
support from abroad
on the issue of
terrorism.
The poverty in our
cities is a damning
indictment of modern
society.
The
officers
indifferent
attitude
has hampered the
progress of the work.
The
prices
of
indigenous
stores
may go up due to
inflation.
Our economy is
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Words

Meaning

159. indirect tax

160. indiscipline

161. indiscretion

162. indisputable

feeling the indirect

effects
of
the
recession in the world
economy.
The government has
(n) -
earned more money
from indirect taxes
this
year
in
comparison to that of
the last year.
official was
(n) - The
served a show - cause
notice
for
indiscipline.
Due
to
the
(n) -
indiscretion of the
officer, the report was
leaked
before
publication.
(adj) - It is indisputable that

,
the crime rate has
been rising in the
,

city.
,

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

163. indistinct

(adj) -

164. individual

(n)

1.

(adj) -

2.

165. individually

(adv) - -,

166. indoor patient

(n) - ,

167. Induction

(n) -

, ,

The writing in the file

is indistinct.
1. The organizations
reputation was ruined
by the bad behaviour
of a few individuals.
2.
The
minister
refused to comment
on individual cases.
The Manager spoke
to all the members of
the
Executive
Committee of the
Employees
union
individually.
The official was
treated as an indoor
patient
in
the
hospital.
With the induction of
the new members in
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Words

Meaning
,

168. induction
course

(n) -

169. industrial
accident

(n)

170. industrial
capacity

(n)

171. industrial
dispute

(n) -

172. industrialization (n)

173. industrial
strategy

174. industrious

(n)

(adj)

175. industry

(n) - 1. 2.

176. ineffective

(adj) -

177. inefficiency

178. inefficient

(n) - *

(adj) -

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

the committee, it has

got much needed
expertise to study the
case.
The trainer briefed
about the Induction
course.
The rate of industrial
accident is much
higher
in
the
developing countries.
The
industrial
capacity of the nation
denotes its economic
development.
The industrial dispute
between the two
companies reached
the court.
The country needs a
huge Foreign Direct
Investment (FDI) for
rapid
industrialization.
The new industrial
strategy has helped
India achieve high
growth rate.
The
official
is
industrious
and
devoted to his duty.
The government has
introduced a new
scheme to help the
small scale industry.
The new laws proved
ineffective in dealing
with the problems.
The
Management
wants to remove
inefficiency
and
increase production.
The company has
decided to develop
the skill of the
inefficient workforce.

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Words

179. ineligibility

180. ineligible

181. inequity

Meaning
(n) - *

Due to ineligibility of
most
of
the
applicants, call letters
for interview were
sent to only a few
candidates.
(adj) - , The persons below 18
years of age are
ineligible to vote.
*,

(n) -

182. inevitable

(adj) -

1.

(n) - 2.

183. inexpedient

(adj)

184. inexperienced

(adj) -
,

185. in fact

(adv) - ,

186. inference

(n)

, *

187. inferior

(adj)

,
,

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

The
inequity
of
income in society has
caused
new
challenges for the
government.
1. Consequent upon
the new initiatives
taken by the RBI the
rise in the interest
rates
seems
inevitable. 2. The
officer has to face the
inevitable for not
taking prompt action.
The official was
given a warning for
his
inexpedient
action.
Despite
being
inexperienced,
the
newly
joined
Assistant put up the
file with all facts and
details.
In fact, the report
deals with all the
aspects of the case.
The clear inference
from the data is that
the
industry
is
recovering.
The contractor was
served upon a notice
for supplying the
goods of inferior
quality in the office.
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Words

188. infiltrate

189. infiltration

190. inflammable
stores

191. inflated billing

192. inflation

193. influential

194. informal

195. Information
technology

196. infrastructure

Meaning
(v) -

The BSF foiled the

bid of terrorists to
infiltrate into Indian
territory.
Infiltration
from
(n) -
across the border was
one of the main
points in the talk
between the two
countries.
stores
(n) - Inflammable
may
be
kept
away

from the main office

building.
The complaint has
(n) -
been lodged against
the inflated bill of
office telephone to
the DE, BSNL.
(n)
, Due to high inflation
the cost of living is

*
going up.
,

As
the
Chief
Economic
Adviser
to

the government of
India, he had been
influential in shaping
economic policy.
In
an
informal
(adj) -
meeting, both the
leaders discussed the
issue very cordially.
(n)
India has achieved
remarkable in the
*
field of information
technology.
needs huge
(n) - , India

, investment in the
field of infrastructure.
(adj)

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

*,
,

197. infringement

198. infringe

Infringement of the
rules is a punishable

offence.
contractor
(v) - , The
(n)

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Words

Meaning

199. infructuous
expenditure

200. inherent
201. inherent defect

infringed the rules of

contract
by
not
completing the work
on time.
(n) , In the absence of
proper

implementation, the
fund spent on adult
education
proved
infructuous
expenditure.
(adj)
, Every business has its
own inherent goal.
,

(n) - ,

,
*

202. inherit

(v)

203. inheritance

(n) - 1. 2.
,

204. inhospitable
conditition

(n) -
,

206. Initial

205. Inhuman
conditition

(n)

(adj)

1.

, (v) 2.

207. Initial pay

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

(n) -

The
experts
suggested
the
company to remove
inherent defect in the
design
of
the
machine.
Economic
Policies
inherited from the
previous
administration have
to be changed in the
present situation.
1.The unique cultural
heritage of India has
come to us in
inheritance.
2.The title passes by
inheritance to the
eldest son.
The BSF operates
even
in
the
inhospitable
conditions to protect
the borders.
As per the report,
the detainees were
held in cruel and
inhuman conditions.
The
initial
appointment of the
official was on the
post of a clerk.
The initial pay of the
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Words

208. Initials

Meaning

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

employee was fixed 17,140 /-

Rs. 17140/
(n) - , The DDO may check

, every entry in cash

book before initialing
,

against the same.

209. Initiate

210. Initiative

211. Injunction

212. inland letter

213. inland postage

214. inland
water transport.

215. inland route

(v) - 1. ,

1. The government
initiated
a
, has
programme
of
2.

economic reform. 2.
3.
As per the report,
many of the drug
users
had been
initiated into drug use
at an early age. 3.
Hundreds
are
initiated into the sect
each year.
*
The
government
(n) -
initiative to combat
unemployment
has
given
new
opportunities to the
young.
An injunction was
(n) -
obtained to prevent
the
copyright
infringer
from
reprinting
copyrighted
materials.
The stamp value of
(n) -
the inland letter has
been increased.
(n) - The inland postage
has been unchanged

for a long time.

1.

(n) -

(n) -

Some major rivers in

India are the busy
inland route of water
transport.
The consignment was
sent through the
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Words

216. innovation

Meaning

(n)

217. innovative
qualities

(n) -

,
,

218. inoperative

(n)

219. inordinate delay

(n) -

220. inspection
equipment

(n)

221. input

(n) - 1. 2.

3.

222. inquiry

(n) - 1. * 2.

223. Inquiry officer

224. insert

(n) -

(v)

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English
inland route.
The free market
economy has been
conducive
to
competition
and
innovation.
Indian IT technology
has
achieved
unprecedented
success due to its
innovative qualities.
The insurance policy
will
become
inoperative in case
the
circumstances
change.
The Department had
to
submit
an
explanation
for
inordinate delay in
submission of the
report.
The
inspection
equipment
was
provided
to
the
inspection unit.
1. The company has
been able to get far
more output than the
input.
2.
This
program
accepts
input from most of
the word processors.
1.
For
inquiries
regarding
service
may be adressed to
service section. 2.
The court has asked
for inquiry in the
matter.
The Inquiry Officer
has submitted the
report to the court.
The
Chairmain
inserted one more
para into the report.
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Words

225. insertion

226. in-service
training

227. insignificance

228. insolvent
229. inspect

230. inspection

231. instability

232. installation

233. instalment

234. instigation

235. institute

Meaning

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

After insertion of the

, concluding
paragraph, the draft
,
has become quite
elaborate
and
effective.
(n) Translators are given
three months in
service training by
CTB, MHA.

(n) - *,

The regionalism pales

into
insignificance
*
before nationalism.
The company was
(n) -
declared insolvent.
(v) - , The Chief Engineer
went to inspect the

project.
(n) -, The documents are
available for public

inspection.
India has expressed
(n) - *
its concern for the
political instability in
the
neighbouring
country.
(n) - 1. 2. 1. India has provided
adequate safety for its
,
nuclear installations.

2. Installation of the
new software system
in the office will take
several days.

(n) - *

(n) -

The official has paid

all the instalments of
the
vehicle
loan
given by the office.
The
accused
is
(n) -
charged
of
instigating
two
people to commit the
crime.
Indian
(n) - 1. (v) 1.The
Institutes
of
- 2. ,
Technology
have
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Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

contributed
significantly to the
development
of
science
and
technology in India.
2. There is sufficient
evidence to institute a
criminal proceeding
against the officer.
The RBI is the largest
financial institution in
the country.
The government has
issued instructions for
curtailing
office
expenditure.
1.The instrument may
be encashed within
60 days. 2. The
Engineers
are
monitoring
the
crucial instruments
on the control panel.
3. The veto has been
a
traditional
instrument
of
diplomacy
for
decades.
Two employees were
fired
from
the
company
for
insubordination.
The official may join
the
Central
Government Group
Insurance Scheme.
The amount has been
paid to insure the
office car.

The
insurance
company
has

provided
compensation to the
insured person.
is
an
(n) , Kashmir
integral
part
of
India.

Words

236. institution

237. instruction

(n) - *

(n)

238. instrument

(n)

1.

*
,

2.

3.

239. insubordination

(n)

240. insurance

241. insure

242. insured

243. integral

*,

(n) -

(v) -

(adj)

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Words

244. integrated

245. integrity

Meaning
(adj) -

(n) - 1. *
2. *

246. intelligence

(n) - 1. * 2.
*

247. Intelligence test

248. intelligible

(n) - *

(n) - , ,

249. intended benefit

(n) -

250. intense

(adj)

,
,

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

The tourism ministry

has launched an
integrated plan for
the development of
Buddhist
heritage
circuits
in
Uttar
Pradesh and Bihar.
1. Officials integrity
is undoubtfull. 2.
Terrorism is a threat
to the integrity of the
nation.
1.
The
officers
intelligence
and
pragmatism helped
him to control the
situation.
2.
According to the
intelligence sources,
the train accident was
an act of sabotage.
The candidates have
to clear intelligence
test along with other
papers.
The noting of the
officer
is
quite
intelligible.
The official was paid
the intended benefit
after considering his
request.
The Manager was
under
intense
pressure to resign.

1.
2.

1.

2.

251. intensity

252. intensive drive

(n) - , *

Ex gratia lumpsum
*, *, compensation takes
into account the

hardships and risks

involved in certain
assignments,
the
intensity
and
magnitude of the
tragedy.
(n) - , An intensive drive
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Words

Meaning

(n) - *, *,

253. intention

254. intentionally

(adv) ,

255. intentional

(adj) -

256. interact

(v) - 1.

, -
, ,

(n) -

257. interactive
session

258. interception

(n) - 1.

-,

(n) - 1.

259. interest

2.

(v) - 3.
,

260. interest bearing

(adj) - ,

261. interest
loan

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

has been started to

eradicate Polio.
The
official
has
expressed
his
intention to take
voluntary retirement.
The clerk was called
for an explanation for
intentionally ignoring
the work.
In the police report
the incidence was
declared not to be an
intentional act.
Due to heavy work
load teachers have a
limited amount of
time to interact with
each child.
In an interactive
session the Chairman
of
the
party
deliberated with the
members regarding
upcoming election.
A new Air Defense
System
is
being
developed
for
effective interception
and destruction of the
enemy missiles.
1. The scheme has
been started in the
public interest. 2. The
officer
paid
the
vehicle advance with
interest.
3.
The
employee takes keen
interest in his job.
The vehicle advance
is a interest bearing
loan.

1. -
2.

3.

The festival advance

, is an interest free
loan.

free (n) -
,

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Words

Meaning

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

1. The police do not

2. like to interfere in
family problems. 2.
,
The officer never
,
allows his personal
feelings to interfere
with his work.

1.

(n) -

The party spokesman

advise
the
neighbouring country
against
its
interference in the
internal affairs of the
country.
Many
associations
have submitted their
representation
for
interim relief and DA
merger
to
the
Government.
The UN official acted
as an intermediary in
the dispute between
two nations.
1. Interns at the
hospital are working
for 12-hours a day.
2. The leader was
interned during the
recent revolution.
The country faces
internal threat from
Naxalism.

Indias
share
in
international trade is
still very low.
269. Internationallaw (n) - Violation of human
is
against

, rights
international law.

262. interfere

263. interference

264. interim

265. intermediary

(n) - ,

(adj) -

(n) - 1.

2.

266. intern

(v) -

(n)

267. internal

(adj)

*,

*,

268. international

(adj) -

270. International
standard

(n)

1.
12
2.

Goods exported from

India
meet
the
international

standards.
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Words

271. interpretation

Meaning
*,

(n)

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

Everyone cannot put

his own interpretation
on the law.

272. interrogate

(v)

The
interrogated
suspect.

*,

273. interrupt

(v)

1.

, ,

2.

274. interruption
service

275. interval

276. intervene

in (n)

(n) - ,

(v) - ,
,

police
the

1. The programme
was interrupted due
to rain. 2. The FM
was
interrupted
several times during
his budget speech.
Due to interruption in
service, the officials
seniority
was
affected.
Diplomatic relations
between the two
nations were resumed
after an interval of
ten years.
The situation calmed
down when police
intervened.

1.

2.

277. intimate

(v) -

The Asstt. Engineer

, is involved in the
project intimately.

278. intimately

(adv) - ,

279. intolerance

,
(n)
*,

280. in transit

281. intricacy

The
officer
has
already intimated his
intention to retire.

There is no place of
intolerance
of
religion
in
Indian
*
culture.
(n) , The cost of the
insured
goods,

damaged or lost in
transit,
is
duly
compensated.
The Project Director
(n) - *
explained
the
intricacies of the
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Words

282. intricate
283. intrigue
284. intrinsic value

285. introductory
lecture

Meaning

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

project.
This is an intricate
(adj) -
issue.
(n) - , This was an act of
political intrigue.
(n) In case of loss or
, damage of a posted
article, the intrinsic
value of the article
will be compensated.
(n) *, In the introductory
lecture the Chairman

welcomed all the

,
members.

(n) - ,

286. introspection

287. invalid

1. ,

(adj) -

2.

288. invalidity
pension

289. invariably

(n)

(adv)

290. Inventory
control

(n) -

291. investigation

(n)

*,

, *,
-*

292. investigation
officer

(n) - ,

293. investment

(n) -

The society needs to

do self- introspection
with regard to the
issue of child labour.
1.As the treaty was
not ratified,it was
declared
invalid.
2.The
arguments
were rendered invalid
by the hard facts on
the ground.
The Army man was
given
invalidity
pension
due
to
permanent injury.
The reports have
been sent invariably
in time.
The
officer
was
entrusted with the
work of inventory
control.
CBI
has
started
investigation of the
case.

1.

,
2.

. . .

The
Investigation Officer has submitted
the
investigation
report to the court.
India needs huge
investment
in
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Words

294. investor

295. invigilation

Meaning
(n) -

(n)

296. invitation

(n)

297. invitation card

298. invitation
tender

(n) -

to (n)

299. inward dak

(n) - ,

300. invoice

301. invoke

(n) -

(v) -

302. irrational

303. irrecoverable

304. irregular

305. irregularity

306. irrelevant
307. irresponsible

infrastructure.
The
investors
consider India a good
destination.
All the teachers are at
invigilation duty in
the examination.
The invitations were
sent to all the
participants.
The schedule of the
programme is printed
on the invitation card.
The invitation to
tender
has
been
released for this
project.
The letters received
from inward dak are
sorted out section
wise.
The invoice of the
purchasing of goods
may be enclosed in
original with the bill.
The judge invoked an
international law that
protects refugees.

The
management
called
the
demands of
, ,
the employees union

irrational.
bank
has
(adj) - , The
prepared a list of
irrecoverable loans.
The penalty was
(adj) -
imposed for irregular
payment.
A probe has been
(n) - *
ordered for financial
irregularity.
evidence
is
(adj) , The
irrelevant
to
the
case.

(adj) -

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

(adj) - -

The official was -

given warning for
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308. Irrevocable
beneficiary

Meaning

Usage in Hindi

Usage in English

being irresponsible.

(n) , The net profit was

distributed
among
the

,
irrevocable

,
beneficiaries.

309. Isolated post

The next higher grade

pay is admissible as
MACP benefit for the
isolated post.
The
clerk
keeps
records of the letters
issued in issue diary.
After approval, issue
order for sanction has
been made.

...

Shares
of
the
company have gone
above their issue
price.
(n) - The details of the
letter issued are kept
in the issue register.

(n) - *

(n)

310. issue diary

311. issue order

312. Issue price

313. issue register

314. item

315. itemwise

316. itinerary

(n) -

(n) -

(n) - *

(adv) -

(n) -

The discussion was

held on different
items in the agenda.
The report was sent
itemwise
to
the
Department
of
Official Language.
The official tour was
as per the approved
itinerary.

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Hindi
Synonyms

Words
jail

(n)

1.

(v) 2.

2.

3.

4.

jail break

jailer

jam

(n) -

(n) -

(n) 1. ,
(v)

2.

5.

jam-packed

(adj) -

6.

7.

jammer

jamming

(n) -

(n)

8.

janitor

(n)

9.

jargon

(n)

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

1. The demonstrators
have been released
from jail. 2. The
convict was jailed for
four years.
An incident of jail
break
has
been
reported
from
Jagdalpur.
A report has been
received from the
jailer regarding the
security of the jail.
1. A traffic jam has
been reported due to
heavy rainfall. 2. The
agitators jammed the
traffic.
The train was jampacked
with
commuters.
The
electronic
jammer has been
activated to block the
mobile
communication in the
campus.
The system provides
radar-threat warning
and
electronic
jamming capabilities.
The janitor takes care
of the security of the
office building.

1.
2.

1.
2.

Try to avoid using

too much jargon in
drafting.

10.

jeopardize

(v) - ,

We
should
jeopardize
the
,
peace process.

not
UN

11.

jeopardy

(n)- , ,

Setbacks have put the

whole project in
jeopardy.
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13.

14.

Words
jet

jet fuel

jibe

Hindi
Synonyms
(n)- ,

(n) -

(n) 1. ,
(v) 2. ,

15.

16.

jingoism

job

(n) -

(n)-1.
,

2.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

job analysis

job card

job centre

job
classification
job creation

job description

,
,

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

The
accident
happened as the jet
was about to take off.
The airlines have
increased the airfares
due to increase in the
price of jet fuel.
1.
The
Election
Commission
has
taken cognizance of
jibes made during the
election campaign. 2.
It is inelegant to jibe
other employees.
We
should
differentiate between
patriotism
and
jingoism.
1. Thousands of
youths have lost their
jobs due to recession.
2. The job should be
completed within the
stipulated period.

(n) - ,

The job analysis has

been done and the

report
has
been
submitted
for
necessary action.
(n) -, All labourers have
been displayed in the
,
work place.
The job centers have
(n) -
been identified for
outsourcing
the
house-keeping work.
(n) - , The job classification
has been submitted

for further action.
(n) -

(n) -

The job creation for

the youths should be
the top priority in the
agenda.
The job description is
attached with the
circular.
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2.

1.

2.

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Hindi
Synonyms

Words
job enrichment

(n) - ,

24.

25.

26.

job evaluation

job factors

job freeze

(n) -

(n) -

(n) - ,

27.

28.

job grade

job grading

(n) -

(n) - ,

29.

job hunt

(v)

30.

job hunting

(n) -
,

31.

32.

33.

jobless

(adj) -

job
measurement

(n) - ,

job oriented

(adj)

34.

job production

(n)
,

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

A job enrichment
programme has been
introduced to cater
the need of the
organization.
A job evaluation
mechanism should be
evolved to recognize
and reward good
performance.
The
job
factors
should be considered
before arriving at any
conclusion in this
regard.
A job freeze has been
imposed
by
the
Management due to
recession.
The job grades have
been defined in the
manual.
The Supervisor will
look after the work of
job grading.
The
displaced
villagers had been
job-hunting for two
months.
According
to
a
survey, most of the
rural
youths
are
engaged
in
job
hunting
after
matriculation.
The Government has
to do more for the
poor and the jobless.
The concerned Junior
Engineer has been
assigned the work of
job measurement.
Various job oriented
schemes have been
launched in the rural
areas.
We have to ensure

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Hindi
Synonyms

Words

35.

36.

job
requirements

(n) -

job rotation

(n) - ,

37.

38.

job satisfaction

job security

(n) -
(n) -
,

39.

job seeker

(n)-

40.

41.

42.

43.

job share

(n)

job
specification

(n) - ,

job study

(n) -

job work

(n) - ,

44.

join

(v)- 1.

2.

3.

45.

joining date

(n)

46.

joining pay

(n) -

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

sufficient
job
production in rural
areas.
The job requirements
of the post have been
attached with the
circular.
The job rotation of
the trainees has been
completed.
The job satisfaction
of the customers is
our priority.
Nowadays, the job
security is a prime
concern
of
the
working youths.
The metro cities are
overpopulated with
job seekers.
The
company
encourages
jobshares and part-time
working.
The quotation should
be furnished as per
the job specification.
The job study of the
proposed project has
been completed and
the report for the
same is enclosed.
The job work has
been outsourced.

1. Three Assistants
have
joined
the
Department. 2. The
employees joined the
strike. 3. Broadband
highway will join all
the States together.
Please, verify the
joining date from the
service book of the
concerned employee.
The joining pay has

1.

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47.

48.

49.

50.

51.

52.

53.

Words

joining period

joining report

joining time

joint

joint account

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

been disbursed to the

employee.
(n)
The 10 days joining
period is hereby

sanctioned.
(n) - The employee has
submitted the joining
report.
(n)
The employees will
*
be entitled for joining

time on his transfer.

Complaint has
(n) - 1. (adj) - 2. 1.
been lodged with

CPWD to check the

leakage at the pipes
joints. 2. The report
was a joint effort.
The joint account
(n) -
has to be operated by
either or survivor.

Usages in Hindi

10

1.


2.

joint
account (n) - The joint account
holder
holders are requested '

to submit duly filled

'
Know
Your
Customer form.
*
joint annuity
The joint annuity is
(n) -
being paid to the
concerned regularly.

54.

55.

56.

57.

joint application (n) -

The two researchers

have submitted joint
application for the
patent.
joint attestation (n)
The report of the
was
,
company
presented after the

joint attestation by
the directors.
joint beneficiary (n) - The
joint
beneficiaries have to
produce Identity Card
and residential proof
for their claim.
joint cadre
The proposal for
(n) -

joint cadre of the

subordinate offices
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59.

60.

61.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words

joint committee

joint
concurrence

joint
consultation

joint
consultative
committee

(n) - *

(n) - *

(n) -

(n)

63.

64.

joint control

joint demand

joint discussion

62.

Usages in English

,
*

(n) -

(n) - *

*
(n) -
,

65.

66.

joint effort

joint enterprise

(n) -

(n) -

and
secretariat
service
is
under
consideration.
The report has been
submitted by the
joint committee of
Parliament.
The change has been
made with the joint
concurrence of the
Management and the
Association.
The
plans
were
drawn up in joint
consultation with the
World
Health
Organisation and the
Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare.
The Government has
constituted a joint
consultative
committee to suggest
measures
for
conservation
of
forest.
The area is under
joint control of the
Coast Guard and the
Army.
The
Staff
Associations
have
made a joint demand
to discontinue the
outsourcing
of
ministerial work.
All
the
State
Governments
have
been invited to a
joint discussion on
the
proposed
legislation.
The rescue operation
was a joint effort of
the army and the
local authority.
This is a joint
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67.

68.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words

joint family

joint fund

(n) -

(n) - ,

69.

joint holding

Usages in English

(n) -
,
*

70.

joint
intelligence
staff

(n) -
,

71.

72.

73.

joint session

joint statement

joint ownership

(n) -

(n) -

(n)

74.

75.

joint
staff

planning (n)

joint
representation

(n)

1.

2.

enterprise of the
public-private
partnership.
In case of joint
family, the oldest
family member will
be treated as head of
the family.
Earlier,
the
Department
has
proposed to create a
joint fund for this
project.
The demarcation of
joint holdings is
being processed at
the Gram Panchayat
level.
The
joint
intelligence
staffs
have been deployed
to gather intelligence
from the disturbed
area.
The President will
address the joint
session
of
the
Parliament.
In a joint statement,
the Prime Ministers
of both the countries
have
agreed
to
promote the bilateral
trade.
An arbitrator has
been appointed to
solve the dispute
arisen from the joint
ownership of the
company.
The Chairman has
convened a meeting
of the joint planning
staff in this regard.
1.
The
joint
representation of the
Staff
Associations
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Hindi
Synonyms

Words

76.

joint resolution

(n) -
,

77.

joint
responsibility

(n)

,
*

78.

79.

80.

joint
search (n) -
operation

joint
team

search (n) -

joint sector

(n) 1.
2.

81.

82.

joint
stock (n) -
company
*
joint
supervision

(n)

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

should be ensured in
the
Grievance
Redressal Committee.
2.
A
joint
representation has
been received from
the
staff
side
regarding
anomaly
created
due
to
implementation
of
MACP Scheme.
A joint resolution on
anti-terrorism
has
been passed by the
United
Nations
Organization.
The safety in the
Metro Train is the
joint responsibility
of the commuters as
well as the Metro
Rail Staff.
A large quantity of
arms and ammunition
has
been
seized
during a joint search
operation conducted
by the police and the
army.
A joint search team
has been sent to the
area of insurgency.
It is proposed to
create a joint sector
for
inclusive
development in the
field
of
primary
education.
The company is
registered as a joint
stock company.
A joint supervision
of
the
ongoing
project has been
conducted and the
report
has
been
submitted for the

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83.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words
joint tenants

(n)

1.

Usages in English

2.

84.

joint venture

(n)

85.

86.

87.

jointly

jointly
severally

journal

(adv) -

and (adv) -

(n) 1. *,

2.

,
*

88.

89.

90.

journalism

journalist

journey

(n) *

(n) -

(n) 1. * (v) - 2.

91.

journey time

(n) -

same.
1. The rent agreement
has been signed by
the joint tenants. 2.
Several
representations have
been received by the
Revenue Department
regarding
the
problems of the joint
tenants.
The project is under
discussion
as
a
possible
joint
venture between the
two
Central
Agencies.
All the administrative
decisions are being
jointly taken by both
the companies.
The
tenants
are
jointly and severally
liable for payment of
the rent.
1. For nearly three
months the search
team
had
been
keeping a journal of
its travels. 2. All the
results are published
in the departmental
journal.
The company has
been the target of
investigative
journalism.
Two journalists have
been reported missing
from the valley.
1. The bill should be
submitted within one
month from the date
of return journey. 2.
The ship journeyed
for three months.
The journey time
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2.

1.

2.

1.


2.

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93.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words

jubilee

judge

Usages in English

(n) *

(n) 1. 2.

(v)

3.

4.

5.

94.

judgement

(n) - 1. 2. ,

95.

judicial

(adj)

96.

97.

judicial
activism

judicial
authority

(n)

(n) - 1.
2.

98.

judicial custody

(n)

should be mentioned
in the form.
The institution is
celebrating its golden
jubilee.
1.
The
judge
sentenced the accused
to two months in
prison.
2.
The
judges' decision is
final in this regard. 3.
The tour was judged
to have been a great
success.
4.
Its
difficult to judge
how long the journey
will take. 5. The
officer was asked to
judge the debate
competition.
1. The judgement
will
be
given
tomorrow. 2. The
spokesperson
has
refused to make a
judgement about the
situation.
The office would like
to go through proper
judicial procedures
in this matter.
Judicial
activism earned
a
human
face
in India by
liberalizing access to
justice.
1. A consultation
with
a
judicial
authority will be
appropriate in this
case. 2. The question
is subject to judicial
authority.
The accused has been
sent to two days
judicial custody.
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1.

2.

3.

4.

5.
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1. 2.

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99.

Words

Hindi
Synonyms

judicial inquiry

(n) - *,

100.

judicial lockup

(n)

101.

102.

103.

judicial notice

judicial power

judicial process

(n) -

(n) - *

(n)

104.

judicial restraint (n)

105.

judicial review

(n)

106.

107.

108.

judicial
separation

judicial service

judicial system

(n)

judiciary

(n) - *

(n)

109.

(n) *

Usages in English
The Supreme Court
ordered a judicial
inquiry into the
deaths
in
police
custody.
The Judge has sent
the accused to the
judicial lockup.
Facts for which a
court
will
take judicial
notice are specified
in Section 57.
The Governor enjoys
certain judicial
powers.
The employees guilt
or innocence will be
decided
by
the
judicial process.
The members have
expressed different
views
about
the
practice of judicial
restraint.
A judicial review has
been sought for in
this regard.
The wife of the
employee
has
presented a petition
praying for a decree
of judicial
separation.
Union Public Service
Commission
has
invited applications
for recruitment to 64
vacant
posts
in Judicial Services.
In India, we have an
independent
and
integrated judicial
system.
There are various
levels of judiciary in
India.
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110.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words
judicious

(adj) 1.
,

2.

111.

judiciously

(adv)

112.

junction

113.

juncture

114.

junior

(n) ,

(n) -

(n) 1. ()

2.

115.

116.

117.

118.

junior
administrative
grade

(n)

Junior
Commissioned
Officer (JCO)

(n)

junior clerk

(n) -

junior grade

(n) -

119.

junior in rank

(n) -

120.

juniority

(n) *

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

It would be judicious
to
complete
the
project within the
given time-frame.
The
chemical
fertilisers should be
used judiciously to
maintain the quality
of soil.
The venue of the
programme is near
the junction of the
Ashoka Road and the
Parliament Street.
The
debate
has
reached a crucial
juncture.
1. The candidate has
joined as Junior
Translator in the
CSOLS.
2.
The
amendment proposal
in junior scale is
under consideration
The ISTM conducts
various
training
programmes for the
officers of junior
administrative
grade.
Ten
Junior
Commissioned
Officers have been
posted
in
the
regiment.
The junior clerks
may be posted in the
typing pool.
The junior grade
officers have been
deputed for training.

1.

2. -

Being junior in ,
rank, the employee
has been transferred

to the branch office.
The juniority has
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122.

123.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words

junior library

junior most

junior scale

(n) -
(adj) -

(n) - ,

124.

jurisdiction

(n) - ,
,

125.

jurisprudence

(n)

126.

127.

jurist

jury

(n) -

(n) - ,

128.

just

(adj)

1.

(adv) 2. ,

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

been decided on the

basis of joining in the
service
by
the
employee concerned.
Books have been
purchased for the
junior library.
The junior most
officer has been
posted
in
the
administration
section.
The proposal for
merging the junior
scales
is
under
consideration.
The matter does not
come
under
the
jurisdiction of this
office.
The committee has
emphasized for a
need
of
certain
changes
in
the
modern
jurisprudence.
The Lower Court
Jurist said the boy
will have a hearing in
Juvenile Court.
There
was
a
consensus among the
members of the jury
in this matter.
1.
It was a just
decision. 2. It was
just an ordinary case.

1. The workers are

demanding
equal
rights and justice. 2.
Justice R. M. Lodha,
the senior most judge
of
the
Supreme
Court, was sworn in
as the 41st Chief

1.

,

1. 2.

129.

justice

(n) - 1.
2.

287

2.

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130.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words
justiciable

Usages in English

(adj) - ,

131.

justifiable

(adj) 1. ,

2.

132.

133.

justification

justified

(n) -

(adj) ,

134.

135.

juvenile

juvenile convict

(n) -

(n) - ,

136.

juvenile court

(n)

137.

138.

juvenile
delinquency

(n) - ,

juvenile
offender

(n) -

Justice of India.
This case of inter-seseniority
is
a
justiciable dispute.
The proposal of the
austerity measures is
justifiable on the
grounds of financial
necessity.
There
is
no
justification for such
misrepresentation.
The report contains
self-explanatory and
justified facts.
Juvenile and minor
in legal terms are
used in different
context.
The juvenile convict
has been sentenced to
three years at a
reform centre.
The
juvenile
court today found the
youngest
accused
guilty of rape and
murder.
Juvenile
delinquency is a big
breading centre of
criminals.
The
number
of
juvenile offenders in
the city registered a
jump in this year.

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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

The kangaroo court

of
the
extremist
group convicted the
hostages and killed
them.
(adj) - 1. 2. 1. The government is
3. , keen for peace talks
to start again. 2. The

company hopes its

4. , keen pricing policy

will increase sales. 3.

There is expected to
5. ,
be a keen fight in the
local elections. 4. The
scientist is a man of
keen intellect. 5. The
economist has been a
keen supporter of the
open economy.
(v) - 1. , 1. The supplier has
2. failed to keep the
deadline for supply.
3. 4.
2. Keep the files in a
5. safe place. 3. Keep a

record of the meeting.

6. 4. The library decided

to keep the old books
7.
instead of selling

them. 5. Keep to the
speed limits. 6. Costs
must be kept to a
minimum. 7. The
police put up barriers
to keep the crowds
back.

keep-out pricing (n) - The keep-out pricing

by
the
large

companies is harmful
for
smaller
competitors.
keeper
Only the keeper was
(n) -
allowed in the animal
cages.
keeping
(n)-1. - , - 1. The office left the

kangaroo court

keen

Keep (away,
from)

(n) -

289

1.
2.

3.

4. 5.

1.

2.
3.
4.

5. 6.

7.

1. - -

staff car in the

caretakers keeping.
2. The office building
is in good keeping.
3. The orphanage has
been paid for the
childrens keeping. 4.
The office entrusted
the warden's keeping
for the hostel.
The office has kept
the Rajbhasha Shield
as a keepsake of its
achievement.
The kernel of the
message is that peace
process should not be
disrupted.
1.
Press
the
ESCAPE key to
exit
from
a
programme. 2. The
economic support is
the key to the success
of the project. 3. The
key is, how long can
the Reserve Bank
control the inflation
rate? 4. The cabinet
has made some key
changes in the export
policy. 5. The key
person of the rescue
team is responsible
for this event. 6. The
daycare hours of the
crche are keyed to
the needs of working
parents. 7. Industrial
Dearness Allowance
is keyed to the rate of
inflation.

The hospital has

- been the target of
keyhole journalism.
(n)
We need to develop
key industries in
,
rural areas too.

2.

3. -
4.

7.

keepsake

(n) - ,

8.

9.

kernel

key

(n) -

(n) - 1.

2.

3.

()

(adj) -

4.

5.

6.

(v)

7. -

10.

11.

keyhole
journalism
key industry

(n) - ,

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2. 3.
4.

1.
ESCAPE
2.

3.

? 4.

5.

6.
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7.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

key map

keynote

keynote address

keynote speaker

key personnel

key plan

key post

key role

key stone

key witness

keyword

kickback

kick start

(n) -

The key map of the

town planning is
being reviewed by
the expert committee.
The event is usually
(v) -
keynoted by the
Director General.
his
keynote
(n) - , In
address,
the

Chairman
emphasized on the
need for a dynamic
work culture in the
organization.
The keynote speaker
(n) -

elaborated the theme
of the seminar.
Being key personnel
(n) -
of the project, the
officer always helped
others.
The key plan of the
(n) -
company is to reduce
the production costs.
Despite holding the
(n) -
key-post
in
the
organization,
the
officer never used the
staff car.
UNO played the key
(n) -
role in reaching the
peace agreement.

(n) -

Keeping inflation low

should
be
the

keystone
of
the
economic policy.
The police officer is
(n) -
expected to be the
key witness at the
trial.
(n) - -, One can find the site
by
entering
the

keyword.
officer
was
(n) - , , The
accused of receiving

a kickback from the

supplier company.
The attempt to kick(v) -
start the economy
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26.

kidnap

kidnapper

(v) -

(n)- ,

27.

kidnapping

(n)

28.

kind

(n) -

1. 2.

(adj) - 3. ,

4.

29.

kindly

(adj) - 1. ,

(adv)

2.

30.

31.

king

kingdom

(n) - ,

(n) - 1. 2.

32.

king pin

(n) - 1.
2.

33.

kit

(n) - *,

34.

kite

(v) - 1.

2.

has failed.
Two tourists have
been kidnapped by
the terrorists.
The kidnappers are
demanding a ransom
of Rs.10 lac.
Two youngsters have
been arrested and
charged
with
kidnapping.
1. This kind of
question often rises in
the discussion. 2.
Donation is also
accepted in kind. 3.
He is a very kind and
helpful officer. 4. His
kind deed will be
remembered for ever.
1. The officer has
adopted a kindly
approach
to
the
problem. 2. Kindly
look into this matter
and do a needful.
The King of Bhutan
was the chief guest of
the Republic Day
Parade.
1. According to a
study, the food cycle
of
the
animal
kingdom has been
affected
by
the
deforestation. 2. The
kingdom
has
witnessed
several
democratic
movements.
1. He is the kingpin
of the whole team. 2.
A mafia kingpin has
been arrested.
The trainees prepared
their
kits
for
inspection.
1. The offender kited
many cheques. 2. The
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2.

3.
4.

1.
2.

1. ,

2.

1.

2.

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1.
2.

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35.

36.

kith and kin

know-how

(n) -

(n)

37.

38.

knowingly

knowledge

(adv) -

(n) - 1. 2.

39.

40.

41.

42.

knowledge base

(n) - -

knowledge level (n) - -

knowledgebased system

(n) -

knowledgeable

(adj)

43.

known

(adj) -1. 2.
, -
3.-,

prices
of
commodities
continue to kite. 3.
The trainee pilot
kited for a long time.
Such an officer may
not be a member of
the interview board
whose kith and kin
is a candidate.
No other company
had the technical
know-how to deal
with such type of
industrial disaster.
The employee was
accused
of
knowingly
submission of a false
certificate to the
office.
1. There will be a
paper on General
Knowledge in the
entrance examination.
2. The employee
acted with the full
knowledge of his
superiors.
The knowledge base
needs
to
be
broadened
before
further edition of the
manual.
A workshop has been
organized to increase
the knowledge level
of the candidates.
The project is an
example of a large
knowledge-based
system.
The company needs
skilled
and
knowledgeable
technicians.
1. The data have been
collected from the
known sources. 2.
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2.

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1.

2.

The Bharat Ratna

has been awarded to
the known scientist
Professor
C.N.R.
Rao. 3. The police
have arrested the
known drug dealer.

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Words
label

laboratory

labour

Hindi Meaning
(n) - ,

(n) - *

(n) - 1. 2.
,

3. 4.

4.

5.

labour appellate
tribunal

(n) -

labour charges

(n) - 1. * 2.

6.

labour cost

(n) - ,

7.
8.

9.

labour court
labour dispute

labourer

(n) -
(n) -

(n) - ,

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

All the products are

labeled
with
comprehensive
instructions.
The seized drugs
were
sent
for
chemical examination
in
government
laboratory.
1. The company has
been blacklisted on
account
of
noncompliance of the
labour law. 2. There
is
restriction
on
engaging
casual
labour in the Govt.
Departments. 3. Due
to stressful lifestyle
women
tend
to
develop
complications during
labour.
4. Villagers laboured
a road in the village
at their own initiative.
Bank will approach
to
the
Labour
Appellate Tribunal.
Increase in labour
charges results in
increase
in
production cost.
The company wants
to keep down labour
costs.
The case is filed in
labour court.

1.

2.

3.


4.

The strike in the

company was the
outcome of labour
dispute.
The rates of daily
wages for skilled and
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Words

Hindi Meaning

10.

11.

labour intensive
industry

(n) -

labourious

(adj) - 1. ,

2.

12.

labour laws

(n) - ,

13.

14.

15.

labour
legislation

labour outputratio

labour relations

(n) - 1.
2.

(n) -

(n) - -

16.

labour room

(n) -

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

unskilled labourers
have been revised.

Despite
the
importance
of
labour-intensive
,
industries
in
,
generating
employment,
the
quantification
of
crucial issues like
employment,
productivity
and
wages have not been
well researched.
1.
Laborious 1.
employees need to be
encouraged. 2. After 2. ,
successful

completion
of

labourious training,
the
president
presented the honours
to the officer trainees
of the Indian Police
Service.
A foreign investor
while
making
investment in India

has to make itself
aware of the complex
labour laws in India.
The main objective of
labour legislations is ,
preservation of the

health, safety and
welfare of workers.
For a small business
improving
labour

output-ratio means
,
improving
gross
revenues and profits.
Governments set the framework
for
labour
relations
through legislation.
The labour room of
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Words

labour saving
device

Hindi Meaning

(n) -
,

18.

labour saving
measures

(n) -
,

19.

20.

labour turnover

labour union

(n) -

(n) - ,

21.

labour welfare

(n) -

,
,

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

District Hospital is
fully equipped with
latest facilities.
Work can be done
expeditiously
by
labour
saving
device.
Multinational
companies
use
labour
saving
measures
extensively.
Labour turnover is
a major problem of
economies
across
globe.
Labour Union has
called for two days
strike.
The government has
taken many steps for
labour welfare.

New management has

substantially
increased the amount
of labour welfare
fund.
Production
has
stagnated due to lack
of incentive.

22.

labour welfare
fund

(n) -
,
,

23.

24.

lack of
incentive
lack of integrity

(n) -

(n) -

The employee was

suspended due to
lack of integrity.

25.

26.

lack of
knowledge

ladder

(n) -

(n) - 1. 2.

He could not be made

head of the finance
department due to
lack of knowledge of
financial affairs.
His
academic
achievements helped
him in climbing the
ladder of promotion.
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28.

Words
lame excuse

land acquisition

Hindi Meaning
(n) -
(n) - - ,
-

29.

landed cost

(n) -

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

landed property

landslide

land holder

landless
labourer

landlord

(n) - -

(n) - -

(n) -

(n) -

(n) - 1. - 2.

35.

land mark

(n) - 1. ,
2.

(adj) - 3. ,

36.

37.

land mortgage
bank

(n) -

landowner

(n) - -

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

His illness is lame

excuse
for
not
coming to the office.
The government has
amended
land
acquisition act.
Landed
cost
is
always more than the
basic cost of the
goods.
Price of the landed
property
has
escalated
substantially.
Much property has
been damaged in
recent landslide in
Jammu.
The government has
announced
many
incentive schemes for
land holders.
In
many
states
government has given
land
rights
to
landless labourers.
Rent is paid to
landlord on monthly
basis.

1. Land mark in the

way of reaching the
station is not clear. 2.
The discovery of
penicillin
was
a
landmark in the
history of medicine.
3. The Supreme court
decision
about
womens right was a
landmark.
The government has
started many land
mortgage banks in
rural areas.
Panchayat is the
landowner of the

1.
2.

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39.

Words

Hindi Meaning

land
reclamation

(n) -

land record

(n) - -,

-, -

40.

41.

land reform

land revenue

(n) -

(n) - - ,

42.

land settlement

(n) - ,

43.

44.

45.

46.

47.

48.

landslide
victory

(n) -

land tenure

(n) - -

Land use
certificate

Land use
change

language

lapse

(n) -

(n) -

(n) -

(n) -1. 2.

, (v) - 3.
,

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

community land.
The
state
governments special
drive has resulted in
land reclamations in
large area.
Land records are
available
in
the
district office.

Land reforms have

resulted in higher
productivity of food
grains.
Income from land
revenue
is
a
significant part of
governments
income.
Land settlement is
very aspect of land
reforms.
It was a landslide
victory for local
candidate.
Providing
land
tenure for small
period results into
low productivity.
Landuse certificate
can only be issued by
competent authority
in District office.

In certain cases, land

use
change
for
commercial reasons
is not permissible.
He
has
good
command
over
Sanskrit Language.
1. He has come back
from deputation after
a lapse of 3 years. 2.
Not
giving
due
honour to guest was a
lapse on the part of

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49.

Words

lapse of
sanction

Hindi Meaning

(n) -1.

,
2.

50.

lapse of deposit

(n) -

51.

lap top

(n) -

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

Protocol Officer. 3.
Her membership of
the
library
has
lapsed.
Lapse of sanction
has forced office to
issue fresh sanction
for this expenditure.

Policies are at risk

due to lapsing of
deposit.
Working on Laptop
is a convenient as it is
moveable.

52.

large scale

(n) - ,

53.

54.

55.

last date

lasting

lastly

(n) -

(adj) -

(adv) - ,
, :

56.

57.

58.

last payment

late

late attendance

These goods are

cheap
as
the
production on a large
scale.
Today is the last date
of submission of
tender.
These reforms will
bring
lasting
benefits.
Lastly, the Director
thanks all the staff for
their co-operation.

(n) -

Documents will be
returned after three
months of the last
payment.
(adv)- The harvest
(adv) - 1. ,
was late this year
(adj) - 2.
because of the rain. 2.

The
Rajendra
Bhawan Trust was
established, in the
memory of late Dr.
Rajendra Prasad the
First President of the
Indian Republic.
Based
(n) - - Biometric
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Words

late duty

Hindi Meaning

(n) - ,

60.

61.

62.

63.

64.

lately

late payment

lateral entry

lateral relations

lateral support

(adv) -

(n) -

(n) -

(n) -

(n) - ,
-

65.

66.

lateral transfer

latest

(n) -

(adj)- ,

67.

latitude

(n) - ,

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

Attendance
Monitoring System
(BBAMS) has been
introduced in many
offices to check the
late
attendance
problem
in
employees.
Extra allowance is
availed for late duty.

The Director has

lately returned from
tour.
Late Payment of
Service Tax attracts
Penalty @18% p.a.

PCS officers are

allowed lateral entry
in civil services after
completion
of
required
eligibility
criteria.
It
is
the lateral
relations that power
the business forward.
The wall is weak and
requires
lateral
support.
The JS in the
Department
of
Agriculture
and
Cooperation
is
appointment
as
Mission
Director
under the Department
of Agriculture and
Cooperation
on
lateral
transfer
basis.
This product is based
on latest techniques.

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Employees
should
have some latitude in
organizing
their

work.
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69.

Words
laudable

launch

Hindi Meaning
(adj) -

(n)-1. ,
,

,
(),

() 2.
(v) - 3.

70.

71.
72.

laundry
allowance

(n) -

lavatory

(n) -

law

(n) - ,

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

He has laudable
suggestions
for
improving
housing
conditions.
1. The new book was
launched in a grand
ceremony. 2. A test
satellite
was
launched
from
Sriharikota. (v)- The
police have launched
an investigation into
the incident.
Personnel
of
the Armed Forces get
laundry allowance.
One more lavatory is
needed at bus station.

1.

2.

(v)

Suicide is a criminal
offence according to
Indian law.

73.

law abiding

(adj) - -,

74.

law and order

(n) - -,

75.

law breaker

(n) -

76.

77.

78.

law court
(court of law)

law enforcing
agency

lawful

(n) - ,

(n) - -

(adj) - ,
,

Law-abiding persons
need
to
be
encouraged.

It is the responsibility
of
the
state
government
to
maintain law and
order.
Law breakers should
be punished.

The
department
resorted to the law
court to resolve the
seniority matter.
The police acted on a
tip-off by officers
from law enforcing
agency.

The Army said that

his detention at the
border had been

lawful.
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Words
lawful custody

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

(n) - 1.

1. The father took the

child
from
the
mothers
lawful
custody.
2.
The
Supreme Court has
held that persons in
lawful
custody
cannot
contest
elections.
The mother is equally
lawful guardian of
child as father.
A total of 157
lawsuits were filed
on behalf of train
accident victims.
Prosecution
and
defense lawyers will
deliver
closing
arguments next week.
In this financial year
some laxity is given
to the tax payers.
The Advocate laid
the evidence before
the Judge.

1.

The
decision
of
layoff
of
labour
union
will
be
challenged by the
company.
All the flats in the
colony have the same
layout.
Lazy
and
incompetent police
officers are letting the
public down.
1. The leader of a
union is invited for
talks.
2.
This
company is a world
leader
in
manufacturing
electrical goods. 3.

2.

80.

lawful guardian

(n) -

81.

82.

83.

84.

lawsuit

lawyer

laxity

lay before

(n) - ,

(n) -

(n) - ,
(n) - ,
,

85.

86.

layoff

layout

(n) -

(n) - ,

87.

88.

lazy

leader

(adj) - ,

(n) - 1. ,
2. , 3.

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89.

90.

91.

92.

93.

94.

95.
96.

Words

leadership
quality

leading article

leaflet

leak

leakage

leap frogging

learning
lease

Hindi Meaning

leave

Usage in Hindi

Today the newspaper

has featured elections
in its editorial leader
column.
The meeting was
(n) -
successful because of
the
leadership
quality
of
the
manager.
Topic of today's
(n) -
leading article of the
newspaper
is
elections.
Training
officer
(n) - ,
handed out leaflets
on translation.
The
report's
(v) - 1. , 1.
findings
have
been
2.
leaked. 2. A gas
leak
caused
the
explosion.
1. Leakage of toxic
(n) - 1. 2.
waste into the sea is a
main
cause
of
3. (v) - 4.
pollution.
2.

Disciplinary action
was
taken
for
leakage
of
confidential
information by the
employee. 3. There
is a leakage in the
pipe.
The price of the
(n) -
shares
leaped
frogged during boom
period.
His writings reflect
(n) - 1. ,
2. his immense learning.

(n) - 1. (v) - 2.

97.

Usage in English

(n)- 1. 2.

3.

Under the terms of

the lease, office has
to pay maintenance
charges.
Leave
is
being
declared in all the
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Hindi Meaning
() 4.

98.

leave
encashment

(n) -
,

99.

leave not due

(n) - -

100.

leave of
absence

(n) -
,

Usage in English

offices tomorrow.
All
employees
demanded
leave
encashment.

102.

103.

104.

lease-cum-sale
deed

leased
accommodation

lease for life

leasehold

(n) -

(n)

(n) -

(adj) - 1. (n)
- 2.

105.

leaseholder

(n) - ,

106.

lease without
term

(n) -

He could not go as
his leave was not
due.
Leave of absence
may be granted by
the competent officer.

On execution of the
lease-cum-Sale deed,
the
buyer
took
possession of the
house.
The officer will be
responsible
for
vacating
leased
accommodation
immediately
on
termination of lease
agreement.
A statutory tenancy is
not regarded as a
lease for life, even
though its practical
effect is very much
the same.
'A' type tenements
were allotted on
leasehold basis by
the Department of
Rehabilitation.
It is leaseholder's
responsibility to keep
the internal parts of
the housing property
in good condition.
For this project, lease
without term has
been approved by the
legal cell of the
department
as
a
special case.

101.

Usage in Hindi

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Words
leave account

Hindi Meaning
(n) - ,

108.

leave allowance

(n) - ,

109.

leave and
licence

(n) -

,
*

110.

leave
encashment

(n) -
,

111.

leave not due

(n) - -

112.

113.

114.

leave on
average pay

leave on
medical ground

leave
preparatory to
retirement

(n) -

(n) - *

(n) - -

*

Usage in English
200 days earned
leave has
accumulated in the
leave account of the
employee.
The annual leave
allowance is usually
paid in June month of
the year following the
year on the basis of
which it has been
calculated.
Leave and licence
system is a legally
approved system for
use of property.
Sanction of leave
encashment should
be
accorded
in
advance, at the time
of
granting
permission for LTC.
Leave not due shall
be adjusted from the
half pay leave which
the
Government
servant is likely to
earn subsequently.
All
Railway
employees permanent
or temporary are
eligible for 30 days
leave on average
pay in a calendar
year.
Leave on medical
grounds may be
allowed on the basis
of certificates issued
by Hospitals/Medical
Practitioners.
The leave granted as
leave preparatory to
retirement shall not
include extraordinary
leave.
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Usage in Hindi
200

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115.

116.

Words
leave reserve

leave rules

Hindi Meaning
(n) -

(n) -

,
*

117.

118.

119.

120.

121.

leave salary

leave substitute

leave vacancy

leave without
pay

leave with pay

(n) -

(n) -

(n) - *

(n) -

,
*

(n) -

,
*

122.

lecture hall

(n) - ,

123.

ledger

(n) - ,

124.

ledger balance

(n) -

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

Two
posts
of
Assistant Director has
been sanctioned as
leave reserve.
An
officer
on
deputation/foreign
service
shall
be
regulated by the
leave rules of the
parent organisation.
The advance is
recoverable from
pay/leave
salary/subsistence
allowance every
month till it is repaid
in full.
In case of absence of
an
employee
on
training,
the
Departments
may
employ
leave
substitutes.
A new teacher was
appointed on contract
basis to fill up the
leave vacancy.
The leave without
pay
may
be
sanctioned to an
employee by the
competent authority.
Sr.
A.O.
may
sanction leave with
pay up to 30 days.

The lecture hall was

not available on the
proposed date of the
workshop.
Opening and closing
balances in Provident
Fund Ledgers should
be attested by a
Senior
Accounts
Officer.
The ledger balance

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125.

126.

127.

128.

129.

130.

Words

ledger folio

legacy

legal

legal action

legal advice

legal aid

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

is
the
balance
available
at
the
beginning of the day.
The names of the
(n) -
Accounts
officers
responsible for the
custody of codes are
entered in the ledger
folio.
Future
generations
(n) - ,
will be left with a
-*
legacy of pollution
and destruction.
The social activist
(adj) - ,
fought the legal battle
,
with courage and
firm determination.
The department has
(n) -
*
decided to take legal
,
action against the
*
supplier.
(n) - , The ministry advised
the office to seek

legal advice in this
matter.
The victim may get
(n) -
*
legal aid to take his
,

case to court.
*

(n) - ,

Stamp duty payments

are treated as legal
charges
for
accounting entry.
When
a
legal
document is created
to form a contract, all
parties must agree
and
sign
the
document.

Depending on the
jurisdiction, a legal
guardian may be
called a conservator,
custodian, or curator.
Bill of exchange is a
legal instrument.

131.

legal charges

132.

legal document

(n) -

133.

legal guardian

(n) - ,
,

134.

legal instrument

Usage in Hindi

(n) -

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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

135.

136.

137.

legality

legalisation

legalise

(n) -

(n) -

(v) - ,

138.

legally

(adv) - ,

139.

legally binding

(n) -

140.

legally married

(n) -

141.

142.

legal notice

legal practice

(n) -

(n) - -,

143.

144.

legal
practitioner

legal
proceedings

(n) - -

(n) -

The
auditor
has
questioned
the
legality
of
the
contracts.
Marriage certificate
legalisation
is
required
when
somebody is looking
for a family visa to
migrate to other
countries.
The government is
planning to legalise
few
unauthorized
colonies in phases.

The authority shall

ensure
that
the
decision is legally
viable.
This agreement is
legally binding on
both the parties.
Maintenance shall be
permissible only if
they
are
legally
married.
The office sent a
legal notice to the
employee for not
serving notice period.

After
completing
graduation in law he
started
legal
practice.
The
disciplinary
authority may appoint
a legal practitioner
as the Presenting
Officer
in
cases
involving
complicated points of
law.
If any legal
proceeding is

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Words

Hindi Meaning
*

145.

legal
representative

(n) -

146.

legal right

(n) -
,

147.

legal system

(n) - *,

148.

legal tender

(n) - 1. ,
*

2.
*

-*

149.

150.

151.

legate

legatee

legible

(n) -

(n) -

(adj) -
,

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

instituted against an
employee, he shall
forthwith report the
full facts of the legal
proceedings to the
Government.
Every company must
also have a legal
representative, who
is
officially
and
legally accountable
for the activities of
the company.
It should, however,
be noted that in such
cases
the
party
affected has a legal
right
to
claim
maintenance.

India has one of the

oldest legal systems

in the world.

1. These coins are no

longer legal tender.
2. The organization
has floated legal
tender
for
the
construction work.
The legate has used
great diplomacy in
handling the
situation.
Legatee wrote his
will in favour of
orphanage as he has
no children.
The document was
old but it was legible.

1.

2.
-

,
,

152.

legislative

(adj) -

The matter regarding

amendment
in
Recruitment
Rules

was referred to the

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153.

154.

155.

156.

Words

Hindi Meaning

legislative
assembly

(n) - *

legislator

(n) -

legislature

legitimacy

(n) -

(n) - 1. * 2.
3.
*

157.

legitimate

(n) - 1. ,
- 2.
()

158.

legitimate
grievance

(n) - 1.

,
*

2.

159.

leisure

(n) - 1. ,

2.

160.

161.

length of
service

(n) - -

leniency

(n) - *, *

Usage in English
Legislative
Department.
The term of the
Legislative
Assembly is five
years.
A legislator can
make
meaningful
contribution
by
participating in the
debate on the Motion
of Thanks on the
Governer's Address
and on the Budget.
Maharashtra has a
bicameral
legislature.
The
government
expressed
serious
doubts about the
legitimacy of military
action.
1. It is the legitimate
right of farmers to get
a reasonable price for
their produce.
2.
Legitimate son could
be given shares in the
property
of
his
parents.
The court took a
strong note of the
legitimate grievance
of the consumer.
The officer asked the
assistant to finalise
the presentation at his
leisure.
The length of service
is calculated for the
purpose of gratuity.
The judge rejected
pleads for leniency
and sentenced him to
six months in prison.
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162.

163.

164.

Words

Hindi Meaning
(n) -

lesee

(n) -

lessor

(n) - ,

letter head

165.

166.

167.

168.

169.

(n) -

letter of
acceptance

letter
of (n) - -
acknowledgeme
nt

letter of advice

letter
indemnity

level

(n) -

of (n) -

(n) - 1. 2.

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

The lessee is liable

for loss, destruction,
or damage of the
rental property during
the term of the rental
agreement.
A lessor has the legal
right to reside in the
allotted land.
The sponsor should
submit a letter on the
companys
letterhead issued by
the
competent
authority along with
the application form.
The
letter
of
acceptance
must
reach the concerned
office within ten
days.
Our office has not yet
received the letter of
acknowledgement in
respect of our earlier
letter.
It is usual for the
drawer of a bill of
exchange to write a
letter of advice to the
drawee.
The company has
stipulated that it will
not enter into contract
unless the letter of
indemnity
is
received.
1. The block level
officers participated
in the conference. 2.
The Mandi House
Metro Station will be
the
first
Interchanging
station
where the new and
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170.

171.

172.

173.

174.

175.

176.

177.

Words

leverage

levy

lewd gestures

lexicography

lexicon

liability

liability limit

liable

Hindi Meaning

the old platform will

be on same level.
Retailers can try to
(n) - 1.
*
(v) - 2. take leverage over
producers
by

threatening to take
their
business
elsewhere.
The
customs
(n) - *
department
is
responsible
for
calculating the levy
on various foreign
goods.
The Judge sentenced
(n) - ,
*
the
culprit
with

imprisonment for 90
days for making lewd
gesture.
Lexicography is also
(n) -
included
in
the
translation
training
programme of CTB.
The department is
(n) -
making a lexicon of
the words used in
Defence.
*
(n) - , , It is the liability of
the government to
*
provide food and
shelter to its people
It is important to
(n) -
determine Car
Insurance liability
limits before issuing
insurance policy.
(adj) - 1. ,
2.
3.

178.

liaison

Usage in English

(n) -

The airline's insurer

is liable for damages
to the victims'
families.

Usage in Hindi

90

Close
liaison
between army and
police will check

terrorism.
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179.

Words
liberty

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

(n) - 1. * 2.

The
constitution
guards the liberty of
the people.
If the library books
are not returned the
caution money is
forfeited.

The
government
issues license to the
investors to set up
industries.
Name of the license
holder should be
painted at the fair
price shop in the local
language.
The new drug is not
yet licensed in India.

The state commission

will also regulate the
working
of
the
licensees involved in
the
electricity
industry in the state.
A
Government
servant who does not
hold a lien on a
permanent
pensionable post is
not eligible to seek
voluntary retirement
even if he has
completed 20 years
of service.
Life annuity was
envisaged with a
view
to
provide
periodic income for
life.

The pensioner is
required to produce
life certificate every
year in the month of
November.

180.

181.

library

license

(n) -

(n) - 1. ,
2.

182.

license holder

(n) -
,

183.

licensed

(n) - ,
-

184.

licensee

(n) -
,

185.

lien

(n) - ,

186.

life annuity

(n) -

187.

life certificate

(n) -

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188.

Words

Hindi Meaning
(n) -

life
imprisonment

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

Life imprisonment
is defined as 20 years 20
imprisonment under

state law.

189.

190.

(n) -

life insurance

(n) -

life saving
apparatus

191.

192.

193.

light industry

lightning strike

limit

(n) -

(n) - *

(n) - 1. *, *
2. ()
*

3.

194.

limitation

(n) - 1. * 2.

195.

limited

(n) - 1.
(adj) - 2.

196.

limited
guarantee

by (n) -

It is advisable to have
a life insurance
policy in the early
years of service.
The graph shows how
the prices of life
saving
apparatus
have risen since last
two decades.
Light
industries
require only a small
amount
of
raw
materials, area and
power.
A group of workers
launched a lightning
strike
as
management failed to
implement the hiked
wages
for
the
workers.
1. There is no age
limit
fixed
for
applicants. 2. The
prisoners are not
allowed to go beyond
the limits of the jail.
Despite
some
limitations,
the
survey did suggest
some general trends.

1. Applications are
invited for graduate
trainees in Steel
Authority of India
Limited. 2. Tenants
have limited rights
over the land.

1.

Charitable
organisations
generally

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197.

198.

Words

limited liability

line of action

Hindi Meaning

(n) - *

(n) - -*,

199.

200.

201.

line of
promotion

linguistic
minorities

link

(n) - -

(n) -
()

(n) - 1. *,

2. 3.
*

202.

linked file

(n) - 1.
2.
*

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

registered as public
companies that are
limited by guarantee.
Corporations
are
subject to double
taxation, but they
enjoy
limited
liability and great
economies of scale.
In cases where the
line of action is clear
a draft is put up
straight for approval.

The
Departmental
Officers in the feeder
category who are in
the direct line of
promotion shall not
be
eligible
for
consideration
for
appointment
on
deputation.
A
seminar
was
organised to discuss
the
problems
of
linguistic minorities
e.g.
ethnic
movements,
migration etc.
1. The walls are held
together with metal
links. 2. The suspects
were in link with the
hijackers. 3. All visa
seekers are requested
to apply for the
Indian Visa
through Online
application link .

Where subjects of
files are linked, on
the top flap it should
be
indicated
as
Linked File.

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2.

3.

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203.

204.

Words
link language

liquidation

Hindi Meaning
(n) - *

(n) - 1. ,
2.
3.

205.

list

*
(n) - 1.
(v) - 2.

206.

207.

list of business

literacy drive

(n) - *
(n) -

208.

209.

210.

211.

212.

literal

literate

litigant

litigation

live broadcast

(adj) -

(n) -

(n) -

(n) - *
(n) - ,

213.

live coverage

(n) - ,

214.

livelihood

(n) - *,

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

Hindi is the official

language
of
the
Union and the link
language of the
nation.
1. Hundreds of small
businesses went into
liquidation due to
recession. 2. Delay
in settlements delays
liquidation
of
damages.
1. The names of the
retired officers have
been deleted from the
list. 2. The experts of
different disciplines
were listed.
List of business is
given
in
this
directory.
Many students took
part in the literacy
drive.
Literal
translation
may always not be a
good translation.
Kerala is the most
literate state in India,
with 93.91% literacy.

The plaintiffs and

defendants both are
litigants.
The litigation seems
costly and seemingly
endless.
Live broadcast of
the
oath-taking
ceremony will start at
11 am.
The live coverage of
election results were
shown on all the
channels.
Fishing is the main

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1.

2.

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Words

Hindi Meaning
*

215.

216.

217.

218.

219.

livery
allowance

livestock

living expense

living standard

living wage

(n) - *

(n) -
(n) -

(n) -

(n) - 1.
2.
*

220.

loading

(n) - 1.
2. 3.
4.

221.

222.

223.

loan

loanee

loaner

(n) - ,

(n) - ,

(n) - ,

224.

225.

loaning
department

lobby

(n) -

(n) - *,

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

source of livelihood
for many people in
the coastal area.
DOPT has confirmed
that livery allowance
to newly recruited
MTS
may
be
allowed.
The heavy rains and
flooding killed scores
of livestock.
The living expense in
the Indian metros is
very high.
There is a huge gap
between the living
standards of urban
and rural areas.
Living
wage
is
sometime considered
as minimum wage.

Loading of goods
will be completed in
an hour at the
godown.
Temporary
employees are not
entitled for loan
from the office.
Insurance will be
compulsory to loanee
and optional for nonloanee farmers.
A loaner grants a
loan according to the
repaying capacity of
the loanee.
The
Loaning
Department
Supervisor
is
responsible
for
managing the Loan
Servicing
Department.
The teachers lobby is
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226.

Words

lobbying

Hindi Meaning

(n) - *, ,

227.

local body

(n) -

228.

local purchase

(n) - *,

229.

230.

local selfgovernment

(n) -

local stock

(n) - ,

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

against any change in

the education act.

Lobbying
for
a
reduction in defence
spending
is
top

priority of the piece
loving group.
The election of the
local bodies will be
held in next month.
20% discount has

been offered on local 20%
purchase of

stationary items by
the supplier.
Local
self-
governments act as
"institutions of self

government" with the

responsibility
of " "
promoting economic
and social justice.
Perishable
local
stock can be given on
reduced rate.

231.

location

(n) - 1. ,

The map shows the

2. precise location of
the crash.
The lock-in period in
(n) - *,
*
mutual funds differs

from
scheme
to
scheme.
A lockout forced
(n) - *
unionized workers to
accept lower wages.

(n) -

232.

233.

234.

235.

lock in period

lockout

lodging and
boarding

log book

(n) - 1. 2.

The officers deputed

for
the
training
programmes
are
treated as on duty
thus the lodging and
boarding charges are
paid
by
their
departments.
The logbook of the
staff car should be
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Words

Hindi Meaning
*

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

countersigned by the
controlling
officer
regularly.

236.

237.

logical action

logical end

(n) -

(n) -

238.

logo

(n) ,

239.

long term

(n) - 1. * 2.

240.

241.

long-term
objective

loophole

(n) - ,

(n) - 1. 2.

242.

243.

loose change

loose notes

(n) - *

(n) - ,

244.

245.

loose sheet

lot

(n) -
(n) - 1. * 2.
3.
*

Sacking of so many
employees at a time
was not a logical
action.
Governments talks
with
militants
reached to a logical
end.
Logos
and
their
design
may
be
protected
by
copyright.
Strategic planning is
important
for
achieving long term
trade objectives.
Investing in Public
relations will help the
organisation
to
achieve its long-term
objective effectively.
Loophole in any rule
goes against the spirit
of enforcement.

Automated machines
are installed in some
ATM centers for
getting loose change
of up to Rs. 50 at a
time.
Loose notes counting
machines
are
appropriate for use in
supermarkets, banks,
restaurants,
amusement
parks,
etc.
Record must be kept
in a register form and
not in loose sheets.
He bought two lots of
1,000 shares in the

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246.

Words

lounge

Hindi Meaning

(n) - ,

247.

lower

(adj) - 1. ,
, 2.
() (v) 3.

248.

lower court

(n) -

,
*

249.

lower grade

(n) - 1.
2.

250.

251.

lower post

lower rate

(n) -

(n) - ,
*

252.

lower rung

(n) - ,

253.

lowest tender

(n) -

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

company
during
August
and
September.
Five new lounges at
the new Terminal 3,
Indira
Gandhi
International Airport
are located after
security check area.
1. The lower section
of the society is
trapped in the circle
of
poverty
and
unemployment.
2.
The Reserve Bank Of
India faces a dilemma
whether to raise
interest rates and
slow the economy or
lower them and risk
serious inflation.
The High Court has
vacated the stay order
of the lower court.

An employee in the
higher grade pay will
be senior to an
employee in a lower
grade pay.
The company has
adopted the hire and
fire policy in place of
regular employment
in lower post.
Many banks are now
offering
personal
loans at lower rate.
Senior Translators in
the
Central
Translation Bureau
are at the lower rung
of
technical
hierarchy.
The contract will be
awarded against the
lowest tender.

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254.

Words
low grade

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

(n) - 1. *

The contractor was

served a notice for
supplying the goods
of low grade quality
in the office.
The Lost property
Office at Airport
opens daily from 7:00
am to 10:00 pm.
The party rewarded
his loyal supporters.

The loyalty of public

servants should be
only to the service for
the public and the
rule of law.
He has given a lump
sum amount for
purchase
of
the
house.
The passengers may
keep their bags in the
luggage room.
The Association got a
lump sum grant
from the Department
of Social welfare.
1. The delegates were
offered a lunch in
Taj. 2. The day shift
will be of 8 working
hours excluding
lunch break of half
an hour.

(adj) - 2.

255.

256.

lost property
office

loyal

(n) -
(adj) - ,

257.

loyalty

(n) - ,
*

258.

lump sum

(n) - 1. 2.

259.

260.

luggage room

lump sum grant

(n) -

(n) -

261.

lunch

(n) - ,
-,

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3.

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5.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words
machine

machine-made

machinery

machine
translation

macro

(n) - ,

The
photocopy
machines have been
received in working
condition.
(adj)
- In spite of the fact
that machine-made

products are cheaper,

homemade products
should be purchased
for promoting the
cottage industries.
*
1. The use of heavy
(n) - 1.
machinery
has
2. ,
damaged the road. 2.
The Department has
no
effective
machinery
for
resolving disputes.
(n) -
The software is being
developed
for
machine translation.
(n)

(adj) 1.

2.

7.

macroeconomic
policy

magazine

1.

2.

macro to change

fonts.
(adj) - Certain macro (adj) -
projects are being
developed in the area.

The

Government
should work out on
*
macro-economic
policies for rapid
development.
*
1. Copies of the
(n) -1.
magazine
were
2.
,
withdrawn
from

circulation. 2. The
army has destroyed
3.
the magazine of the
4. *
terrorists.3.
There
was an explosion in
the
ship's
Magazine.4.
The
magazine of the
seized
gun
was
(n)

Usages in Hindi

(n) One can run a (n)

(
)

6.

Usages in English

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3.

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Hindi
Synonyms

Words

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

empty.
8.

maiden name

(n)

-
The employee made ,

9.

maiden speech

(n) -

10.

mailing list

(n) - -

11.

12.

mail transfer

main office

(n) -

(n)

13.

maintenance

(n) -1.

2.
3. -
4.

14.

15.

16.

maintenance
allowance

maintenance
contract

maintenance
cost

(n) -

(n)

(n)

,
*

an application for
-

reverting
to
her
maiden name after
her divorce.

The maiden speech
of the Prime Minister

will be telecasted by
the National Channel
of Doordarshan.

The mailing list is
available with the
despatch section.
The payment has
been made through
mail transfer.
The main office has
issued directions in
this regard.
1. The office building
needs maintenance.
2. The purpose of the
Summit
is
the
maintenance
of
international
peace
and security. 3. The
employee pays Rs.
20000 a month for
the maintenance of
the children.
The
maintenance
allowance is being
paid regularly by the
employee.
The
maintenance
contract
of
the
computers has been
awarded to the lowest
bidder firm.
The
maintenance
cost of the office
building has been
increased by 10%.
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2.

3.
-

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17.

Words
maintenancefree

Hindi
Synonyms
(adj) -

18.

major

(n) ()

20.

21.
22.

23.

24.

25.

majority

majority
decision
majority rule

major penalty

major role

major works

the

(n) The Major has

visited the border
area.
(adj) - 1. All the
majors as well as
minors are allowed in
the exhibition. 2.
Health care is one of
the major problems
of our time.

(n)

The major head of

the
expenditure
should be mentioned
in the register.
1. The party has got
(n) - 1.
majority
in
the
2.
,
election.

2. The age of
majority in India is
3.
twenty one.
3. The majority of
the staff is against the
merger
of
three
offices.
(n) - It was a majority
decision.
(n) - It took many years of
struggle to establish
majority rule in
South Africa.
*
(n) , A major penalty has
been imposed on the

company.
*
(n) -
The UNO played a
major role in the
negotiations.

2.
,

major head

Usages in Hindi

batteries -

should
be

maintenance-free.
- All

(adj) - 1.

19.

Usages in English

(n)

(n) -

(adj) - 1.

2.

1.

2.

3.

The Department has -

ordered an internal

audit of the major

works.
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26.

27.

28.

29.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words
make-shift
arrangement

maladministrati
on

malafide

malicious

(n)

Usages in English

The office has made a

make-shift
arrangement in this
regard.
The
District
(n) -
Authority has been
charged
with
maladministration.
(adj) -

, The office did not
find any malafide
* ()
intention
of
the
concerned employee
in this case.
(adj)
The officer has begun
legal
proceedings

,
alleging
malicious

,

prosecution.

(n) -

30.

31.

malnutrition

malpractice

(n) - 1.

2.

32.

management

(n) -1.

2.

3.

33.

management
development

Usages in Hindi

(n)

Children
in
the
drought-stricken area
suffered
from
malnutrition.
1. There were two
serious allegations of
malpractice against
the employee.
2. We need to get rid
of the malpractices
prevalent
in the
society.
1.
The
careful
management of the
economy
has
accelerated
the
economic growth.
2.
A
lack
of
management skills is
responsible for this
loss.
3. The management
is doing its best to
improve the situation.
The
management
development is the
key issue of the
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35.

36.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words

management
plan

(n)

managing
committee

(n)

mandate

(n)

Usages in English

-1.

,
2.

(v) -

37.

mandatory

(adj) - 1.

2.

38.

39.

40.

41.

mandatory
requirement

(n)

man days

(n) -

man hours

manifesto

(n) -

(n) - -

meeting.
The
new
management plan
has been discussed in
the board meeting.
The
managing
committee
has
decided to wind up
the project.
(n) -1. The election
result
should
be
treated as mandate
of the people.
2. The mandate of
the
Central
Translation Bureau is
attached herewith for
information
and
necessary action.
(v) - The proposed
initiative
would
mandate a reduction
of carbon dioxide by
40%.
1. The mandatory
issues have been
considered in this
regard.
2. Attendance at the
meeting
is
mandatory.
The company would
fulfill the mandatory
requirements.
100 man days were
spent
on
the
reconstruction work.
The
maintenance
work requires 10
man hours.

Usages in Hindi

(n) -1.

2.

(v) -

40%

1.

2.

100

10

The
election
manifestos
of

different
political
parties have been
published.
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42.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words
manipulation

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

(n) -1. -

2.

3.

The employee has

been found guilty of

manipulation of the
accounts.

()

4. ()

43.

44.

45.

manoeuvre

manpower

manpower
deployment

-1.

, (n)

1.
The
amendment
was
-
introduced
by
2.
diplomatic
(v)
manoeuvre.
2.
Large-scale

military manoeuvres
are being carried out
near the border.
(v) - The financial
agencies have to
manoeuvre
the
markets to check the
inflation.
*
We should ensure
(n) -
best use of the
available manpower.
(n)

47.

48.

manpower
utilisation

manual

(n)

considering
manpower planning
for its new project.
(n) The committee has
suggested
for

optimum manpower
utilization.
(n)
-1.
(n) - Consult the
computer manual if
*

,
you have a problem.
*

2.

(v) -

The Management is

2.

1.

focus on manpower

deployment in a

rational basis.

manpower
planning

* The company should

(n)

46.

(n)

,
*

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Hindi
Synonyms

Words

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

The price will include

the cost of the
manual labour and
materials.
The craftsmen were
awarded for their
manual skill.

Manual work would

be appropriate for
this job.
(n) We need better
regulations
for
governing
the
manufacture
of
vehicles.
(v) - The company
manufactures metro
rail coaches.
The machine was
sent back to the
manufacturer.
1.
There
is
a
marginal
improvement in the
production.
2. The report is
focused
on
the
problems
of
the
marginal workers.
The scheme is aimed
at the interest of the
marginal farmers.
The marital status
should be mentioned
in the application
form.
1. Please, refer the
marked paragraphs
in this regard.
2. There has been a
marked increase in
crimes during recent

(adj)

49.

50.

51.

52.

manual labour

manual skill

manual work

manufacture

(n) -

(n) - -

(n) -

(n)

(v) -

53.

manufacturer

(n)

54.

marginal

(adj)

2.

55.

56.

marginal
farmer

(n)

marital status

(n)

57.

marked

,
1.

(adj) 1.

2.

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(n)

(v) -

1.

2.

1. ,

2.

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Hindi
Synonyms

Words

Usages in English

years.
58.

59.

60.

market

(n) -

market
accessibility

(n) -

market analysis

(n)

61.

62.

63.

market demand

(n) -

market
economy

(n)

market force

(n) -

market friendly

64.

(adj)

66.

67.

68.

marketing cost

market price

market rate

Most analysts are

forecasting a further
downturn
in
the
market.
The
market
accessibility should
be ensured for rural
products.
The
report
is
prepared on the basis
of market analysis.
The housing sector is
crawling due to lack
of market demand.
The present day
market economy is
growing faster.
It will open the
economy to market
forces and increase
the role of private
enterprises.

should be
friendly.

market

(n) -

(n)

The
marketing
policy of agricultural
products should be
made more farmerfriendly.
The marketing cost
should be considered
for
deciding the
support price for the
crops.
Market

prices of
crops
are
often
*
subject to seasonal
tendencies.
*
(n) - , The market rates of
consumable items are

showing an upward
(n)

- The economic policy

marketing

65.

Usages in Hindi

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Hindi
Synonyms

Words

Usages in English
trend.

69.

market rent

(n)

70.

71.

72.

market value

mark sheet

marks obtained

(n) -

(n) -

(n) -

73.

74.

marriage
certificate

martyr

(n)

(n)

75.

mass

(n)

(adj)

1.

2.
(v) -

76.

massacre

(n) -

Employees
Association
has
demanded that House
Rent
Allowance
should be reimbursed
as per market rent.

In the meantime, the

market value of the
said property has
increased manifold.
The candidate has
submitted the attested
copies
of
mark
sheets
and
certificates.
The column for the
marks obtained has
been left blank.
The
marriage
certificates
have
been issued to the
concerned parties.
The Parliament paid
homage
to
the
martyrs of the Kargil
war.
(n) - The Government
attempts to spread
awareness among the
masses.
(adj) 1. The scheme
has got the mass
support.
2.
A
mass
demonstration
has
been staged to raise
the voice against the
corruption.
(v) - Demonstrators
had massed outside
the embassy.
The
neighboring
country witnessed the

The

Usages in Hindi

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(n) -

(adj) - 1.

2.

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77.

78.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words

mass
communication

mass
consumption

(n) -

(n)

*,

(n)

79.

80.

mass
immunization

mass media

(n)

81.

mass
production

(n)

82.

mass strike

(n) -1.

84.

master copy

master file

bloody massacre of
innocent
civilians
during the civil war.
The
Pulse
Polio
Drive got momentum
due
to
mass
communication.
The
mass
consumption
of
paper
is
depleting our forests.
The
Health
Department
has
initiated
a
mass
immunization
programme for rural
children.
The mass media has
played a crucial role
in
the
Public
Awareness
Campaign.
The
mass
production of crops
will ensure our food
security.

The

2.

83.

Usages in English

Employees
Associations
called
for
strike.

(n)

various

have
mass

-1.
*

(n)

The master copy of

the report is kept with
the Research Wing.
master
file
The
should be produced
before the committee.

2. ()

master mind

(n) -

85.

Usages in Hindi

The master mind of

the blast has been

caught by the police.
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Words

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

86.

master plan

(n) ,

The master plan has

been approved by the
,

Ministry.
*

87.

match

(n)
(v) -

88.

89.

90.

91.

92.

93.

94.

95.

matching grant

matchingsaving formula

maternity
benefit

maternity leave

maternity ward

matter

mature

maturity

(n) The Indian

Cricket Team has
won the match.
(v) - The two sets of
figures dont match.

(n) -

,

(n)

(v) -

The matching grant

has
been
made

available to the State
Government.
adoption of
(n) - - The
matching-saving

formula is irrelevant
in this case.
(n)
The employee is
entitled
for
all

maternity benefit as
per rule.
*
The employee has
(n) -
been applied for
maternity leave.
The maternity ward
(n) -
has been shifted to
the new building.

(n) - ,

The matter has been

discussed
in
the
meeting.
(adj) The new
(adj) 1.
leader wants his
2.
country to be seen as
(v) 1. a mature democracy.
,
(v) 1. Technology

in this field has

matured
2.
considerably over the
last decade.
(n) -1.

2. *

(adj)

(v) 1. ,

1. The research will 1.

take 5 years to reach
5
maturity.
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Hindi
Synonyms

Words

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

2.
The
working 2. -
capacity decreases as
,
we reach maturity.

96.

97.

The claim is due on

maturity date

(n)

maximize

the maturity date of

*

the insurance policy.
have
to

(v) We
maximize
our
*


capacity.

98.

99.

100.

101.

102.

103.

104.

maximum

maximum
average pay

maximum price

meaning

meaningful

meaningless

means

, (adj)

(n) - There should be

a maximum of 30
children in a class.

(adj)

The
maximum
temperature has been
recorded 40C.
maximum
(n) The
average pay has

been considered as an
index
for
the
determination
of
revised pay scale.
consumables
(n) The
items have been
*
purchased
on
maximum price.
There are deeper
(n) -
meanings in the para
and need to be
clarified.
(adj)
, Without more data
we cannot make a

meaningful
comparison of the
two systems.
The efforts of the
(adj)
committee have been
proven meaningless.
1. Television is an
(n) 1.
effective means of
2.
communication.
(n)

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(n) -
30
(adj)

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105.

106.

107.

108.

109.

Words

meantime

meanwhile

measurable

measurably

measure

Hindi
Synonyms

Usages in English

2. The tourist had

entered the country
by using unlawful
means.
In the meantime the
(adv) -
report should be
prepared.
For the meanwhile,
(adv) -
the office can hire
taxi.
measurable
(adj)
Some
improvements have

been noticed in this
regard.
Working

conditions
have
changed
,
measurably in the

last five years.

*
(n) - The Richter
(n) -
Scale is a measure of
(v) 1.
ground motion.
2. (v) 1. The main hall
measures 5000 sq ft.
2. It is difficult to
measure the success
of the campaign at
this stage.
(adv)

Usages in Hindi
2.

(n) -

(v) 1.

5000

2.

110.

measures

(n) -

We
must
take
preventive measures
,
to reduce crime in the

area.

111.

measurement

(n) -

The
exact 20000
measurement of the

land is 20000 sq ft.

112.

mechanical

(adj)

113.

mechanical
defect

The power supply

was interrupted due

to a mechanical
fault.
mechanical
(n) - , The

defect
has
been
*

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114.

115.

116.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words

mechanism

mechanize

medal

Usages in English

rectified in time.
A
power
saving
(n) -1.
mechanism
has
been
2. *
introduced in the
office.
(v)
The
production

process is now highly

mechanized.

Usages in Hindi

Ten police officers

have been awarded

bravery medals.

(n) -

117.

media

(n) -1.

The ceremony was -

reported
in
the


media.

2.

118.

mediate

(v)

An independent body

119.

mediator

(n)

medical

, The two parties are ,

scheduled to meet

with the mediator

tomorrow.
*
(adj) , The medical facilities

should be improved

in the hospitals.

120.

was appointed to

mediate
between

staff
and
management.

121.

medical aid

(n)

122.

123.

124.

medical benefit

medical bill

medical
certificate

The medical aid has

been provided to the

victims.
(n) The medical benefit
should
be
made

available
to
the
beneficiaries.
(n) The medical bill has
been reimbursed to

the employee.
(n) The employee has
submitted
the

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125.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words

medical
examination

(n)

126.

127.

medical
insurance

medical leave

(n)

129.

medical
reimbursement

medical relief

131.

medical report

medicine

(n)

(n)

(n)

(n)

(n)

1.

2. ,
*

3.

132.

medico-legal

(adj)

133.

medium

medical certificate
along with leave
application.
The
medical
examination of the
candidates is being
carried out by the
Chief
Medical
Officer.
The
proposal
of
medical insurance is
being considered by
the Directorate of
Health.
The employee has
applied for 10 days
medical leave.

The

130.

128.

*,

Usages in English

(n) -

medical
reimbursement will
be restricted to the
CGHS rates.
The medical relief
has
been
made
available
to
the
victims of the train
accidents.
The medical reports
of the victims have
been produced in the
court.
1. Psychiatry is an
accepted branch of
medicine.
2. The medicines are
available with the
CGHS
Wellness
Centres.
A
medico-legal
advice
has
been
sought for in this
matter.
Television can be an
excellent medium for
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Usages in Hindi

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1.

2.

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Hindi
Synonyms

Words

Usages in English
education.

134.

135.

136.

137.

138.

139.

140.

141.

medium
education

meeting

meeting
camera

of (n) -

member

membership

memorandum

(n) -
(n) -

(n) -

memorandum
of
understanding

(n)

memorial

(n) - 1.

2.

142.

143.

144.

memorial
lecture

(n)

mercy petition

(n) - -

merger

(n)

In the primary level, ,

the
medium
of
education should be

the mother tongue.

Ten meetings of
(n) - 1.
Expert
Committee
2. *
have been held till
3.
date.
in (n) - ( ) The journalists are
not allowed in the

meeting in camera.
,

Usages in Hindi

The member has

resigned from the
committee.
The membership of
the
defaulter
members has been
terminated.
The office has issued
a memorandum in
this regard.
Both the countries
have
signed
the
memorandum
of
understanding.
The India Gate is the
memorial to the
martyrs of the Second
World War.
A memorial lecture
has been organized
by the Department.
The mercy petition
has been dismissed
by
the
Supreme
Court.
The DOPT has issued
a
clarification
regarding the merger
of certain pay scales.
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Hindi
Synonyms

Words

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

145.

merit

(n)

146.

147.

148.

149.

150.

151.

152.

153.

154.

155.

, 1.

Every candidate 1.
was
selected
on

merit.

cum (n) - The selection was

based on merit cum
*
seniority.
meritorious
(n) After 30 years of
service
meritorious service,
*

the officer has retired

from the service.
merits
and (n) -
-, The decision has
demerits
been taken on the

basis of merits and

demerits of the case.
message
(n) The message
(n)
has been conveyed to
(v)

the Chairperson.
(v) - The office
messaged
to the
Directorate.
method
method
of
(n)

*, The
compiling the data
*, *
will be described
later.
*
methodology
The
Expert
(n) -
Committee
has
examined
the
methodologies
adopted for the study.
metropolitan
delimitation
(n) - The
area
process
of
the
metropolitan area is
going on.
mid day meal
(n) The mid day meal
scheme is being
,
implemented in the

urban areas too.

middle man
The company has
(n) -
refused the presence
of any middle man
in the deal.
midterm
midterm
(n) The
merit
seniority

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(v) -

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appraisal

156.

157.

158.

159.

160.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words

midterm
election

migrant

mileage

militancy

minimum

Usages in English

appraisal of the
performance of the
outsourced agencies
may be ensured.
(n) The possibility of the
midterm election of

,
the State Assembly

has been ruled out by

the Governor.

- e

(n) -

Earlier, the agency

had conducted a
survey
on
the
migrant workers.
*
1. Please, mention the
(n) - 1. -
approximate mileage
2.
for the proposed
3.
journey.
2. The actual mileage
allowance will be
paid to the concerned
employee.
3. The country has
got
a
political
mileage out of the
convention.
Government
(n)

, The
agencies are trying to
*
curb the militancy in
the valley.
(adj) -
, The minimum age
for the post is 25.

161.

minimum price

(n)

163.

minimum
wages

ministerial staff

(n)

*
(n) -

1. ,

-

2.

3.

25

The minimum price

for procurement of

162.

Usages in Hindi

rice should be fixed

soon.

The minimum wages

for the casual lobour

have been revised.

Recruitment

Rules of ministerial

staff
have
been

notified.

The

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164.

165.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words
ministry

minor

Usages in English

(n) -

(adj) - 1. ,

2.

166.

167.

minor head

minority

(n) -

(n)

1.

2.

3. *

4.

168.

minor penalty

(n) - *,

169.

minor works

(n) -

170.

minutes

(n) - 1.

2.

*,

3.
4.

171.

172.

minutes
dissent

of (n)
*

minutes
of (n) -
understanding
*

The Ministry has

issued
a
memorandum in this
regard.
1. The minors are not
allowed
in
the
discussion
as
participants.
2. Certain minor
projects have been
completed within the
prescribed time limit.
The minor head
should be mentioned
in the pay order.
1. Members from
minority commnnity
have also supported
the amendments.
2. The minority
Government
has
resigned.
3. The petitioner will
inherit the property
when he has passed
his minority.
A minor penalty has
been imposed on the
employee.
Tenders have been
invited for the minor
works.
1. The minutes of the
meeting may be
prepared.
2.
The
minutes
expressed by the
members have been
recorded.
The
minutes
of
dissent have been
communicated to the
Chairperson.
The
minutes
of
understanding have
been incorporated in
341

Usages in Hindi

1.

2.

1.

2.

3.

1.

2.

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173.

174.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words

misappropriatio
n

misappropriatio
n of funds

(n)

(n)

175.

176.

misbehaviour

miscellaneous

(n) -

(adj)

177.

178.

179.
180.

181.

182.

183.

miscellaneous
expenses

misconduct

(n) - ,

(n) -

misleading
statement

(n) - ,

mismanagemen
t

(n)

Usages in English
the contract.
The Internal Audit
has found a case of
misappropriation of
cash.
The company has
been charged with
misappropriation of
funds.
The employee has
been criticized for his
misbehaviour.
The
pending
miscellaneous works
should be completed
by the end of this
month.
The grant has been
sanctioned to cover
the
cost
of
miscellaneous
expenses.
The
office
has
punished
the
guilty employee for
his misconduct.
One should not give
misleading statement.

, The mismanagement

is responsible for the

failure of the project.
mission
The mission and
(n) - ,
vision
of
the
organization has been
mentioned
in
annexure - I.
misstatement of (n) - The confusion has
facts
been created due to
*
misstatement
of
facts.
misunderstandi (n) -
The problem arose
ng
from
a
misunderstanding
on the part of the
company.

Usages in Hindi

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184.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words
misuse

Usages in English

(n) -

(v)

(n) - The officer has

been charged with the

misuse of power.
(v) - The officer has
misused the power.

Usages in Hindi
(n) -

(v) -

185.

mixed economy (n)

In

the Indian type

of mixed economy,
both
public
and
private
sectors
coexist.

mobile

(n)

(adj) - , -

mobile banking (n)

service

188.

mobilization

(n)

189.

modality

(n) -

() (n) - Mobile phone (n) -

187.

186.

-*,

*, -*

has
been
made
essential
for
transaction through
net-banking.
(adj) - Along with
the Primary Health
Centres, the mobile
health units provide
healthcare in rural
areas.
The
bank
has
launched a mobile
banking service for
its customers.
The mobilization of
the
country's
economic resources
should be ensured for
rapid
economic
growth.
The modality of the
implementation of the
scheme has been
elaborated in the
following paras.

(adj) -

-,

190.

mode

(n)

, Nowadays,

e-mail , -
has
become
a
mode
*,

of
official
343

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Hindi
Synonyms

Words

, *

191.

model

(n) -

1.

communication.

193.

194.

195.
196.

197.

198.

199.

200.

201.

modification

partnership
model
has been adopted for
infra-structure
development.
2. The project will be
serving as the model
for other up-coming
projects.

momentum

monetary grant

money
money bill

monitoring

monopoly

moral

morale

mortality rate

Certain
modifications have

been made in the

draft report.
*
(n) , , The economic growth
has
got
a
*
momentum.
(n)
The NGO has applied
for
a
monetary

grant.
(n)

Usages in Hindi

, 1. The private-public 1.

2.

192.

Usages in English

(n) - ,

2.

The money bill has

been passed in the
Parliament.
*
(n) , The monitoring of
ongoing
project

should be ensured.
The higher education
(n) -
should not be the
monopoly of the rich.
It is our moral
(adj) -
obligation to support
the victims of the
natural calamity.
(n)
, Many employees of
the organization are

suffering from low

morale due to lack of
career progression.
*

The repairs will cost

quite a lot of money.

(n) - -

(n) -

The
average
mortality rate of the
344

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202.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words

(n)

mortgage

(v)

203.
204.

205.

206.

mortgage deed
mortgagee

mortgagor

(n) -
(n) -
(n) -

most immediate (adj)

207.

208.

209.

motion

(n) -

motion
confidence

of (n)

motivation

(n)

*,

210.

motive

(n) - 1.

2.
3.

(adj) -

211.

motorcar
allowance

(n)

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

population
has
declined over the
years.
(n) - The bank will
help
arrange
a
mortgage.
(v) The company
had to mortgage its
property to pay the
arrears.
The mortgage deed
has been executed.

The bank became the

mortgagee of the
property.
The
bank
has
sanctioned a loan to
the mortgagor.
The letter has been
categorized as most
immediate.
A motion has been
moved
in
the
Parliament in this
matter.
The Government has
won the motion of
confidence.
The
lack
of
motivation
is
responsible for the
failure of the research
project.
(n) - Police have
ruled out robbery as a
motive
for
the
killing.
(adj) - The incentives
given
to
the
employees are just a
motive force.
The
officer
has
applied for motorcar
allowance.

345

(n) -

(v)

' '

(n) -

(adj)

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212.

213.

214.

215.

Hindi
Synonyms

Words
mourning

motto

movable
property

movement

Usages in English

(n) - ,

The
Government
announced a day of
national mourning
for the victims of the
disaster.
(n) - , The
Governments
,
motto will be to be
with everyone and for

everyones
development.

(n) -

The all concerned are

directed to submit the
information
of
movable properties
purchased during the
financial year.

1. The conservation
of forest movement
is gathering support
in rural areas too.
2. There are reports
of
fresh
troop
movements
across
the border.
3. The police have
kept a close eye on
the movement of
protestors.
The
multipurpose
satellite has been
launched
successfully.
The muster roll of
the casual labours is
kept
with
the
Assistant.
The mutation of the
property is under
process.
The same contract
will be awarded to
each supplier mutatis
mutandis.

1.

(n) - 1.

2.

3. *

216.

multipurpose

(adj) - -,

217.

muster roll

(n)

218.

mutation

(n)

219.

mutatis
mutandis

Usages in Hindi

(adv) -

346

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3.

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Hindi
Synonyms

Words

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

220.

mutilated

(adj)

221.

mutual
agreement

(n)

222.

mutual
understanding

(n)

,
*

, The

bank
has
dishonoured
the
mutilated cheque.
The
mutual
agreement has been
signed by both the
parties.
The both parties
came to a mutual
understanding that
the
contract
be
dissolved.

347

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1.
2.

Words
nation

(n)- ,

Meanings

national

(adj)

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

national anthem

national
calender

Usage in English
The nation is above
self.
, The national election
is to be held this year.

(n)-

(n)- ,

national capital (n)-

territory

national
emblem

(n)-

national flag

(n)-

8.

national
highway

9.

national income

10.

national
integration

11.

nationalism

12.

nationality

13.

nationalization

14.

national
language

Our national anthem

was composed by
Rabindra
Nath
Tagore.
The Saka era is the
national calendar of
India.
This telephone tariff
is applicable only in
the national capital
territory.
The national emblem
has been taken from
Ashokas pillar.
The national flag of
India is tri colour.

(n)-

Usage in Hindi
-

|

The
national
highways
are
backbone of road
transport in India.
The national income
(n)-
has
considerably
improved due to
sustained growth.
The Naxalism is a
(n)- ,
threat to national

integration.
fierce
(n), The
nationalism
in

European countries
proved dangerous.
(n), The applicant must
mention
his

nationality.
The nationalization of
(n)-
banks led to better
control
over
the

financial system.
Hindi is our national
(n)-
language.
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15.

16.

17.

Words
national song

national symbol

native

Meanings
(n)-

(n)-

Usage in English
The national song is
sung on the official
ceremonies.
The national symbol
represents culture and
values of the nation.

(n)- 1
2.

1. Mother Teresa was

(, a native of Albania.
2. The tiger is native
,
),
to India. 3. The leader
,
knows
several
3 , ,
languages besides his
native language.

Usage in Hindi

1.

2.

3.

18.

19.

20.
21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

1.

natural
resources

1. The country is rich

in natural resources.
,
2.
The modern
education aims at
development
of
natural talent of the
students.

, The verdict of the

court in favour of the

victims of industrial
disaster is a natural
justice.
(n)- The country is rich in
natural resources.

nature of work

(n)-

natural

natural justice

(adj)- 1 2

The nature of work

has been mentioned
in the advertisement
of the post.
nayes
There were more
(n)-
numbers in nayes in
the voice vote.
near relative
(n), Only near relatives

, may accompany the

officer
to
the
-
function.
necessary action (n)- The necessary action
may be taken in this
regard.
needful
Please, do the needful
(adj)-,
in this case.

349

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26.

27.

28.

29.

Words
negative

neglect

negligence

negotiable

Meanings

Usage in English
The high inflation has
(adj)- ,
negative impact on

the growth.
(n)1.
, 1. The law imposed
for the
(v)2. penalties
neglect of children. 2.

The official was
given a warning for
neglecting his duties.
The soldiers were
(n)-
charged of negligence
and indiscipline.
(n)-

30.

negotiable
instrument

(n)-

31.

negotiator

(n)-

32.

nepotism

(n)- -,

33.

net income

(n)- ,

34.

net value

(n)-
,

35.

neutral

(adj)-

36.

news

(n)- ,

37.

news agency

(n)-

38.

news bulletin

(n)-

39.

news letter

(n)-
,

The bonds may not

be negotiable.

Usage in Hindi

1.

2.

The payment was

made
through
a
negotiable

instrument.
The negotiators in the
summit arrived at a

consensus.
The reason behind
most
of
the -
corruption cases is

nepotism.
The net income of the 5%
company
has
increased by 5%.
The net value of the
amount has gone
down due to inflation.
The inquiry was
entrusted
to
the |
neutral officer.
The news that DA
has been announced .
is true.
This report has been
received from the
news agency.
This
news
was
telecast
in
the |
morning
news
bulletin.
The Ministry has

brought
out
a
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Words
newspaper

Meanings
(n)- ,

41.

night duty

(n)- ,

42.

43.

44.

night shift

nil report

no-claim bonus

(n)-

(n)-
(n)- ,

45.

46.

47.

no-confidence
motion

(n)-

no-confidence
vote

(n)-

nodal agency

(n)-

48.

49.

no-demand
certificate

No entry

(n)-

(n)-

,
,

50.

no-interest
account

Usage in English
quarterly newsletter.
All the newspapers
have widely covered
the historic Mars
mission of India.
The
office
has
engaged
two
watchmen for nightduty.
The workers have to
report at 9 PM for the
night shift.
The section has sent
a nil report in the
absentee statement.
The amount of noclaim bonus has been
shown in the separate
head of the insurance
company.
The
opposition
brought
a
noconfidence
motion
against
the
government.
The
no-confidence
vote was preceded by
intense discussion in
the house.
The Ministry is a
nodal agency for
implementation of the
scheme.
The officer has to get
no-demand
certificates from the
department on his
transfer.
There is no entry on
the way to Rajpath
due to the visit of the
foreign delegation.
The
businessman
kept the amount in
the
no-interest
account for easy
transactions.
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51.

52.

Words
nominal cost

nominal price

Meanings
(n)-

(n)-1
2

53.

nominal value

(n)-

54.

nominate

(n)-

,
,

55.

56.

nomination

nominee

(n)- , ,

(n)- ,

57.

58.

non-acceptance

non-effective

(n)- *

(adj)-,

59.

non-essential

(adj)-

60.
61.

62.

non-gazetted
nongovernmental
organization
non-interest
bearing

(adj)-

Usage in English
The commission has
made the glossary
available
at
the
nominal cost.
1.
The
glossary
published by the
commission
is
available
at
the
nominal price.
2. The bill was
verified with the
nominal price of the
article.
The shares were sold
for well below their
nominal value.
Two members have
been nominated for
the house from the
field of art and
culture.
The last date for
filing the nomination
is 15th of the next
month.
The amount of GPF
of the employee was
distributed between
the nominees.
Due
to
nonacceptance of the
offer of appointment,
his candidature was
cancelled.
The rule is noneffective
in
the
present context.
The office should not
spend money on the
non-essential items.
The is a Group Nongazetted post.

(n)--

The scheme is run by

non-governmental

organization.
(adj)- , Current account is a
non-interest bearing
352

Usage in Hindi


1.


2.

15



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63.

Words
non-judicial

64.

non-ministerial

65.

non-negotiable

66.

67.

68.

non-negotiable
instrument
non-observance

non-official

Meanings

Usage in English
account.
,
The
value of the
(adj)- -,
non-judicial
stamp

for this affidavit is Rs

100/-.
(adj)- The post is nonministerial .
(adj)- , , The spokesman said
that Indias nuclear
-
deterrence policy is
non-negotiable.
(n)- Share certificate is a
non-negotiable

instrument.
(n), The contractor was
accused
of
non
observance of the
terms of the contract.
(adj)-,
-,

69.

70.

non-party

non-payment

(adj)- -

(n)-

-,

71.

72.

73.

non-payment
certificate

(n)

nonpensionable
service

(n)- ,

non-plan

(adj)-

- ,
-

74.

non-practising
allowance

(n)

-,

Usage in Hindi
-
100



-

The office car may -

not be used for non-
official purpose.

This was a non- party

decision
in
the
interest
of
the
common people.
Due to non-payment
of the instalment, the
penalty was imposed.
Nonpayment
certificate was issued
by the office for
settlement of the
arrears of
the
official.
The service rendered
by the official in the
corporation was nonpensionable service.
The expenditure on
non-plan schemes is
to be kept under a
separate head.
The doctors were
granted
nonpracticing allowance
to spend more time in
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75.

Words

non-recurring
grant

76.

non-refundable

77.

non-reserved

78.

non-residential
area

Meanings

Usage in English
the
government
hospital.
amount was
(n) The
given
to
the

,
government schools

as
non-recurring
grant.
The fee will be non(adj)-
refundable.
is a non(adj), This
reserved
-
constituency.
plant
was
(n)- The
installed
in
a
non,
residential area.

Usage in Hindi

79.

80.

81.

82.

83.

84.

non-residential
school

non-resident
Indian

non-revenue
receipts

non-saleable

non-scheduled
bank

non-selection
post

The mid- day meal is

also provided in the

non-residential
schools.
non-resident
(n) The
Indians have made

significant
contribution
to
Indian economy.
(n)
The amounts accrued
from
non-revenue
,
receipts
have

contributed a good
share in national
income.
academic
(adj)-, The
certificates
are
non
saleable items.
The non-scheduled
(n)-

banks are not under

direct control of the

RBI.
non-selection
(n)- , The
, - posts shall be filled on
seniority-cum-merit
,
basis.
(n)-

85.

86.

non-standard

non-starter

(adj)-

(adj)- ,

The bill was not

sanctioned due to
supply of
nonstandard materials.
As
a
business
354

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Words

Meanings

87.

88.

89.

90.

non-statutory

(adj)-

Usage in English
proposition, it's a
non-starter initiative.
CTB translates only
non-statutory
materials.

Usage in Hindi

-

The income tax is not

deducted from the
non-taxable income.
The post of Assistant
is a non technical
post.
FCI is a non-trading
corporation.

The scheme is meant

for the use of nontraditional source of
energy.
The
non-verbal
communication
is
used in
special
education.
The non-voted ballots
were returned at the
end of the polling
day.
The
non-working
dependent of the
central government
employees may avail
of CGHS facility.
The no objection
certificate was issued
to the company.
There is no parking
zone in front of the
office.
The company works
on the basis of no
profit no loss.
The goods for export
meet
international
norms.

1. The work was

2. , finished during the

1.

non-taxable
income

(n)-

non-technical
post

(n)- -

non-trading
corporation

(n)-

91.

non-traditional

(adj)- ,

92.

93.

non-verbal
communication

non-voted

(n)-

(adj)- ,
-

94.

non-working
dependent

(n),

95.

96.

no
objection (n)
certificate

no parking

(adj)-

97.

no profit no loss (n)- - ,

98.

norm

(n)- , ,

99.

normal

(adj)(n)-

1.

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Words

Meanings

100.

normal tax

(n)-

101.

normal working

(n)-

102.

103.

104.

105.

north-east
region

(n)-

northern region

(n)-

north-west
region

(n)-

no smoking

(adj)-
,

106.

no
area

smoking (n)- The office premises

are a no smoking
,

area.
,

107.

108.

109.

110.

111.

112.

notable

Usage in English
normal office time. 2.
The situation has
soon returned to
normal in the town.
The normal tax is
applicable to this
item.
The
official
is
outstanding in normal
working.
The North-east region
of India is rich in
natural resources.
The trainees from the
northern region get
training
in
New
Delhi.
The
North-west
region has been the
entering point in
India for centuries
Many organizations
joined the campaign
for no- smoking .

This scheme has got

notable success in
,
rural area.
not applicable (adj)-
The GPF rules are
(N.A.)
not applicable to the
employees appointed
after 01.01.2004.
notary public
The affidavit should
(n)-
be duly signed by the
notary public.
not
(adj)- , The conference hall
available(N.A.) , was not available on
the date of
the

meeting.
note
The note of the
(n)- ,
official was full of
facts and figures.
note book
The
folders with
(n)-

(adj)-

Usage in Hindi

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113.

Words

note of dissent

Meanings

(n)

114.

note pad

(n)-

115.

note portion

(n)-

116.

note sheet

(n)-

-,

117.

noteworthy
point

(n)-
, ,

118.

119.

120.

121.

122.

no thoroughfare

Usage in English
Usage in Hindi
note-books and pens
were given to all the
officers
in
the
meeting.
Two members of the
committee gave the
note
of
dissent
against the report.
The official noted
down important facts
in the note pad.
The note portion
along
with
the
correspondence
portion is kept in the
file.
The justification for
purchase
of
an
additional
|
photocopier has been
given on the note
sheet.
The noteworthy point
is that the decision
was unanimous.

(n)-

This road is no
thoroughfare as this
leads to the places of
security importance.
notice
The notice of the
(n)-
,

meeting was given to

all concerned.
noticeable
(adj), It is noticeable that
the
scheme
has

brought out the best
result in short time.
notice board
programme
(n)
, The
schedule may be

displayed on the
notice board.
notice
in (n)- , 1. A notice in writing
writing
is required to be

submitted to the
insurance company
for cancellation of
insurance policy. 2. A
notice in writing is
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124.

125.

126.
127.

128.

129.

130.

131.

Words

Usage in English
required to be served
to the temporary
government servant
by the competent
authority
for
termination of his
service.
notice
of (n)official was
- The
discharge
given
notice
of
,
discharge after the

departmental
proceedings.
notice
of (n)-
The notice of motion
motion
was given by the
Member
of
Parliament.
notification
The notification was
(n)-
published on the 25th
May of this year.
notified
This is a notified act.
(adj)-
notified area
The
Tribal
(n)-
Autonomous Region
is a notified area .
notified
notified
(n)- The
commodity
commodity cannot be
sold
without
a
license.
notified factory (n) The notified factory
can
supply
the
,
products only to

approved agency.
notified panel (n) The candidates in the
notified panel are
,
recommended
for

appointment.
notified
vacancy

132. notify

133. noting
drafting

Meanings

(n)-

Usage in Hindi

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The candidate may be

selected against the
notified vacancy.

1. The date of the

demonstration must

be notified to the
police. 2. The Right
to Education
Act
has been notified.
and (n)- During the fortnight,
a competition was

1.

(v)- 1. 2.

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organized on the
topic of noting and
drafting in Hindi.
The
retirement
134. notional pay
(n)-
benefits were allowed
to the official on the
basis of his notional
pay.
pay of the
135. notional
(n)- , The
promotion
official
was fixed

after giving him the
notional promotion.
136. not negotiable (n)- - The not negotiable
instrument
instrument cannot be
transferred to others.
137. notorious

138. not sufficient

139. nourish

140. novice

141. no work strike

142. nucleus

143. nuisance

Meanings

(adj)-

Most of the criminals

are notorious for their
illegal activities.

(adj)-

Usage in Hindi

-





-

The evidence was not

sufficient to secure a
conviction.
scheme
(v)- 1. , 1. This
provides
nutritious
- 2.
food to nourish both
, ,
the mother and the

child. 2. By investing
in education, The
state nourishes the
talents
of
the
children.
The basic computer
(adj)-
course is good for
novices.
The workers are on
(n)-
no work strike.

(n)- ,

'

These photos will

form the nucleus of
the exhibition on
Gandhiji in South
Africa.
(n)- , *, The member was
charged
with
,
allegation of causing
nuisance
to
the
organization.
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144. null
145. null and void

Meanings

Usage in English
(adj)- , , The court declared
, , their marriage null.
The contract was
(adj)-
, declared null and
void.
,

146. nullify

(v)- 1. ,

, 2.

147. number

(n)- 1. 2. ,
(a large number of)

(v)- 3. ,
,

148. numbering

(n)- ,

149. numeral

(n)- ,

150. numerical order (n)- ,

-

151. nurse

(n)- 1. ,
(v)- 2. -
,

152. nursery

(n)- 1 ,
2

3.

1.
Judges
were
unwilling to nullify
government
decisions. 2. An
unhealthy diet will
nullify the effects of
training.
1.The file number
may be mentioned in
the letter. 2. A large
number of people
have applied for the
post. 3. The crowd
numbered more than
a thousand.
The numbering of the
pages in the file may
be done in a proper
order.
The password should
consist of numerals
and alphabets.
The results have been
displayed
in
numerical order of
the roll numbers.
1. Applications are
invited for two posts
of nurses. 2. The lady
employee has been
granted child care
leave to nurse her
child.
1. The show- plants
in the office have
been supplied from
the
government
nursery.
2.
The
nursery will be able
to cater for 30
children.
3.
The
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1.

2.


1.
2.

3.

1.

2.

1. -

2. 30

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Words

153. nursing

Meanings

(n)-

Usage in English
Directorate
of
Education has issued
guidelines
for
admission
into
nursery classes.
The nursing staff has
been highly praised
for their work in the
hospital.

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Usage in Hindi

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2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Words

Usages in English
He
has taken the
(n) -
judicial oath.
oath
of (n) - -
He is required to take
allegiance
an oath of allegiance
before assumption of
charge.
oath of office
The Minister took the
(n) - -
oath of office and
secrecy.
oath of secrecy (n) - - CBI officials are
required to take an

oath of secrecy.
Hindi Synonyms

oath

10.

..

object

(n) -

(n)Unclaimed
objects were put up
(v)
for auction after a
,
formal notification.
(v)-She objected to

the unfair comments.

(n) -

(n) -

9.

oath
taking (n) - - The oath-taking
-
ceremony
ceremony was well

publicized by the
media.
obedience
Obedience is must for
(n) -

smooth functioning

of government.
obituary

(n)
, The obituary was

published in all the

-

leading dailies.

8.

Usages in Hindi

objection

objective

One of the employees

raised an objection to
the seniority list
finalized
by
the
department.
(n)PSU
was
(n)-
established with a
(adj) ,
multiplicity
of
,
objectives.
(adj)Objective

,
evaluation of papers
,
should be carried out.

(v)-

(n)-

(adj)-

11.

objective
test

type (n)

Objective type tests

measure
individual's
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13.

14.

Words

Usages in English
characteristics in a
way
that
is
independent of rater
bias.
objectivity
Competitive exams
(n)-
bring
about
transparency
and
objectivity in the
appointments.
objects
and (n)- A
statement
of
reasons
objects and reasons

was circulated among

the
persons
concerned.
obligation
(n)- 1. 2. The agreement with
partners
reflects

mutual obligations.
Hindi Synonyms

3.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

obligatory

obscene

obscene gesture

observance

observation

observational
method

observatory

(n)-

(adj)-

It
is
not obligatory for the
Department to offer
an
alternative
posting.
The
new
law
prohibits airing of
obscene programs.

(n)- - No

employee can
make any sort of

obscene gesture in
the Office.
This Code enlists
(n) -
ways
to
secure observance of
the Act.
The Commission is in
(n) - 1
full agreement with
2
,
the observations of

these
two
Committees.
Through
(n) -
observational method
the investigator gets a
real picture of the
behavior and the
events.
(n)-1. () Observatories all over
the world could use

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23.

24.

25.

26.

Words
observer

obsolescence

obsolescent

obsolete

obstruct

Hindi Synonyms
2.

Usages in English
the technique.

(n)-

obstruction

28.

obvious

29.

occasional

the election results

surprised
many observers.
The equipment being
(n)-
used
in
the
observatory
is
nearing obsolescence.
The Officer was
(n)-
concerned about the
software becoming
obsolescent.
1. The Assistant was
(adj)- 1.
directed to make an
2.
,
inventory of the
,
obsolete items.
2.
The
manager

,
instructed
the

assistant to dispose of
the obsolete stock
lying in store.
demonstrators
(v) - , The
obstructed the way.

(n)- ,

27.

Usages in Hindi

The
traffic
was
diverted due to an
obstruction.
The
reasons
for
(adv)-
suspension were quite
obvious.
(adj) - , Occasional mistakes
may be overlooked.
,

1.

2.

30.

31.

32.

33.

occupancy

occupancy
certificate

occupancy rate

occupancy right

(n)-,

The Secretarys new

office is not ready for
occupancy.
Occupancy
(n)-
Certificate is a vital
,
document
for
registration.
Company issued a
(n)-
directive to improve
the occupancy rate of
their facilities.
(n) He got the occupancy
rights after a long
,
legal battle.
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Words
occupant

Hindi Synonyms

(n)-,

35.

occupation

(n)-

37.

38.

occupational
accident

occupational
hazard
occupational
therapy

Usages in Hindi

The illegal occupant -

was asked to vacate

the premises.

, It is a remunerative

occupation.

36.

Usages in English

The compensation
due
for
the

occupational accident
was not accurately
calculated.
Visual overload is an
(n)-
occupational hazard

faced by editors.
(n)-1. Occupational therapy
is a vital part of

healthcare.
(n)-

2.

()

39.

occupy

(v) - 1

40.

41.

42.

occurrence

octroi duty

off(day)

(n)-

(n)-

(n)-

If
the
Officer
occupies the premises
after the stipulated
period, he will have
to deposit the market
rent.
This occurrence has
an indirect bearing on
the interest of the
Government.
Five
Maharashtra
cities replaced Octroi
with local body tax.

14 April was declared 14

an off for Ambedkar

Jayanti.

43.

44.

off day

off duty

(n)-

The staff deployed on

weekly off days
should be given a
compensatory
leave.
stranger
(n)- 1. The
happened to be an off

duty policeman.
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Hindi Synonyms
2.

45.

offence

(n)-

46.

offender

(n)-

47.

48.

49.

50.

51.

52.

53.
54.

offensive

(adj)

Usages in English

Suppression
of
information in the

form
will
be
considered
an
offence.
There is a law to pros
ecute the offender.

1.

(n)- The Foreign

Secretary has termed
/
the
discussion
offensive.

(adj)2.
The
2.
offensive content was
,,
promptly
removed

from the website.

3.
3.
There was an

offensive odor in the
room.
offer
(n)- The offer was
(n)-
politely turned down.
(v) -
(v) - The Secretary
offered
personal
guidance
to
the
Officer.
offer
of (n) - (n)
He
was
appointment
delighted to receive

the
offer
of
appointment.
(n)

1. 1. The office was

office
shifted to the new
,
building.
2.
2. He has previously
held a high office
under Government.
office bearer
He was an office(n) -
bearer of the district
minority cell until
recently.
office campus/ (n) - No
Government
office complex
employee should play

cards inside office

campus.
office copy
The Office copy was
(n) -
kept in the file.
office hours

(n)

Usages in Hindi

(adj)- 1.

2.

3.

(n)-

(v)-

1.

2.

- Office hours are from - 09.30 1800

09.30 to 18.00 hrs.

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Words
office layout

Hindi Synonyms

(n)

56.

office
maintenance

(n)

The

(n)

59.

office
memorandum

(n)

office note

(n)

60.

office of profit

(n) -

61.

office order

(n)

62.

office premises

(n)

63.

officer

(n)

64.

office staff

(n)

sanctioned for office

maintenance.

the Office Manual

1942
was brought out in

1942.
Attention is invited to

the Ministry of Home

Affairs,
Office
Memorandum
on
discipline in office.
The Secretary made a
mention of it in the

office note.
He cannot hold an

office of profit as per

rules.
The office-order for
transfer has not been

issued.
Smoking
is

prohibited in the

office premises.
The officer checked
the accounts

1. Office staff was 1.

aware
of
situation.

65.

official

The second edition of

58.

A separate grant was

office manual

Usages in Hindi

Office
layout was changed.

57.

Usages in English

the

2.
Each office
staff has their own

duties
and

responsibilities.
(n) - The direction of
(n) -
the superior official
(adj)- 1. ,
shall ordinarily be in

writing.
2.
(adj)1.
All

Government servants
may perform his
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67.

68.

Words

official benches

Hindi Synonyms

(n) -

official business (n) -

official capacity

69.

official
communication

Usages in English
official
duties
diligently.
2. The information is
available
on
the
official website.
The official bench
produced the records.
The cost of travelling
on official business is
borne
by
the
employing
Department.
Misuse of official
capacity by a public
servant is an offense.

(n) - 1

Usages in Hindi

2.

The University will

send official

-
communications to
2 students by e-mail.

70.

officialdom

(n) - 1 -

71.

official duty

(n) - ,

72.

73.

74.

75.

officialese

official gallery

official
language

officially

(n) -
(n) -

(n) -

(adv)-1.

Officialdom
was
concerned about the
welfare
of
employees.
He was penalized for
not discharging his
official duty properly.

The reply, penned

in officialese,
was
exhaustive.
The
historical
documents were put
up in the official
gallery.
Under Article 343 of
the
Constitution,
Hindi shall be the
official language of
the Union.
The tour has been
postponed officially.

2.

76.

official report

(n)

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Usages in English
official report.

Hindi Synonyms

Usages in Hindi

77.

official secret

1. The law relating to

official secrets should
be consolidated.
2. The employees are
strictly instructed not
to discuss official
secrets in public.

1.

2.

78.

official version

(n)- 1.

2.

3.

79.

80.

81.

82.

83.

officiating

officiating
allowance

officiating
appointment

officiating
arrangement

officiating
capacity

The
official

version of
the

compensation
plan

has been released.

He was made the

officiating
Officer
until the arrival of the
new
High
Commissioner.
(n) - The Officer holding
the duties of the

higher post does not

get any officiating
allowance.

(n) -

(n)

(v)

Though
it
was
an officiating

appointment
it
continued for long.
(n) - The department made
an
officiating

arrangement during
his absence.
(n) - He held the office in
officiating capacity.
,

84.

officiating pay
officiating post

(n) -

Officiating pay was

fixed as per rules.

(n)

He did not take any

policy decision while

he was on the

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87.

88.

Words
off the
training

Hindi Synonyms

okay(O.K.)

The

(n)-

(n)-

Old age pension

(n)

90.

91.

92.

93.

ombudsman

(n)Earlier
the
production division

was in a bad state, but

now it is okay.
(adv)-The Managing
Director gave the
okay to issue a new
press release.

on call payment

1.

2.

(adv)-

application for

old-age pension was

processed promptly.

, The

Law Society
accepted
the

ombudsman's
recommendations in
most of the cases.
omission
1. There was no
(n) - 1
omission in the report
2
2. The omission was
rectified
on
account (n) - The company has
grant
received
an
on

account grant.
on call
doctor
is
(adv)-
The
available on
call

during the weekend.

(n)

His

94.

(adv)-

89.

Usages in Hindi

employee was
nominated for off the

job training.
(n) 1. 1. This meeting may
be kept off the

record.
2.
2. The panel first
discussed
the
educational
plan
off
,
the record.

job (n)

off the record

Usages in English
officiating post.

(n) - -

1.

2.
|

The doctor received

the on call payment.

95.

on demand

(n) -

Records were made

available on demand.
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Words

Hindi Synonyms

on deputation
on duty

99.

one-man
commission

(n) - ,

The Security Guard

was on-duty all night.

(n) -

Cabinet has approved

the constitution of

one-man commission.

onerous

2.

102. one way traffic

(adv)-

(n)

(n)-

103. online

(adj)-

(adv)-

( )

(n) -

104. on probation

105. on special duty

(n) -

106. on
the
training

job (n)

, The research was not

too onerous.
|

(a) 1.

101. one-to-one
correspondence

(a)

100. one-sided

He held the post on

deputation.

98.

Usages in Hindi

(n) -

97.

Usages in English

1. The match was a

totally onesided affair.
2. It was a one-sided
judgement.
The cashier was
instructed to check
the entries in the
register on a one to
one correspondence.
One
way
traffic
reduces
risks
of
crashes.
(n)- The new train
was put on line for
trial.
(adj)- All visa seekers
may apply for the
Indian
Visa
through Online
application link.
(adv)-Today, a great
deal of business is
taking place online.
After joining the
office employee was
put on probation for a
period of two years.
The State government
has appointed him as
officer on
special
duty to the chief
minister.
One can advance his
employment
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107. onus

108. onward journey

109. open
advertisement

110. open
communication

111. open
competitive test

112. open day

Usages in English
prospects by learning

a new skill through

participation in onthe-job training
(n), The onus is on
employers to follow

health and safety

laws.
The officer resumed
(n) -
his onward journey
after one days halt.
Hindi Synonyms

(n) -

(n) -

(n) -

(n) 1.

2.

Usages in Hindi

The company placed

an
open
advertisement in the
employment news for
filling up the post of
manager.
Any company can
survive without open
communication, but
very
few
organizations thrive
without it.

A
number
of
candidates applied for
open competitive test
for the post of
Auditor.

Public was invited to

visit the University

campus on the open

day.

113. open delivery

(n) -

Since
the
consignment arrived
in
a
damaged
condition the
company demanded
an open delivery.
114. open discussion (n) -
, A lot of issues were
solved during the

open
discussion
conducted in the
office.
115. open
door (n) -
- Open door system
system
encourages
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Hindi Synonyms

Usages in Hindi
Usages in English
employees to interact
with management.

(n)-1. The President

was invited to the
Opening of the new
exhibition.
2. Joining such a
prestigious
college
will provide a good
opening
for
her
career.
3. There was a small
opening in the forest.
4. There are several
openings in the sales
department.
(adj)- Opening lines
of the lecture were
very catchy.
The Cashier checked
the opening balance
before starting the
transactions.
People all over the
world watched the
direct transmission of
the
opening
ceremony of the
Olympics.
Opening hours of the
university library are
8am. to 6pm.

(n)-1.

Open learning is an
innovative initiative
in education.
121. open letter
The Chancellor wrote
(n)

an open letter to the
students to assure
them.
122. open market
The
Bank
is
(n)

authorized to sell
bonds in the open
market .
123. open market (n)-
Open
market operations are
operations

(n)

116. opening

1.

2.
3.

4.

(adj)-

117. opening balance ,

118. opening
ceremony

119. opening hours

(n)

120.

open learning

(n)

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4.

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Words

124. open
policy

Usages in English
the principal tools of
monetary policy.
market (n)
Open-market policy
can be used to

stabilize the prices of

government
securities.

125. open school

126. open secret

127. open session

128. open space

129. open system

130. open tender

131. open training

Hindi Synonyms

School
provides a great

opportunity to the
students who were
not able to complete
their school education
due
to
several
reasons.
It is an open secret
(n)
that the security
service
bugged
telephones.
1. Economic
(n) 1. (n)resolution
was

discussed in an open
2
session of the party.
2. The school invited
the parents for an
open session.

(n)

As the number of
migrants
are
increasing,
open
spaces in the city are
decreasing.
(n)
Open systems take
inputs
from
the environment, proc
ess and
transform
them, and send them
back
to
the
environment
as output.

(n)

(n)

(n)

Open

Usages in Hindi

An
open
tender
process
is
an
invitation to tender
by
public
advertisement.

The cricket academy

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132. open university

Hindi Synonyms

(n)

133. operating cost

134. operating staff

(n)

(n)

135. operation

2.,
3.

136. operational
budget

137. operational
expenses

138. operational
planning

139. operational
research

Usages in English
is conducting open
training
for
a
fortnight.
Open
University conducts
distance
mode
courses.
Operating
costs
include both fixed
costs and variable
costs.
The project manager
congratulated
the
operating staff on
achieving the target.
1.
A
military
operation
was
conducted to comb
the area of terrorists.
2. Operations in the
factory went on as
usual.
3.
The
doctor
removed the bullet
from the body after a
long operation.

(n) ,

An operating
budget is a financial
budget
used
for
managing
current
expenses.
Operational
(n)
expenditure is the
money a company
spends
on
an
ongoing, day-to-day
basis in order to run a
busines.
(n)

Operational
planning forms part

of the business's
strategic plan and is
important
for
effective
business
leadership
Managing
(n) The
Director signified the

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140. operations
review

Usages in English
importance
of
developing
suitable operations
research, techniques
and models.
(n)

The operational
review holds the key

,

to
keeping
your

company on top.
Hindi Synonyms

141. operative

142. operative office

143. operative staff

144. ophthalmology

145. opinion

146. opinion poll

, (n)-

1.
The
intelligence agency

keeps the identity of

2.
, its operatives secret
so as to protect them.
,
2.
The operative
(adj)-
schemes for
implementing
the
strategy
were
discussed
in
the
meeting.
(adj)- The scheme
has been operative
since 1992.
the
(n)

Though
headquarters of the

MNC is located in
Singapore,
an
operative office has
been
opened
in
Kolkata.
The operative staffs
(n)
are the backbone of
every industry.
The
practice
of
(n)
ophthalmology can
be one of the most
satisfying
medical
professions.
The
disciplinary
(n) ,
authority is of the
opinion that there are
grounds for inquiring
into the case.
Before the general
(n)
election,
2014,
various organisations
carried out opinion
(n)-

1.

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2.

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Words

147. opportune
moment

148. opportunity

149. opposition

150. optimum
utilization

151. option

Usages in English
polls.
(n)
The party leaders
were waiting for an
opportune moment to
announce
the
decision.
Every
employee
(n)
should get an equal
opportunity to learn.
Hindi Synonyms

(n) 1

(n)-1. He encountered
opposition
from
2 ,
every quarter.

2. The opposition
criticized every move
of the ruling party.
(n)

The Government is
responsible for the

planning,
administration,
protection

(n)

Usages in Hindi

(n)- 1.

2.

, ,

and optimum utilizatio

n of the
natural resources.
The employees have
the option of availing


LTC to home town

once every year.

152. optional

153. oral

154. oral admission

(adj.)

The
earlier
Pay
(adv.)
Commissions
considered the issue
of making the GPF
optional.
(adj.) 1. , 1. Oral direction to
subordinates shall be

avoided, as far as
2.


possible.
2.
The
school
conducted
examination for oral
diseases
in
the
children
(n)

The oral admission

was recorded and

presented
as
evidence.
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155. oral consulation

Hindi Synonyms

(n)

156. oral evidence

157. oral warning

159. order cheque

officer sought
appointment for an
oral consultation.
Section
60
of
the Indian Evidence
Act, 1872 prescribed
the
provision
of
recording oral
evidence.

Usages in Hindi

1872 60 ,

Since it was a minor

offense, the employee

was let off with an
oral warning.
(n) 1 2 The department has
conducted
the
* 3
meeting of DPC but
the orders are yet to
be issued.

(n)

158. order

The

(n)

(n)

Usages in English

In an order cheque
the payee can transfer
his right by an
endorsement of the
cheque in another
individuals favour.
160. order
of (n) Terms and conditions
appointment
of the appointment

should be clearly
stipulated in the order
of appointment.
161. order of merit
After getting to the
(n)
top of the Asian Tour
Order of Merit,
Indian golfer Anirban
Lahiri has now set
himself another goal
of maintaining the
numero uno position
1. (n)
162. order
of
The
order
of

precedence
Precedence is meant
for
State
and

Ceremonial occasions
2.
- and

has
no
application in the
day-to-day business
of Government.
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163. order of priority

Usages in Hindi
Usages in English
(n) - The candidate was
asked to enlist his

-
choice of station in

the order of priority.
Hindi Synonyms

164. order
ofreservation
165.

166.

167.

168.

169.

170.

171.

(n)

Promotion at all
levels is granted on
order of reservation.
order
of (n) - The promotions are
seniority
granted in the order
of seniority.
ordinance
Ordinances
are
(n)
temporary
laws
which can be issued
by the President
when Parliament is
not in session.
ordinary call
The
staff
was
(n)
motivated by the
ordinary call made
by the Chairman.
ordinary
(n)

All ordinary members

member
of the council are

eligible
to
vote /contest in the
elections
of
the
Council.
ordnance
There
are
(n)

factory
41
Ordnance
*
Factories all over
India under Ministry
of Defence at 24
different locations.
organised sector (n)
As per reports the
overall employment
in the organized
sector has been on
the decline.
organ
(n) 1.
, 1. First published in
September 1920, The
*
Independent
2. ,
Hindustan was the
official organ of
3. ,
Hindustan
Gadar
5.
Party. 2. The Judicial
Service
is
an
important organ of
the State. 3. Prior
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2.

3.

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Words

172. organization

Hindi Synonyms

(n) 1 2

173. organizational
climate

(n)

174. organizational
structure

(n)

175. organization
(n)
and
methods
*
(O&M)

176. organization
and system

177. organization
chart

178. organization
pyramid

179.

Organization
theory

(n)

(n)

(n)

Usages in English
approval
of
the
Authorisation
Committee shall be
required
before
removing
or
transplanting human
organ.
The
World
Trade Organization
implement with the
global rules of trade
between nations.
Organizational
climate has a major
influence on the
performance
of
employees.
Organizational
structure is a system
used to define a
hierarchy within an
organization.
Work relating to
Organization
and
Methods in Central
Government Office is
given in detail in the
office
procedure
manual.
Chairmans initiative
made organization
and system more
efficient.
The
organization
chart placed at the
website is updated
regularly.
Authority
and
decision-making
power
are
concentrated at the
top
of
the organization
pyramid.
Same
type
of
organization theory
concepts do not apply
to all types of
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Words

180. organize

Usages in Hindi
Usages in English
organizations in all
industries.
school
(v)- 1 The
organized a seminar
2

on
disaster
,
management.
Hindi Synonyms

181. organizer

182. organizing
committee

183. organizing
secretary

184. oriental

185. orientation

186. orientation
course

(n) 1 2

The organizer had

expected
large

gathering to attend
the concert.
(n) The arrangements for
the conference were
*
made by the local
organizing
committee.
organizing
(n) , The
secretary monitored

the arrangements for
the event.
(adj.)- , 1. Adyar Library and
Research Centre has
gradually grown into
a research centre in
oriental studies. 2. In
many
western
Universities of Indian
culture is taught
under the oriental
studies department.

1.
-



2.

(n)

The company needs

to develop a stronger

(v)- ,
orientation towards

marketing of
its
products.
/
(n)
The
organization
prepared a two day

orientation course
,
for
the
new

employees.
,

187. orientation
training/progra
mme

Employee orientatio

n training is crucial

/,
for new hires
(n)

/,

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Words
188. oriented

Usages in Hindi
Usages in English
education
(n) , Modern
should be future

oriented.
Hindi Synonyms

189. original

190. original copy

191. original cost

192. original deed

*
(adj.)-1
2 1.

The
original
documents
were

,
,
retained by the bank.

2.The painting is an
original by Hussain.
*
The original copy of
(n)

The Constitution of
India is the prized
possession of Sarada
Vilas
Educational
Institution.
(n)

Original cost is the

cost associated with
*,

acquiring an asset.

1.

(n)

The original deed if

held by a mortgage
company,will
stay
with the mortgage
company until the
house is paid off.
193. original
From the point of
(n)

department
view
of
decentralization
original department
has been bifurcated
into
three
departments.
194. original
Original
(n)
An
document
document submitted
to the office will be
returned
to
the
applicant when no
longer required.
195. original
India was an original
(n)

member
Member of
the
United Nations from
24 October 1945.
196. original
sale (n)
The bank had to pay
deed
a
heavy

compensation
for

losing the original
sale deed of the
property.
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24 1945

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Words
197. Orphanage

198. ostensible
owner

Hindi Synonyms
(n)

(n)

199. other backward (n)

classes(OBC)

200. outbreak

(n) 1

201. outdoor patient

202. Out-depot

203. outfit allowance

204. outgoing dak

(n)

(n)

(n)

(n) *

205. outgoing
member

,
*

(n)

Usages in English
Well being of the
children is the prime
concern
for
the
administrator of the
orphanage.
The man living in the
house
is
the
ostensible
owner only, the real
owner lives abroad.
Leader
of
some
castes have given
representation
to
include their castes in
the list of other
backward classes.
Measures to prevent
the
possible outbreak of
malaria in
the
tsunami
-affected
area were discussedin
the meeting.
Outdoor patients are
entertained in the
hospital from 9.00
a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
The out-depot is used
for
overnight
stopover location for
the trains.
An officer shall draw
Outfit Allowance for
not more than eight
occasions during his
entire career.
Distribution Section
is charged with the
responsibility
of
receipt, issue and
distributionof
all
incoming
and
outgoing dak
A farewell party was
given
for
the outgoing
members of the board
of directors
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Words
206. outgoing file

207. Outhouse

208. Outlay

209. Outlet

Usages in English
The outgoing file was
(n)
sent
to
the
despatch
section.
(n) , The Minister turned
his outhouse into his

office.
Hindi Synonyms

(n)

Capital outlay of the

company is highest in
the field.
(n) 1 , Khadi Bhandar has
opened its outlet at
2 ,
many places.
,

210. Outline

(n) *

(v)-

211. Outlook

(n)

Usages in Hindi

The mayor outlined

his plan to clean up

the town's image.

People with positive

outlook are more

successful in life.

212. outlying areas

(n) *

213. out of court

(n)

- The company opted

214. out of date

Regional
Plan
includes provision of
transport
linkages
amongst settlements
in the outlying areas
of NCR.

for an out of court

settlement

(n) 1 2

Sanction
was
accorded
for

replacement of all

out-of-date
computers in the
office.
215. out of order
(n) 1 , The Fax machine is
out of order and won't
2
be repaired until
tomorrow.
216. out
of (n)
Out-of-Pocket costs
pocket(expense
are medical expenses
s)
paid
by
the
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Words

Hindi Synonyms

Usages in English
consumerhimself.

Usages in Hindi

(n)

217. out of print

218. out of stock

An exhibition of rare
out of print books
was organized by the
archives.

(n) , All the supplies could

not be procured as

-
(v)
some of the items
, were out-of-stock.

(adj.)

The promotion to
meritorious
officer
was granted out of
turn.
The accommodation
was an out of turn
allotment on medical
grounds.
A number of people
have been out of
work
due
to
recession.
Though the company
was downsizing it
helped the former
employees through
outplacement.

The
area
was
monitored by a police
outpost set up on the
outskirts of the city.
(n)
, Government statistics
show a big drop in
;
industrial output for
ten years.

219. out of turn

220. out of
allotment

turn (n)

221. out of work

(adj.) ,

222. out placement

(n)

223. outpost

224. output

225. output bonus

(n) *

(n)

The company pays its

employees a large

portion of its income

as output bonus.

226. outright
purchase

(n)

The Defence Ministry 40

has made an outright

purchase
of
40
aircrafts.
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227. outsource

Usages in Hindi
Usages in English
house-keeping
(n) - , The
work
has
been
:,

outsourced.
Hindi Synonyms

/
*

228. out sourcing

(n) (v)

Outsourcing is
an
effective cost-saving

strategy when used
/ properly

229. outstanding

230. outstanding
advance

231. outstanding
balance

232. outstation

233. outstation
allowance

234. Outvote

(adj) 1 2

1. The outstanding
bill should be paid
3 ,
within 10 days. 2.

The
employees
performance
was
outstanding.
outstanding
(n) Any
advance has to be
settled before grant of
new advance.
(n) , The customer was
asked to pay the

outstanding balance
within fifteen days.
Of the total number
(n) ,
of challaned vehicles,
/
52%
were
outstation vehicles.
(n) Outstation Allowance
can be claimed for

overnight stay only .

(v) - The

235. outward register (n)

236. Outward return

(n)

237. out worker

1.
10

2.

52%

new
leader
outvoted the old one.

An outward register

for goods
should
keep records of all
despatched
consignments
in
chronological order.
Outward return gives
a clear picture of
dispatched goods.

(n) ,

Since a number of
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238. ovation

239. over-achiever

Usages in English
workers
of
the

factory were absent
the employer hired
outworkers.
The
musical
(n)
performance received
a standing ovation.
(n) Overachievers will be
rewarded
with

bonus.
Hindi Synonyms

240. over-age

(adj.)

242. overall charge

243. overall deficit

, 1.

244. over-assessment (n)

1.

2.

The new overbridge

eased the traffic on
the route.
A
billing
error
(n)
resulted in a lot of
customers
being
overcharged.
(n)
-, Overcrowding may
cause a number of
*
health problems.

246. overbridge

(n)

249. overdue

(n)

248. overcrowding

The company had to

go to the court for
over-assessment of
its property tax.
Corrupt
officers
resort to overbilling.

245. over billing

247. overcharge

months over-age for

this job.

The Managing
Director asked for an
, ,
overall picture of the

business. 2.Overall
the position of the
company is not good
After transfer of the
(n)
Manager the deputy
Manager was left
with
the
overall
charge.
(n) , Overall deficit of the
company is more

than that of last year.
(adj.)

He was a couple of

(n) - 2

241. overall

Usages in Hindi

(adj.)-1 2

The equipment has

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Words

Usages in Hindi
Usages in English
3 , been long overdue for
change.
Hindi Synonyms

250. overdue
payment

251. overestimate

(n)

The

client
was
advised to settle the
overdue payment to
avoid disconnection
of electricity.

(v)- , The contractors had

over estimated the

capacity of workers

hence the work got

delayed.
(n)
1 1. The factory needs
a
complete
* 2

overhauling. 2. Party
/
plans an overhaul of
its social policy

252. overhauling

1.
2.

*,

253. overhead charge (n)

254. overhead
expenses

255. overhead
projector

256. overinvoicing

257. overlapping

258. overleaf

, The

cost escalated
due to unprecedented

overhead charges.
company
(n)
, The
lowered the costs by

reducing its overhead
expenses
school
has
(n) The
installed
overhead
projectors in every
classroom.
Constant changes in
(n)
projects can result in
under
or
overinvoicing
*
The program was
(n)
designed so that the
second phase of
development
is
overlapping the first.
(n)

( )

The changes are

explained in detail

overleaf.

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Words
259. overmanning

Usages in Hindi
Usages in English
overmanning often re
,
sults in productivity

losses.
Hindi Synonyms
(n)

260. overpaid

261. over-payment

(adj.)-

(n)

262. over population

(n)

*,

(adj.)--

Over-qualified people -
earning
meager

salaries leads to brain
drain

(n)

263. over-qualified

The
company
credited the overpaid
amount
to
his
account.
The
employee
refunded
the
overpayment to the
office.
Overpopulation is an
important cause of
many problems.

264. overrepresentation

265. overriding

The
over
representation
of
people
with
no
administrative
background
will
result in the failure of
the committee.
(adj.)- , Overriding concern is
to raise the standards

,
of state education
,

266. overriding
priority

(n)

Environmental

protection is the

,
country's overriding
*, priority.
*

267. over-rule

(v) - , A higher court can

overrule the decisions

of lower court.
Officer was
(n) , The
stunned to discover

cost overruns of at
least a lakh.

268. over run

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269. overseas
allowance
270. overseas pay

Hindi Synonyms
(n)

,
(n)

271. oversight

272. overtime

(n) *, *

(n)

273. overtime
allowance

274. overtime pay

(n)

(n)

275. overvaluation

(n)
,

276. over-work
277. over-writing

278. owner-occupier

279. ownership

(n)

Usages in English
Overseas allowance
is
exempt
from
Income tax .
He was advised to
open an NRE account
to
transfer
his
overseas pay.
The
mistake
happened due to an
oversight
of
the
employee.
In this office the
overtime allowance
has been restricted to
three hours in a day.
Overtime
allowance is payable
if the employee is
required
by
the
employer to work
over the possible
limit of working
hours.
Overtime pay is
calculated at a hourly
rate at one and a half
times the normal pay.
The company was
served a show cause
notice
for
overvaluation of capital
equipment for its
power projects.

390

..

His illness was a

result of over-work.

Banks
do
not
accept cheques from

their customers with
an overwriting.
for owner(n)

Claim
occupier tax
rates

should be submitted
at the time when the
owner has moved
into the property.
Ownership of
(n)
property may be
(n)

Usages in Hindi

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Words

Hindi Synonyms

Usages in Hindi
Usages in English
private, collective, or ,
common.

280. owners risk

281. owning
authority

282. owning
department

283. oral warning

(n)

All
the
vehicles
parked here are at

owners risk.
objection
(n)

No
certificate need to be
,
issued by the owning

authority.
owning
(n) The
department permitted
extension
in
the
tenure
of
the
deputationist.
(n)

Since it was a minor

offense, the employee
*
was let off with an
oral warning.

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1.

2.

Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

(n) - ,

package

package
benefits

(n)

1. The Government
has announced a
relief package for
riot victims. 2. The
package prepared for
farmers is awaiting
approval
of
parliament. 3. He is
working
in
a
Multinational
Company
on
a
package of 10 Lacs.
For employees, a
package benefit can

help plan for old age

and
unexpected
events.

Usage in Hindi
1.

2.

package deal

(n) - ,

Tourists
prefer
package deal to
negotiating with hotel
and transports people
separately.

packer

(n) -

4.

3. 10

3.

Fragile articles are

packed individually

by
professional
-
packers.

5.

6.

7.

packet

packing

packing
marking

(n) - ,

The postman has

delivered a sealed
packet.
(n) - , Packing of fragile
material should be

done with due care.

and (n) - Packing

and
marking of export


consignments should

be done carefully.

8.

packing list

(n) - -
*

The packing list

should include food
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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English
pockets.

9.

pact

10. pagination

(n) -

The
two
parties
agreed on electoral
pact.
(n) - - The pagination of
this
file
is
,
incomplete.
,

11. paid

12. paid-up capital

13. painstaking

14. pamphlet

15. panel

16. panic

17. paper

19. paper work

The
number
of
volunteers
,

outnumbers
paid
3.
, staff in the relief
work.

The paid- up capital

(n) - *
1
of the company is 1

crore.
years
of
(adj) - 1. After
painstaking research

2.

a cure was found for

the disease.
pamphlet
(n)
, This
contains
important
*,

information about the

project.
(n) - *, A panel of experts
has looked at the

proposal.
(n)
, The whole nation is
in a state of panic

following the attacks.
The
scholar 1.
(n) - 1. 2. 1.
presented his paper
, - 3.

2.
in the conference. 2.
4 -

The
paper
was
5. - approved
by the
6. 7. - academic committee.
(n) -

(n)

*,
(n) -

Put paper seal on the

document.

The police was given

20. para

(n) - 1. 2.

18. paper seal

Usage in Hindi

order to complete the

paperwork

immediately.
Please read para 3 of
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Words

Hindi Meaning

(paragraph)

21. paradigm

(n) - * 2.

3.
(adj)

()

22. paradox

23. paragraphing

24. parallel

(n) -
(n) -

(n)

25. paralyse

(n) -

26. paramedical
service

27. paramilitary
forces

28. paramount

(n) -

(n)

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

the statement before

coming
to
any
conclusion.
1.
Gandhi
ji
remained
the
paradigm of what a
leader should be. 2.
This software is a
paradigm
of
programmes used in
e-governance. 3. Egovernance
has
brought
about
a
paradigm shift in the
working
of
the
administration.
There is paradox in
the statement of the
accused.
Effective
paragraphing is a
central
skill
in
academic writing.
1.
This is an
achievement without
parallel in modern
times. 2. There are
no parallels between
these two cases.
The airport is still
paralysed by the
strike.
In
emergency
ambulance drivers are
trained
to
give
paramedical service.

3
1.

2.

3.

1.

2.

Rescue searches by

the
army
and
paramilitary forces
have continued today.
(adj) - 1. , 1. The welfare of the
child must always be
2.
the
court's
paramount

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Words

29. parasite
30. parcel

31. pardon

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

consideration.
2.
This is of paramount
importance for the
office to complete the
project in time.
Parasites can cause
disease in humans.

(n) -
(n) -

The
anonymous
parcel was opened in
the presence of bomb
squad.
*
(n) - 1. (v) - 2. He was granted a
presidential pardon.

32. Parent

33. parentage

34. parental

(n) - 1.

1. Children under
fourteen should be
2.

accompanied by a
parent. 2. Each unit
including the parent
company is facing
financial crisis.
*
(n) - , The birth certificate
left no doubt as to her
-
parentage.
(adj) - 1.

- He

2.

35. parent office

(n) -

36. parents

(n) - -

37. par-excellence

38. Parity

is living
parental house.

1.

-
2.

in

The parent office of

the
company
is

located in New Delhi.
His
parents
are -
living with him.

, The manager is par

excellence in his

field.
*
Conservative
(n)
, 1.
society does not
*, *
believe in parity
between man and
woman. 2. Women
have yet to achieve
wage or occupational
parity in many fields.
(n)

1.

2.

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Words

39. parity
exchange

40. parity price

41. parliament

42. parliamentary

43. Parole

44. Part

45. part delivery

46. part file

47. Partial

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

parity
of
exchange was duly
*
interpreted by the
judge.
*
The parity price
(n) -
depends on demand
and supply of the
commodity.
*
The legislation is
(n) -
expected to be passed
in the next session of
parliament.
The
questionnaire
(n) -
duly filled in is
required
to
be
submitted
to
Parliamentary
Committee.
*
The prisoner was
(n) -
granted
parole
because of the illness
of his wife.
(n) - 1. , , 1. Part file is not in
the usable condition.
2. *
2.
Every
citizen
3.

should take part in
building
of
the
nation.

(n) - -

The company refused

to accept the part
delivery
of
the
consignment.
*
(n) - , Since it was an urgent
matter, a part-file
*,
was opened to take
*
approval
of
the
Director.

(n) - 1. 2.

of (n)

The

Usage in Hindi

The university has

granted
partial

remission of fees for
overseas students.
48. partial disability (n)
candidate
The
qualified for help on
*

the
grounds
of
partial disability.
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Words

49. partiality

50. partial
modification

51. participant

52. participate

53. participation

Hindi Meaning
(n) -

(n) - ,

(adj)

55. particulars

56. partition

(n) - ,

(n)

57. partner

(n)

58. partnership

(n)

59. part payment

(n)

60. part-time

Usage in Hindi

The employee union

has alleged that there
was partiality on the
part of administration
in
making
requitment.
(n)
Partial
modifications were

suggested
before
implementation of the
policy.
(n) - , The invitations were
sent to all the

participants.
Day scholars may
(v) -
participate in this
competition.

54. particular

Usage in English

*,

The
department
distributed handbills
calling for better
participation
of
youths.
This Plan is a
particular example of
the success against all
odds.
The brief particulars
of the pending cases
may be attached.
Gandhiji was against
the partition of the
country.
Both the partners are
running the business
successfully.
It was a joint venture
under public- privatepartnership.

Part payment was

(adj) -

made before the

delivery
of
the
consignment.
The office will make
economies
by

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Words

61. part-time
employment

62. Party

63. party in power

64. par value

65. Pass

Hindi Meaning

(n) -

(n) -

(n) - 1. 2.

3.

4.

(v) - 5. ()

6.

(n)

1.

The party in power

is
taking
strong
decisions for the
betterment of the
country.
The shares were
purchased by the
company at parvalue.
1. The visitor showed
his pass at the gate.
2. Rohtang pass is
the gateway to the
Leh, Laddakh. 3. The
candidates
are
required to pass the
written examination.
4. Indias support was
vital to pass the
resolution in the UN.

1.

/

2

1.

2.
,

3.

4.

1. The bill is now 1.

guaranteed an easy
passage through the
2. , parliament. 2. The
3 * 4 Ministry bears the
cost of passage of the

deputed officer and
his family.
*
Photocopy of the
(n) -

pass-book account
, , *,

67. pass-book

Usage in Hindi

employing a few
part-time workers.
(n) - Central Government
employees
cannot

take up any parttime employment.

(n) - 1.
, 1. A third party
agreement is required
2. *,
in this matter. 2 The
3
party has launched a
vigorous campaign
against
inflation.
3The search party
had to hack its way
through the jungle.

66. passage

Usage in English

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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English
for last six months
should be submitted
while
seeking
permission
for
foreign travel.

68. passenger

69. passenger
manifest

70. passive

71. passport

(n) - ,
*

1. There are five

passangers in the
Taxi.
2.
The
passengers may keep
their luggage in the
cloak room.
*
the
train
(n) -
, After
accident, passenger
*


manifest
was
scrutinized to assess
the
number
of
casualties.
The Ex-Minister has
(adj) -
openly been criticized
for his passive role.
(n)

72. password

73. past service

74. Patent

Usage in Hindi

1.
2.

-, Affix your passport -

size photograph on

the application form.

(n) - ,

The
default
passwords have been

installed
on
the
computers.
employee
(n) -
, The
requested
the
*
department to count
his past service for
grant of promotion.

(n) - ,

The company has

applied for the patent
of the product
75. patent
and (n) - Patent and design of
design
the product were

approved
in
the
meeting.
76. paternity leave
increase
in
(n)
The
paternity leave has

been welcomed by
the employees.
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Words

77. patrolling

78. Patron
79. patronage

80. Pattern

81. paucity

82. Pay

83. payable

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

(v) -

During the curfew,

guards could be seen
patrolling
everywhere.
(n) - 1. 2. The new Director is a
patron of arts.

(n) -

The
architecture
attained new heights
under the patronage
of Mughals.
of
the
(n) - 1. , Many
sentences patterns in
2.
English and Hindi are
the same.
*
(n) , The paucity of funds
was a deterrent in the
implementation of the
scheme.
The
6th
pay
(n) -
commission
has
upgraded the pay
scales
of
the
teachers.
The interest payable
(n) -
for the financial year
has been calculated.

84. pay
and (n) - The committee will
allowances
recommend a raise in

pay and allowance

of teachers.
85. pay bill
The paybill has been
(n) -
sent to the pay and
accounts office.

(n) - -

86. pay certificate

87. pay day

88. payee

(n) -

(n) - ,

He was asked to
furnish
his
pay
certificate for grant
of loan.
The pay day has
been fixed to be the
last day of the month.

The payee of the

cheque must endorse
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Words

89. Payer

Hindi Meaning

91. payment

on the back.

(n) -
,

The payer should

request a receipt for

the payments made.

(n) -

(n)

Employees
in
corporate sector in
India can expect a
10% pay increase on
average this year.

10%

, The final payment

(n) -

93. pay negotiations (n) -

94. pay off

92. payment in cash

Usage in Hindi

90. pay increase

Usage in English

(v) -

would be made after

the date of maturity

of the insurance
policy.
Payment in cash has

been made to seller.

The management is
in the process of
conducting
pay
negotiations.
The employee was
asked to pay off his
loan before being
relieved
for
deputation.

95. pay order

(n)

96. pay package

97. pay review

98. pay roll

The

institute has
asked
the
new
recruits to furnish the
security in form of a
pay order.

(n) - 1.

The
multinational
companies
are
2.
attracting youngsters
,

with
hefty
pay
packages.
*
The seventh pay
(n) -
commission
would
conduct a pay review
of all the employees.
Five new employees
(n) -
are added in this
months pay roll.
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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

99. pay-scale

100. pay-slip

101. Peak

(n) -

(n) -

(n) - , ,

102. peak-hours

(n)

103. peak season

(n)

104. pecuniary

(adj)

105. penal action

(n)

106. penal code

107. penal interest

(n) - -

(n) - ,

Translators
association
has
submitted
a
representation
to
seventh
pay
commission to revise
their pay scale.
Detail of various
items of pay is
displayed in the payslip.
This
month
production
has
reached a new peak.
There will be a heavy
traffic in central
Delhi during peak
hours.
It is difficult to get
rail
reservation
during
summer
holiday peak season.
The project should be
handled in such a
way that it should not
result in a pecuniary
loss
to
the
Government.
Penal
action
is
approved for errant
employee.

Some
of
the
provisions of Indian
penal
code
are
outdated as they were
formulated long ago.

Payment
of
installment after due

date will invite penal


interest.

108. penalize

(v) -

The errant employee

was penalized for his

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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English
indiscipline.

109. penal rent

(n)

Usage in Hindi

For non payment of

rent on time the

employee
was

charged with penal

rent for one month.

penalty was
(n) - 1. 2. The
imposed for late
, 3.

payment of fees.
, -

110. penalty

111. pending

(adj) - 1.

A lot of work is

pending
in
the


administration sector
, for the want of staff.

112. pending case

2.

(n) - ,

113. pending
decision

114. pen-down strike

(n) -

(n)

115. pension

116. pensionable

117. pensionary
benefits

118. pensioners half

(n) -

(adj) -

(n)

(n) -

A large no of
pending
cases
reflects
lack
of
efficiency of the
department.
Pending decision of
the CAT, existing
seniority list will be
in operation.
Employee Union has
threatened pen down strike if their
demands are not met.
Pension papers of the
retiring employee are
to be prepared on
priority basis.
Pensionable age for
the
Central
Government
employee is 60 years.
Pensionary benefits
are to be given to
employees with at
least 20 years of
continuous service.

60

20

In case, pensioner

wants to receive his

pension from another
state,
pensioners
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S. No.

Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

half
will
be

forwarded to another

state complying due

process.

119. pension
payment order

120. peon book

(n)

Pension

payment
order should be
prepared before the
date of retirement of
the employee.

(n) - -

Signature of the
receiving
clerk
should be taken on
the peon book.
121. per annum
per annum
(adj) - , The
income
of
the
,
company is Rs 10
crore.
122. per
capita (n) - The
development
income
schemes
have

resulted in increase of
per capita income of
the state.
123. percent

124. percentage

125. percentage
point

126. perennial

(n)

1. 1.

10

, 1. Literacy rate has 1.

risen to around 95
*
percent in Kerala. 2.
Ten percent increase
is expected in the per
annum income of the
company.
*
(n) - 1. Percentage of the
literate people is
2. *
increasing in the
state.
admission in
(n) - For
Delhi University in

science stream only

percentage point in
science subjects will
be counted.
(adj)

95

2.

Contentment is 1.

perennial source of
2.

2.
pleasure.
2.

Brahamputra is a
perennial river.
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Words

127. perennial staff

128. perforce

129. performance

Hindi Meaning

Forest

guard
is
perennial staff in the

forest department.
*
(adv) - , Employee s Union
officials have entered

in the meeting per
force.
(n) - 1. Performance can be
assessed on the basis
2.
of standard criteria.
(n)

Performance

130. performance
appraisal

(n)

131. performance
rating

(n) - 1.

(n)

133. periodical

(adj)

2.

*,

1.

2.

(n)

135. periodical
return

(n)

136. period of notice

(n)

*,

137. period
review

134. periodical
inspection

Performance rating
of the department is
calculated on the
basis
of
annual
objectives achieved.
The
deputation
period is three years
in
normal
circumstances.
The
periodical
published from the
department contains
useful material.

Headquarters should

under (n) -
*

Usage in Hindi

appraisal of the

personnel should be
made on the basis of
defined parameters.

132. Period

Usage in English

undertake periodical
inspection
of
regional centers.
Periodical return of
the work needs to be
sent quarterly to the
Headquarters.
Period of notice for
resignation for Govt.
employee
is
3
months.
For D.P.C of this
category
of
405

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Words

138. perishable

139. perishable
goods

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

employees the period

under review is 3
years.
items
(adj) - Perishable
should not be kept for
,
long period in stores.

packaging
needs to be done for

,
perishable goods.

(n)

Usage in Hindi

Special

(n) -

Giving perjury is
punishable offence.

141. perks
(=perquisites)

(n) -

The perks for this job

include free transport.

142. permanent

(n) - 1. 2.

1. Once probation
period is completed,
the
employee
becomes permanent
on the post. 2. A
permanent structure
was built on the plot.
The head of the
department
may
permit to re-advertise
the permanent post
in the Employment
News.
Recruitment can be
done only against
permanent
vacancies.
His emoluments per
mensem is equivalent
to that of Section
Officer of the Govt.
of India
1. Coming late for
more than half an
hour to office is not
permissible.
2.
Permissible weight is
two tons.
Permission
from
Joint Secretary level

140. perjury

(n) -

144. permanent
vacancy

(n) -

145. per mensem

(n) - ,

146. permissible

(v) -
(adj)
*

-
,

147. permission

(n)

143. permanent post

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1.

2.

1.

2.

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Words

Hindi Meaning
*

148. Permit

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

officer is required to
go abroad.

(n) - 1.
-,

1. Permit for mining

can be given only
(v) - 2.
after
environment

, clearance.

2. The
employee
was

permitted to apply
for the deputation
post.

1.

2.

149. perpetual

(adj)

, The conflict between

150. perpetual lease

151. perquisites

152. personal

153. personal
allowances

154. personal bond

(n) -

The building is given

to the organization on
perpetual lease.
*
The main attraction
(n) -

to
join
this
organization is the
perquisites attached
with the job.
Personal records of
(adj) -
the employee are kept
in the service book.
(n) - Detail of the personal
allowance is shown
in the salary slip.
(n)

, The

155. personal effects

line officers and staff

officers is perpetual.

(n) -

Personal

156. personal
identification
mark

(n)

157. personality

(n) -

accused was
released on personal
bond of Rupees One
Lac.
Personal effects of
the officer going for
foreign posting were
sent by ship.

identification mark
-
detail should be given

in the relevant form.
The interview board
systematically
407

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Words

158. personal letter

159. personnel

160. perspective

161. persuade

Hindi Meaning

(n) -

(n) -
(n) -

(v) - 1. ,

2.

162. pertinent

(adj)

163. perusal

(n)

164. pesticide

165. petition

166. petitioner

167. pharmacy

168. phase

Usage in Hindi

assesses
the
personality of the
candidate.
The format of the
personal letter is
quite different from
official letter.
Personnel policy of
this company is very
progressive.
The perspective of
the line officer is
sometimes different
from that of staff
officers.
The
officer
persuaded the Union
to
withdraw
the
strike.
All pertinent points
are incorporated in
the self contained
note.
File has been sent to
Director for perusal.

(n) -

Excess
use
of
pesticide is not in the
long- term interest of
farmers.
Mercy petition to
commute the capital
punishment into life
sentence has been
accepted
by
the
President.
The petitioner was
personally asked to
appear in the case.

(n) - 1. 2.

(n) -

(n) -

Usage in English

The
medicine

manufactured in the

,
pharmacy is of fine

quality.
(n) - 1. The project will be

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S. No.

Words

Hindi Meaning
2.

169. phenomenon

170. physical
checking

completed in three
phases.
Phenomenon
of
large turnover of
workforce needs to
be analyzed.

(n) -

(n) -

Usage in English

Physical checking of
stock is done every
month.
171. physical fitness (n) - Physical
fitness
cerificate
certificate needs to

be submitted at the
time of joining after
medical leave.

Usage in Hindi

172. physical
handicapped

173. physical
vacancy

174. physical
verification

175. piecemeal

176. piece rate

177. pilot project

178. piracy

(n)

, There is a provision

of reservation for
physically
handicapped in this
job.
(n) - The promotion can
only be given if a
*
physical
vacancy
exists.
(n) - Physical verification
of the data shown
,
will be done by the

competent authority.

piecemeal
, The
approach towards the
:,
Naxalisam will not be
successful.
piece
rate
(n) - The
payment system will
*, *,
result
in
better
*

productivity.
(n) - 1. Pilot project once
successful, it will

2.
become part of the
regular programme.

(adj)

(n)

409

1. The copyright act 1.

provides for action

S. No.

Words

Hindi Meaning
,

Usage in English

, against

piracy. 2.
The government is
planning to take stern
action
against
software piracy.

Usage in Hindi

2.

179. placement

180. placement
agency

(n) -

(n)

The institution
is
committed to provide
a successful future
and
better placement opp
ortunity to students.
placement
The
agencies
recruit
students from IIT and
IIMs for top jobs.

181. placement
service

(n)

*,
*

182. place of birth

Multi Task Staff can

be recruited through

(n) - -

placement service.

Place of birth detail -

is to be given in the

security check.

183. place of work

(n) - -

Indiscipline will be -

not be tolerated at the

place of work.

184. Plaint

185. Plaintiff

186. Plan

(n) - -

Detail of the sexual

assault was given by
the plaintiff in the
plaint.
The plaintiff sought
(n) -
relief from the CAT
against
the
suspension order.
*
(n) - , The plan of the
department for the
*
financial year was
approved by finance
ministry.
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Words

187. Planning

Hindi Meaning

Advance
planning
results in a better
2.

execution.
*

3.
(n)

The plan outlay for

189. Plant

(n) - 1.
2.

, (v) - 3.

190. Playground

(n) - ,

191. Plea

(n)

1.

2.

()

192. Plead

(v) -

193. pleasure

(n) - , ,
*

194. plebiscite

Usage in Hindi

(n) - 1. ,

188. plan outlay

Usage in English

(n) - -

the
department
includes outreaching
programmes
expenditure.
1. SAIL has five
integrated
steel
plants, three special
plants,
and
one
subsidiary in different
parts of the country.
2. A good number of
plants were planted
on
World
Environment Day.
A
provision
for
playground should
also be made in the
trainees hostel.
The plea for giving
seniority to adhoc
employees from the
date
of
adhoc
appointment
was
turned down by the
Court.
The
Additional
solicitor
General
pleaded for harsh
punishment to sexual
offenders.

There should be
definite rules for
promotion; it should
not be at the pleasure
of senior officers.

1.

2.

The plebiscite in
Cremea
was

discussed in U.N.O.

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Words

195. Pledge

Hindi Meaning
(n)

1.

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

Bank requires loanee

to pledge his house

2.

while applying for
3 home loan.

196. pledgee

197. pledger

198. plenary

199. point of order

200. point system

201. Police

202. Policy

203. policy decision

(n) -

The loanee pledged

the house to the
pledgee against the
home loan.
The pledger gives
the pledgee some
rights but does not
part with all rights of
ownership.

The Minister will

inaugurate
the
plenary session of
the conference.
treasuary
(n) - The
benches raised point

of order to disallow
postponement of the
question hour.

(n) -

(n) -

(adj) -

Most of the boards

still use point system
to
judge
the
performance of the
students.

(n) -

Police arrested the

criminal
and
produced it in the
court.
(n) - 1. 2. 1. There will be a
change in the foreign
()
policy
with
the
advent of the new
government. 2. The
final payment would
be made after the date
of maturity of the
insurance policy.
(n)
Policy decision on
the issue will be
,
taken by a committee

consisting
of
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Words

Hindi Meaning

Secretaries
from
concerned Ministries.
Policy directions of
the new government
are enumerated in the
Presidential address.

204. policy direction (n) -

205. political

(adj) - ,

206. political
pressure

(n)

207. Poll

(n)

209. pollution

210. polygamy

(n) -

(n) -

(n) - 1
*

(adj) - 1. ,

2.

212. population trend (n)

213. portfolio

(n) - 1.

) 2.

Political changes will

result in change of

policies.

211. Poor

Usage in Hindi

Officers should not

208. polling

Usage in English

succumb to political
pressure.
Poll for the Lok
Sabha was conducted
in 11 phases.
Heavy polling is
reported in whole of
the country in this
election.
Traffic
Jam
contributes heavily to
the air pollution.
Polygamy is not
allowed in Indian
Civil Code.
1. The scheme proved
unproductive
for
poor implementation.
2.
The
state
government
has
started the scheme of
giving loans to the
poor farmers at zero
interest.
Population trend of
India shows that
youth population of
India is more.
Chief Minister has
submitted the list of
portfolio
of
the
ministers
to
the
Governor.
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2.

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Words

214. position

Hindi Meaning
(n) - 1. 2.
*

1.

1. The payment will

he made by the office
only after taking
possession of the
articles. 2. The house
owners
need
to
submit
their
possession
certificates by 30th
April.
(n) - 1. 2. 1. Higher post carries
better emoluments. 2.
* 3. 4.
The post received
*
from the Head Office
will first be seen by
Head of the Office. 3.
Two policemen are
deputed for duty on
the
police
post
located near market
place.
can
be
(n) -
, Postage
reduced by sending

messages through email.
*
Postage
stamp
(n) - -
required for sending
books
abroad
is
costly.
Administration
(n) - -
Section keeps postal
addresses of all the
employees.
Postal ballot are
(n) -

1.

(adj)

216. possession

217. Post

218. postage

219. postage stamp

220. postal address

221. postal ballot

Usage in Hindi

1. The balance sheet

of
the
company
shows
its
sound
financial position. 2.
India has achieved a
dominant position in
the world market.
training
1. The
programme will have
2.
positive effect on the
working of the staff.

215. positive

Usage in English

(n) -

414

2.

2.

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Words

222. postal dak

223. post audit

Hindi Meaning

counted first at the

time of counting of
votes.
dak
is
(n) - Postal
submitted first to

Head of the office for

seeking directions.
(n)

1.

225. post-facto
sanction

226. post-graduate

227. posthumous

228. posting

230. posting order

Corrective measures

(n) - 1. 2.

2.

*,

229. posting
certificate

Usage in Hindi

need to be taken on
the basis of post
*
audit.
(n)
- Borrower is required
to submit post-dated

cheque to the Bank

training
(n)
- The
programme
was
*
conducted
in
emergency
hence
post -facto sanction
is required.
The main aim of Post
(n) -
Graduate Diploma
in Translation is to
enable
students
acquire
skills
in
translation
from
Hindi to English and
vice-versa.
(adj) - , After January 1955 a
provision was made

for
issue
of
posthumous Bharat
Ratna award.
*

224. post-dated

Usage in English

(n) -

(n) -

It is not obligatory for

the
Department
to offer an alternative
posting.
Posting certificate
for
dispatch
of
question papers is
with the training
section.
Posting order for
newly recruited staff
was
given
after
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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

checking the existing

vacancies.

231. post
mortem (n) - -*, Post
mortem
examination
examination
*

confirmed that the
death was due to
heart attack.
232. post office
Speed post service is
(n) -
available at certain
nominated
post
offices.
233. postpone
(v)
The meeting was
postponed since the
,

quorum was not

complete.
234. postscript (P.S.) (n) - 1.
2. 1. P.S. - Arrange
separate rooms for

members
of
delegation. 2. The
emergency of the
situation
was
reiterated postscript.
235. potential
(adj) - 1. , Infection can be a
reason
for
the
2.
potential disease.
3.

236. poverty
alleviation

237. Power

238. power crisis

(n) -

for
the
Causes
comparative
non
,

success
of
the
,
poverty alleviation
programe
were

discussed
in
the
meeting
of
the
committee.
*
(n) - 1. 2. 1. Department does
not have power to

3
take policy decisions.
*
*,

2.
The
power
*
situation
has
4.
worsened because of
storm last week. 3.
The party has been in
power
since
independence.
is
(n) -
, Government
making a long term
416

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2.

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Words

Hindi Meaning

239. power
attorney
240. power station

241. practical
experience

242. practice

243. preamble

244. pre audit

The property was

transferred on power
of attorney.
has
(n) - 1. N.T.P.C
established 4 power
2.

stations in the state.
(n) - This job required
practical experience

in translation.

(n) - 1. ,

Legal practice as an
advocate can only be
2. *,
done
only
after
*
clearing Bar Council
exam.

(n) -

(n)

1.

Preamble of the
constitution of India
spells
out
of
objectives of Indian
Constitution.

...

- This is an old bill and :

-
2.

cannot be passed

without pre audit.

(n) - 1.
,

All
necessary

precautions must be


taken
before

launching a project.

2.
,

(n)

* Headquarters

decision shall take

,

precedence over the

*

notification of the
department.
(n) -
, Give precedent to
justify your proposal.
*

247. precedent

246. precedence

Usage in Hindi

plan to meet power

crisis.

of (n) -

245. precaution

Usage in English

248. preceding

(adj) -

249. preconception

(n) -

There was a financial

loss of one crore in

the preceding year.
Preconception of the

project was shared by

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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

the officer in the

meeting.
250. predecessor

251. predetermined
cost

252. preface

253. preference

254. preferential
purchase

255. Prefix

(n) -

The officer made

some modifications
in the guidelines
issued
by
his
predecessor.

(n) -

There will be some

changes
in
the

predetermined cost
of the project because
of sudden rise in the
price of certain items.
(n)

, The objectives of the

project were specified
*
in the preface of the
project report.
*
(n)
, Tender with past
experience
of
, *
working with govt.
department will be
accorded preference.

(n) ,

Preferential
purchase of listed

goods can be made
from
Kendriya
Bhandar.
(v)
, 1. Introduction of the
project is put in the

*,

prefix of the report.

2. Holiday is prefixed
to the leave.

1.

2.

256. pre-investment
survey

(n)

Pre

-investment
survey must be done

before approving any

financial proposal.

257. prejudice

(n) - 1.

1. There is lot of 1.

prejudice in the

mind of people about

,

, AIDS patients. 2.
2.

(v) - 3. Earlier decision of

the
court
will

2.

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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

prejudice

trial.

present

258. preliminary

259. premature

260. premises

(adj) -

(adj) -

(n)

Usage in Hindi

Preliminary
examination of the
Civil Service will be
held in August this
year.
The
offer
in
multinational
company
triggered
his
premature
retirement from Govt.
Job.

of the
, Premises
office were extended

by purchasing the

adjacent land.

261. premium

(n)

1.

- The premium on this -

* 2. *

policy is too high to

be paid by a person

with fixed income.

262. preoccupation

(n) -
,

263. prepaid

264. preparation

265. preparation
leave

(adj) -


(n) -

(n) -

The officer will not

be able to participate
in
the
meeting
because
of
his
preoccupation with
official tour.
Some
departments
provide their services
on prepaid basis.
The preparation for
launching a project
requires coordination
from
various
departments.

The officer going

abroad on posting

will
be
given

preparation leave.
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Words

266. preparatory
retirement

Hindi Meaning
to (adj)

267. pre-planned
268. prepone

269. preponement

270. pre-receipted
bill

271. pre-revised pay

(n) -

273. prescribe

274. prescribed
format

275. presence

Usage in Hindi

The leave granted as

leave preparatory to
retirement shall not
include extraordinary
leave.

(n) - -

The terrorist attack

was pre-planned.

- The Chairman was

leaving the station
,

hence the meeting

was preponed.
(n) -
, Preponement of the
meeting was done

because
of
the
parliament session.
(n) - Pre-receipted bill is
required by Budget

Section to process the

payment.
(v)

The employee has

given a representation
to change the prerevised
pay
to
revised pay as per the
norms.

Sanctioning
of
general budget is the
prerogative of the
Parliament.
qualification
(v)
The
prescribed for the

post
of
Senior
Translator is Post
Graduate degree in
Hindi or English.
(n)
Application for the
post
must
be

submitted in the
prescribed format.
*
presence of
(n) - , The
Secretary
in
the
*
*
,
programme bolstered
the morale of the

272. prerogative

Usage in English

(n) -

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Words

276. present address

277. presentation

278. preservation

279. preside

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

employees.
Please confirm the
(n) -
present address of
the invitees before
sending the invitation
card.
The
Member(n) -

Secretary
abridged
the
presentation
because
of
time
constraints.
Preservation
of
(n) -
important documents
is the responsibility
of the administration.
*
(n) - 1. The Joint Secretary
will preside the
2.
meeting.

280. president

(n) - 1. ( )

281. Press

2.

(n) - 1.

2.

282. press
communique

(n) - ,

283. press gallery

(n) - ,

284. press release

(n) - ,
*

285. presumed

(n) -

1. The President will

inaugurate
the
Seminar.
2. The
President of the
society
has
the
authority to nominate
other office bearers.
Approval of the Head
of the Department
will be taken before
sending the document
to Press.
The
press
communiqu
was
issued
after
the
conference.
The pass for the entry
in the press gallery
was issued only to the
senior journalists.
Press release of the
event was sent to
various
national
newspapers.
Presumed cost of the
project was escalated
because of extraneous
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Usage in Hindi

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2.

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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English
reasons.

(n)

287. Pretest

(n) -

289. prevailing

(n) -

deduction was done

on presumptive pay.
There is a provision
of pretest on the
items purchased by
Defence Ministry.
The project must be
completed in time, no
pretext
will
be
tolerated.

, In

the prevailing
circumstances
the

best
option
for
engineering students
is to get admission
into IIT.
290. prevention
of
(n)
, Prevention
corruption
is
possible
*
only by transparency.
291. preventive force (n) -
Preventive force of
C.I.S.F. was sent in
the disturbed area.
292. previous
reference

(n)

The calculation for

286. presumptive
pay

288. pretext

Usage in Hindi

..

...

File should be put up

with the previous

references.

Price index of the

diesel products had

risen sharply in the

last year.
(n) - -
Purchase committee
has been authorized
*,
for price negotiation

*
with vendors.

293. price
index (n)
(number)
,

294. price
negotiation

(n)

296. primary

(n) -
,

295. pricing

- Pricing

(n) -

of these
products was done by
a Ministerial level
Committee.
Primary
evidence
suggests that it is a
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Words

297. primary receipt

Hindi Meaning

(n) -

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

case
of
misappropriation.
Primary
receipt

must be attached with

the file.

298. prime time

299. principal

(n) -

Prime
Ministers
speech was telecast in
the prime time.
is
the
(n) - 1. 2. Congress
principal opposition
3

party in 16th Lok
4 , Sabha.
5.

300. principal debtor

301. prior approval

302. priority

303. prior sanction

304. Prison

(n) -

Principal debtor was

the father, now the
documents
are
transferred in his
sons name.
(n) -

Prior approval of
the
Departments
Director is required
for the sanction of
any amount
more
than 25,000 Rs.
*
The
new
(n) - , 1.
government
has
*
declared that priority
of
the Education
Department is girl
child education. 2.
The file related to
financial
sanction
needs to be dealt on
priority basis.
(n)

- Prior sanction of the

competent authority
*
is
required
for
organizing training
programme.
(n) - ,

16

25,000

1.

2.

Court refused the bail

to the accused and

sent him to prison.

305. prisoner

(n) - ,

Number of prisoners
lodged in state jails is
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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

much higher than the

baracks available.

306. privacy

(n)

307. private

(n)

308. private member

*, Media

should
selfregulate so that
not to disturb the
privacy
of
any
individual.

1.

2.

, 1.
-

(n) - -

309. private party

310. private sector

(n) -

(n) -

311. privilege

312. Prize

(n) -

(n)

1.

2. -

(n)

314. probation

, Prize of honesty and

sincerity
is
satisfaction.
*
of
(n) - , Probability
finishing this project
*

on right time is high,

if financial support is
ensured.

313. probability

Governments
emphasis is on the
Public - Private
partnership. 2. The
committee imposed
new
financial
restrictions on private
institutions.
There are 5 private
members in the
committee.
Court has also heard
the private party for
their environmental
concerns about the
project.
Problem
of
unemployment can
only be
handled
with the co-operation
from the private
sector.
Court has issued
directives against the
privilege given to
people
close
to
power.

, It is not desirable that

*

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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

315. Probe

316. procedural rules

a Government servant
should be kept on
probation for long
periods.
(v) (n) 1. A vigilance probe
has been ordered into
, ,
the
alleged
irregularities
in
appointments
of
Group C employees.
2.
The
Justice
Mukul
Mudgal
panel has been set
up to probe into the
betting and spotfixing allegations in
IPL.

(n) ,

1.

317. procedure

Usage in Hindi

(n) 1.

*,

*,

1.
Courts of law
have procedural
rules that determine
how the judicial
system will handle
disputes.
2. These Procedural
Rules shall apply if
the parties agree to
refer the dispute to a
tribunal.

1.

2.

2.

2. 1. Selection for these 1.

posts would be made

according to the
procedure prescribed
for
appointments
under the Central
Staffing Scheme of
GOI.
2.
Broad-based
selection procedures
would be adopted for
identifying the best
and most suitable
candidates
for
nomination.
3.
The revised
procedure
was
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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

acclaimed as a long- 3.
overdue reform.

318. proceedings

319. proceeds

320. process

(n)

(n) ,

(n)

1.
After
the
disciplinary
proceedings
are
concluded
and
penalty is imposed,
vigilance clearance
will not be denied.
2. The officers name
should be kept in the
sealed cover till the
proceedings
are
finalized.
1. The proceeds from
the sale of the asset
shall be used to
recover the loan.
2. If the proceeds
from the sale of a
property are not
reinvested fully and
within
prescribed
time, it will attract
tax.

2.

1.

2.

2 1. There was total 1.

agreement to start the

peace process as
* ( soon as possible.
(v) 2. The equation is
used
for
the
,
(4)
mathematical process

of
solving
the
problem.
3.
The
recommendations of
the committee shall
be processed by the
administrative
ministry concerned.
4. The material will
be processed into
plastic pellets.
*

1.

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2.

3.

4.

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Words

321. proclamation

322. procurement

323. product

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

(n)

1.
The
house
approved
the
proclamation
of
President's Rule with
voice vote after a
debate on the issue.
2. A proclamation of
President's
Rule
cannot interfere with
the
exercise
of
authority by the
state's high court.
*
Detailed
(n) 1. , 1.
instructions
relating
*
2

to procurement of
goods may be issued
by the procuring
departments.
2.The Ministries or
Departments
have
been delegated full
powers to make their
own arrangements for
procurement
of
goods.
*
1.Both
products
(n) ,
were
immensely
popular.
2.
Any
safety
problems with the
products must be
ascertained
before
buying them.
3. Employees can
apply for advance
from
GPF
for
purchase of consumer
products also.

Usage in Hindi
1.

2.

1.

2.

1.

2.

3.

324. produce

(n)

1.

, 1. Farmers sell their 1.

produce
through
(v) 2.
cooperatives.

, 2. Every new entrant

to
Government

service is required to
produce a medical
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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English
certificate of health.

Usage in Hindi

325. production

326. professional

327. proficiency

328. Profile

329. Profit

330. profit
maximization

(n)

, 1.Despite high prices,

crude oil production

2
has not increased

,
for roughly five years
* 3 .
2. Films Division is
equipped with latest
video cameras and
video
editing
equipments
to
facilitate production
of video films.
may
(adj) , Departments
hire
external

professionals
and
consultancy firms for
a specific job.
(n)

1.

2.

Proficiency in Hindi
shall be regarded as
an
added
qualification.
(n)
1. The magazine
published a short
, ,
profile of the new

mayor.
2.The psychological
profile of the person
is revealing.

(n)

1.

(n)

1. The agency is
voluntary and not run
for profit.
2. The company has
made a huge profit
on the property.
3.There's no profit in
letting meetings drag
on.

1.
-

2.

2.

3.

The management has

decided to introduce

the
new
profit
maximizing strategy
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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English
on pilot basis.

331. profit sharing -

scheme

332. proforma

333. proforma
promotion

334. programme

335. programmed
indent

336. progress

The company is
working on a profit,sharing
scheme to
* boost its business.
1 , 2 The report should be
substituted in the
-
proforma enclosed
herewith .
*
The procedure of

proforma
promotion
is
followed mainly in
the
case
of
an employee who is
on deputation to other
department
/
Ministry, has been
promoted
in
the
parent department.
department
(n)1 2 The
organizes
training
() ,
programme for the
officers
and
employees who have
completed three years
regular service in the
grade.
(n)
The regional offices
are required to submit
-
their programmed
indent within the
prescribed time.
(n)

Usage in Hindi

The Ministry has

asked for a progress

report on the project.

337. progressive

(adj)

1. 1. The progressive 1.

2.

total of expenditure
3.
should be worked out
for the purpose.
2. In order to
encourage
the
progressive use of
Hindi in the official
work new Hindi
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Words

338. progressive
taxation

339. prohibited area

340. prohibition

341. project

342. projection

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

software is being
used
by
the
Commission.
Progressive taxation

is often suggested as
a way to mitigate the
societal
ills
associated
with
higher
income
inequality.
No campaigning and
(n)
public gathering is
not allowed within
prohibited area.
(n)1

2 1. Prohibition of
alcohol is the legal
*,
act of prohibiting the
,
manufacture, storage,
transportation
and
sale
of alcohol and alcoho
lic beverages.
2. Normally any
prohibition,
imposed
by
a
government, is aimed
at curbing crime and
corruption for the
betterment of the
people.
*
1. The project shall
(n) ,
be completed within
(v)

stipulated time.

2. The government
had projected a 5%
increase in consumer
prices.

(n)
, ;

1.

1. Early projections
show a three digit
lead for the new
party.
2. Digital projection
and digital filming
are not the same
thing.
430

1.

,
,

2.

1.

2.

5%

2.

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Words

343. promissory note

344. promote

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

-,

1.
A promissory
note is used to record
,
the financial details
of a loan.
2. By signing the
promissory note, the
borrower promises to
repay the loan.
(v)
1.
() 1. All the employees
who have rendered
2.
ten years regular

, service in the grade

shall be promoted to

the next higher grade.
2. The area is being
promoted as a tourist
destination.
(n)

Usage in Hindi
1.

2. -

1.

,

2.

345. promotee

(n)

between promotees
and direct recruits
shall be decided in
accordance with the
rules laid down in
this regard.
(n)
, The company is also
acting as a leading

promoter of solar
energy products.
*
1
2 1. Every employee
who is eligible for
*
3
promotion and is in

the
consideration
zone
should
be
considered
for
promotion.
2.
The
Export
Promotion Council is
an apex body of
handicrafts exporters
for promotion of
exports
of
Handicrafts
from
country.
*
Prompt action will

be taken in the matter

346. promoter

347. promotion

348. prompt action

The relative seniority

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Words

349. promulgation

Hindi Meaning

relating
to
disciplinary
proceedings.
Since
the
promulgation of the
Act, large amount of
information relating
to functioning of the
government is being
put in public domain.

(n) ,

350. pronounce

(v) 1.

352. Proof

353. proof
despatch
354. proof reading

355. propagate

of (n)

(n)

(n)

Usage in Hindi

()

1. The scheme was 1.

pronounced
a
failure.

2. The judge will

pronounce sentence
today.
(adj)
, 1. This disability is
more pronounced in

men.
2. She has very
pronounced views
on art.
(n)1
, 1. Youll need your
passport as proof of
2 ()

identity.
2. There is no proof
that the document is
authentic.
3. The employee has
completed the work
relating to proof
reading of the report.
2.
,

351. pronounced

Usage in English

2.

1.

2.

1.


2.

3.

Keep the receipt as

proof of despatch.

The University does

not offer
proofreading service
to
students nor does it
recommend the use
of
any proofreading services.
The group launched a
website to propagate
its ideas.

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Words

356. propagation

357. Proper

Hindi Meaning

(n)

(adj)

358. property

360. proportional
representation

Usage in Hindi

The services of the

Hindi
Advisory
Committees
have
been provided to the
Ministries/Departmen
ts
for
the
propagation of the
Official
Language
Policy.
, 1. The Court will
ensure
that
the
proper
procedures
are followed.
2. Please follow the
proper
procedures
for dealing with
complaints.
3. The development
was planned without
proper regard to the
interests of local
people.

(n) 1

1.


2.

3.

2 1. This building is a 1.

government
property.
2. The hotel is not
responsible for any
loss or damage to
guests'
personal
property.
() 1.
2. 1. The proportion of
women graduates has

3. ,
increased in recent

years.
2.
The
decision
affects a significant
proportion of the
population.
(n)

The election of the

President shall be

held in accordance
with the system of
proportional
representation
by
means of the single
-,

359. proportion

Usage in English

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1.

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Words

361. proposal

Hindi Meaning

(n)

362. propound

(adj)

(n)

363. proprietary

1.,

364. propriety

365. pro-rata

366. prorogue

(n)

(adj)

(v) 1.

transferable vote and

the voting shall be by
secret ballot.
1.
The
Security
Council has rejected
the
latest
peace
proposal.
2. The committee put
forward a proposal
to reduce the time
limit.
1. The principle of
equal pay for equal
work was originally
propounded as part
of
the
Directive
Principles of the state
Policy
in
the
Constitution.
2. The theory of
natural selection was
first propounded by
Charles Darwin.
1. We had to take
action to protect the
proprietary
technology.
2. The company has a
proprietary right to
the property.
The company has
acted in accordance
with
all
legal
proprieties.
If costs go up, there
will be a pro-rata
increase in prices.

Usage in Hindi

1.

2.

1.

2.

1.

2.

The President has the

2.

Usage in English

power to summon


and prorogue either
House of Parliament
or to dissolve Lok
Sabha.

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Words

367. pros and cons

Hindi Meaning
(n)

369. prosecution

370. prospect
371. prospective
effect

all pros and cons of

the matter, it has been
decided not to accept
classification of posts
as recommended by
the Pay Commission.

The

proposal
to
proscribe
the

organizations involve
d in anti-national
activities
was
thoroughly discussed.
The evidence is not
(n)
sufficient to bring
prosecution against
the employee.
*
There
are
good
(n)
prospects for growth
in the retail sector.
administrative
(adj) , All
rules will have only

prospective effect,
unless
otherwise
provided in the rules.
(v)

Usage in Hindi

-, After consideration of

368. proscribe

Usage in English

372. protection

(n) ,

1. The witness left

the room under the
protection of guard.
2. The government is
ready
to
extend
protection to the
small scale industry.
tempore (n)
373. pro
It has been observed
appointment
that the procedure
*
being followed in the
matter of making
protempore
appointments
against administrative
posts has not been
uniform.
374. protest
(n) , 1. The unions called a
two-hour strike in
protest at the railway
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1.

2.

1.

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Words

375. protocol

Hindi Meaning

(n)

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

authority's
announcement.
2. A small group of
demonstrators staged
a peaceful protest
outside
the
UN
Headquarters.

communications to
the
members
of
Parliament,
proper
protocol conforming
to
their
position
should be observed.
2.The
officer
handling the work of
JCM/Welfare
will
also look after the
work relating to
Protocol
in
the
Ministry
prototype
is
(n)
, A

developed to test and

,
trial a new design.

377. Prove

(v)

2.

1 2 1. While addressing 1.

()

376. prototype

2.

1. It would be the 1.

responsibility of a

Public
information
Officer to prove that
his action was in
good faith.

2.

378. provide

2. Tests have proved

that
the
system
works.
3.
The
charges
against the employee
were never proved in
court.
(v) 1. The Contractor
agrees to keep proper
1 2
records and provide
3 sufficient information
to the Office.
,
436

3.

1.

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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

2. The Act provides 2.

that factories must be

kept clean.

379. provided

380. provident fund

381. provision

382. provisional

383. provisions

(adv)1

2 An

authority
competent to create a

post shall also be
competent
to
continue it beyond
the specified period,
provided
specific
budget
provision
exists in this regard.
*
Withdrawal
from
(n)
provident fund will
be
allowed
in
accordance with the
rules in this regard.
(n) 1 2 1. The government is
responsible for the
*
3
provision of health
, *
care.

2.
Under
the
provisions of the
lease, the tenant is
responsible
for
repairs.
3. This provision
applies to direct
recruitment as well as
promotion.
(adj)
, 1. The office has
issued
provisional

seniority
list
of
Assistants.
2. The competent
authority shall have
the
power
to
regularize
the
provisional service
of an employee.
*
The
army
has
(n)
provisions for three
months only.

437

1.

2.

3.

1.

2.

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Words

384. proviso

385. provocation

386. provoke

387. proximate

388. proximity

389. Proxy

Hindi Meaning
(n)

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

The
appropriate
authority may use the
powers
conferred
under the Proviso of
the Rule.

(iii)

terrorists can
strike at any time

even
without
provocation.
The lawyer claimed
(v)
his
client
was
provoked into acts of
violence
by
the
plaintiff.
(adj)
, 1. The proximate
cause of death of the
,
employee was heart
,
attack.
2. It advisable that
children should be
sent to the schools
proximate to their
residence.
3. The proximate
objective of this
programme is to meet
the
gaps
in
knowledge, skill and
attitude in respect of
comprehensive
national
security
through appropriate
training inputs.
*
(n)
, The officer requested
for
allotment
of
,
garage
in
the
,
proximity of his flat.

(n)

1.

(n)

, The

1.
Those
not
attending the meeting
may vote by proxy.
2. It is impossible to
evaluate the evidence
of a witness taken on
proxy because one of
the salient features in
438

1.

2.

2.

2.

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Words

390. Public

Hindi Meaning

(adj) , 1
, ,
2

391. public auction

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

such a proceeding is
to
observe
the
demeanour of the
witness.
1. Details of the
government
report
have not yet been
made public.
2.
Each
communication
received
from
a
Member
of
Parliament, member
of the public, or a
public body will be
acknowledged within
15 days .
If the articles are sold
by public auction, the
head of office or any
other gazetted officer
should
invariably
attend the auction.

1.


2.

393. Public domain

394. public
enterprise

395. public fund

15

, Notification for the

election of public
bodies
has
been
,
issued.
(n)
The move behind
putting information in
,
public domain is to

make the functioning

of
the
public
authorities
more
transparent.
The
administrative
(n) ,
Departments
would

ensure that there is no
interference in the
day-to-day affairs of
the
public
enterprises.
competent
(n)
The
authority may grant
*

(n)

392. public body

439

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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

396. public good

397. public health

398. public interest

399. Public meeting

400. publicity

401. public nuisance

402. public relations

the advances out of

the public fund in
accordance with the
rules framed by the
Government.
The Ministry said
(n) ,
that these measures

have been taken for
the sake of public
good.
Public health is
(n) -
concerned with the
total system and not
only the eradication
of
a
particular
disease.
competent
(n)
, The
authority
should

examine, whether it
would be in the
public interest to
accept
the
resignation.
Intimations regarding
,
public meetings be
,
sent through speedier

communication
devices
to
the
Honble Members, so
that those
are
received by them
well in time.
All vacancies to be
(n)
filled
by
direct
recruitment should be
given wider publicity
through publication
in the Employment
News, etc.
action
(n)
Disciplinary
will be taken against
,
the
employees
committing
public
nuisance.
(n) -

Usage in Hindi

The project has been -

encouraging for the

440

S. No.

Words

403. public servant

404. punctual

Hindi Meaning

(n)

406. punishment

407. punitive

408. purchase

409. public
undertaking

, The

(n)

(adv)

shall ensure that the

staff
under
his
supervision
is
punctual.

Establishment
section shall depute
-,
officers for checking
-*
punctuality
in
attendance and taking
action
against
defaulters.
*
The government is
(n) ,
proposing
tougher
punishments
for
officials convicted of
corruption.
The government is
(adj)
expected to take
punitive steps against
offenders.
*
(n) 1. , 1. Keep the receipt as
proof of purchase of
(v) - 2. ,
goods.

2. The equipment can
be purchased from
your local supplier.
(n)

410. purely
temporary

bank in terms of
public relations.
The public servant is
required to submit
details of his assets
and liabilities in the
prescribed Proforma.

Usage in Hindi

, The section officer

(adj)

405. punctuality

Usage in English

1.

2.

These Model Rules

were circulated by
the Bureau of Public
Enterprises to all the
Public
Undertakings.

The names of those

officers who have
been promoted on
purely
temporary
basis
should
be
441

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Words

411. purport

Hindi Meaning

(n) 1.

(v) 2.

Usage in English
removed from the
list.
If purport of a
proposed
interim
ordinance
is
to
regulate or restrict
activities relating to
livestock production,
a public hearing must
be held before the
interim
ordinance
takes effect.

Usage in Hindi

412. purpose

413. Pursue

414. pursuit

415. put up

(n)

The meeting was

called
for
the
purpose
of
appointing a new
treasurer.
1. (v)
1. The government
intends to pursue this
,
policy
with

determination.
2. The police car
2.
pursued
the
suspected attacker.
1. People have to
(n)1.-
move to other areas
2.
3.
in pursuit of work.
, *
2. The Ministry shall
promote the pursuit
of
excellence
in
governance through
Improvements
in
Government
structures
and
processes.
1. The dealing hand
(v)

will put up the case
to the appropriate
higher officer.
2. Unless a running
summary of facts is
not available on the
file, a self-contained
442

1.

2.

1.

2.

1.

2.

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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

note will be put up

with
every
case

submitted to the
Minister.

443

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S. No.
1.

2.

3.

4.
5.
6.
7.

Words

Hindi Meaning

1.

qualifying
service

(n) - *

qualitative

(n) -

qualification

qualified
support

qualify

Quality

(n) - 1. 2.

Hindi Usage

1. The document was

in
* (adj) - signed
quadruplicate.
2.
3. *
Only
the
quadruplicate copy
of the document shall
be returned to the
section.
*
The eligibility
(n) - 1. 2. 1.
criteria
for different
3. *
posts depend upon
the nature of duties,
educational
qualifications
and
experience. 2. The
contract has several
qualifications
for
both parties. 3. The
plan was approved
without
qualification.
Regional parties have
(n) -
given
qualified
support
to
the
Government.
(v) - He is qualified for
the post.

quadruplicate

(n)

1.

*,

2.

3. *,

8.

English Usage

quality control

(n)

The
qualifying
service required for
this post is five years.
There are qualitative
differences between
the two products.
1. Every state has a
quality of its own. 2.
The quality of the
water in rural areas is
poor. 3. Only high
quality ingredients
are used in this
canteen.
Put quality control
measures in place to
check
water
444

2.

1.
,

2.

3.

1.
2.

3.

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Words

Hindi Meaning

English Usage

pollution.
9.
(n) - 1. *, Improve the quality
of
the
product
2. *
without reducing the
quantity.
quantum
The quantum of
10.
(n) - *
work done by the
official shows that he
is a hard working.
11. quarantine leave (n) - He has applied for
*,
quarantine leave for
forty days.
quantity

12. quarter

(n) - 1.

* 2. *
3. 4.

13. quarterly

(adj)

14. Quash

(v) - ,

15. quasipermanent
16. Query

(adj) -
(n) - 1.
,

2. (v) 3.
4.

1. Police has deputed

a Constable in that
areas as a quarter of
the residents are over
55 years old. 2. The
index rose 1.1 % in
the second quarter.
3. Staff quarters
will be allotted as per
prescribed rules. 4.
In certain quarters
there is an opposition
to this proposal.
Quarterly progress
report of the Official
Language is to be
sent to Department of
Official Language.
The Appellate Court
has quashed the
judgment regarding
convictions of all
eleven people. 2
This is a quasipermanent post.
1. An Assistant is
deputed to reply all
the queries regarding
filling of the contract
form. 2. Both the
parties queried the
committee's decision.
3. Many people are
querying whether the
445

Hindi Usage

1.

55
2.

1.1% 3.

4.

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1.

2.

3.

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Words

17. question

18. question hour

19. question mark

Hindi Meaning

(n) - *,

(n) -

(n) -

20. questionnaire

21. Queue

(n) - *

(n)

1.

*,

*, * (v) 2.

22. quick disposal

23. quinquennial

(n) -

(n)

24. Quit
25. quorum

26. Quota

English Usage
tests are accurate. 4.
He queried from the
receptionist
about
procedure to meet
Chairman of the
company.
The police have
detained thirty-two
persons
for
questioning.
The question hour
was disturbed by the
opposition.
A big question mark
hangs
over
the
company's future.
The questionnaire is
required
to
be
submitted to the
Parliamentary
Committee on the
due date.
1. There was a long
queue on the counter
of reservation. 2.
Representatives had
to queue for quite a
while to meet the
minister.
These files are urgent
and requires quick
disposal.

Hindi Usage

4.

1.
2.

This is quinquennial
Conference.

(v) - ,

He
quit
the
Government job.
(n)
, If a quorum is not
present, the meeting
*
must be adjourned.
(n) - -, There is a three
percent reservation

quota for different

categories
of
handicapped in this
institution.
446

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Words

27. quotation

Hindi Meaning

English Usage

(n) - 1. ,

1.
Decision
on
quotation will be
taken by the purchase
committee. 2. The
quotation on the
cover page of the
house journal is taken
from 'Karma Yoga
by Vivekananda'.
1.
The
Officer
quoted the letter
written by the M.P. in
his statement. 2. The
firm had originally
quoted Rs. 60,000
for the whole job. 3.
The Officer quoted a
similar
case
of
disciplinary
action
taken against an
employee.

2.

28. quote

(v) - 1.
2. ,

3.

447

Hindi Usage
1.

2.

' '

1.

2.

60,000

3.

R
S.

Words

No.
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Hindi

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
race

racial
discrimination

rack

radiation

radio diagnosis

(n) - 1.

1. This custom is
found in people of all
2.
races throughout the
3.(
)
world.
2. Animals from the
4.
same race
5.
have some common
characteristic.
3. The law forbids
discrimination on the
grounds of race or
religion.
4. He is no longer in
the race for the post
of minister.
5. More and more
drug companies are
joining the race to
beat cancer.
high
level
(n) A
committee will be set
,
up
to
suggest

,
measures to combat
the
racial

discrimination.
Files should be kept
(n) -
in a rack in the
prescribed manner.
1. An accident at the
(n) -
power station could
result
in
large
amounts of radiation
being released.
2.The satellite will
study
energy
radiation from stars.
(n) - 1. Modern imaging
methods in Radio

diagnosis help to
detect cancer and
other diseases.
2. The expenditure on
radio diagnosis will
be reimbursed in full
448

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

1.




2.

1.

2. -

S.

Words

No.

Hindi

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
as per rules

6.

7.

8.

9.

radio link

radiology

radius

raid

10. rail car

11. railway

(n) -

Fixed radio links are

frequently used for
various
purposes
within
telecommunications
and
broadcasting
networks.
(n)
- Radiology is

a medical
specialty that
employs the use
of imaging to
both
diagnose and treat the
disease.
1. The project
(n) -1. ,
must be situated
within a 20-mile
2.
, radius of the office.

2. The radius

of a circle is the
distance from its
centre
to
its
periphery.
1.No
(n) - 1. , ,
information about tax
(v) - 2. , evasion and black
money was obtained
in the raid.

2. The police
force
raided
on
terrorists hideout
The rail car fare will
(n) -
be admissible as per
entitlement
under
these rules.
1. Goods can be sent
(n) - 1. ,
by railway.
2. ,
2. Please use railway
codes for Station and
full
name
for
District/State.
3.
3.The
Railway
Administration shall
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1. 20

2.

1.

2.

1.

2.

3.

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Words

Hindi

No.

15. railway receipt

16. railway
reservation

17. railway warrant

19. raise in pay

ensure
that
the
railway line to be
opened for public
carriage
of
passengers is secured
in all respects.
First live telecast of
railway budget took
place on 24 March,
1994 in India.
The Indian Postal
Department
uses
railway mail service
for transportation and
distribution of mails.

Railway freight for

the carriage of goods
will be chargeable as
per rule.
Railway
(n) - ,
administration shall
,
on the acceptance of
the goods by it, issue
a railway receipt in
such form as may be
specified
by the
Central Government.
The Indian Railway
(n) -
has provided the
facility of railway
reservation
for
general public.
Only one railway
(n) - ,
warrant is given at

the
dispatching
station
by
the
authorities.
(v) - , 1. The government is
planning to raise the
,
age of retirement.

2. The pay shall be
raised by 3% of the
total pay.
Employees
in
(n) - - ,
corporate sector in

(n) -

mail (n) - -

14. railway freight

18. raise

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms

12. Railway budget

13. railway
service

Usages in English

(n) -

450

24 ,
1994

1.

2.
3%

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Words

Hindi

No.

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms

India can expect a 10%

10% raise in pay on

average this year.

20. random

21. random work

22. random
observation

(adj) 1.

1.Selection of these
data
is
purely
2.
random.

2. The information is
3.
processed
in
a
4. random order.
(adj) The record of the
random work shall be

kept separately.
(adj) - Random observations
are required in order
,
to reach a conclusion.

23. random
sampling

(adj)-
,

24. range

(n)-1

2.

By
using

random
sampling


method,
the
likelihood of bias is
reduced.

, 1. The existing range 1. 50

of this allowance is
from Rs. 50 to Rs. 60
2. , , per month.
, 2.A shooting Range
has been developed

in outer area of the
3.
,
city.
3. These missiles

have a range of 300

miles.
1. The competent
(n) - 1.
authority in such
2.
cases should be in the
rank of Director and
3. ,
above.
4.
2. He was promoted
to the rank of Captain
3. An in-service
training
for
the
officers of the rank of
Under Secretary and
,

25. rank

1.

451

60

2.

3.
300

1.

2.

3.

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Words

Hindi

No.

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
above should be
conducted in Hindi.

26. rank and file

27. ranking

(n) - ,

(n) - 1 ,

28. ranks

(n)

1.,

2.

29. rapid
force

30. rare

31. rash

action (n) -

(adj) -
,

(n)- ,

(v)

(adj)

There
was
widespread support
for the leader among
the rank and file.
The task will be
assigned to high
ranking officers.
1.Alternate
arrangement may be
made by nominating
officers
of
the
equivalent ranks.
2. Havildar was
punished
and
reduced to the rank
of Sepoy.
The Rapid Action
Force
has
been
entrusted with the
task of maintaining
law and order in riot
affected areas.
1This species of plant
is
becoming
increasingly rare.
2. In rare cases, the
department may relax
the rules considering
the circumstances of
the case.
(n)- 1. It would be
rash to assume that
everyone will agree
with this proposal.
(v)- Do not rash to
rely
on
such
evidence.
(adj) Speeding and
rash driving are the
main causes for most
road
accidents,
according to police
officials.
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2.

1.

2. ,

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(v)-

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Usages in Hindi

Synonyms

32. rate

(n) - 1. ,

2.

3.
4.

33. rate card

-,

(n) -

34. rateable value

(n)

35. rate capacity

(n)

36. rate contract

(n) - ,

37. rate list

(n) -

1.
The
figures
published by the
Reserve Bank of
India show further
fall in the rate of
inflation.
2. The rate of
recovery and the
interest rate should
conform to the rules
applicable at the time
of sanction.
3. The university is
highly rated for its
research level.
Rate card will be
displayed
at
prominent places.
This
scheme
of
rectification of exparte
assessment
orders
will
be
applicable only on
the rateable value
cases.
The rate capacity will
be taken into account
before placing order.
In case of supplies
ordered
against
DGS&D
Rate
contracts, inspection
of
the
supplies
received is to be
made
by
the
respective Inspection
Wing.
The undersigned is
directed to notify the
revised rate list for
the
hospitals
approved by CGHS.

1.

2.

3.

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No.

(n) -

39. rate of interest

40. rate of taxation

42. rate
reduction

43. rate structure

44. ratification

45. rating

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms

38. rate of charge

41. rate payer

Usages in English

The rate of charge for

maintenance
work
shall be decided on the
basis of prevalent rate.
The Government will
(n) -
give an
Interest subsidy equal
to 2 percentage points
in rate of interest
being charged by the
bank to its employee.
The new regime of
(n) -
rate of taxation shall
be applicable from
next financial year.
Each year a summary
(n) - -,
valuation is issued to
-,
most ratepayers in
October.

of (n) -

The rate of reduction

in
the
principal
amount will be as per
prescribed formula.
In
the
present
(n) - -
scenario,
it
has
become necessary to
reform the interest
rate structure.
The Convention is
(n) -
,
subject to ratification,

acceptance or approval
by States and by
regional
economic
integration
organizations.
(n)
1. 1. The rating of the
employee is done

2. , annually.
2.
Customers

satisfaction ratings on
these services are
3.
generally high.
4.
()
3. Education has been

given a high-priority
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46. ratio

47. ration

48. rational

Hindi

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
rating by the new
administration.
1. The restructuring
(n) -

program is designed
to
increase
the
company's tangible
capital ratio.
2. The commission is
of the view that a
minimum: maximum
salary ratio in the
vicinity
of
1:12
would be justified.
(n) 1. , (n) 1.During the
inspections,
the
,
quality and quantity
of
ration
being
supplied
through
2.-
FPS, will be checked.
2.Recent
media
(v) reports on the quality
of
rations
being

supplied to the Indian

Army
are
quite
shocking.
(v)To
prevent
misuse,
the
committee
even
considered ways to
ration
the
water
supply.
(adj) -

(n) 1.

2.
3.

1.

2.

1:12 -

(n) 1. ,

2.
-

(v)-

, 1. Employees need to 1.

49. rationale

Usages in English

be fully informed so
that they could make
a rational decision.
2. There is no rational
explanation
for
actions of the officer.
1. The Commission,
after examining the
rationale given in
regard
to
these
allowances, could not
find
adequate
justification for their
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50. rationalise

51. rationalization

52. ration
allowance

53. rationing

54. raw material

55. raw product

Hindi

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
introduction.
2.However,
the
rationale for such
initiative is not, of
course,
solely
economic.
3.
The
rationale
behind the changes is
not at all evident.
(v) The Commission is
aware that the last
,
pay commission had

reorganised
and
rationalised
many

individual cadres.
(n) / Measures are being
taken
for
,
rationalization of the

textile industry.
Police personnel are
(n) -
also entitled to ration
allowance
as
recommended by the
6th pay commission.
(n) Vigilance
Committees
have

been in existence
since the inception
of the rationing
system.
Analysts say the raw
(n) -
material cost is up
across the board.
(n) -

2.,

3.

The raw product as

required is obtained

from various sources.

56. reaction

57. reactivation

(n) -

There has been a

mixed reaction to her
appointment
as
director.
(n)
1. 1. Reactivation will
be done only after

completion
of
2.

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Hindi

Usages in English

Synonyms
,

58. reading

Usages in Hindi

necessary formalities.
2. For reactivation of

the
account,

necessary documents,
as may be required by
the bank need to be
submitted.
1.
Reading
of
(n) 1.
research papers shall
2.
be main events of the
3.
seminar.
4.
5.

2.

1.

2.

2. Meter reading is
3.
taken in every three


months.

59. reading room

(n) -

3.Suggestions
for
further reading also
given at the end of
each chapter.
Reading room can be 9
used from 9 A.M. to
5
5 P.M.

60. readjust

61. re advertise

62. ready-built flat

(v) -
:

The excess amount, if

any,
shall
be

readjusted at the time

of
second
withdrawal.
(v)-1.

1. The head of the

department
may
,
permit to readvertise
2.
the post in the
Employment
,
Newspaper.
3.

2. If there are no
;
other officers in the
grade eligible for
confirmation,
the
UPSC need not be
consulted
to
readvertise the post.
(n) -

, ,

1.

2.

-, The house building

- ,

advance shall also be

admissible for a
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No.
63. readymade plan

Usages in English

Synonyms
(n)

*, -

64. ready reckoner

(n) -
,

65. real

(adj)

,
2.

66. real earning

(n) -

67. real estate

1.

(n) - ,

68. real income

69. real investment

70. reality

71. realization

Usages in Hindi

ready built flat.

The
office
has
organized a meeting
to
discuss
the
readymade plan.
For computation of
pay in the revised pay
scale,
the
ready
beckoner given by
the
6th
pay
commission may be
referred to.
1. There is a real
increase of 6% in
average pay.
2. We need to tackle
the real problems of
unemployment and
poverty.
Only the real earning
will be counted for
the
purpose
of
granting advance.
Liberal policy of the
Government has a
positive impact on
the
real
estate
business in India.

For

economic
development the rate

of increase in real
income should be
higher than the rate of
population growth.
real
(n) The
investment decisions

shall be taken as per

the policy formulated
by the Government.
(n) - , The reality is that
there is not enough
,
money to pay for this

project.
1 The staff is
(n) - 1.
providing substantial
(n) -

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support in realization
of goals.
2. The realization of
subscriptions shall be
made in the manner
prescribed in the rule.
1. The corporation
has launched a drive
to
realize
the
outstanding tax.

Synonyms
2.

3.

72. realize

Usages in English

(n) - 1.
,

2.
,

2. The Government
has
realized
the
seriousness of the
situation.
73. real purchasing (n) - The real purchasing
power
power of income or

money depends on
the prices of the
goods and services.
74. real time
(adj)() The computer may
analyze the data in
,
real time.
,

75. reapplication

(n) - 1.
:

77. reappropriation

78. reappropriation
budget

2.

1.

2.

The Reapplication
Process is available
to those students who
wish to continue
studies for a future
term.
Employees
may
apply
for
their
reappointment
on
contract basis after
retirement.

The Chief Engineer

cannot exercise these
powers in cases,
where
reappropriation
of
funds is involved
from one zone to
another zone.
(n)-
Reappropriation
budget
will
be

2.
:

76. reappointment

(n) -

(n)

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No.

Usages in English

Synonyms

79. reason

80. reasonable

presented in respect
of demand mentioned
in the schedule for
the financial year.
appointing
(n) - 1 2 The
authority should give
briefly the reasons for
treating the demand
as urgent.
(adj)-

1.

82. reassessment

83. rebate

84. recall

, 1. The employee shall 1.

submit his payment

claim
within
a
2.
, reasonable time.
2. The team will

suggest a reasonable
solution
to
the
problem.
Please explain the
(n) -
reasoning behind this
decision.
The reassessment of
(n) -

the income will be
done by the inspector.
No further rebate will
(n) - ,
be admissible in such
cases.
(v) - The Government
(v) -
,
shall
have
the

absolute right to

recall an officer from

Foreign Service.

,

81. reasoning

Usages in Hindi

2.

(v)-

(n) - ,

85. recapitulation

(n) - , ,

-,

86. recede

(v) - 1.
2.

3.

Recapitulation of the
scheme
will
be
circulated among the
concerned persons.
1. The prospect of
bankruptcy of the
company has now
receded.
2. The growth rate of
the economy has
receded during the
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Usages in English

Synonyms

87. receipt

(n) - 1. ,
2.
3.

4.

first quarter.
1. The goods will be
despatched on receipt
of an order in
prescribed form.
2. Make sure that
you get receipts for
everything.

3. The diary number

of a receipt will be
indicated
in
the
register by the central
registry.
88. receipt
and (n) - The record of receipt
issue
and issue of dak shall

be maintained by
receipt and issue
section
of
the
Department.
89. receipt book
The
concerned
(n) -
section will maintain
a receipt book.
90. receipt
(n) Payment can also be
certificate
made without receipt
,
certificate
from

consignee.

91. receipt counter

92.

93.

94.

95.

Usages in Hindi

(n) -

The dak will be

received at receipt
counter.
receipted
The receipted challan
(n) -
challan
shall also be sent by
the Contractor along
with the tender.
receipt register
(n) - , A receipt register
shall be maintained
,
by the receipt and
issue section.
receipts
and (n)-
The record of receipts
disbursements
and disbursements of

funds
shall
be
separately
maintained.
receipt voucher (n) - Receipt vouchers are
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1.

2.

3.

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Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

maintained for cash

transaction by the
dealing hand.
1. If necessary the
Director may also
constitute
a
committee of officers
to assess the offers
received.
2. A group of officers
will be designated to
receive
the
honourable minister.
3. The delegation was
received warmly.
1.The receiver shall
be responsible for
maintaining
the
record of the dak.
2. A receiver was
appointed by the
court to handle the
company's affairs.
There have been
many
changes in
recent years.

The Government has

recently,
increased
the rate of annual
Professional
Allowance
for scientists .
1. Delegates gave the
(n) - 1 ,
minister
a warm
-
reception as
he
called
for
more
2.
spending
on
3.
education.
2.
All

communications, files
and dak will be
received
and
acknowledged by the
Receptionist at the
Reception.

No.

96. receive

Synonyms

(v) - 1. ,

2.
,
3.

97. receiver

(n) - 1. ,

2.,

98. recent

(adj) -

99. recently

100. reception

(adv) -

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2.

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1.

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101. reception
counter

Usages in English

Synonyms
(n) -

Personal visitors are

requested to give
their full particulars
in the Visitors 'Book
available
at
the
Reception counter.
102. reception room (n) -
A locked complaint
box will be placed at
the Reception room
for
receiving
complaints.
103. receptive
(adj), There is a need for a
workforce that is

receptive to new
technologies
104. recess
(n) , 1.The court is in
recess until October.

2.The hearing was

recessed
for
the
(v)-
/ weekend.

105. recession

106. recipient

(n) -
,

(n) 1. ,

,
2.

107. reciprocal

(adj) 1. ,
2.

108. reciprocal
demand

Usages in Hindi

(n) -

The
employment
opportunities
were
seriously
impacted
during
economic
recession.
1. The recipient of
this
payment
is
unregistered.
2. This is a list of
recipient of Bharat
Ratna, the highest
civilian award of
India.
1.
This
paper
investigates reciprocal
relationships
between the citizen
and the state.
2. Such treaties provide
reciprocal rights and
obligations.
The actual exchange
ratio depends on the
conditions
of
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1.

2.

1.


2.

1.



2.

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No.

109. reciprocate

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
reciprocal demand for
goods
in
two

countries.
(v)
The efforts of the

, government were also

reciprocated by the
,
common man.
-
,

110. reciprocity

Trust increases the

ability
of
group
members to work
together and
promotes reciprocity.

111. recitation

1./
2.

112. reckless

(adj) -

114. reckon

115. reckonable
service

116. reckoner

1. Reckless driving is

one of the main

causes
of
road

accident.
The recklessness or
(n) -
misconduct in the
discharge of duty will
attract
Disciplinary action
against the employee.
(v) , Please note that the
time allowed for
,

carrying out the work

shall be reckoned
from the day after the
date of this order to
commence work.
year
of
(n) - , One
reckonable service is

one
year
of
continuous full time
service.
The
amount
of
(n) ,
insurance premium

can be calculated
with the help of the
2.

113. recklessness

The aim of recitation

of Vande Mataram is

3. to strengthen patriotic

feelings also.

(n)

3.

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No.
117. reclaim

Usages in English

Synonyms
(n) - 1.
:

2.

118. reclamation

(n)

1.

2. -

119. reclassification

120. recognition

(n) -

(n) - 1

121. recognizable

(adj)

122. recognized

Usages in Hindi

(n)-1. ,

2.

reckoner.
1.After the expiry of
the prescribed time
limit, reimbursement
may be reclaimed
with the approval of
authority concerned.
2.The
government
has taken measures to
reclaim
the waste
land for cultivation .
Many
state
governments
have
launched projects for
reclamation
and
development of lands
affected by alkalinity
and acidity.
The ministry will
take
a
decision
regarding
reclassification of the
post.
1.
The
matter
regarding granting of
recognition to the
Associations has been
under consideration
of this Department
for quite some time.
2. India has achieved
international
recognition in the
field of software
technology.
The documents will
be kept in an easily
recognizable manner.

The applicant should

possess
a
post
graduate degree in
Hindi
from
a
recognized
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2.

1.

2.

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123. recognized
agent

124. recollect

125. recommend

126. recommendatio
n

127. recommendator
y letter

Hindi

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
(n)-

university.
The department will

prepare a panel of


recognized agents.

(v) - ,

The
aggrieved
employee could not

recollect the details
of the incident.
(v) - The committee will
recommend a raise in
,
pay and allowance of
teachers.
(n), The
recommendations of
,
the Committee have

,

been accepted.
(n) The recommendatory
letter has been sent to
,
all the departments.
,

128. recommended

Usages in English

, The

Committee of
Experts will review

,
the
recommended
measures for their
expeditious
implementation.
129. reconciliation
1.
Please
take
(n) 1.
immediate action to
resolve errors or
2.
, - discrepancies noted
during
the
,
reconciliation
process.
2. The meeting failed
to
achieve
reconciliation
between the two
groups.
130. reconciliation of (n) - - It may be ensured
accounts
that the reconciliation
of accounts is done at
the end of each
accounting period.
(adj)-

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No.
131. reconciliation
statement

132. reconsideration

133. reconstitution

134. reconstruction

(n) -

- The auditor should

(n) -

(n) -

(n) 1.
2.

136. record

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms

135. reconstruction
of file

Usages in English

(n)-

(n) - 1. ,

2.
(v)-

pay special attention

to the important items
appearing in the
reconciliation
statements.
The matter would be
sent
to
the
appropriate authority
for reconsideration.
Reconstitution of the
Hindi
Salahkar
Samitis should be
done in time.
1.
No
specific
procedure
is
prescribed
for
reconstruction
of
Service Book which
is lost.
2. The Government
has entrusted some
public
sector
undertakings
the
work
of
reconstruction
and
rehabilitation
of
disaster affected area.
All the necessary
details
will
be
gathered
and
organized
in
chronological order
for reconstruction of
file.
(n)- 1.The record
shall be maintained in
a proforma prescribed
by the ministry .
2. The department
has again set a record
by completing the
project on schedule.
(v)The
officer
concerned
shall
inspect the report and
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2.

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2.

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No.

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
record a certificate to
that effect.

137. record book

(n)

A record book will be

-

maintained
section.

in

the

(n)- 1.

1. Files will be
indexed at the time of

their recording.
2. The recording of
2. notes in 'duplicate'
files
may
be
permitted by issuing
general or special
orders
by
the
department.
139. recording
Use of recording
(n) - ,
machine
machine will be

permitted.
140. recording of file (v)
office
The
superintend shall be
,
responsible
for


recording of files and
their classification.
138. recording

141. record
service

142. record room

143. recoup

144. recoupment

of (n) - -,

The record of service

of a government
-
employee shall be
maintained by the
department /office in
which
he
is
employed.
The reports should
(n) -
be kept in the
departmental record
room for five
Years.
(v)
Insurance companies
are trying to recoup
*
their
losses
by
increasing premiums.
(n) -

1.

2.

1. The procedure for 1.

obtaining an advance

from the Contingency
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145. recourse

146. recover

Hindi

Usages in English

Synonyms
Fund and recoupment
of the Fund shall be
as laid down in the
Contingency Fund of
India Rules, 1952.
2.
A suitable
explanation regarding
the advance and the
recoupment thereof
shall be incorporated
in the Notes on
Demands for Grants
1. That is to say,
(n) - 1.
recourse
to
Contingency
Fund
of
2. *
India should be taken
3.
only in cases of

extreme urgency.
2. Recourse to this
arrangement should
normally be taken
only when Parliament
is not in session.
(v) - 1.
, These advances are
recovered from the

employees within the

prescribed period.
2.

147. recoverable

Usages in Hindi

(adj) -
-

,1952

2.

1.

2.

The
advance
is
recoverable from pay

-
every month till it is



repaid in full.

148. recovery

(n) - 1.

The recovery of the

advance may be
2.

made in not more
3.
:
than
twenty-four
monthly
4.
- equal
installments.

149. recovery
dues

of

It is permissible to
make recovery of
dues
from
the
retirement, gratuity
even
without
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No.

150. recovery of loss

151. recreation

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
obtaining consent of
the employee.
In case of recovery

of
losses,
the
prescribed procedure
shall be followed.
(n) , The guidelines of
DOPT
may
be

followed in respect of
activities related to
recreation.

152. recruit

(v) - 1.

(n)- 2.

153. recruiting
authority

1.

(n)-

154. recruitment

155. recruitment
rules

156. rectification

(n) - *

(n) -

(n)

157. rectify

(n) ,

The
Senior
Translators of this
office have been
recruited
through
SSC.
The seniority of
candidates shall be
determined on the
basis of the merit
assigned by
the recruiting
authority.
A provision may be
made in the rules for
appointment by direct
recruitment to Groups
C posts.
Recruitment
Rules
shall come into force
on the date of their
publication in the
Official Gazette
Suggestions
for
improvement
and
rectification of errors
and omissions, if any,
are always welcome.
Primary objective of
holding a review
DPC is to rectify any
mistake that took
place at the time of
holding
of
the
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No.

Usages in English

Synonyms
original DPC.

158. recurring

(adj)

, Every

(n) -

159. recurring
charges

160. recurring
deposit

(n) -

161. recurring
expenditure

(n) -

162. recurring grant

(n)

163. redeem

, ,

(v)-

164. redemption

(n)

2.

165. redemption
debt

Usages in Hindi

1. ,

order
sanctioning a grant
shall indicate whether
it is recurring or nonrecurring

Recurring
charges
will
also
be
reimbursable as per
prescribed rules.
The money can be
invested in recurring
deposit scheme.
The
recurring
expenditure shall be
met from grants-inaid from the Central
Government.
The departments are
advised to render
accounts for the
earlier
recurring
grant.
The right to redeem a
mortgage
on
repayment of a loan
is a legal right of a
borrower.
The redemption fee
may not exceed two
percent of the amount
redeemed.

of (n) -

The
charges
connected with the
redemption of debt
are debited to the
Major Head "Internal
Debt".
166. redemption of (n) - , Redemption
of
mortgage
mortgage is allowed

only on repayment of
outstanding loan.
167. red hot priority (adj) - The Government is
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Usages in Hindi

making all efforts to

resolve
red
hot
priority demands of
the employees and
pensioners.
Receipts redirected to
other sections will
also be diarized.

The matter relating to

restructuring of cadre
and redistribution of
posts
is
being
considered by the
Department.
The Grievance Cells
(v) - ,
have to ensure that all

,
the grievances are

redressed within a
reasonable time by
the field officers.

(n) -

No.

Synonyms
demand

168. redirected

169. redistribution

170. redress

171. redressal

172. red tapism

173. reduction

(n) -
:

(n) -

Any
request
for
redressal
of
grievances
etc.
should be taken up
with the concerned
administrative
authority.
measures
(n) - Adequate
have been introduced
to check red tapism.
(n)

174. redundancy

*, DOPT needs to be

(n) - ,

175. redundant

(adj) - ,

consulted in respect

of any proposal for

amendment
in
Recruiting Rules.

The department will
take action on the
issue of redundancy
as per procedure laid
down in the rules.

New technology has

made many rules and
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(n)-

177. re-employment

178. re-encode

179. re-entry

180. re-examination

181. re-examine

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms

176. redundant staff

Usages in English

procedures
redundant.

All efforts will be

made to suitably
adjust the redundant
staff
against
the
vacancies arising in
other Ministries and
Departments.

(n) -

No
proposal
for
extension of service/re
employment
beyond
the
age
of
superannuation shall be
considered.
(v) -
: The relay decodes the
received signal and

re-encodes
the

information
before
relaying it.

(n) -
:

Govt of India has

decided to lift the
restriction of two
month gap on reentry of
foreign
nationals.

(n)-
:,

In the case of the

candidates who have

:
been
declared
Temporarily Unfit,
the period specified
for
re-examination
will not exceed six
months.
(v) 1.
: 1. All the evidences
need to be re
examined.
2.
: 2. Prior approval of
the
competent

authority is necessary
to re-examine the
case.
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No.
182. refer

Usages in English

Synonyms
(v)-

1.

() 1. In case of any 1.

doubt,
prescribed
rules
should
be
2. , referred to.
, 2. A member while
speaking shall not

refer to any matter of
3.
fact on which a
judicial decision is
pending.
3. The case had been
referred
to
the
Appellate Court.

(n) - 1.

1.

183. referee

184. reference

185. reference book

186. reference
register

Usages in Hindi

1. This referee found

that
respondents
explanations
and
2.
denials of certain
,
events
were
not
credible.
2. The decisions of
the referee regarding
facts connected with
play and the result of
the match are final.
1. Read these notes
(n) 1.
carefully and keep
them
for
future
reference.
2. ,
2. Whenever it is
,
found that a reference
made to the Supreme
Court has not been
replied
to,
the
attention
of
the
Registrar should be
drawn to the fact.
There
are
such
(n) -

reference books in
the office library as
are relevant and
necessary.
(n) - A reference register
shall be maintained in
every section.
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3.

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No.
187. referencing

Usages in Hindi

It is necessary to give
short titles to general
statutory rules for
referencing
and
tracing of rules.

1. CGHS, by way of
referrals, is already
using both private
and
Government
network.

1.

Synonyms
(n) - ,

188. referral

Usages in English

(n) 1.

2. ,

189. refinance

(n)-

(v)-

190. re-financing

191. refine

(n) -

(v)

2.

192. refined

1.

(adj)-
,
,

2.

2. When we receive a
referral, we will
consider the matter
and
any
other
information available.
(n)- The primary
objective of refinance
scheme is to facilitate
the flow of Funds for
the development of
infrastructure
in
the Country.
(v)- All housing
finance
companies
registered with NHB
are
eligible
for
refinance under the
refinance policy.
The benefit of refinancing should be
passed on to the
beneficiaries through
cheaper loan to the
Banks.
1. The performance
would be refined
keeping in view the
organizational goals.
2. The training would
help employees to
refine their skill.

(n)-

(v)-

1.

2.

Use of refined oil is

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Synonyms

193. refixation
pay

of (n)-

194. reform

(n) -
;

(v)-
,

195. refrain from

(v)- 1.
2. ,

()

3.

196. refresher course

197. refreshment

198. refreshment
room

199. refuge

Usages in Hindi

allowed
in
government canteens.
All
matters
concerning refixation
of pay in the higher
grade
shall
be
referred to internal
finance for approval.
(n)
All
the
Ministries
are
responsible
for
implementing
administrative
reforms.
(v)The
draft
proposal to reform
the social security
system has been
finalized
by
the
ministry.
1. Please refrain from
smoking in this area.
2. Employee should
refrain
from
criticizing
the
government in public.
3. They appealed to
the protesters to
refrain from violence.

The

office
periodically

organizes refresher
course.
refreshments
(n)
, Light
will be served during

the break.
suggestions
(n) -
, The
include provision of
/
rest
rooms
and

refreshment rooms at
the work Place.
(n) - *, The mob forced them
to take refuge in
makeshift
camp
under
police
(n)

476

(n) -

(v)-

1.

2.

3.
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200. refugee

201. refund

Hindi

Usages in English

Synonyms
(n) -

(n) - 1. ()

2.

()
(v) - ,

202. refundable

(adj)- 1.

2.

203. refund
advance

of (n)- ()
,

protection.
India continues
to
grant
asylum
to
a large number of
refugees coming from
neighboring
countries.
1. Furnishing details
of bank account in
the prescribed form is
mandatory for refund
purpose.
2. The stipulations in
regard to refund of
the
amount
of
advance should be
brought out clearly in
the letter sanctioning
the advance.
(v) - A suitable note
of refund may be
recorded
in
the
advance register.
This fee will be
refundable only to
those candidates who
are declared fit by the
Appellate
Medical
Board.
The contractor shall
have to apply for the
refund of advance
within the prescribed
period.

of (n)- () The person concerned

shall apply for refund

of deposit within
prescribed time limit.
205. refund order
refund order
(n) () The
shall be issued by the

authority concerned.
204. refund
deposit

206. refusal

Usages in Hindi

(n) 1. ,

1.

2.

(v)-

1. A Government 1.
servant
may
be

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No.

Usages in English

Synonyms
suspended for refusal
to carry out written
orders of the superior
officers.
2. If the reasons
adduced for refusal of
promotion
are
acceptable to the
appointing authority,
the next person in the
select list may be
promoted.
(v) 1. 1. The police had
refused
permission

for the protest march.

2.
2. The leave of any
kind may be refused

by the authority in
public interest.

(n) -

2.

207. refuse

208. refused leave

209. refutation

210. regain

211. regard

Usages in Hindi

The
house
rent
allowances
during
refused leave, if
otherwise admissible
shall be paid.
The employee shall
(n) -
be
allowed
reasonable time for
submitting refutation
of the charges.
government
(v)

: The
servant shall regain
,
his original seniority

on his restoration to
the service.

(v)-

1.

2.

1.

2.

, (v)- 1. Some people (v)- 1.

2.

3.
4.

(n)- 1.
2.

regard
capital
punishment
as
inhuman.
2. All students must
be provided better
education
without
regard
to
social
status. .
(n)- 1. Teachers are
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Words

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No.

212. regards

213. region

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

held in high regard in

the society.
2. The department is
reviewing its policy
with
regard
to
punctuality.
The
retiring
employee thanked all
for their regards.

2.

Synonyms

(n) -

(n) - ,

As far as possible ,
they are to be posted

near their regions.

214. regional

(n)

, If any document is in

regional language, its

authenticated

translation in English
should be available.

215. regional
imbalance

216. register

(n)

The Prime minister

(n) - , ,

(),

(v) - ,

217. registered

(n)

218. registered
acknowledgeme
nt due

(n) -

emphasized on the
need of a credible
policy solutions to
check the regional
imbalances.
1. There is no need
for
maintaining
separate
roster
register for ad hoc
promotions.
2. All citizens of
India who are 18
years of age are
entitled
to
be
registered as a voter.
The Casual laborers
who
are
not
registered
with
Employment
Exchange would not
be
appointed
in
regular posts.
The notice shall be
sent by registered
acknowledgement
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1.

2.

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No.

(n)

of registered
document shall
admissible
evidence.

(n)

due.
Size of the registered

and insured articles

and parcels should be
within
prescribed
limits.

Only certified copy

221. registered
graduate

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms

219. registered and (n) -

insured articles

220. registered
document

Usages in English

be
as

Only

registered
graduates are eligible

for the post.

The information shall

be
sent
by
a

registered letter.
223. registered office (n) - The Registered office
of LIC is in Mumbai.
222. registered letter

(n) -

224. registering
authority

Please

(n)-1.

2.

enclose the
No
Objection

Certificate issued by
the
Registering
Authority.

No registration fees

225. registration fee

(n)

226. registration
form

shall be leviable from

displaced persons for

registration
of
transfer of property.

(n) - The registration form

complete
in
all

respect should be

submitted
within
prescribed time.
1. The particulars of 1.
(n)- 1. *
transactions are kept

227. registry

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229. regrettable

230. regrouping

231. regular

232. regular cadre

233. regular income

234. regularization

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
in

the
Central
Registry
of
the
,
Department.
2. Certified copy of
the document can be
obtained from the
3. ()
registry.
3. The applicant may
bring original copy of
registry of the house
for verification.
(n)- It is with great
(n)-
regret that I accept
(v) your resignation.
(v)The
airline

regrets
the
inconvenience caused
to the passengers.
It is regrettable that
(adj)-
so many children
leave school without
completing
their
education.
Meeting has been
(n) -
:

called for discussing
the new scheme
about regrouping of
the staff.
All adhoc employees
(adj)-
have to be replaced
by regular employees
at the earliest.
Exemption
is
(n)
generally permitted in
respect
of
posts
where creation of a
regular cadre is not
feasible.
2.

228. regret

Usages in English

(n)

(n)

The
primary
objective of this
scheme is to provide
a regular income to
the investor.
- The department has
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Synonyms
,

235. regular
promotion

236. regular service

237. regularity

238. regularly

239. regulation

240. rehabilitation

241. rehearsal

242. reimburse

Usages in Hindi

initiated
regularization process

for Casual Labourers.

(n)
The officer will be
considered for regular

promotion as and
when the normal
vacancies in the
grade arise.
Only the regular
(n)
service in the grade is
to be counted for
determination
of
qualifying service.
1. Climate change is
(n) -
disrupting
the
regularity of the
seasons.
2. The Government
has appreciated the
regularity of this
office
in
taking
required action.
(adv) - Meetings are held
regularly to discuss

the progress of the

project.
Under
the
new
(n) -
regulations, spending
on office equipment
will
be
strictly
controlled.
The displaced people
(n) 1.

will be allotted land
2.
:,
under
the

rehabilitation
programme.

, The Government has

made
elaborate
arrangements
for
rehearsal of Republic
Day Parade.
(v) , The entire amount
shall be reimbursed

as per entitlement.
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No.
243. reimbursement

(n)

(n)

, Reimbursement

of
medical examination
fee will not be allowed
to the candidates who
are found unfit.

(v) - ,

246. reinstatement

(n)-

247. reiterate

(v) - ,

248. reject

(v)

be
entitled
for
reimbursement
benefits
as
per
prescribed rules.
When a Government
servant is reinstated
in
service
the
authority competent
to
order
the
reinstatement
shall
make a specific order
in this regard.
The
reinstatement
order will be issued
by the competent
authority.
1. If the DPC
reiterates its earlier
recommendations
giving
reasons
therefore, the matter
should be placed
before the Minister
for his decision.
2. It is once again
reiterated that all the
provisions of the
aforesaid rules in the
matter of suspension
of
Government
employees should be
followed strictly.
The proposal was
rejected outright.

249. rejection

The employees will

245. reinstate

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms

244. reimbursement
benefits

Usages in English

(n)-1. ,

1.

2.

1. His proposal met 1.

with
unanimous
|
rejection.
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No.

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
2. The proposal met 2.

2.
(),

250. rejection memo

251. rejoinder

252. relative

253. relative
valuation

with
unanimous

rejection.

copy of the
rejection
memo
,
issued
to
the

employee will be also
placed in his personal
file.
Copy of the rejoinder
(n) -
received
from
appellant
was
forwarded to the
Head Office.
It may be
(n)-
, (n)ensured that a close
relative of an officer
(adj)-
is not posted under
his direct charge.
(adj)- The relative
seniority between a
promotee and a direct
recruit
shall
be
determined by the
year of appointment
or promotion of each
in the post.
(n)-

(n)-

254. relaxation

(n)-

(adj)-

The corporation has

issued
order
for
relative valuation of
his assets.
(n), Relaxation of age
limits is ordinarily
,
made only where the
, ,
Recruitment
Rules
provide for such
, relaxation.

255. relaxation
rules

of

All cases invo

lving requests for
,

relaxation of rules for
, reimbursement of full
(n)

1.

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256. release

257. release date

Hindi

259. relevant papers

260. reliable

261. reliance

262. relic(s)

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
expenditure shall be
referred
to
the
competent authority.
(n)1.
, (n)- 1. The Sahitya
Academy organizes

book
release
2.
, functions from time
to time.
,
(v)- 1. The employee

shall utilize the fund

(v)- 1. ()
for the purpose for
which it has been
2.
released.
2. Whenever it is
proposed to release
official information
to the press, the
department
concerned
will
consult
the
information officer in
advance.
(n) - - The release date of
the book will be
,
decided later.

258. relevant

Usages in English

, A

copy of the
relevant
rule
is

enclosed for ready

reference
(adj)
The relevant papers

related to the case
,
should be kept in safe

custody.
This information has
(adj)- ,
been received from

reliable source.
has
(n) 1. , Government
decided expansion of

irrigation facilities to
2.
, cut
reliance
on
monsoon.

(adj)

(n) - 1.

(n)-1. -

(v)-

1.

2.

Relics of historical
importance
were
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No.

() displayed

exhibition.

in

the

(n)-1. 2. -

Government grants
dearness
relief

periodically to its
3.
() employees.
264. relief
and (n) - Government servants
rehabilitation
actively contributed

for the relief and
rehabilitation of the
disaster
affected
people.
265. relief list
(n) - 1. - A relief list will be
prepared
by
the

concerned ministry.
2.

266. relief works

267. relieve

269. religious

270. religious
endowment

271. religious trust

272. relinquishment

(n) -

(v)

268. reliever

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
2.

263. relief

Usages in English

Relief works were

undertaken
on
priority basis in the
flood affected areas.

All the departments

relieve
their
employee for the
deputation post of
highr grade pay.

(n)

The employee can be

relieved only after the
-
reliever has taken
over the charge.
The Constitution of
(adj) -
India prohibits any
discrimination
on
religious grounds.
(n) Religious endowment
is a property or fund,
,
dedicated
for
a

religious or charitable
purpose.
The
income
of
(n) -
religious trusts is
exempted
from
income tax.
If a relinquishment is
(n)- ,
made in favour of a
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Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

person who is not a

co-owner,
the
transaction shall be
treated as a sale.
The joining time shall
commence from the
dale
of
relinquishment
of
charge
of
the
previous post.
CGHS is managing
the
shortage
of
Manpower
by
relocation of staff as
per requirements.

The office has shown

reluctance
in
implementing the
recommendations of
the
restructuring
committee
Some archaeological
(n) -
remains have been
found
in
the
excavation.
(n), (n)-Both accused are
in police remand.

No.

273. relinquishment
of charge

274. relocation

275. reluctance

276. remains

277. remand

Synonyms

(n)- -

(n) -
:

(n) -

(v)-

278. remark

(v)- The Appellete

Court rejected the

and
,
settlement
remanded the case to

the District Court.

(n) , 1. Where adverse
remark is made in

A.P.A.R
of
an
employee, the same
may invariably be
communicated to the
employee concerned.
2. The Reviewing
Officer is free to
make his remarks on
the points not even
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(n)-

(v)-

1.

...
,

2.

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Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
mentioned by the
Reporting Officer.

279. remark column

280. remedial

281. remedial action

Movement

of files
received from other

departments/sections

will be noted in the

remarks column of
the section diary.
(adj) -
, 1. The building needs
urgent remedial work

to make it safe. 2.
The Chairman shall
take
appropriate
remedial steps to
dispose of the matter.
(n) -

The

(n) -

*,

282. remedial
measures

(n) -

disciplinary
authority is required
to identify the cases
of indiscipline and
take
appropriate
remedial action.

1.

2.

The department shall

take
remedial
measures
to
,
strengthen the control
system.
283. (n) - remedial (n) - 1.
The order of the
transfer
remedial transfer of
,

some employees has

2. been issued by the

office.
,

(v) -
,

1.

284. remedy

285. reminder

1. A great deal of
efforts have made
(n) -
, ,
internally to remedy
,
the situation.
2. The association
was advised to seek
legal remedy.
(n) -
,

2.

If no response is 1.5.
received from the
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Hindi

(n) - 1. * 2.

3.

() 4. *

287. remission
revenue

288. remit

of (n)

(v) - 1. ,

2.

289. remittance

Usages in Hindi

employee within 1.5.

days of sending the
memorandum,
a
reminder will be
sent.
1. The university has
granted
partial
remission of fees for
overseas students.
2. The prisoner was
granted six months'
remission for his
good behavior.
3. There is neither
any remission nor
cessation
of
the
liability.
4. Remission of
Land revenue shall be
granted in accordance
with the provisions
made in this regard.
Remissions
of
revenue
allowed
before collection are
to be treated as
reduction
of
demands.
1.The
court
has
remitted the matter to
the
agency
for
reconsideration.
2.The employee is
required to remit the
instalments
within
the prescribed period.
3.If any punishment
appears to a superior
authority to be unjust
or excessive, such
authority may cancel
or
remit
the
punishment.
1. Please return the
completed form with
your remittance.

Synonyms
-

286. remission

Usages in English

(n) -

1. ,

2.

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2.

3.

4.

1.

2.

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Usages in English

Synonyms
3. , 2. The cost of the

remittance, if any,
shall be borne by the
employer.
3. The remittance of
foreign currency is
arranged
through
designated
Public
Sector Commercial
Banks and Reserve
Bank of India.

290. remittance
facilities

*,

292. remittee

(n) -

(n) -

293. remitter

(n) -

294. remote

(adj) - 1. ,

2. 3.

295. remote control

2. , ,

3.

A copy of contract

(n) -

291. remittance
register

Usages in Hindi

(n) -

shall be sent to
Reserve Bank of
India to provide
necessary remittance
facilities
to
the
employee.
The Treasury Officer
will also sign the
Remittance Register
of the Institution and
return the same to the
Institution concerned.
It shall be ensured
that the transferred
funds
reach
the
account of the right
remittee.
One copy of the
challans along with
the
remittance
register
will
be
returned
to
the
remitter.
The
Government
servant who is posted
in a remote locality
shall be entitled to
remote
locality
allowance.
Now-a-days most of
the
electronic
appliances are being
operated by remote
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Words

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No.

Usages in English

Synonyms
control technique.

296. removal

(n)

1.

(n) -

298. render

(v) - 1. ,

2.

3. 4.

5.

299. renewal

Orders of removal or 1.

(v) - 2. ,

297. remuneration

Usages in Hindi

(n) -

dismissal shall not be

issued
retrospectively.
2. The committee
shall examine the
nature of the anomaly
and suggest measures
for its removal.
The remuneration to
the supervisors will
be disbursed at the
end of each day of
duty.
1. If a Government
servant is found
misusing his official
position, he would
render himself liable
for
disciplinary
action.
2. The office is bound
to render proper
account books to the
audit
party
on
demand.
3. Ministry of Law
and
Justice
is
concerned
with
rendering
legal
advice on various
issues to the Central
Government.

2.

1.

2.
-

3.

Renewal
of
machinery requires

huge investment.

300. renewal
demand

of (n) -

will be followed for

renewal of demand.

(v) - ,

1.The
shareholder 1. ,
will have the right to

301. renounce

Prescribed procedure

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Words

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Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

renounce the shares

offered to him in
favour
of
other
persons.
2.It shall be the duty
of every citizen of
india
.to
renounce
practices
derogatory to the
dignity of women.
Only the contractors
listed in the panel are
eligible
for
submitting tenders for
renovation work.
1.Rents due from
Government servants
occupying
Government
buildings shall be
recovered
by
deduction from their
salary.
The department shall
use the rented space
as a guest house.

1. Demand from local

residents has resulted
(v) - 2. /

into reopening of the
,
S.B.I. Bank Branch.
2. Prior approval of
the
competent
authority should be
obtained
before
reopening the case.

1.

(n) -

No.

Synonyms
,

302. renovation

(n) -

303. rent

(n) - 1. ,

2.

304. rented space

(adj) -

305. reopening

306. reorganization

307. reorientation

(n) - 1.
:

(n)

Government
has
appointed
the
Administrative
Reforms Commission
to
make
recommendations for
reform
and
reorganization.

The office regularly

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Usages in English

Synonyms
,
organizes

308. repair

309. repairable

reorientation

,
programme
for

,
employees
and
officers.
*
(n) - , 1. The bridge will
remain closed until

(v) -
essential repair work
,
has been carried out.
2.
Any
goods
repaired or replaced
by the supplier shall
be delivered at the
buyers
premises
without costs to the
buyer.
(adj) -
,

310. repatriate

311. repatriation

312. repatriation
services

Usages in Hindi

A separate register of
repairable/
unserviceable
furniture shall be
maintained to account
for the repairable and
unserviceable items.

1.

2.

-
-

-/

If the services of the

deputationist are no
,
longer required, he

will be repatriated to
his parent department
,
even
before
completion of his
sanctioned period of
deputation.

(n) -

(v) -

The
cases
of
repatriation
from
central deputation in
respect of officers
who are proceeding
on
foreign
assignment may be
decided
by
the
competent authority.
of (n) - The
cases
of
repatriation
of

services shall be
decided
in
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No.

accordance with the

rule.
(v) - 1.
2. It will be open to ,
Government servants

,
to repay the loan in a
3. , shorter period if they
so desire.

314. repayable

(adj) -

316. repayment
loan

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms

313. repay

315. repayment
advance

Usages in English

1. 2. The

of (n) *

of (n) -
*

317. repeal

(n) - ; (v) -

318. repeat order

(n) -

319. repetition

(n)

320. repetitive work

(adv) -

amount
of
advance
will
be
repayable
in
accordance with the
rules of the Fund.
The repayment of
advance shall be
effected from the
month following the
month
of
disbursement of the
advance.
In no case, the period
of time for the
repayment of loans
shall be extended .
The
verdict
has
repealed
the
judgment
of
the
lower court.
The repeat order
proposed should be
placed within one
year from the date of
the original order.
That authority may
withhold the appeal,
if it is a repetition of
any appeal already
decided.
1.Processing
of
repetitive work shall
be done in the
manner
earlier
prescribed.
2.Repetitive
work
reduces
job
satisfaction.
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Words

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No.
321. replace

Usages in English

Synonyms
(v)

, Any goods repaired

322. replacement

(n) - 1.

2.

323. replacement
fund

(n) -

324. replenishment

(n) -
: *

325. report

(n) - 1. 2.

3.
*

326. repository

(n) - ,

327. representation

Usages in Hindi

(n)

or replaced by the
supplier shall be
delivered
at
the
buyers
premises
without costs to the
buyer.
1. In any case, the
replacement
or
modification of the
notes which have
already been recorded
on a file should not
be permitted.
2.It was difficult for
the office to find a
replacement for the
officer.
The
office
was
granted replacement
fund.
Regular research is
undertaken
to
understand
the
community attitude
towards groundwater
replenishment
1. The committee has
submitted its report to
the government.
2. As stated earlier in
the
Report,
the
Commission is not
considering
restructuring
of
individual cadres.
Scientists agree that
the
state's
vast
underground reposito
ries of water are still
clean.

1. ,

2.

1.

2.
, -

1. 1. Meetings of youths 1.

2. were held in various

parts of the country to

ensure
larger
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328. representative

329. reprimand

330. reprint

331. reprisal

Hindi

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
representation.
2.
Existing
instructions clearly
provide
that
representations
on
service
matters
should be forwarded
through
proper
channel.
It will be ensured that
(n) -
the representatives
attending the meeting
are officers who can
take decisions on
behalf of their
departments.
(v) - 1. 1. The military court
reprimanded him for
(n) - 2.
failing to do his duty.
,
2.
If
a
warning/reprimand
is
() issued in writing, a
copy of it should be
placed in the personal
file of the officer
concerned.

(v) 1.

1.

1.The section shall

furnish details of
(n) 2.

manuals
revised/

reprinted during the
year.
2.This is the fifth
reprint of the book.
(n) -

2.

1.

2. /
,

2.

Reprisal of any kind

against customers or

employees will not be

tolerated.

332. reproduction

(n) -

1.
1.Unauthorized

1.

reproduction of this

,

publication is strictly
,
forbidden. 2. Each 2.

2. winner shall receive

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Hindi

* 3.

334. repudiation

335. repugnant

336. repurchase

337. reputation

338. requirement

339. requisite

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
*,

333. republic day

Usages in English

reproduction of
sculpture.

(n) -

the

Republic Day is
celebrated every year
on 26 January.
1. The breach may be
(n) -
treated
as
a
repudiation
of
contract. 2. In the
event of repudiation
of
claim,
the
insurance company
shall
communicate
the reasons for the
same in writing.
This decision will
(n) -
not be repugnant to
the provisions of the
Central Civil Services
Rules in any way.
(v)
:, 1.
The repurchase price
*
is determined when
the bond is issued.
2.The
repurchase
agreement will be
signed by both the
parties.
*
may
(n) , Suspension
cause
a
lasting
*
*
,
damage
to
Government
servants reputation
even if suspension is
ultimately revoked.
*
(n) - , To keep the staff
requirement
at
*
minimum,
only
multi-skilled
functionaries
were
taken.
The Department is
(adj) -
requested to take
requisite
action
immediately in a
497

26

1.

2.
,

1.

2.

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No.

340. requisite
information

(n)

(n) - 1. ,

2.

342. requisition

(v) - ,

1. 2.
*

(n) -

343. requisition form

344. requisition slip

345. resale notice

(n) -

(n) - -

(n)

346. rescind

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms

341. requisites

Usages in English

(v) -

time-bound manner
to comply with the
recommendations.
All
Ministries/Departmen
ts are requested to
furnish the requisite
information
as
mentioned in the
above para so that
further action may be
initiated.
Proper notice and
requisite quorum etc.
are some of prime
requisites of a valid
meeting.
1. No file will be
issued
to
other
sections
except
against
written
requisition.
2. The school was
requisitioned as a
military hospital.
The requisition of
goods shall be made
in the prescribed
requisition form.
The requisition slip
will be kept in the
place of the file
issued.
The
office
shall
display resale notice
on the notice board.
1. Any order made by
the
competent
authority
shall
continue to be in
force until it is
altered, rescinded or
amended.
2. If the contract is
rescinded, the full
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1.




2.

1.

2.

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Words

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No.

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
security
deposit

recoverable under the

contract
stands
forfeited.
(v) - ,

347. rescue

1.
Helicopters
rescued nearly 2.0
people from flood
affected area.
2.
The
rescue
operation
proved
successful.
3. The bank rescued
the company from
bankruptcy.
The governor visited
the rescue home.

1.

The rescue team

arrived at the scene
two hours later.
(n)
The research work

will be carried out by
,
the experts.
feeling
of
(n)
, The
resentment
among
*,
employees needs to
*
be addressed.

(n) - 1. 2.

(n) - ,

(n) -

348. rescue home

(n) -

349. rescue team

350. research work

351. resentment

352. reservation

353. reservation fee

(n)

354. reservation
posts

355. reserve

of

(n) -

(n)

1. ,

2. (v) -

3.

The
quota
for
reservation of seats
will be filled up in a
phased manner.
The ministry has
proposed a hike in the
reservation fee.
The reservation of
posts should be made
separately for each of
the
aforesaid
categories.
1.A revised leave
reserve scheme was
sanctioned by the
Government
in
1.95.5.
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2.0

2.

3.

1.

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No.

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
()

2. The post shall be 2.

reserved
as
per

reservation policy of

the government.
3. The court reserved 3.
the judgement.

356. reserved
accommodation

357. reserved
constituency

358. reserve price

359. reserve stock

360. reservist

361. resettlement

362. reshuffle

reserved
accommodation
is
,
left vacant by the

officer, the payment

of
House
rent
allowance will be
held in abeyance till
necessary
clarification.
(n) Persons belonging to
general
category

cannot
contest
election from the
reserved
constituencies.
(n) The reserve price
shall be kept in a

sealed cover and will

be
opened
after
opening of the bids.

(n) - ,

(n)

If

The reserve stock

shall be maintained in

the
manner
prescribed in the
rules.
These benefits shall
(n) -
also be due to
military reservist.
Government
(n) - 1.
2. The
made
special

3.
:
arrangements for the
*

:
resettlement
of
displaced population.
(v) -

The prime minister

told reporters that he


plans to reshuffle his

entire cabinet.
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No.
363. residence

364. residence
permit

365. resident

Usages in English

Synonyms
, Please

state your
occupation and place

of residence.
(n) The residents will
have
to
obtain

-,
residence permit from

the
appropriate
authority.
(n) - 1. 2. 1. Only such persons
as are resident of a
()
constituency
and
registered as a voter
can cast their votes.
(n)

366. resident medical (n)

officer

,
*

369. residential
quarter

371. residual

(n) - ,

(n) -

370. residential
telephone

(n) - ,

(adj) -

1.

medical
officers play key role


in patient care.

Directorate

(n) -

368. residential
address

Resident

367. residential
accommodation

Usages in Hindi

, ,

of
Estates, Ministry of
Urban Development
is responsible for
allocation
of
residential
accommodation
to
central government
officers.
The establishment
section shall maintain
a list of residential
addresses and contact
phone numbers of the
staff.
The employee may
apply for allotment of
residential quarter in
the prescribed form.
The
facility
of
residential telephone
shall be provided to
the entitled categories
of
Government
employees.
Residual income is
often an important
component
of
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No.
372. residual
unemployment

373. residuary

Usages in English

Synonyms
(n)

(adj) -

374. residuary
pension

375. residuary power

(n)

,
*

(n) -

376. residue

(n) -

377. resignation

378. resist

Usages in Hindi

(n) -

(v) -

securing a loan.
Many efforts are
being made on part of
the government to
solve the problem of
residual
unemployment.
Residuary financial
powers in respect of
the
Directorates
specified above will
vest with the Director
General(Admn.) - .
The Accounts Officer
shall also indicate the
date from which the
payment
of
the
residuary
pension
shall commence.
All residuary powers
which are not
specifically assigned
to any of the
officers shall vest in t
he Board.
1. The Department of
health is creating
awareness about the
risk of chemical
residues in food
products.
2. The residue of the
property was divided
equally among his
children.
When a Government
servant
tenders
resignation,
the
appointing authority
in respect of the
service or post is the
authority competent
to
accept
the
resignation.
The
employees
strongly resisted the
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() -

1.

2.

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Words

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No.

Usages in English

Synonyms
proposal
reduction
rates.

379. resolution

380. resort

for
wage

1.The government is
pressing for an early

resolution of the
hostage crisis.
2.The resolution was
passed by a twothirds majority.
Economic
(n) - 1. , 1.
sanctions will be used

only as a last resort.

2. * (v) - 3. 2. Instances have
4. come to the notice of
Government where

:
employees resorted to
violence for redress
of grievances.
3. A resort is a place
where people spend
their holidays.
(v) -

382. resource

(n)

384. resource person

in

(n) - 1. , 2.

381. resorting

383. resourceful

Usages in Hindi

1.

2.

1.

2.

3.

The resorting work

shall take at least two

more days.

, 1. Our country is rich 1.

in natural resources.


2.
Only
limited
resources
are 2.
available
to
the
police.

1.
(adj) - ,

1. The work
shall be assigned to
-
employees who are
resourceful.
2.
2.
Being
resourceful
the
company can arrange
the programme.
office
shall
(n) - , The
engage
resource
,
persons for timely
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No.

385. respectfully

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
completion of the

project.
(adv) -
, The National flag

respectfully hoisted

,


on National festivals.
,

386. respectively

(adv) -
,

387. respondent

388. response

(n) -

(n) -

1. ,

2.

3.

389. responsibility

(n) - ,

390. responsible

(n) -

(adj) -

391. responsive

(n)

,
,

The diploma and

advanced
diploma
require two and three
years
of
study, respectively.
We are of the opinion
that the respondent
has
committed
professional
misconduct.
1. The analysis of
responses to the
questionnaire is given
at the end of report.
2. Public prosecutor
presented facts in
response of alleged
partisan attitude.
3. The exhibition has
received a positive
response
from
visitors.
We all have a
responsibility
to
protect
the
environment.
1.The Railway Board
is responsible for
laying down and
enforcing
safety
standards for the
Indian Railways.
2.A
responsive
administration should
always come forward
to help the victims.
1.
Ministry
responsive to
demand of
504

1.

2.

3.

1.

2.

is 1.
the

the

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Words

Hindi

No.

Usages in English

Synonyms

392. rest house

393. restitution

Usages in Hindi

people.
The Ministry is also
concerned with the
process of evolving a
responsive, peopleoriented and modern
administration.
Public
(n) -

representatives/Minis
ters as well as staff
and officers of Govt.
can avail the facility
of the Rest Houses at
concessional
rates
during Govt. tours.
(n)
1. The
trustees
are
steps
to

2. taking
seek restitution of
*
3.
funds through Court.

4.

2.

394. restoration

(n)

1.

: Defence Forces have

2.

395. restore

(v)

1.

2.
3.

396. restraint

(n) - 1. 2.

3.

proposed that the

period of restoration
of pension should be
reduced to 1.2. years.
1. The measures are
intended to restore
public confidence in
the economy.
2. The government is
making all efforts to
restore the economy
to full strength.
3. The commuted
portion of pension
shall be restored on
completion of fifteen
years.

1.2.

1. The government
has
imposed
restraints
on
corporate mergers.
2. The government
has
withdrawn

1.

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1.

2.

3.

2.

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Words

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No.

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
restraints on export of 3.
some products.

3. The police was
praised
for
the
restraint it displayed
in
handling
the
demonstrators.

397. restricted

(adj) - 1.

2.

398. restricted leave

(n)

1. The Government
servant is restricted to
attend meetings of
restricted outfits.
2. NPA should be
restricted only to the
Doctors
occupying
posts
for
which
minimum
qualifications of a
medical degree is
prescribed.

2.

Central Government

employees
are entitled to avail of
two restricted leaves
in a year.
399. restriction
(n) - , * 1. The associations
have demanded for
lifting the restriction
on
deputation
allowance
completely.
2. The committee
imposed
new
financial restrictions
on private companies.
400. restrictive trade (n) - The Commissioner
practices
shall initiate

investigations
into
alleged
restrictive
trade practices .
(n)
- The objective of the
401. result-oriented

work
scheme is to promote
result-oriented work
culture in the office.
*

1.

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No.
402. resume

(n) - 1. - (v)

2.

1. The Officer-inCharge
of

:
Establishment
is

required to submit the

3.
resume of action
taken.
2. The work on the
project shall resume
after
obtaining
necessary approval.
3.
The
Dealing
Assistant
of
the
Section has resumed
duty after availing the
leave.

(n) - 1.
2.

405. retailer

(n)

406. retail price

407. retain

1.

2.

3.

: The court ordered to

(v) -

404. resumption

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms

403. resummon

Usages in English

(n) -
*
(v) - 1.

, 2.

resummon the
witnesses and crossexamine them.
1. Both countries are
now
hoping
for
resumption
of
diplomatic relations.
2. The promotion is
to be granted only
from the date of
resumption of duty
on return from leave.
Stationery items can
be purchased from a
retailer.
Wholesale price is
always cheaper to
retail price.
1. Its increasingly
difficult to recruit and
retain good staff.
2. A Government
servant who has
acquired a lien on
a post retains a lien
on that post even
while on deputation.

1.

2.

1.

2.

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408. retention

Hindi

410. retired

Usages in Hindi

1.The Commission
recommend retention
of the existing rate of
HRA in A-1. cities
2.
Retention
of
accommodation
to
retiring or retired
officers
owning
houses should not be
allowed.

1. -1.

Synonyms
(n) - ,

409. retention price

Usages in English

The

difference
between the retention

price
and
the
maximum retail price
of urea was paid as
subsidy.
The
APAR
(adj) - 1.
dossiers of a retired
,
employee may be
retained for a period
of five years after the
date of his retirement.
2. This facility should
also be extended to
the retired postal
employees.
(n) -

2.

,

1.

2.

411. retirement

(n) - - ,

1.
The
retiring
Reporting
officer
may be allowed to
give the report on his
subordinates within
one month of his
retirement. 2. If a
request for retirement
is received, it should
be processed under
the relevant rules and
orders for retirement
issued as early as
possible.

508

1.

2.
,

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Words

No.

Hindi

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms

412. retirement
benefits

413. retiring age

(n) - -

(n) - -

414. retiring pension

(n) - -

*,

415. retiring room

(n) - ,

416. retoucher

417. retraining

418. retrenenched
staff

419. retrenchment

420. retrial

(n) -

(n) -
:

(n) -

(n) - *

(n) -

The
Government
offers
various
retirement benefits to
its employees as a
measure of social
security for their old
age.
At present the normal
retiring
age of
central government
employees is 60
years.
A retiring pension
shall be granted also
to a Government
servant who retires
before attaining the
age
of
Superannuation.
The passengers will
be
able
to
book retiring
rooms 60 days in
advance
The vacant post of
retoucher shall be
filled soon.
The
office
has
introduced a five day
retraining programme
for employees.
The Government has
made
sufficient
provisions to reemploy
the
retrenched staff.
The
retrenched
employees would be
entitled
to
retrenchment benefits
as provided under the
relevant rules and
orders.
The judge ordered a
509

60

60

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Words

Hindi

No.

Usages in English

Synonyms

421. retrieval

422. retrospective

retrial because new

evidences come to
light.
A
proper
file
numbering system is
essential for easy
identification,
and
retrieval
of
documents .
Prior approval of
Finance
Minister
shall be required if
posts are created
from
retrospective
date.
The benefits shall be
available
to
all
Central Government
employees
with
retrospective effect.
The new rule shall
apply retrospectively.

1. All periodical
reports and returns
relating
to
each
section
will
be
reviewed at the level
of Joint Secretary.
2. The rate of return
on
government
securities is very low.

1.

The fare for return

journey shall also be
reimbursable as per
entitlement of the
official.
The employee is
(n) - *
required to send the
reply by return of
post.
revalidation
(n)

: Each
shall be for a period

of five years from the

(n) -
: *

(adj) -

423. retrospective
effect

(n)

(adv) -

424. retrospectively

425. return

(n) - 1. *

2.

3.

(v) - 4.

5.
6. *,

426. return journey

427. return of post

428. revalidation

Usages in Hindi

(n) - *

510

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S.

Words

Hindi

No.

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
date of expiry of the
previous revalidation.

429. Revaluation

(n)

430. revenue

431. revenue duty

432. revenue
expenditure

433. revenue stamp

434. reverse

(n) -

(n) -

(n) - ,

(n) - *

(adj) - 1. ,

2. 3.
,
(v) -

435. reverse order

436. reverse
organization
chart

(adj) -

(n) -

The
candidates
desirous
of
revaluation of their
answer Books may
apply within a period
of 4.5. days from the
date of issue of this
circular.
The share of tax
revenues in the total
revenue receipt has
been predominant.
The
work
of
collecting
revenue
duty was completed
within
prescribed
time.
Expenditure on pay
and allowances and
pensions impact the
revenue expenditure
of the Government
Affixing
revenue
stamp is necessary
for all the payments
exceeding Rs. 5.000.
1. Providing subsidy
will have reverse
effect on economy.
3. The Appellate
Court reversed the
decision.

Reversion of the ad
hoc
appointees
should take place
strictly in the reverse
order of seniority.

4.5.

5.000



1.

2.

The
reverse
organization
chart

signifies the idea that

the most important
employees are those
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Words

No.

437. reverse pyramid

438. reversion

439. reverted

440. review

Hindi

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
who are normally at
the bottom of the
hierarchy.
reverse
(n) - 1.The
pyramid
in
an
organization is just
opposite
to
the
traditional model.
2.
The
reverse
pyramid
model
provides
no
stagnation at the
entry level.
Reversion
became
(n) -
inevitable when the
regular incumbent on
the post joined the
office.
A
probationer
(adj) -
reverted
or
discharged
from
service during or at
the end of the period
of probation shall not
be entitled to any
compensation.
1. The case is subject
(n) - 1. *
to judicial review.
(n) - 2.

2. The office shall
(v) - review the terms and
(v) -
conditions of the
contract.

3. The President has

power to review any
order under the CCS
(CCA)
Rules,
1965 including
an
order of exoneration.

1.

2.

1.

2.

3.

(..

.)

,1965

441. review board

(n) - ,

The
office
shall
implement all the

recommendations of
the review board.
512

S.

Words

Hindi

No.
442. review
committee

443. revise

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
The

administrative
ministry concerned
*
may constitute a
review committee on
a permanent basis or
ad-hoc basis.
(v) - 1.
1. The government
has decided to revise
, 2.
its policy.
,
2. In the revised
scheme, the date of
annual increments, in
all cases, will be the
first of July.
(n)

1.

2.

444. revised agenda

(n) -

The revised agenda

*,

445. revised budget

(n) -

447. revised edition

448. revised
estimate

Based

on
the
recommendations of

the
Interdepartmental
Committee,
the
Department will soon
bring out a revised
edition
of
the
Manual.
authority
(n) The
concerned
has
,
approved the revised

estimate
for
(n) -

The revised budget

will be placed before

the board meeting for
approval.
446. revised budget (n) - The Finance Ministry
estimate
proposed an increase

in funds for rural
development schemes
in the revised budget
estimates

for the meeting has

been approved by the

chairman.

513

S.

Words

Hindi

No.

449. revised rule

450. revised tender

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
purchasing
of
computer.
(n) The Revised Rules ha
s been sent to the
*
Ministry of Law for
further action.
(n) -

The office shall soon

float a revised tender

for
its
proposed

renovation work.

451. revision

(n) - 1.

2.
,

452. revision
committee

453. revision of pay

scale

(n) -

(n) - 1.

2.

454. revival

(n)

1.
2.

:,

455. revocable

456. revocation

(adj)

(n) -

Recommendations
relating to revision of
rates
of
various
allowances shall also
apply to the cadre of
Divisional
Accountant.
The
revision
committee shall look
into the matter and
submit its report
within
prescribed
time.
The
recommendations
relating
to revision of pay
scales and pension
shall be implemented
retrospectively.
All
proposals
concerning revival or
restructuring
of
public sector
undertakings should
be first referred to the
committee.
This
permit
is revocable and
subject
to
modication by the
State.
The order passed by
514

1. ,

S.

Words

No.

457. revoke

458. revolutionary
change

459. revolving fund

Hindi

Usages in English

Synonyms
the
Director
in
respect to imposition,
modification
or
revocation on the
punishment shall be
final.
order
of
(v) - , An
suspension
made

under this rule shall
continue to remain in
force until it is
revoked
by
the
competent authority.
and
(n) Rapid
revolutionary

changes
in
technology
have
created
an
information-centric
global economy.
(n) A revolving fund has
no expiry date.

(v) - 1.

The
Commission
wishes to bring in a
,
work culture in the
2.
Government that will
reward performance.
(n) - A reward review was
published in the
*
newspaper.
new
Reward
(n) A
Scheme
for
*,
motivating officers

introduced by the
office.
*

(n) - 1. 2.

1. ,

460. reward

461. reward review

462. reward scheme

463. right

Usages in Hindi

1.The
competent
authority has the
absolute right to
retire
any
Government
employee as per
provisions of Rules.
2. Leave cannot be
claimed as a right.
515

2.

S.

Words

Hindi

No.

464. rightful
claimant

Usages in English

Synonyms

The

(n) -

465. Right
to (n)
Information Act

466. rigid

(adj)

467. rigid rules

468. rigorous
imprisonment

(n) -
(n) - /

469. ring railway

470. riot

471. rise and fall

Usages in Hindi

(n) -

(n) - ,

(n) - -

verification of
caste-status
of
employee
is
necessary so that the
benefit of reservation
should reach to the
rightful claimants.
Any citizen of India
who desires to obtain
any
information
under the Right to
Information
Act,
2.005. may make a
request to the Public
Information Officer
in writing .
It is not appropriate
to fix a rigid limit for
the
purpose
of
recovery of advance.
Rigid rules cannot be
laid down in these
matters.
The accused got
the rigorous
imprisonment of
seven years.
Delhi Ring Railway is
part of the Delhi
Suburban
Railway
services.
1. All efforts are
being made on part of
the government to
tackle the problem of
communal riots.
2.
The
Central
Reserve Police Force
has been deployed at
the riot prone areas.

2005

,

1.

2.

The rise and fall of -

interest rates,
can

impact
sale
and
516

S.

Words

Hindi

No.

472. risk

473. risk purchase

(n) - ,

(n)

(n) -

476. road-mileage

477. road transport

478. roadway

479. roadways

purchase
of
commercial
real
estate in a big way.
1. In case an inherent
element of risk exists,
the Government may
consider
extending
free insurance cover
to this category.
2. Polluted water
supplies are a risk to
public health.

- The

non-completion
of the risk purchase
within the prescribed
period may lead to
extra expenditure.

1.
,

2.

; 1. He finished the 1.

race ahead of his

main rival.
2. Attempts have
been made to do
away
with
the
ambiguity in the
provisions to avoid
rival interpretations.
The roadman shall
(n) -
carry out its duties in
the
manner
prescribed in the
rules.
(n) - 1. () - Road mileage only
for the actual distance

2.
of road journey shall
() - be admissible.
(n) - Road transport plays
a vital role in the
development of the
economy.
A divided highway
(n) -
has two or more
roadways.

475. roadman

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms

474. rival

Usages in English

(n) - ,

2.

() -

The roadways play a

crucial
role
in
517

S.

Words

Hindi

No.

481. role

482. role playing

(n) -

(n) -

(n)

483. roll

(n) - 1. 2.
(v) -
(n)

*,
*

485. roll number

(n) -

486. Roman figures

connecting
the
different
parts
of India.
Nowadays,
Robots
are being used in a
variety of ways from
manufacturing
to
distribution.
1.The
Government
plays a principal role
in facilitating and
regulating the various
economic activities.
2.The media play a
major
role
in
influencing people's
opinions.

There

3. 4.

484. rolling plan

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms

480. robot

Usages in English

(n) -

is general
consensus that role
playing
stimulates
students participation.
Complete
and
uptodate character
rolls of all the eligible
officers are required.
1. The strategy of
rolling plan was
adopted during the
Prime Ministership
of Morarji Desai.
2.
The
main
advantage of the
rolling plans is that
they are flexible.
The section shall allot
roll
numbers
to
candidates appearing
for the examination.

1.

2.

1.

2.

Sporting events are

often
numbered

using Roman figures.

487. room

(n) - ,

Other suggestions in
regard to women
518

S.

Words

Hindi

No.

488. roster

489. roster copying

490. rotation

491. rotation duty

493. rough

(n) -

(n) -

(n) -

(n)

employees
include
provision of rest
rooms
and
refreshment rooms at
the work place.
There is no need for
maintaining
any
separate formal roster
register for ad hoc
promotions.
Prior permission of
competent authority
is
necessary for
roster copying.
1.The
relative
seniority of direct
recruits
and
of
promotees shall be
determined according
to the rotation of
vacancies
between
available
direct
recruits
and
promotes.
2. The committee is
chaired by all the
members in rotation.

The

(n) -

(adj) - 1. 2.

, 3.

494. rough draft

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms

492. rotation work

Usages in English

(n) -

1.

2.

establishment
section shall prepare
a rotation duty chart
of the staff.
The staff has been
suitably posted for
rotation work.

1.The section shall

prepare
a
rough
estimate
of
expenditure.
2.It's best to work in
rough first, and then
finalise it.
The
Dealing
Assistant submitted a
rough draft of the

1.

519

2.

S.

Words

No.

Hindi

Usages in English

Synonyms
letter to the officer.

495. rough copy

496. roughly

497. rounding off

498. route

499. routine

500. routine note

501. routine test

502. royalty

Usages in Hindi

(n) - *

It is the rough copy

of the letter to be
issued by the office.
(adv) , 1. The average charge
for this additional

insurance coverage is
roughly Re. 100 a
day.
2.
There
were
roughly 200 people.
(v)
All payments under
these orders will be

rounded off to the

nearest rupee.
The concession will
(n) -
be admissible by the
shortest route from
the last place of duty
of the Government
servant to his home
town.
The allowance shall
(adj) -
not be admissible if
only work of a
routine nature is
performed throughout
the year.
The department will
(n) -
open
subject-wise
files each year in
which such routine
notes will be kept.

(n) -

This guideline covers

the
technical
requirements
for
setting-up the test
facilities
for
conducting
routine
test of equipment.
(n) *, 1. Licence fee and
royalty charges are

fixed with reference

to number of stations.
520

1.

2. 200

1.

S.

Words

Hindi

No.

503. rubber stamp

504. rude

506. ruler

2. The amount of
royalty shall also be
taken into account for
the
purpose
of
income tax.
(n) - *, - The receipts issued
by the office shall be
*
signed and rubber
stamped
by
the
authority concerned.
(adj)

1.

2.

3.

4.

- It is obligatory to

strictly adhere to the

prescribed rules and
regulations made for
the
welfare
and
development
of
weaker sections of
the society.
of (n) - - The allocation of
work, amongst the
*
Chairman
and
Members
of
the

not use rude or

indecorous language
in his representation.

1. The term pension

is not specifically
2.
defined under these
3. ,
Rules.
2. The court ruled
/
that laws passed by
the assembly should
remain valid.
3. The court will rule
on the legality of the
action.
4. The judge ruled in
favour
of
the
plaintiff.
(n) - 1. 2. Rulers are used to
measure things and to
*
draw straight lines.
-

2.

, The employee shall

(n) - 1. (v) -

507. rules
and (n)
regulations

508. rules
business

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms

505. rule

Usages in English

521

S.

Words

Hindi

No.

509. ruling

Usages in English

Synonyms

(n) - 1. 2.

510. ruling party

(n) - ,

511. rummage

(v)

(n) -

512. rumour

513. runaway
514. running
commentary

(n) -

(adj) -

, ,

515. running contract (n) - *,

(n)

Commission has been

decided on the basis
of rules of business.
The court will make
its ruling on the case
next week.
The ruling party in a
parliamentary system
is the political party
or coalition with the
majority
in
parliament.
The
employee
rummaged
the
almirah
for
the
document.
The
administration
alerted the public
about the rumour of
outbreak
of
communal riot.
The police arrested
the runaway accused.

The

(n) -

516. running repairs

Usages in Hindi

Running
Commentary of the
Proceedings of the
National
Republic
Day Function at Raj
Path New Delhi was
also relayed from all
these Stations.
The
Procurement
Officer shall invite
quotations for goods
etc. and enter into
running
contracts
with suppliers.
This workshop is
meant for carrying
out
the
running
repairs
and
maintenance to the
machinery
and
equipment available
onboard the vessels .
522

S.

Words

Hindi

No.
517. running staff

518. running
summary
facts

519. rural

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
(n) -

Running
staff
includes only those
whose duties are
directly
connected
with the task of
moving trains.
(n) A running summary
of
of facts will be

prepared and placed
on the file in a
separate folder in
every case.
(adj) , This Ministrys main
objective
is
to
,
alleviate rural poverty
and ensure improved
quality of life for the
rural
population
especially
those
below the poverty
line.

520. rural area

(n) -

Banks should use

modern technology to
extend
banking
facilities to rural
areas without opening
branches.

Development
plan aims to provide
*,

infrastructural

facilities in rural
areas.

521. rural
development
plan

(n) -

522. rural industry

(n)

Rural

Rural industries face

a tough task in

procuring and storing

raw materials.

523. rural upliftment

(n) -

All
State
Governments
are
implementing various
socio-economic
developmental
schemes for rural
523

S.

Words

No.
524. rurbanization

525. rush hours

526. rustication

Hindi

Usages in English

Usages in Hindi

Synonyms
upliftment .
a
(n) - Rurbanization is
process
of
rural
(-) transformation.
are
(n) Candidates
advised to download
,
their Admit card as

soon as possible to
avoid problem during
the rush
hours on
website.
(n) -

(-)
-

, After the expiry of

the
period
of rustication the
student
will
be
eligible
to
seek
admission in any
institution.
527. rural
works (n) rural works
The
progamme
programme
was

initiated to utilise to
the fullest extent
possible
the
manpower resources
of the country.

524

S
S.N.

Words

Meanings

1.

sabbatical leave

(n)-

Usage in English

The Sabbatical Leave

is admissible to the

*,
academic staff.
*

2.

3.

sabotage

The
train
derailment may be an

act of sabotage.
(v)- , 2. Protesters tried to
sabotage the peace
,
talks.
(n), Saboteurs blew up a
small section of the
,
rail track.

(n)-

(v)- 1. ,

1.

(n)-

saboteur

-, 1.

4.

sack

2. ,

5.

safe

(adj)-1.

1. The company
sacked the corrupt
employees.
2. The invading army
sacked the city.

7.

safe and secure

safely

(v)-

2.

, 1. The security forces 1.

keep the country safe

from terrorist attacks.
2.
3.

2. The government
has provided safe
(n)-
drinking water in
schools.
3. It is safe to say that
teaching quality has
improved in schools.
(n)- The files have
been kept in a safe in
the section.
(adj)-
The valuables may be
kept in the bank

locker
safe
and
secure.
(adv)-
The plane landed
safely.
,

6.

Usage in Hindi

2.

3.

(n)-

important

documents are kept

in the safe custody of

the Manager.
deposit (n)- Many hotels offer
the service of safe

8.

safe custody

9.

safe
vault

(n)-

The

525

S.N.

Words

Meanings

Usage in English

10. safeguard

Usage in Hindi

deposit vault to the

customers.

(v)- , 1. The international (v)-

summit has decided

to safeguard the

(n) , ozone layer.
,

11. safeguarding

12. safe keeping

13. safety

14. safety appliance

15. safety
certificate

16. safety device

(n)-

2. The Scheduled
Tribes in India have
been
provided
safeguards in the
constitution.
(n)-
, The government has
adopted
some

measures
for
safeguarding
the
interest of the weaker
section
of
the
society.
(n)- The documents are in
the safe keeping of
the office.
(n)-
, , The report suggests
some
effective

measures to improve
safety on aircraft.
appliances
(n)-
, Safety
have been installed

in the office to avert
any mishap from fire.
(n)-

17. safety
regulations

(n)-

18. safe

working (n)-

The course of Safety

Certificate
imparts
safety knowledge to

the trainees.
(n)-
, The passengers may
use safety device on

,
board.
,

India follows safety

regulations
of

international standard
in the field of nuclear
energy.
- The safe working -

526

S.N.

Words
conditions

Meanings
,

Usage in English
conditions

provided
,
office.

Usage in Hindi

may be
in
the

19. salaried

(adj)-

, The salaried persons 80

20. salaried class

(n)-

21. salaried job

(n)-

22. salary

(n)-

23. salary cheque

(n)-

24. salary
deductions

(n)-

25. salary
differential

(n)- -,

26. salary review

(n)-

27. salary structure

(n)-

28. sale

(n)- ,

29. sale account

(n)- -

30. sale analysis

(n)-

may reduce their tax

-
liabilities by savings

under 80C.
The salaried class
bears most of the tax
-
burden.
Most
of
the
government jobs are

salaried jobs.
The employees must
get their salary at the

end of the month.
The salary cheques
should be sent in

time.
While preparing salary
bill,
the
salary

deductions of the
employees must be
kept in account.
The
public-
private salary
-
differential in India
|
is to be investigated.
The employees union
has requested for

salary review in the

organization.
After implementation
of
the

recommendations of

the 6th CPC, a new
salary structure has
been introduced.
The sale of the motor
cars has gone up this

year.
The sale account of -
the company has

been audited.
The sale analysis of
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Words

31. sale deed

32. sale department

33. sale letter

34. sale proceeds

35. sale promotion

Meanings

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

the company shows

higher
rate
of
production this year.
(n)- , The seller has to be
physically present for

executing
the sale
deed.
The customers may
(n)-
contact
the
sale
department
for
purchasing
new
handsets.
The sale letter has
(n)-
complete details of
the deal.

(n)- -

The amount accrued

from
the
sale
proceeds
of
the
property is taxable.
(n)
The management has
devised some new
,
methods for sale
,
promotion.

(n)-

36. sale tax

37. sale value

38. salient

39. salvage

It is mandatory to pay
the sales tax at the
time of purchase.
(n)-
, The sale value of the
property has been
,
high due to escalation

,
of cost in real estate.
(adj)-
,
The salient points of
the document have
been summarized.
(n)1. , (n)- 1. The divers
showed
exemplary

courage
in
the
salvage
of
the
2
wrecked tanker.

(n)- 1.

2.

2. An exhibition has
3
been organized of the
salvage from the 3.
(v)-1. shipwreck.

3. The house was (v)- 1.

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Words

Meanings
2.

40. salvage
operation
41. salvage
scrap

, built

salvage.

using

(n)-
,

43. sample
checking

(n)-

44. sample survey

(n)-
,

(n)-

46. sanatorium

(n)-

47. sanction

(n)- 1. *,

*, *
2.

3.

Usage in Hindi

the

(v)1.
The
investigators studied
flight
recorders
salvaged from the
wreckage.
2.
The
timely
submission of the
report salvaged the
situation.
(n) The salvage operation
was started soon after
,
the shipwreck.
and (n)- The salvage and scrap
is recycled for industrial
use.

42. sample

45. sampling

Usage in English

2.

The manager checked

some samples of the

product.
The product was

approved
after

sample checking.
In the sample survey,

the water bottles of

some companies were

found contaminated.
After sampling, the

product
was

recommended
for

mass production.
The sanatorium has
been provided with

good facilities to take
care of the sick-
persons with chronic
diseases.
1. The purchase will (n)- 1.
require the sanction

of the Head of the

Department.

2.

2. The government


, has
refused
to
sanction a further cut
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Words

Meanings

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

in interest rates.

3.

(v)-

3. The economic
sanctions have been
(v)-
lifted.

48. sanctioned
budget

(n)- ,

49. sanctioned
budget estimate

(n)-

50. sanctioned
project

(n)-

52. sanctioning
authority

(n)-

54. sanctity

posts
of
translators are vacant

,


as per the sanctioned
strength
of
the
Ministry.
sanctioning
authority
has

sanctioned the leave

of the employee.

The

The

copy
of
sanctioning order of
,

the tour programme

is enclosed herewith.
1. The sanctity of the
(n)- 1. *
worship places of all
religions must be
protected.
2.
(n)-

Two

53. sanctioning
order

department
implemented
the

sanctioned projects
within
stipulated |
time.

,
(n)-

25

The

51. sanctioned
strength

(v)- The applied

leave
has
been
sanctioned.
The department has a
sanctioned budget of
Rs. 25 crores.
The Ministry of Home
Affairs has conveyed
the sanctioned budget
estimate
of
the
department.

2. The court upheld

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1.
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2.

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Words

55. sanctuary

Meanings

(n)- 1.
2.

56. sandwich
course

57. sane

(n)-

Usage in English
the sanctity of human
life.
1. But for the safety
provided
in
the
sanctuary, some rare
species of birds would
have been disappeared.
2. The church became a
sanctuary for thousands
of people who fled the
civil war.

Some

universities
have
introduced
sandwich course to
ensure
both
theoretical
and
practical experience.

(adj)-

Usage in Hindi

1.

2.

The criminal was

declared sufficiently

sane

to stand trial.

58. sanitary

, Sanitary conditions of

(adj)-

59. sanitation

the city are appalling.

(n)- (1). ,

A lack of clean water

and sanitation were
-,


the main problems in
(2).
- the city.

60. satisfactory

(n)- 1

The existing law is

wholly satisfactory.

(n)- 1

1. The proposed plan 1.

may satisfy everyone

61. satisfy

62. saving

2. The new education

system may satisfy 2.
the needs of all
children.

Energy-saving 1.

(adj)- 1. 2. 1.
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Words

Meanings

)

63. saving(s)

64.

saving(s)
account

65. saving clause

66. saving bank

67. savings scheme

68. scale

(,

70. scarcity

Usage in Hindi

equipments may be
used.

2.

2. All the recruiting

rules have a saving
clause.
The customer may
(n)-
invest their saving(s)

only after going
through
all
the
conditions of the
policy.
SBI
provides
(n)-
insurance on the

saving (s) accounts.
On account of the ,
(n)-

saving clause, the law

(, )

will be in force in the
given circumstance.
The amount of salary
(n)-
may be credited in

the
saving
bank
accounts
of
the
officers.
Some
savings
(n)-
schemes provide tax

exemption also.
(n)- 1 , , 1.On a global scale, 1. 75%
75% of energy is

generated from fossil
2 ,

fuels.
3

69. scale of pay

Usage in English

(n)-

(n)-
,,

2. 1-5( )

2. The customer may

grade the service on a

scale from 1 to 5(from
lower to higher.
3.

3. The pay scale of the
translators has been
upgraded.
The pay of the newly
recruited employee
will be fixed at the
minimum of the scale
of the pay.
The crops have failed
due to scarcity of
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Words

Meanings
,

71. scarcity area

72. scarcity
resources

73. scavenging

Usage in English
rain.

Poverty

and
malnutrition are more

perceptible
in
a
scarcity area.
of (n)- The
scarcity
of
resources has slowed
,
the growth of rural
areas.
(n), Manual scavenging is
prohibited in India.
(n)-

74. scavenger

75. scenario

76. schedule

(n)-

Scavengers play an
role in
the ecosystem.
In
an
adverse
(n)-
industrial scenario,
the factory has been
closed down.
1. Maithili has been
(n)- 1.


included in the 8th
schedule
of
the
2. , constitution of India.

, important

2. The construction
3.
work of the new
bridge
has
been
finished one year
4.
5.(
) ahead of schedule.
3. The channel's
, schedules are filled
with
educational

programmes.
6.

77. scheduled bank

(n)-

4. The train schedule

is subject to change
in July.
5. The meeting is
scheduled
for
Monday afternoon.
6. These items are
scheduled as items of
export.
The scheduled banks
fulfill the criteria laid
down in the RBI
533

Usage in Hindi

1.

2.

3. -

5 .

6 . -

, 1934

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Words

Meanings

Usage in English
Act,1934.

Usage in Hindi

78. scheduled caste

(n)-

have been given

reservation in the
government jobs.
Ministry of
(n)
The
Tribal
Affairs

implements various
schemes
for
the
scheduled tribes.

79. scheduled tribe

The scheduled castes

80. schedule
demands

of (n)- -
,

81. schedule
supply

of (n)-
,

82. scholar

(n)- 1

83. scholarship

(n)- 1

84. school

(n)- 1.
2.

3.
4.

The schedule
of
demand may
be
referred
to
for
production
and
supply.
The schedule of
supply
may
be
verified with the
schedule of demand.
1. The library attracts
hundreds of scholars.
2.
The
research
scholars are granted
all facilities in the
campus.

-
-

1.

2 .

1. The scholarships 1.
have been granted on

the basis of merit.
2. Both of the 2.
teachers
are well
known
for their
scholarship.
1. The schools have 1

been
provided

adequate facilities to

improve education.
2. The school of 2
humanities and social

sciences
runs this

course.
3. One school of 3
,
thought suggests that

competition motivates

the children.
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Words

Meanings

Usage in English

4. The Dutch school

of
painting
was
famous
in
the
seventeenth century.
85. school leaving (n)The school leaving
certificate
certificate is to be
,
submitted in original for

admission
into the
college.
,

Usage in Hindi
4.

- ,

86. school session

87. scientific
management

88. scientific post

89.

scientist

90. score

91. score board

(n)- -

The school session -

ends in June.

The

scientific
management of food

grains is essential for

food security.
The time scale is
(n)-
applicable
to
scientific posts in
some departments.
(n), The department has
advertised two posts

of scientists.
(n)- 1. , The final score was
5-4 in the match.
(n)-2. ,
2.
Each
correct

answer will score two
points.
(n)- , The score board reads
565 runs for 5.
(n)-

92. score card

93. score out

94. scorer

1. 5-4

2.

565

(n)-

The score card of the

performance of the
department is very
impressive.
(n)- , The names of the two
candidates
were

scored out on the list.
1. The scorer gave a
(n)- 1.
full detail of the
2. ,
innings.

1.

2.

2. The highest scorer

in the test exam will
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Words

Meanings

Usage in English
be granted cash prize.

95. scout

, 1.

(n)-

(v)- 3. ,

Usage in Hindi

The students were 1.

trained as scouts.
|

2. The BSF sent two 2.

men out in front as
scouts.

3. A team of four was 3.

sent to scout for a
nuclear test site in the

desert area.

96. scouting

(n)- 1 , ,

97. screening

(n)-

2.

2. The task force was

also
trained
in
scouting.
The
timely1.
, 1.
screening of cancer

helps in cure.

, 2.

98. script

1.
The
Security 1.
Officers went for

scouting the stadium

before the event.

The preliminary
test was organized for 2.
screening
the
candidates for the

interview.

3. The Censor Board

of India suggested
some editing before
the screening of the
film in India.
(n)- 1 2 1.The script of the
play
on
Indian
(v)- 3.
freedom movement is

based on historical
facts.

3.

1.

2.

2. Hindi is written in

Devnagari script.
3. India scripted a
536

3.

S.N.

Words

99. scrutiny

Meanings

(n)-

*,

100. seal

1.

(n)-

*, 1. The letter bore the 1.

2.

102. sealed tender

103. search

Principal's seal.

, 2.

3.

101. sealed

The clerk may

register the details of
the
letter
before
sealing the same in
the envelop.

3. The letter is signed

and sealed.
The postman has
(adj)- 1.

delivered a sealed
packet.
(n)
Sealed tenders are
invited
from
*
registered suppliers
for 50 Laser Jet
printers.
(n)-

1.

*,

cure goes on.

2.Relief workers are

still searching for the

victims.
104. search operation (n) The search operation
is going on for the
*,
missing
in
the
*
calamity.

106. seconder

The

problem
of
seasonal
*
unemployment
has
been solved in the
state by engaging the
workforce in suitable
works.
(n)
, The seconder of the
(n)-

2.

3.

50

*, 1. The search for a 1.

(v)-2. ,

105. seasonal
unemployment

Usage in Hindi

historic victory in one

day cricket over
Australia.
documents
*, The
should be available

for public scrutiny.

(v)-

Usage in English

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2.

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Words

Meanings

Usage in English

107. secondary

108. second class

109. secret

proposal
advanced
some
important
arguments.
1. This issue is of
(n)- 1 ,
secondary
2
importance.
3
2. The diseases broke
out as the secondary
effects of the flood.
3. The results of the
government
secondary
schools
have
been
outstanding this year.
(n)- *, The train fares of the
second class have

*
been increased.
1. Details of the
(adj)-1.
proposals
remain
(n)- 2. ,
secret.

110. secretarial

111. secret ballot

112. secret
instruction

113. section

2. The disciplinary
action
has
been
started against the
officer for revealing
secrets.
(n), 1. It is needed to have
adequate staff to
,
accomplish
the
secretarial work.
The voters have cast
(n)-
their votes through
secret ballots.
The
secret
(n)-

instructions
have
been issued to the
intelligence agencies.
1. This section deals
(n)- 1.

with the matter of
research and policy.
2.

3.
4. ,

Usage in Hindi


1.

2.

3.

1. |

2.

1.

2.

2. The government

has devised new
schemes
for
the
welfare of the weaker 3. , 1963
section of the society.
538

S.N.

Words

Meanings
(v)-

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

3. It is mandatory to 3(3)
implement the section
4.
3(3) of the Official
Languages Act,1963.
4. This section of the (v)-
road is still closed.

114. sector

115. secular

(v)- A few frontier

areas were sectioned
off to make a joint
capital of the two
states.
The
(n)- 1. , 1.
manufacturing sector
2.
,
has registered high
growth.
2.
The
state
government has run
these schemes for the
welfare of
the
poorest sectors of
society.
(adj)-1. , 1. India is a secular
state.
,

1.

2.

1.

, 2. There is a fine 2.
balance
of
both

2.

116. secularism

117. security

secular and sacred

aspects of human life
in Indian culture.
(n)- *, Secularism has ever
been a special feature
*
of Indian society.
(n)- 1 *

2 *

118. security deposit

119. security
instruction

*
(n)-

1. The banks may

pledge the land as
security for giving
loans.
2. Strict security
measures are in force
in the capital.
The security deposit
is mandatory for
granting loan.
The
Police
has
strictly followed the
539

1.

2.

S.N.

Words

Meanings

Usage in English
security instructions.

120. security
measure

121. seize

(n)-

Adequate
security
measures have been
adopted for the oathtaking ceremony of the
Chief Minister.
(v)- 1. 1. The NATO forces
have seized control of
,

the country.

2.

2. The police has

seized a number of
3. ,

firearms.
3. The party has
4.
seized the political
opportunity.
4. On account of
efficient system, all
the problems are now
seized to be.
122. select committee (n)- *, The select committee
has devised a new
*
system of training.
123. Select list
The select list has
(n)-
*
been finalized on the
basis of merit.
124. selection
The official has been
(n)-
promoted on the basis
of selection from
SSC
in
the
Departmental
Examination.
125. selection board (n)- , The selection board
has selected the best

candidates.
126. selection
The
selection
(n)- *
committee
committee
was
unanimous in the
selection
of
the
captain.
127. selection grade (n)-
The Department has
decided
to
create
Selection grade to
avoid stagnation in the
same post.
128. selection post
The selection post is
(n)-
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Usage in Hindi

1.

2.

3.

4. ,

S.N.

Words

Meanings

129. selection
procedure

(n)- *

130. selection test

(n)- *

131. self-acquired

(adj)-

-,

132. self-appraisal

(n)-

133. self-declared

(adj)- ,

134. self-confidence

(n)- -

135. self-contained
note

(n)-

136. self-defence

(n)- *,

137. selfemployment

(n)-

*,

(n)- -

139. self-explanatory (n)- :

140. self-government (n)-

filled up on the basis

of merit.
The
selection
procedure has been
made transparent.
The candidate has
been
declared
successful in the
selection test.
The officer must give
the declaration of the
selfacquired
property.
The official may fill
in the column of selfappraisal
in
the
Annual Performance
Report.
The
self-declared
property of the leader
shows his humble
life.
The self-confidence
of the officer helped
him control the odd
situation.
It is a self-contained
note which deals with
the
matter
in
complete detail.
The judge allowed
the accused to speak
in self-defence.

Usage in Hindi

-
|

The scheme is run to

138. self-esteem

Usage in English

help the unemployed

youth
for
self
employment.

The self-esteem of a
person may not be
attacked.
The proposal of cadre
restructuring is selfexplanatory.
The self-government
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S.N.

Words

141. self-interest

Meanings

may be established
by the Panchayati Raj
system.
(n)- , The official has been
charged of acting in

,
self-interest.
,

142. self-reliance

(n)-

, ,

(adj)- -

(n)- *,

147. semi-rural

148. semi-skilled

149. senate

146. seminar

The
semi-skilled
workers have been
given training for
more
gainful
employments.
senate
has
(n) The
decided to revise the
, *
syllabi for different
discipline in the

(n)-

145. semiautonomous

*,

144. semester

Usage in Hindi

The
continuous
successes of PSLV
have brought selfreliance for ISRO.
The company has
asked the selling
agents to showcase
the original product.
The first semester of
this course starts in
July.
The
semiautonomous
institution may also
follow
these
guidelines
for
admission
into
nursery class.
The Department has
very
recently
organized a seminar
on
the
Official
Language
Implementation
Policy.
Banks may find vast
opportunities in semirural India.

(n)-

143. selling agent

Usage in English

(n)- -

(n)- -

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S.N.

Words

150. sender

Meanings
(n)-

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

university.
The sender must writ
their
name
and

address on the letter.

151. senior

152. senior
administrative
grade
153. senior grade

154. seniority

155. seniority-cumfitness

156. seniormost

157. sensational

158. sensitive

Official was
senior to all his

colleagues in the
group C category in
the office.
(n) The post of Joint
Secretary is in senior

administrative grade.
The
official may
(n)-
apply for the post in
senior grade.
The promotion of the
(n)- *
employees will be on
seniority basis as per
the rules.
Departmental
(n)- -- The
promotion for these

*
posts may be
on
seniority-cum-fitness
basis.

''

(n)-

(adj)-

, The

(n)-

(n)-

The
seniormost
officer
may
be
appointed as the
Manager
in
the
company.
The world champions
suffered a sensational
defeat.

--

The school must be

sensitive to students

needs.

159. sentence

(n)- 1

2 ,
(v)-
,

(n)- 1. The offences (n)-1.

carry a maximum
3
sentence of 3 years.

2. The court has 2.

passed the sentence


in this case today.
(v)The
court (v)-
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Words

160. separated
family

Meanings

(n)-

161. sequence

(n)- ,

162. serialization

(n)-

163. serial number

164. series

165. servant

166. service

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

sentenced the convict

to
five
years
imprisonment.
The
separated
families
after
partition have been
given visas to visit
their kith and kin.

on
line
serialization
of

reports of different
years gives complete
information of the
Departments
activities. .
The items mentioned
(n)-
against the serial
numbers 1-5 are
hereby approved.
(n)-
, , India have won the
triangular
cricket

series.
The
government
(n)- ,
servants
are
not
allowed to take part
in political activities.

(n)- 1. ,

1. 10

*, The

1.The officer has

completed 10 years of
2.
service in the grade.
2.
The
foreign
3. , deligates
were

impressed with good

services at the tour.
3 These computers
4. ()
gave the department
very good service.
5. ()
4 The official has to
appear in the court
after the service of
summons on him in
this case.

1-5

2.

5.

5. The office car may

be taken for a service
544

S.N.

Words

167. service charges

168. service cost

169. service life

Meanings

Usage in English

for
proper
maintenance.
The
bank may
(n)-
deduct service carge
for ATM facility.
The department shall
(n)-
bear the service cost
of arrangement of the
seminar.
1. During its service
(n)- 1. ,
life the warship has

been very useful to
2.
- the Navy.
,

2. The service life of

the photo copiers
purchased for the
office is 10 years.
170. service postage (n)- The official letters
stamp
should
bear
the

service
postage
stamps of proper
value.
171. services
1. Many cadets from
(n)- 1. *
NCC went straight
2.
into the services.

Usage in Hindi

1.

2.

-
10

1.

2. The tourist bus 2. 5:00

may reach the next

services at 5 PM.
172. serviceable
items

1.The details of the 1.

serviceable
items


may be kept by the
2. store keeper.
(n)- 1. ,

173. service book

174. service
conditions

(n)- -

(n)- -

2.

2.The
serviceable
items
may
be
repaired to good use
of the office.
The leave account of
the official may be
recorded
in
the
service book of the
official.
The
service
conditions
are
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Words

175. service contract

176. service
privileges

177. service rules

Meanings

(n)-

(n)-

Usage in English
mentioned in the
offer of appointment.
The service contract
of the guest teacher
shall continue till
regular appointment.
Defense
- The
personnels
enjoy
certain
service
privileges under the
Army Act,1950.

(n)-

The central civil

service
rules
applicalble to the
central government
employees.
178. service sheet
The amount to make
(n)- -
good for the damage
of
the
service
property
was
recovered from the
guilty official.
179. service
of (n)-
After the service of
summon
summon, the official
has to appear in the
court.
180. service
The
service
(n)-
verification
verification of the
official in the service
book may be done on
annual basis.
181. session
1. The new session of
(n)- 1.
the university starts
2.
in July.
2. The government
wants to table the bill
in the present session
of the parliament.
182. set
(adj)-1.
, (adj)- 1.The institute
is set in 25 acres of

beautiful grounds.
2.

Usage in Hindi

, 1950

1.

2.

(adj)- 1. 25

2. Investors can buy 2.
shares at a set price .

(n)-Under the scheme, (n)- 10

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Words

Meanings

Usage in English

one set of textbooks is

provided to each of

the students up to class

X.

(n)-4. ,

5.

(v)-

184. set apart

185. set aside

, (v)- A date will be set

for a future meeting .

183. set adrift

(v)-

(pv)- ( )

Due to heavy storm, a

number of boats of
, ,
fishermen were set
adrift.
(pv)- , The high efficiency
and credibility of the

company sets it apart
from the rest.
(pv)-1 , 1. Both the nations
worked for peace
,
setting aside their

differences.
2.
3.

(pv)- ,

187. set in

(pv)- ,

188. set off

1.

2.

2. The government

, has set aside adequate
fund for education.

186. set forth

Usage in Hindi

3.

3. The high court has

set
aside
the
judgment
of
the
lower court.
The arguments set
forth in the note are
well founded.
The debate on this
bill was set in motion
by the Leader of
Opposition.

1. The inflation set 1.

off a new round of

,
pay demands.
(pv)- 1.
,

2.

2. The person who set

off the bomb has
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Words

Meanings

Usage in English

2. , been arrested.

3.
4.
,

189. set out

4. The pay of the

employee should be
set off against the pay
advance.
(pv)-1.(, , 1.The officer has set
out the reasons for
)
giving approval to the
,
project.

193. setup /
set-up

194. settlement

1.

2.

2.

2. A joint veture has

been set up for solar
power generation.
(n), The breakdown in
talk may be a setback
*,
to the peace process.
,

192. setter

4.

2.
The
Indian

deligation set out for
New York today.
Seventh 1.
(pv)- 1. 1.The
Central
Pay

Commission has been

set up.
2.

191. setback

3. The Indian cricket 3.

team have set off
today for Australia
tour.

2. ,

190. set up

Usage in Hindi

(n)-

, Tihar has

been the trend

, ,
setters of reforms for

the jails.
(np)*, In a democratic set up
differences
are
,
resolved
by
discussion.
1.Under
the
(n)- 1.
Permanent
Settlement, revenue
to be raised from the
2.
land was fixed.
3.

1.

2.

2. Both the countries

agreed
for
the 3.
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Words

Meanings

Usage in English

4.

195. settling
allowance

196. set-top-box

197. several

198. severally

settlement of the
boarder dispute.
3. The UNO has
asked the two nations
to negotiate a peace
settlement.
4. The excavation has
proved an iron age
settlement on the cite.
the transferred
(n) All
employees have been

granted
settling
allowance.
As per the guidelines
(n)-
of TRAI, customers
may get the set top
boxes from the cable
TV operators.

(adj)- ,

(adv)-
-
,

199. severance

(n)-

2 ,
()

200. severance
relations

of (n)-

201. severance pay

(n)- ,

202. severe action

Usage in Hindi

(n)- *

The Ministry has

launched
several
schemes
for
the
welfare
of
the
Scheduled Tribes.
All the tenenants may
give the rents either
jointly or severally.
1.The dispute over
the island led to
severance
of
all
diplomatic
ties
between the two
countries.
2. The company
served the notice of
severance upon five
employees.
The
ideological
difference of the two
parties resulted in
severance of their
relations.
The company gave
16 weeks' severance
pay to the retrenched
workers.
Severe action may be
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2.

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Words

203. severe
punishment
204. sewage

205. sex
determination
206. sex
discrimination

207. sexual
harassment

208. shambles

Meanings

Usage in English

taken against the

official for his act of
insubordination .
punishment
(n)- , Severe
may be awarded to
*
the courrupt officials.
factory
has
(n), The
dumped thousands of
,
gallons of sewage

into the river.
Sex determination of
(n)-
the foetus is a
punishable offence.
Sex discrimination is
(n)-
major problem on the
way
of
women
empowerment.
The police make take
(n)-
the case of sexual
harassment
very
seriously.
Due to civil war, the
(n)- ,
economy
of
the

country was in a
*,
shambles.

Usage in Hindi

*,

209. share

(n)- , ,
(v)-1.

(n)- For some months (n)- -

the share price of the

remained
company

fairly static.

, ,

, (v)2.

, ()

2.

210. share certificate

(v)- 1.

1. Both the

scholars
shared the
,
stage in the seminar.

(n)-

2. The two states may

share the water of the
river as per the order
of the court.
The company has
issued
share
certificates to the
registered holders of
shares.
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Words

211. shareholder

212. shift

213. shifting

214. shifting
cultivation
215. shifting
population

216. shifting of tax

217. shipping

Meanings
(n)-

Usage in English

, Most

of
the
shareholders
have

sold out their shares

in the company.
The night shift in the
(n)- ,
factory starts at
8
PM.
(n), The shifting of the
office into the new

building is to be
completed soon.
(n) , Shifting cultivation
is in practice in the

north-east region.
(n) There have been
demogaphic chages

in the city due to

shifting population.
Under shifting of tax,
(n)- -
the taxpayer escapes
the burden of tax.

(n)- 1.,

219. shortage

220. short leave

221. sick industry

8:00

1.The sewz canal is 1.

open to shipping.

2.

218. shipment

Usage in Hindi

2.The company has

arranged for shipping
of its goods to foreign
countries.
The cost of shipment
(n)- ,
of the
personal
effects of the officer
shall be reimbursed.
Due to shortage of
(n)- *,
rain,
crops have
failed in some parts
of the country.
(n) Short leave for two
hours may be granted
*
by the company to
the staff for urgent
work.
(n)- , The government has
devised a plan to

,
support
the
sick
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Words

Meanings

Usage in English

222. sick leave

(n)-

223. sick report

224. sick unit

(n)- ,

225. signature

(n)-

226. signature
campaign

(n)-

227. significant

(n)-

228. silver jubilee

229. similar

(n)- *
(adj)- ,

, ,

230. simultaneous

(adj)-

medical
certificate must be
produced for the
sanction
of
sick
leave.
The sick report may
be issued by the
doctor.
The government has
launched
a
new
scheme to help out
the sick units.
The
application
without
signature
shall
not
be
accepted.
The
party
has
launched a signature
campaign in support
of the bill.
Many significant bills
have been passed in
this session of the
Parliament.
The instituition is
celebrating its silver
jubilee this year.
This rule applies to
all the similar cases.

-, There is a facility of -

simultaneous
interpretation
, Parliament.

industries.

The

(n)-

Usage in Hindi

in

the

231. simultaneously

232. sincere

(adv)- ,

The
running
commentary of the

match will be broadcast

on both the channels

simultaneously.
The official is sincere
(n)-
to his duty.
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Words

233. single fare

Meanings

,
2.

234. sinking fund

(n)-

, ,
-

235. site

(n)- ,

236. site plan

(n)-

237. siting

(n)-

238. sitting

(n)- ,

239. sitting member

(n)- ,

240. situated

(adj)-

241. situation

(n)- 1.

2.

242. situations
vacant

243. skeleton staff

(n)-

Usage in Hindi

The dependent of the

1.

(n)-

Usage in English

officer posted abroad

shall be granted single
fare from the posting
station in abroad to
india if (s)he stays there

for the purpose of
study.
The company may
pay for the long term


debt from its sinking

fund.
The
police


immediately rushed

to the site of the

accident.
The site plan of the
project was displayed

in the meeting.
The siting of the

nuclear plant is highly

controversial
The first sitting of the 10
examination will start

at 10 AM.
The sitting members

of
the
committee

resigned after the
election of the new
members.
The office is situated
in a large campus.

After clashes between

the two groups, the


situation is tense but

under control.

*, The advertisement was

given in the news

''
paper
under
the

column of situations
vacant.

(n)- , The department has

to function with

,
skelton staff.
()

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Words

244. skilled labourer

245. slackness

246. slack season

247. Sleeper class

248. sleeper coach

249. slip

250. Slow down

Meanings
(n)- ,

The production has

increased due to

laboureres.
in
(n), Slackness
manufacturing sector

has
affected
the
growth rate.
The air fares have
(n)- ,
gone down due to

slack season.
(n)- , The fares of sleeper
class in trains have

not been increased.
One extra sleeper
(n)-
coach was joined
with the train for
tatkal tickets.
1.The visitors slip
(n)- 1. *
may be submitted at
2.
*
the reception.
2. The mistake in the
report was due to slip
of pen.
(n)- 1. ,
, 1.Due to slow down
in real-estate, the

price of property has

(v)- 2.() gone down.
,

251. sleeping partner

(n)-

252. slum

253. slum area

(n)- *

(n)-

254. slump

Usage in English

(n)- 1.

2. The economic
growth rate was
slowed down in the
last year.
The sleeping partner
of the company has
no active role in
management.
It has been decided to
make the city free of
slums.
Regular water supply
has been made also to
the slum areas.
1.The slump of the
early 1980s was one
of the reasons for
unrest in that country.
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Usage in Hindi

1.

2.

1.

2.

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Words

Meanings

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi
2.

2. Due to a slump in

property prices, the
number of buyers has
increased.
3.

41%

255. small(scale)
industry

256. smooth

(n)-

(adj)-

257. smooth flow

(n)-

258. SMS

(n)- ,

259. smuggle

(v)-

3. Net profits of the

company has slumped
by 41%.
The rural economy
may grow fast by
virtue of small (scale)
industries.
The company has
assured
the
consumers
smooth
supply of gas.
The RBI has ensured
smooth flow of credit
to the productive
sectors.
The monthly pension
statements are sent to
the
pensioners
through SMS.

The BSF foiled an

attempt to smuggle

arms into India.

260. smuggler

(n)-

Three smugglers have

been arrested with
heavy quantity of
gold.
261. smuggling
As per the report,
(n)-
there has been
a
spurt
in
gold
smuggling in the
wake
of
higher
duties.
262. snap inspection (n)to
snap
Due
inspections, teaching

standard
in
government schools
has improved.
263. snap strike
(n) The workers went
on snap strike to
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Words

Meanings

264. socialistic
pattern

(n)-

265. sociologist

266. social condition

267. social contract

268. social insurance

269. social security

270. social welfare

271. social work

272. society

Usage in English
force their demand.

Usage in Hindi

|

adopted the
socialistic pattern of

society.

India

find

more cohesion in

society
due
to

education.
(n) The social conditions
of the women in

*,

society
have

* improved much.
(n) Modern nations have
framed out their

,
constitutions as social

contracts
for
governance.

(n)-

, Sociologists

(n)-

The welfare schemes

have
provided
adequate
social
insurance to the poor.
employer is
(n) The
responsible
for
*
providing
adequate social
security
to
the
women employees.
(n)- - The government has
spent huge amounts
of money on social
welfare.
1.The
essential
(n)- 1.-
qualification for the
(),
post
is
Masters
2. ,
Degree in Social
Work.
-

(n)- 1

1.

2.

2. The NGO has been

doing social works
since the last five
years.
1. The fast economic 1.
growth has benefited

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Words

Meanings

273. soft
area

every section
society.

currency (n)-
,

274. soft loan

(n)-

Usage in English

,
,

Usage in Hindi
of

2. The Thrift &

Credit Society of the
Department
has
helped
many
employees.
The company has
decided to get its
ships repaired in soft
currency areas
The
banks
may
provide soft loans to
the women self- help
groups.

2.

loan , Under the soft loan

scheme,
financial

assistance was to
some
specified
industrial sectors.
software

(n)
, The new software of
Hindi typing has been

found quite useful for
the office.
soil
The farmers are told
(n)- ,
conservation
about
soil

conservation in the
farm schools.
sojourn
has
(n)- () , Polution
shortened the period
, ,
of sojourn of the
migratory birds.
sole
(adj)- 1 1.The sole survivor of
the crash gave the
2
hartrending details.

275. soft
scheme

276.

277.

278.

279.

1.

2. The court has the 2.

sole right to decide in

the matter.

280. sole agency

(n)-

The

company has
appointed a sole

agency
for

distribution of its
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Words

281. sole owner

282. solicit

283. solidarity

284. solidarity
match

285. solitary

Meanings

Usage in English

product.
(n)- The sole owner of the
property is liable to
pay the tax on income
from it.
(v)-
, The committee has
solicited the opinions

of the experts on the
bill.
Supporters marched
(n)- *
yesterday to show
solidarity with their
leader.
(n)-, The solisdarity match
was played between

the two teams in
support of the AIDS
victims.
1.The peaceful and
(adj)-1.
solitary environment
2.
,
is needed for the

research work.

Usage in Hindi

1.

2.

2. The UN peace

keeping forces seized
the solitary Airport in
the rebels area.
286. solitary
confinement
287. solitary case

288. solution

289. solve

290. solvency

(n)-
(n)- ,

There was not even a

solitary case of polio

in India in the last
year.
The government has
(n)- ,
taken necessary steps
for solution of the
problem of price rise.
Green
(v)- , The
Revolution solved the

problem of food
grains in India.
(n)-
The bank may grant
loans
only
after
*,
ascertaining
the
*
solvency
of
the
applicants.
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Words

291. solvent

Meanings
(adj)-

292. sorrow
293. sorting

294. source

295. source book

(n)-

Usage in English

The bank has found

the company solvent.

Kosi river is called

the Sorrow of Bihar.

(n)- ,

The
Dak
is
dispatched
after
sorting out the letters
for different cities.
(n)- 1., (n)- 1.The income tax
may be deducted at
2.

source.
,*
(v)- 2. It is better to deal
with such a problem
,
at source.

(v)- The fuel for most
of
the
Nuclear
Reactors is sourced
from abroad.
(n)-
,

The source book of

the
rules
is

Fundamental Rules
and Service Rules.
296. source
of (n)- ,
The officials may
income
disclose
all his

sources of income.
297. southern region (n)-
The trainees from the
southern
region
undergo training in
Benglore.
298. sovereign
1.parliament has a
(adj)-1.
sovereign right to
2.

legislate.

299. sovereignty

300. spade work

Usage in Hindi

2. India is a soverign
state.
Indian
Army
is
(n)-
*
capable enough to
protect
the
sovereignty of India.
(n)-
The spade works may
be
done
before
,
preparing the design
of the project.
559

(n)-

1.

2.

(v)-

1.

2.

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Words

301. spare

302. spare copy

303. spare parts

304. spare time

Meanings

Usage in English

(n)-

(n)- The two spare

rooms of the office
(v)- ,
were
used
for

accommodation
of
staff.

(n)- *
(n)-

(n)-

(v)- The Ministry has

asked the department
to spare one Hindi
typist during the
parliament session.
The spare copies of
the report may be
stored in the office.
The spare parts of the
printers in office may
be purchased from
authorized dealers.

(n)-

(v)-

, The employees may

go to libraray in

spare time to study.

(n)-1

1. The speaker dwelt

on the importance of
2(
simple language in
)
official
correspondence.
3
2.
The
speaker
adjourned the meeting
for two hours.
3.
The
Research
Section
may
be
provided two speakers
for each computers to
work
on
Hindi
phonetics.
306. special
Indian Railway runs
(adj)-
many special trains
during the summer
season.
307. special ability (n)-
The candidates were
test
selected after special

ability test.
308. special
Special Allowance is
(n)-
allowance
admissible to Special
Task Force for risky
305. speaker

Usage in Hindi

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3.

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Words

Meanings

Usage in English
duties.

309. special cell

310.

311.

312.

313.

(n)-

The students from

abroad may contact
the special cell of the
University
for
admission.
Special
(n)- Special
Compensatory
Compensatory Allow

Allowance
ance is allowed to the
employees working
in hilly areas.
Special central (n)- The Ministry has
assistance
given
adequate

special
central
assistance to tribal
sub plan.
special
The
special
(n)-
correspondent
correspondent of the

News channel has

given
a
detailed
report of the summit.
special drive
(n)- A special polio drive
was organized on the
last Sunday.

314. special grant

315. special
education

316. special educator

317. specialist

318. speciality

(n)-

Usage in Hindi

The Ministry has

released a special
grant of Rs. 5 crore to
help
the
cottage
industry.

The
essential
qualification for the
post is B. Ed in
special education.
The school needs one
special educator for
regular post.

The opinions
of
specialists may be
sought
for
in
formulation of the
policy.
(n) The candidate for the
post
must
have
,
speciality in the field

(n)-

(n)-

(n)-

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..

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Words

Meanings

Usage in English
of Linguistics.

Usage in Hindi

319. Specializataion

320. special pay

321. special ward

322. specific

(n)-

(n)-
(n)-1.

2.

323. specified area

324. specimen
signature

325. speech

326. speed breaker

(n)-

The applicant for the

post should have
specialization in the
field of information
technology.
The officer has been
granted special pay
for
his
highly
important duties.
The hospital has a
special ward for
elderly people.
1.The
government
has given specific
instructions
to
maintain law and
order in the disturbed
area.
2.
Children's
television
programmes should
aim at a specific age
group.
The scheme helps the
NGOs working for
the Tribal people in
the specified areas.

(n)-

The
customers
signature should be
similar
to
his
specimen signature.
1. The Manager gave
(n)-1
a very emotional
2 ,
speech on the day of
his retirement.
2. The freedom of
speech has been
guarranted to all the
citizens
of
the
country.
(n)- High inflation has
been a speed breaker
()
of economic growth.
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1.

2.

1.

2.

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Words

327. speed limit

Meanings
(n)-

(n)- ,

329. speedy action

330. speedy disposal

(n)-

(n)-

331. sphere

(n)-

332. spiral binding

(n)-

The application may be

sent through speed post.

Administration may
ensure speedy action
in the case of medical
treatment.
Lok Adalat has been
held
for
speedy
disposal of the cases.

(v)-

334. spokesman

People
from
all
spheres of society

want
good
governance.
, Spiral binding of the
reports may be done.

333. split up

Usage in Hindi

The vehicles may not

cross the speed limit

on the road.

( )

328. speed post

Usage in English

The state has been

split up to form a new

state.

(n)-

The Party spokesman

expressed
partys

support for the bill.

335. sponsor

(n)-
(v)-

2.

(n)- The sponsor of (n)-

the
team
has

1. announced a special
prize for each meber.
(v)- 1. The match is

3.

sponsored by three
companies.
2.
Eight
MLAs
sponsored
the
legislation to help the
sugar mills in the
state.
3. Today, the world
community is united
agaist the countries
563

(v)- 1.

2.

3.

S.N.

Words

336. sporting spirit

Meanings

Usage in English
sponsoring terrorism.
The
player
was
awarded
for
his
impeccable sporting
spirit through out his
career.

(n)--

337. sports

(n)-, -

338. sports complex

(n)-

339. sports organiser

(n)- ,

340. spot admission

(n)-

341. spot checking

(n)-

342. spot delivery

(n)-

343. spot light

(n)-

(n)-

344. spot payment

345. spouse

(n)-,

346. spurt in prices

(n)-

Usage in Hindi

New
Education
policy has given due

importance to sports
in education.
Sports complex has 25,000
the
capacity
to

accommodate more
than
25000
spectators.
The
school
has
advertiswed two posts

of Sports Organisers.
Eligible Students can
take spot admission

in the course.
The samples of edible


items were found

contaminated in a
spot checking.
Spot delivery of the
stationery items for

office use may be

ensured.
In a spot light
programme,
the

channel presents a
discussion on Rail
Budget.
The
builder
has
announced

concessions for spot
payment
for
the
house.
Either of the spouse
may
claim
for

children
education

allowance.
Spurt in prices of

food items has raised


the inflation up.
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Words

347. Squad

Meanings

(n)-

The building was

evacuated and the

bomb squad called.

(n)-

349. Stab

(v)-

351. stabilizing bid

(n)-

(n)-

352. stability

353. Stable

(n)-

(adj)- 1. (n)-

2.

354. stable money

355. stadium

356. Staff

(n)-
*

(n)-

(n)-1.

Usage in Hindi

348. squeezed
middle class

350. stabilisation

Usage in English

-,

The squeezed middle

class cannot afford to
spend on luxury.
Two persons were
stabbed to death in
the clash between the
two parties.
The new policies
have been adopted
for stabilization of
the economy.
The company must
inform the regulator
about any stabilizing
bid of its share price.
Both leaders wished
to work for peace and
stability
in
the
region.
1.Indian Rupee has
been
stable
in
comparison to other
currencies of the
region.
2. The funds were
released for making
good stables and
proper rearing of
horses of indigenous
breed.
US
Dollar
is
regarded as a stable
money in world
trade.
The final of the triseries was played in
the Eden Garden
stadium of Kolkata.
1. The total number
of the staff in the
office is 52. 2. The
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Words

Meanings
,

357. staff
appointment

358. staff association

359. staff car

360. staff ceiling

2. office is well staffed.

(n)-

The procedure of
staff
appointment
*
against the vacant
posts
has
been
started.
The staff association
(n)-
has
urged
the
department to issue
the seniority list.
(n)-
, The staff car may be
used only for the
*
office purpose.
(n)-

(n)-

welfare (n)-

*,

*
,

the staff ceiling to

cut
down
in
expenditure.

(n)- ,

(n)-

*,

364. Stag

The company has set

363. staff
fund

362. staff quarter

Usage in Hindi

361. staff club

Usage in English

The staff club may

be set up for the
recreational needs of
the department.
Staff quarters may
be allotted to the
government
employees as per the
rules.
The officials may
make
monthly
contributions for the
staff welfare fund.

attempts to

make a quick profit

through
rapid

turnover of stocks.

Stag

365. Stage

(n)- 1. ,

1. The country is
playing a leading role
2. , *,
on the international
3. (v)- stage.
4.()
, 2. The production is
at the design stage.
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Words

Meanings
5.

()

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

3. The company
agrees to increase pay
in stages.
4. The rupee staged a
recovery today. 5.
The workers staged a
strike for a day.

3. -

4.

5.

366. stagflation

Some
large

economies of the

are facing
*,
world

stagflation.
*
(n)-

367. stagnate

(v)-

, Industrial production

has stagnated.

368. stagnation

(n)-

369. stakeholder

370. stalemate

371. stamp duty

372. stamped
envelope

373. stamp paper

374. stamp vendor

375. Stand

, Stagnation in most

(n)-
(n)-
(n)-

(n)-

of the big economies

has affected world
trade.
All our employees
are also stakeholders
in the company.
The peace process is
delayed
due
to
stalemate in talk.
Stamp duty must be
paid for execution of
the sell-deed.

One self- addressed

stamped
envelope
may be enclosed with
the application.
The
non-judicial
(n)-
stamp paper of Rs
100 /- may be used
for the affidavit.
It is the duty of the
(n)--,
stamp vendor to
-
keep the records of
the stamp sold.
(n)-1 2. , 1. The spokesman has
cleared the stand of

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Words

Meanings

Usage in English

376. standard

377. standard
deduction

the party on this

issue.
2. The office is just
nearby the bus stand.
The
company
maintains
high
standard
of
its
production according
to fixed norms

(n)-1. ,

(n)-

Taxable amount may

be ascertained after
standard deduction.
378. standardization (n)-
The standardization
of Hindi alphabets
has helped in learning
Hindi.
379. standard
of (n)--
Economic growth has
living
improved
the
standard of living of
the people.
380. standby
(n) The office may use
arrangement
generator set as a
, standby
*
arrangement during
power cut.
381. standing

(n)-1

382. standing
commission

2.

2 1. The standing army 1.

*

(n)-

383. standing
committee

(n)-

384. standing
conditions

(n)-

Usage in Hindi

of the country is one

of the largest armies
of the world. 2. ISRO
has improved the
countrys standing in
the world.
The
standing
commission of the
Red cross and Red
cresent has been
nominated for four
years.
The Ministry has
submitted the Action
Taken report to the
standing committee.
The clients must have
to
follow
the
standing conditions
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Words

Meanings

Usage in English
of the policy.

385. standing guard (n)-

file
*

386. standing order

387. stand still

388. stapler

The copy of the order

may be enclosed in
the standing guard
file of the section.
Under the standing
(n)-
order, the police has
to
update
the
development of the
cases.
(n) , The working of the
banking sector came

(adj)
to a standstill due to

, the strike of the staff.

The stapler is used to
(n)
staple the papers.

Usage in Hindi

389. starred question

390. starter

391. starting salary

392. State

393. Statecraft

(n)

A Starred Question
is one to which a
member desires an
oral answer in the
House.
Tata Company may
(n) ,
be considered starter
in the field of
manufacture of small
cars.
Nursing
graduates
(n)-
receive
a
good
(n)-
starting salary.
(n)- 1.
1. Kolkata is in the
state of West Bengal.
2.*,
*,
2. He was in a state
*, *
of shock after he got
the bad news.
(v)-
3.
The
Section
Officer asked the
clerk to state the
reasons
for
unauthorized
absence.
*
E-governance
is
(n)
gradually becoming
an integral part of
statecraft.
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Words

394. State express

telegram

395. State
government

396. State guest

Meanings
(n)-

398.

399.

400.

401.

402.

Usage in Hindi

The office received

emergency

,
information through
State
express
telegram.

(n)- *

(n)-

397. State legislative

assembly

Usage in English

The
state
government
has
directed for strict
compliance of UGC
guidelines.
The Heads of State
visiting India on
official visit are given
the honour of state
guest.

(n)- The members of state

legislative
assembly are called
legislatures.
State list
The
state
(n)-

governments
have
exclusive power for
enactment on the
subjects of state list.
statement
of (n)- -
The statement of
accounts
accounts has been
prepared
and
submitted for perusal
and approval.
state of health
(n)- The state of health
of Public Sector
*,
Banks
of
India
remained good even
during
worldwide
recession.
state of the art (n)-
State of the art
technology
technology
in
*,
telecom sector has

made communication
*
very
swift
and

convenient.
static economy *, Chinas economy is a
fast
growing

economy
as
*
compared to static
economies
of

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Words

403. station

404. stationery

Meanings
(n)- ,

(n)

,
*

405. station leave

(n)-

406. statistical

407. statistical
analysis

408. statistical data

409. status

Usage in English
SAARC counties.
1. The train arrived
late at the station.
2. Members raised
the issue of the policy
on
nuclear
power station.
- Bids are invited from
all
registered
Stationery suppliers.

(adj) -

1.

2.

government
employee is required
to obtain station
leave before leaving
the duty station.

The
NSSO
has
estimated reduction
in prices on the basis
of its Statistical
survey.

The

statistical
analysis
of
the

consolidated data is
under progress.
(n) WDI-2014 provides
global
statistical

data
about
the
poverty.
*
(n)- 1 , 1. The applicant is
enquiring about the
*
2
status of his loan
* *
application.
(n)-

Usage in Hindi

2014

1.

2.

2. It is undeniable

that the government
job provides high
social status.

410. status report

411. Status quo

(n)- *

(n)-

The Prime Minister's

Office has sought a
status report of the
project from the
Ministry.

The court directed the

parties to maintain
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Words

Meanings
*,
*

412. statute

413. statutory

414. stay order

415. steady growth

Usage in English

status quo till final

decision.

1 ,

1.
The
statute
enacted
by
2
()
Parliament
is

applicable to the
entire country.
2. The scope of the
statute
of
the
Association has been
registered with the
registrar office.
,
, 1. It is mandatory to
print a statutory

warning
on
the
packets of all tobacco
products.
2. It is the statutory
responsibility of the
government
to
provide free primary
education to all the
children.
Stay order has been
,
obtained from the
supreme court against
the order of high
court.

417. steering
committee

1.

2.

1.

2. :

, The cities of India

*

developed with the

steady
growth of
trade and commerce.
Steep increase has
(adj)- *
been noticed in the
production costs.
(n)1
- 1. The CEO directed
the project steering
* 2.
committee to include
*
new issues.
2.
A
steering
committee of MPs
guides
the
formulation of the
work schedule of the
*

416. steep increase

Usage in Hindi

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Words

Meanings

Usage in English
parliament.

418. stenography

419. step child

420. stereo-typed

421. stern action

(n)- *

(n)- *,

*,

423. stimulate

424. stimulation

, , ,

(v)-

The Minister assured

for
a
stern
action against
the
smugglers.
The prevalence of
female foeticide is a
stigma for Indian
society.
The state government
should
stimulate
growth in rural area.

(n) - 1. , 2. 1.It has been proved 1.

425. stipend

Stenography is a skill
of quick and verbatim
record of the spoken
words.
A child of one's
(n)-
spouse by a previous
union is called step
child.
(n) - 1. (adj) The Prime Minister
appealed the medical
2. ,
professionals
to
, ,
change
the
stereotyped image of
public
health
facilities.

422. stigma

Usage in Hindi

by a research that self

motivation works as
stimulation to quit
smoking.
2.It
is
the
responsibility of the
government
to
provide
enough stimulation t
o
promote
the
research work.

2.

student who
topped the college in

science stream is
awarded
with

(n) - 1. , The
*,

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Words

Meanings
2

426. stipulate

427. stipulation

428. Stock

Usage in English
stipend.

430. stock valuation

All necessary terms

and conditons must
be stipulated in the
RFP documents.
(n)1.
, 1. All staffs are
working
under

2. *

stipulation to work
for 40 hours a week.
2. Auction of 3G
spectrum license was
made in accordance
with the stipulations
made in the extant
rules.
(n)-,
, Stock is the goods a
trader has in hand.

(n)-
,

(v)-

429. stockist

Usage in Hindi

Stockist keeps stock

of the goods in large
,
quantity to meet the
demand of market.
Stock valuation is

based on the nature of

goods which may be
valued at cost price or
market price.

1. 40

2. -

431. Stop

(n)- , (v)- 2. 1. The elevator comes 1.

to stop on the main

floor.
, , 2. He had to stop the
car quickly to avoid

the accident.
3. The Police stopped
the
leader
of
opposition
from
reaching the site.
3. Stop here for
security cheking.
(n) Stopgap arrangement
has been made for
*,
smooth functioning
:
of the section by
*
adhoc promotion.

, 3.

432. stopgap
arrangement

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Words

433. storage

434. storage space

435. store

436. store account

Meanings

Usage in English

, 1.

The
storage
capacity
of
this
2.

computer is 160 GB.

()
2. Storage network
should be spread all
over the country to
control the price of
food items.
Storage space of the
(n)-
medicines
must
conform
to
the
prescribed standards.
(n) - 1
2. (n)- 1. The state
government
has

* (v)- 1.
ample stores of food
2.
grains.
2. The Government
of Indias has recently
opened cheaper rates
drug stores.
(v)-1. Most of the
vaccines are stored in
refrigerator.
2. The vintage art are
stored in the museum.
(n)-

1.

Usage in Hindi
1.

160

2.

1.

2.

1.

2.

Audit
of
store
account of this office

is proposed in June.

437. store register

(n)- ,

438. strain

439. stranded

440. strap

441. strategy

The Assistant entered

the goods issued in

the store register.

(n)-

Problems in the new

project has put him
under a lot of strain.
(n)-
, The torrential rains
left many pilgrims

stranded at different
places.
*
The strap used to
1. (n) - ,
fasten the goods was
weak
and
broke
midway.

1 (n)-* 2 The new marketing

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Words

Meanings
*

442. streamline

The
workers
prevented the strike
breakers from
entering the building.
Parents are seeking
stringent
action
against the culprit
school authorities.
The coastal city is
situated on a narrow
strip of land.
The region is striving
for peace as well as
development.

1.
A
new
(v)- , management
structure has been

introduced in the
company. 2. They
structured
the
training program so
that
the
course

1.

(v)-

444. strict

(adj.) -

(adj.) - , ,

445. strictly

1 (adv.) - ,
2

446. strike

1 (n) - * 2

(v)- ,

447. strike breaker

(n)- ,

448. stringent action

449. strip

450. strive

451. structure

Usage in Hindi

strategy boosted the

sales of the company.
The company is
making efforts to
streamline the
customer
relations
procedures.
Strenuous
efforts
have been made to
improve
public
healthcare.
The
officer
had
issued
strict
instructions regarding
punctuality.
The
instructions
should be strictly
complied with.
The nurses went on a
strike to protest
against low salary.

443. strenuous

Usage in English

(n)- *

(n)- *
(v)-

(n)-

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Words

452. structured
change

453. structured
interview

454. structured pay

455. struggle

456. stubborn

457. student

458. student
apprenticeship

459. studentship

460. study

461. study allowance

Meanings

Usage in English

content could be
covered
in
two
weeks.
(n) Structured changes
are required in the

economy
of
the
country.
(n) A structured intervi
ew is a quantitative

research method
commonly employed
in survey research
(n)-

Lack of a structured
pay plan
created
unrest among the
employees
The study revealed
(v)-
that
the
modern
families
struggle
more financially than
the
conventional
ones.
Disciplinary action
(adj.) - ,
was initiated against
the
stubborn
employee
(n)- , The student was
felicitated
for
achieving the highest
score.
(n) Student
apprenticeship has
*
become an integral
part
of
many
professional courses.
(n)- * The University has
invited applications
for
three
year
studentship.
1. (v)- 2. The committee made
a thorough study of
(n)- -
the causes of civil
disorders.
allowance
(n)

Study
shall be granted to a
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Usage in Hindi

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Words

Meanings

462. study leave

463. stupid

(n)-

(n)

(adj.)

464. style

465. sub(subordinate
)

(n) *,

1 (adj.) ()
2 ( )

466. sub judice

467. sublease

(adj.)

-,

(n)-

468. subletting

469. submit

(n)- -*

(n)-

3


4

470. subordinate
office

(n)-

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

Government servant
only if he is not in
receipt
of
any
scholarship.
Application for study
leave
shall
be
considered on merits
of each case
The employee was
reprimanded
for
making a stupid
comment
in
the
meeting.
With the coming of
the Mughals, Indian
architecture
was
greatly influenced by
Persian styles.
Sub-editor presented
the draft of the
magazine
to
the
editor.
He declined further
comment on the
grounds that the case
was sub judice.
A
sublease
agreement
should
specifically mention
the names of the
parties
Subletting of the
Government
accommodation
amounts
to
misconduct.
Every
government
servant is required to
submit a return of his
assets and liabilities

Instructions

were

noted
and

communicated
to
their attached and
subordinate Offices.
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S.N.

Words

471. subrule

472. subscribe

Meanings

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

Under the sub-rule,

penalty imposed shall
be paid by way of a
receipted challan
1.
Employees
subscribed
good
number of shares.
2. No Government
servant
shall
subscribe to any
political movement in
India.
This magazine has
over ten thousand
subscribers

A statue in his
memory was erected
by
public
subscription.
Voluntary
organizations have
been defined in the
sub section .
The
skills
were
passed
on
to
subsequent
generations.
The subsidiary isn't
expected
to
be
profitable for at least
one year.
Government faces a
challenge
in
the
rationalisation
of subsidies

The
suspended
employee is receiving
the
subsistence
allowance
contractor
(adj), The
supplied
sub

standard goods.
were
(adj)- 1
, There

(n)- -

(v)- 1

3 4

473. subscriber

(n)-

1 2

1.

2. ,

474. subscription

(n)- 1 2

475. sub section

476. subsequent

(n)- -*

(adj)-

477. subsidiary

(adj)-

1 2

478. subsidy

(n)-

479. subsistence
allowance

480. substandard

481. substantial

(n)- -

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Words

Meanings

Usage in English

2 , substantial

482. substantiate

483. substantive pay

484. substitute

(v)- 1 2

They
made
accusations
which
could
not
be
substantiated.
For first six months
of suspension the
employee
received
substantive pay plus
fifty
percent
of
allowances thereon.
1. The injured player
was substituted by a
new player.
2. The substitute
filled in the gap
efficiently.
The security agency
was vigilant towards
any
subversive
activities.
Ministry
will
annually assess its
needs for training of
staff
during
the
succeeding year and
indicate
its
requirements to the
Department
of
Personnel
&
Training.
Chief Minister held a
string of meetings
with party men to
chalk
out
a
succession plan for
the state.
The last two Pay
Commissions
had
successively
increased the limit for
accumulation
of
Earned Leave and its
encashment.

(n)-

(v)- 1.

, 2
(n)-

485. subversive
activities

(n)-

*,

486. succeeding

(adj)-

487. succession

(n)- 1.

2.

488. successively

changes

in the report.

(adv)- :, -

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Usage in Hindi

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2.

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Words

489. sufficient

490. suffix

Meanings

Usage in English

(adj)-

(n)- ,

(v)

491. suggestion

492. Suit

493. suitable action

(n)-

(n)- 1. ,

Encashment of half
pay leave is also
allowed
in
case
sufficient
earned
leave is not available.

1. Suffix is an
important component
in word formation.
2.
Saturday
and
Sunday suffixed to
earned leave will not
be counted as earned
leave if the employee
joins
office
on
Monday.
The party worker
accepted the courts
suggestion to furnish
a bond in order to get
bail.

1.

Training
courses
should be redesigned
2.
3.
to suit the job

requirement of the
participants.
(n)-

Usage in Hindi

(v)

2.

495. summing up

496. summon

The officer assured

the staff of suitable

action to address

their grievance.

(adv.)

494. summarily

: Any

application
received after the

prescribed date shall

not be entertained
and summarily
rejected.

(v.)

Summing up the
presentations of the
trainees, the chairman
commended
the
performance.
has
been
(v.) 1 1.He
summoned to appear
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1.

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Words

Meanings
2

497. sumptuary
allowance

498. sundry

in court.

(adj)-

(n)-

500. Superannuation

501. superficial

502. superfluous

(n)- *

(adj)- ,

(adj)- 1 2

Usage in Hindi

2.The
Minister

summoned a meeting
of the officers to 2.
discuss
the
new
strategy.

(n)- ,

499. sundry receipts

Usage in English

3
4

Sumptuary
allowance for the
Directors of National
Training
institutes
was
increased
considerably by the
Sixth
Pay
Commission.
Relief is provided to
families of deceased
Government servants
from sundry govern
ment sources, such as
the Prime Minister's
Relief Fund.
The sundry receipts
were entered into the
companys accounts.
Complete
Service
record
of
the
employee is checked
before
superannuation and
dues
settled
accordingly.
The
newspaper
provided
only
a
superficial analysis
of the results which
could not be relied
upon.
Several
superfluous ministrie
s should be wound up
in order to cut cost.

503. superiority

(n)-

*, Humans

intellectual
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S.N.

Words

504. supersede

Meanings

Usage in English

(v.)

505. supervision

(n)-

506. Supplementary

507. supply

(adj)-

(n)- *, ,

508. support

(v)- 1 2

,
4

* 5

509. support price

510. suppression

511. surcharge

(n)- *

(n)- ,

(n)-

superiority
over
other animals.
Provisions contained
in this O.M. shall
supersede all
the
instructions
issued
from time to time in
the past, on the
subject.
The staff worked
under
the overall
supervision of
the
Director.
A
supplementary
exam
is
being
conducted
for
students who failed to
clear the annual high
school exam.
Electricity
supply
was affected due to
the rainstorm.
1.The social activists
supported
the
change.
2.The
Ministry of
Home
Affairs
extends
financial
support
and
guidance to the State
Governments.
The government has
fixed minimum
support
prices for
certain
agricultural
products.
Suppression of facts
while applying for
passport may invoke
a penalty.
The Finance Bill,
2013, had increased
the tax liability of the
rich
by
levying
a surcharge
on
taxable income that
exceeds Rs.1 crore.
583

Usage in Hindi

1.

2.

, 2013 1

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Words

512. surety bond

Meanings

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

(n)- -

A surety
bond ensures
contract completion
in the event of
contractor default.

Nearly 10 percent of
the Earth's surface is
covered by ice.
The surface
inspection systems
minimize reject costs
and labor costs.
Prime Minister has
decided
to
bring surface
transport and
shipping under one
umbrella.
In the recent years,
Indian Railways has
continuously shown a
surplus.
The
Government
presented a surplus
budget this year.
Surplus Cell has
sponsored
the
employee
for
appointment to the
post of LDC
The
concerned
section shall prepare
a surplus report and
submit it to the Head
of the Department.
Placement for the
surplus staff shall
ordinarily
be
arranged only against
vacancies to be filled
by direct recruitment
in
Central
Civil
Services
A surprise visit by
chief minister to the
office
took
the

10

513. surface

(n)- 1 ()

514. surface
inspection

515. surface
transport

516. surplus

517. surplus budget

518. Surplus cell

(n)- ,

(n)-

(adj)- ,

(n)-

(n)-

519. surplus report

520. surplus staff

(n)- *

(n)-

521. surprise visit

(n)- 1

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Words

522. surrender

Meanings

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

officials by surprise.

(v)- 1 2

The
officer
surrendered
the
3.

passport
on
completion of his
tenure abroad.

523. surveillance

524. survey

525. suspense

(n)- *

(n)-

(n)- 1 2

()

526. suspension

527. sustain

(n)-

(v)-

2
3.

528. sustainable

(adj.)-

529. swear

(v)-

530. swearing-inceremony

(n)-

Following
the
disturbances,
surveillance
was
increased
in
the
border areas.
The
company
conducted a survey
to
assess
the
inclination of the
customers.
There was suspense
regarding
the
officers station of
posting till the end.
Government servant
under
suspension cannot
avail of LTC.
The cash dividends
from the cash crop
sustain the farmers
during
the
lean
season.
The government is
working
towards
sustainable social
and
economic developme
nt.
Nearly 3000 guests
gathered to see the
15th Prime Minister
of India swear in.

All

15

3000

the
SAARC
leaders were invited

to the swearing-inceremony of the new
Prime Minister.
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Words

531. sweepage

532. sweeper

Meanings

Usage in English

sweeper was
instructed to dispose
,

of the sweepage in
appropriate manner.
(n)- The office has invited
applications for the
,
,
post of sweeper.

(v)- ,

(n)-

-, The

533. sweeping

534. swimming pool

535. swipe machine

536. syllabus

537. symbol

538. symmetry

539. sympathy

540. sympathy strike

Usage in Hindi

Sweeping has to be
done before the office

opens.
Swimming
lessons
(n)-
for children and
adults
will
be
conducted in the
Swimming
Pool
opened in the District
Sports complex.
Nowadays
swipe
(n)-
machines
have
become very popular
for making payment
through debit/credit
card.
(n), The new Education
Minister assured the

delegation of students
and teachers that she
would reconsider the
four-year
undergraduate
syllabus.
The National
(n)-
Symbols of India are
a reflection of its
unique identity.
*
(n)- 1 2 Both the countries
pledged to maintain
*
symmetry in their
shipments.
The officer has a
(n)-

constructive outlook
and
sympathy
needed in the public
services.
(n)
The workers went on
a days sympathy
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Words

Meanings

541. symposium

(n)-

543. Synchronisation

(n)-

(n)-

544. synchronise

(v)- - ,

545. syndicate

(n)-

546. synopsis

(n)- 1 2

-,

547. synthesis

(n)-

Usage in Hindi

strike to show their

solidarity.

, The

542. symptom

Usage in English

delegates
for
an

gathered
international
symposium
on
population.
The sharp increase in
crime is a symptom
of a deeper socioeconomic change.
The employee spent a
great deal of time on
synchronisation of
data
on
the
computers.
The trainees were
instructed
to
synchronise
their
watches.
The
syndicate
members
recommended
that
strict punitive action
be initiated against
the
controversial
educationist
The
manager
presented a synopsis
of the project.

His novels are a rich

synthesis of history

and mythology.

548. synthetic

549. system

(adj.)- 1 2

The administration is
trying to control the

cases of supply of
synthetic milk.
*
for
(n)1 , Sanction
installing a recording
* 2 3
system
in
the

conference room has

been granted by the
concerned authority.
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Words

550. systematic

Meanings
(adj.)-

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

The transfer policy of

the department shall

be implemented in a

systematic manner.

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1.

Words
table

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

(n) - 1. *,

1. All information
regarding employees
should be given in the
prescribed table. 2.
The government puts
the bill on the table
of the house.
Tabulation of data
on population is
classified
by
characteristics like
religion, sex and
literacy etc.

1.

1. The administration
has
called
an
,
emergency meeting
to tackle the dispute.
2. The government is
looking for new
measures to tackle
the
problem
of
unemployment.
(n) - 1. * 2. 1. The administration
will need a lot of tact

to
handle
the
situation after the
strike.
2.
The
Settlement of the
dispute requires great
tact and diplomacy.

1.

2. 3.
*

2.

tabulation

(v)

, ,

3.

4.

tackle

tact

(v) - 1.
2.

Usage in Hindi

2.

2.

1.

2.

5.

6.

tactful

take over

(adj)

1.

1. A diplomat should

2. be
tactful while
answering
the

,
political queries. 2.
The officer handled
the
questions
of
financial
management in a
tactful manner.
(v) - 1.

1.

2.

1. After governors 1. -
retirement, the Chief
2.


Justice
will

temporarily
take
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7.

Words

tally

Hindi Meaning

(n)

- 1. *,

() 2.
*

(. ) (v) -

3. ,

4.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

tampering

tangible

tangible asset

tangible gains

tap

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

over the charge. 2.

The government will
take over 50 percent
shares
of
the
company.
1. The dealing hand
keeps a tally of the
letters received in
Hindi.
2.
Tally
number of members
attended the meeting
with
attendance
record. 3. Assistant
was asked to tally the
forms
before
distributing.

2.

1.

() 2.

-
3. ,

Tampering of
government
,

documents
is
a
2. punishable offence. 2.
Breakdown of the
,
machine was due to
deliberate
tampering.
(adj) - 1. , 1. His brief period as
Prime
Minister

2.
brought
a
few
tangible benefits to
the poor. 2. There
should
be
some
tangible
evidence
that the economy has
started to recover.

1.

(n) -

(v)

1.

- 1.

50

The company's future

looks bright, but at
the moment it has
very few tangible
assets.

(n) -

Investment
in
education
has
resulted in tangible
gains in rural sector.
(n) - 1. (v) - 2. 1. The department
should
tap
the
3.
expertise
of
its
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Words

Hindi Meaning
(

13.

14.

15.

tapping

tapping
resources

tapping market

2. The
police was convinced
that the phone was
being tapped. 3. The
office has asked for
chemical analysis of
tap water.

1. The organization
will become more
)
efficient by tapping
2. 3. employees
2.
( ) capabilities.
Instead of importing
coal
from
other
countries we must
emphasize
on
tapping our own
resources. 3. Phone
calls of the criminals
are being tapped by
the police.
(n) - The automotive
industry in India is

tapping resources in
the field of solar
energy.

tariff

2.

3.

1.

2.

3.

Cottage industry is
tapping the market

for their products.

(n) - 1. 2.

17.

Usage in Hindi

(n) -
()

target

manpower.

(v) - 1. (

16.

Usage in English

(n) - 1.
2.
*

1. Government has a
target to eradicate
polio
from
the
country. 2. Terrorist
groups mostly target
crowded places.

1.

1. A new tariff plan

has been introduced
by
the
mobile
companies.
2.
Corporate society is
demanding
to
eliminate tariffs on
electronic items.

1.

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18.

Words
task

Hindi Meaning
(n) - ,

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

The
officer
was
assigned the task of

:
reorganizing
the

office filing system.

19.

task force

(n)

, The task force will

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

tax

tax allowance

tax assessment

tax concession

tax deduction

tax evasion

complete its work

within three months.

(n) -
(n) - -

(n) - -

Tax will be deducted

at source by the
employer.
The tax allowances
will change this year
as the government
phases
out
agerelated allowances.
The tax assessment
calculation facility is
available online.

The
standing
committee approved
a proposal to grant
five per cent tax
concession to women
property owners.
*
According to the
(n) -
provisions of Income
Tax Act the rate of
tax deduction is 10
percent.
*
(n) - , Tax evasion comes
under
economic
,

crime.

(n) -

(n) - *

26.

27.

tax exemption

tax free

(n) -

The tax exemption

on
employees
taxable income was
not known to him.
The investor must
know where the
income
from
dividend is tax free.

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28.

Words

Hindi Meaning

tax payer

(n) -

tax rebate

(n) -

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

Government should
spend tax payer's

money wisely.

29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

36.

tax return

taxable

taxable capacity

taxable income

taxation

team spirit

technical

The
government
announced a tax
rebate
on
agroproducts.
He filed the tax
(n) - *
return before the last
date.
(adj)
, An accountant was
appointed to calculate
,
taxable income.

(n) - *

Due
consideration
was given to the
taxable capacity of
the tax payers while
revising
a
tax
proposal
in
the
current budget.
(n) - * Taxable income is
also generated from
dividends and interest
income.
The
finance
(n) - , 1.
ministry has made

changes
in
the
taxation
structure
from financial year
2012-2013. 2. The
government obtains
revenue
through
direct and indirect
taxation.
*
achieve high
(n) - , To
productivity
team
*
spirit
and
cooperation among
employees is a must.

(adj) - 1.

1.

1. Metro was running

late due to some
2.
()
technical defects. 2.

The
work
of
compiling technical
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38.

Words

technical term

technique

Hindi Meaning

terms for science is

assigned
to
Commission
for
Scientific
and
Technical
Terminology.
Dictionary of
(n) A
technical
,
terminology
on

various subjects is
available on-line.
(n)

technology

Usage in Hindi

(n) - *

*, New techniques are

39.

Usage in English

coming in the field of

printing.
Indian Steel Industry

is using modern

technology.

40.

41.

telebanking

teleconferencing

(n) - -
(n) - -,

42.

43.

temporary

temptation

(adj) -

(n)

44.

tenable

(adj) - 1.
2.

45.

tenacity

(n) - 1. * 2.

Tele-banking facility
is available in this
bank.
Some
participants
expressed their views
through
teleconferencing.
Temporary
employees will not be
granted loan from the
office.
Government
employees should not
succumb
to
temptation.
1. The idea of
increasing
the
number of staff is not
tenable. 2. This
scheme is tenable for
a period of three
years.
1. The defence is
getting ready for
presenting its points
with tenacity. 2. The
task group completed
the assignment with
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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English
skill and tenacity.

46.

47.

48.

tenancy

tenant

tender

1. He agrees to
surrender the tenancy
2. *
forthwith. 2. The
government
has
amended the tenancy
laws.
(n) - 1. 2. 1. The amount of
security deposit is

paid by the tenant. 2.

Tenants have limited
rights over the land.

2.

3.

(v)

49.

tentative

(adj)

50.

tenure

(n) - 1. * 2.

3.

51.

term

1.

2.



1.

2.

*, 1. The Department 1.

(n) - 1.

(n) - 1. *

Usage in Hindi

(n) - 1. ,
*

* 2. 3.

advertises tenders in
the local newspaper.
2. The company is
inviting tenders for a
number
of
new
machines. 3. The
minister
has
tendered
his
resignation.
1. This tentative plan
requires input from
various departments.
2. The government is
taking tentative steps
towards tackling the
country's economic
problems.
1. Tenure of the
project can only be
increased with the
permission of the
secretary. 2. The
company has excelled
during the tenure of
present C.E.O. 3.
After
expiry
of
tenure, the person
has to vacate the
shop.
1. The secretary of
the
Society
was
elected for a term of
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2.

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52.

Words

terminal

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

* 4. ,

four years. 2. A
written
exam
is
conducted at the end
of each term. 3.
Delivery is within the
terms
of
this
contract. 4. Work of
compiling technical
terms for science is
assigned
to
Commission
for
Scientific
and
Technical
Terminology.
1. The International
Airports
second
terminal is closed for
two hours due to
security reasons. 2.
The officer is on long
leave as he is
suffering
from
terminal illness.

2.

(n) - 1. ,

(adj) - 2.
()

53.

terminal report

(n)

54.

55.

56.

57.

terminal benefit

terminal leave

termination

terminology

3.

4.

1.

2.

The officer is asked

to present terminal
report
in
every
quarter.
The
terminal
(n) -
benefits are given to
all
retiring
employees.
Terminal leave in
(n) - *
banks
does
not
exceed 90 days.
*
(n) - 1. , 1. Failure to comply
with the terms and

conditions will result

in termination of the
agreement.
2.
Termination
of
employees service
was due to his
misconduct.
*
New terminologies
(n) -
are required to be
developed in the
*

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58.

59.

60.

61.

62.

63.

Words

Hindi Meaning

65.

Usage in Hindi

emerging area of
knowledge.
terms
Both
the
(n) - 1.
, 1.
Companies failed to
2.

agree on the terms of

a settlement. 2. The
new officer has good
terms
with
his
subordinates.
terms
and (n) - The
terms
and
conditions
conditions of his
*
appointment
were
explained to him
before his joining.

of (n) - The government has

decided the terms of
reference for the
proposed committee
of inquiry.
territorial army (n) - * The government has
deputed
the
territorial army in
the flood affected
areas.
territorial rights (n)
U.N.O. works as
mediator whenever

there is a dispute over

territorial
rights
between
member
countries.

terms
reference

territory

(n) - 1. 2.

3.

64.

Usage in English

terrorism

test

1. The Andaman and

Nicobar Islands is an
Indian territory 2.
The scheme is floated
for the people of this
territory. 3. The
rural
employment
scheme covers a large
territory.

(n) -

The government is
doing
everything
possible to combat
terrorism.
(n) - 1. , 1. India backs the
banning of nuclear
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1.

2.

1.

2.

3.

1.

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Words

Hindi Meaning
*,

66.

67.

test audit

testify

2.

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

tests. 2. Applicants
are required to take a
2.
written test.

(n) -

A test audit has been

conducted in this
*
matter.
(v) - 1. 1. The fingerprint
expert was asked to
2. 3.
testify at the trial. 2.

The
officer
has
agreed to testify
against the accused at
the trial. 3. The
document needs to be
testified.

1.

2.

69.

70.

testimony

third party

threat

(n) -1.

1. The testimony of
this crime is not
* 3.
available. 2. In his
4. *
testimony, the safety
officer denied that the
company had ignored
safety procedures. 3.
The
increase
in
export
bears
testimony to the
success
of
the
industry.
4.
The
candidate has to give
a written testimony
regarding experience.
third
party
(n) -
, A
agreement is required

in this matter.
*
(n) - 1. 2. 1. Security has been
tightened after the
* 3. ,
threat of the strike.
2. Excessive rain
brings threat of
flood. 3. Due to
breach of ceasefire
there is a possible
threat
of
war
between the two
countries.
2.

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3.

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1.

2.

3.

4.

1.
2.

3.

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71.

Words
thrift

Hindi Meaning
(n)

*,

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

company was
praised for their

thrift and enterprise.

*, The

72.

thumb
impression

73.

thumping
majority

74.

time barred

(n) -
,

Thumb impression
of an illiterate person

on a document has to
be attested.
The candidate won
(n) -
the
election
by
thumping majority.
(adj) - , As the suit is become
time barred, so it
,
cannot be accepted

(adj) -

75.

time bound

76.

timely

77.

78.

79.

80.

time limit

time scale

time table

title

This is a time bound

project.
The
seminar
(adv) - 1. 1.
started timely. 2. The
, ,
timely intervention
, of Police has saved
many lives.
2.
Extension of the time
(n) - 1. *
limit for application
will not be granted.
It takes 3-5 years to
(n) -
reach the next timescale
for
an
employee.
The time-table for
(n) - -*
this session has been
drawn.
(n) - 1. 1. The title of a book
is covered under
(
) 2.
Trademark/copyright.
*,
, 2. The title of Bharat
* 3. 4. Ratna is awarded for
the highest degrees

of services to the
nation. 3. The title
deed is generally a
registered document.
4. His official title is
Editor-In-Chief.
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1.

2.

3.

4.

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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

81.

82.

token

toll tax

(n) - 1. 2.

1. The
employees
gave the retiring
3. 4.
officer a watch as a
(adj) - , token of their esteem.
2.
Telephone

Department
is
replacing
older
telephones
which
only accept tokens.
3. The library charges
only a token fee for
use of the facilities. 4.
Strong measures are
required to revive
economy,
token
gesture will not help.
(n) - 1. 2.

83.

tone down

(v) - ,

84.

tone up

1.

2.

top priority

3.

top ranking

(adj) - 1. 2.

Inflation has toned

down the production.

1.

2.

1. The top priority 1.

* 2.

86.

4.

Toll tax needs to be

paid at naka.

1. New CEO toned

up the administrative
,
machinery. 2. CEO
3.

toned
up
the
organizational
setup

through his hard

work.

- 1.

(v) - 1. 2.

(n)

85.

3.

before the company

is
to
improve
financial position. 2.
This work should be
finished
on
top
priority.
1. This is
ranking
company. 2.
top ranking
3.
The
600

a top
banking
He's the
officer.
School

2.

1.

2.

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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English
Authorities awarded
top ranking school
teachers and staff for
their services. 4. He
won the top ranking
executive award.

87.

top secret

88.

torture

89.

total

90.

91.

tough

tour

, The

top
secret
documents are with

Managing Director
only.
*
(n) - 1. , The prisoners of war
were
subject
to
*
torture.
loss
for
(n) - , , Total
financial year 20112012 is Rs. 5 crore.
(adj) - , , 1. The question paper
was tough. 2. Tough

decisions will have to
be made.
(n) - 1. 2. 1. It is necessary to
get tour programme
*
approved by the
Director. 2. Students
planned for tour to
Shimla.
(n) -

Usage in Hindi

4.

2011-2012
5

1.
2.
1.

2.

92.

tourist visa

(n) -

In many countries
tourist visa is given

at the airport itself.

93.

trace

(n) - 1.
2.

1. Police was unable

to trace the culprit. 2.
3. (v)
Department
was
- 4. , unable to trace file
regarding his case.
,

1.

(n) - 1. 2.

1.

94.

trade

1. Traders who have

common interest have

3.
formed
trade
, -
association.
2.
Strategic planning is
important
for
achieving long-term
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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

trade objectives. 3.
Banks
extend
3.

financial support on
easy terms for trade.

95.

trade mark

(n)

, Trademarks

legally protected.

96.

97.

98.

trade union

traffic

trafficking

(n) -

for labour rights.

(n) - 1. *

A
system
administrator
monitors traffic level
and takes appropriate
action when traffic
becomes heavy.
1. Terrorist groups
involved in drug
trafficking
and
violent crime are
operating from across
the border. 2. The
global
movement
against
human
trafficking is making
progress. 3. The
Government should
take stringent action
against
human
trafficking.
The company aims to
recruit four trainees
a year.

()

trainee

(n)

100.

training

(n) -

101.

traitor

1.

transaction

1.

2.

3.

They were given

training in computer

programming.
, War of 1857 was lost 1857

because of traitors.

2.

102.

(n) - ,

Trade union fights

1.

99.

are

(n) - 1. 2.

A transaction may -
be concluded when
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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

, - 3. both
,

103.

104.

105.

106.

107.

108.

transfer

transformation

transit

translation

transliteration

transmit

parties - the
seller and buyer agree

to the terms.

1. Transfer in a job
is a routine thing. 2.
, *
Advice of transfer of
2.
3. funds
may
be
despatched to Head
quarters same day. 3.
Transfer of property
is required to be
registered.

1.

(n) - 1.

1.

(n) - 1. ,

1.
The
transformation
of
2.
3.
India from rural

economy to industrial
economy is a miracle.
2. The credit of
transformation
of
our country into an
advanced industrial
power
goes
to
liberalization.
3.
After training, his
ideas have undergone
significant
transformation.
Transit goods
(n) - 1. 2. 1.
have been stored
3.
separately in the
4.
Godown. 2. Cash in
transit is required to
be insured.
Translation is a
(n) -

bridge between two
cultures.
Transliteration
of
(n) -
European languages
is a difficult job.
(v) - 1.

2.

3.

2.

3.

1.

2.

1. This statement 1.
should
be
2. 3.

transmitted to the

4. Head
of
the 2.
Department in time.
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Words

Hindi Meaning

109.

transparent

Usage in English

2.
The
system
transmits information

over digital phone

lines. 3. Rajiv Gandhi
Grameen
Vidyutikaran
Yojana aims
at
transmitting
electricity to all rural
households.
4.
Doordarshan
will
transmit
Hindi
Diwas
programme
today.
5. The
message
was
transmitted by the
internet.
(adj) - 1. 2. RTI aims at making
the
working
of
3.
government
departments
transparent.
5.

Usage in Hindi

3.

4.

5.

110.

111.

112.

113.

114.

transport
allowance

transportation

travel

treasure

treasury

(n) - 1.

Transport
allowance is much

higher in Public
Sector Undertaking
as
compared
to
Central Government.
The transportation
(n) - 1.
was provided to the
injured person by the
police.
*
(n) - , Travel arrangement
made by SOTC for

Goa and Pune are

very good.
The museum was
(n) - ,
large and full of art
treasures.

(n) - 1. 2.

1.

1. Treasury operates
under the control of a
treasury officer. 2.
Unutilized advances
need to be deposited
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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

in treasury as early
as possible. 3. Gold
3.
reserve is kept in a

treasury.

115.

116.

treasury bench

treatment

(n) -

(n)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

117.

treaty

(n) - 1. * 2.

118.

trespass

(n) - 1. 2.

119.

trial

(n)

1.

*,

, 2.
*

120.

121.

tribe

tribunal

(n) - *

(n) -

3.

Treasury
bench
supported
the
resolution.
1. The treatment
given to HIV patient
has improved due to
awareness Campaign.
2.
In
case
of
emergency,
treatment can be
taken from private
hospital.
1.
India
has
extradition
treaty
with many countries.
2. The peace treaty
was signed by both
the parties.
Trespassing
into
military
area
is
punishable.
1. We had the
machine on trial for a
week. 2. The trial
ended in acquittal for
the defendants. 3.
The defendant has a
right to a fair trial.

There is a provision
of reservation for
schedule tribe in
these jobs.
There are now 17
regular Benches of
the
Central
Administrative
Tribunal functioning
in various parts of
the country, including
its Principal Bench at

605

1.

2.

1.

2.

1.

2.

3.

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122.

Words
tribute

Hindi Meaning
(n) - 1. 2.

3.

4.

*,

123.

trim

(v) - 1. -

2.

3. -

124.

tripartite

(adj) - -,

125.

troop

(n) - 1. *, *
2.

126.

127.

trouble shooter

truce

(n)

Usage in English
Delhi.
1. As a mark of
tribute
to
the
martyrs,
all
maintained
two
minutes of silence. 2.
The country paid
tribute to the Father
of the Nation on his
birthday.
1.
The
printed
materials
were
trimmed
before
binding.
2.
The
commission
has
recommended to trim
the staff strength. 3.
Gardner has trimmed
the hedges in the
garden.
The wage settlement
in the bank is a
tripartite agreement.
Troops are stationed
at the border.

(n)

trust

trustee

1.

-
2.

3.

-

*, The true copy of -

(n) - 1. 2.

130.

2.

129.

he has proved a

,
trouble shooter for

the organization.
(n) - 1. The warring armies


made a truce.
3.

true copy

1.

With his skill of IT ..

() 2.

128.

Usage in Hindi

(n) -

affidavit is enclosed.

1. A trust deed has to

be registered. 2.
There was lack of
trust between the
management and the
staff union of the
organization.
Trustee of this trust
are eminent persons
of city.

1.

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131.

132.

Words
tuition fee

turn down

Hindi Meaning
(n) - -

(v) -

133.

turnkey basis

(n) - 1.

2. 3.

134.

turnout

(n) - 1. 2.

3.

135.

turnover

(n) - 1.

5.

2.

3. -
4.

136.

type

(n) - 1. , ,
*

2. 3.

(v)

4.

137.
138.
139.

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

The employee shall

be reimbursed the
amount of tuition fee
for two children as
per rules.
Finance department
turned down the
proposal of expansion
of the organization.
1.
Projects
are
undertaken on a
global basis and are
always lump sum
turnkey basis. 2.
Cost of this project
on turnkey basis is
Rs. 250 crore.
1. Turnouts may
vary according to
demand
in
the
market. 2. Voter
turnout at polling
booth was very low.

1. Turnover of
many commodities
increases
considerably
in
festival season. 2.
The turnover tax is
monitored by the
sales tax department.
1. Applicants were
asked to type an
application in MSWord.
2. This
proposal suits to all
types of employees.

1.

1.

2.
( )
250

1.

2.

2. -

1.

2.

(adj) -

This is a typical case

of misconduct.

typography

(n) - ,

The typography of


this book is beautiful.

typographical
error

(n) - 1.

typical

2.

3.

There
are
many

typographical

errors in the book.
*

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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

608

Usage in Hindi

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1.

Words
ulterior

Meaning

Usage in English

(adj.)-1. ,

He may have some

ulterior motive in
not complying with
the
office
order
within
stipulated
time.
1. The Head of Office
has the ultimate
responsibility for the
performance of all
the employees. 2. The
soldiers
made
ultimate sacrifice for
the nation.
The state government
has
issued
an
ultimatum to the
Naxalites to free the
hostages
within
twenty four hours.
The demands of the
Employees Union are
unacceptable to the
management .
1. The Education
department ensures
proper
implementation
of
MidDay
Meal
programme also in all
the unaided schools.
2 After undergoing
the
training,
the
employees can work
unaided.
1. The message is
quite unambiguous.
2. The statement
should
be
unambiguous.
The committee was
unanimous
in
accepting
the
proposal.

2.,

, 3. ,

2.

ultimate

(adj.)-1.

() 2.

3.

ultimatum

(n.)-

4.

unacceptable

(adj.)-

5.

unaided

(adj.)1.

2.

6.

unambiguous

(adj.) 1.

2.

7.

unanimous

(adj.)

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Usage in Hindi

1.

2.

1.

2.

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8.

Words
unanimously

Meaning

Usage in English

(adv.)-

The Chairman was

selected
unanimously.
The entry of an
unauthorized person
in the office premises
is not permissible.
The vacancy was
cancelled due to
unavoidable reasons.
His
conduct
is
unbecoming of a
government servant.
1. It is still uncertain
when the scheme will
be started. 2. The
project should not be
led by a man of
uncertain temper.

9.

unauthorized

(adj.)

10. unavoidable

(adj.)

11. unbecoming

(adj.)

12. uncertain

(adj.)1. 2.

13. unclaimed

14. unclassfied

15. uncommon

16. unconditional

18. uncontrolled

1.

2.

In the absence of
nominee, the amount
,
in GPF has remained
unclaimed. 2. The
government took over
the
unclaimed
property.
(adj.)1. 2. The Department has
issued
the
advertisement in the
unclassified column
of the newspaper.
(adj.)
, The workers showed
uncommon courage

to meet the targets in

the face of serious
odds.

1.

(adj.) - 1. ,

(adj.)

17. unconfirmed

Usage in Hindi

(adj.)
(adj.)

2.

The
UNO
has
appealed for the
unconditional
release of all the
political prisoners.
The
administration
cannot
act
on
unconfirmed reports.
The
government
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Words

19. unconstitutional

Meaning

(adj.)

20. uncontested

(adj.)

21. uncorroborated

(adj.)- ,

22. uncovered
demand

(n.)- *

23. undelivered
letter

(n.)-

24. under

(prep. , Adj., adv.)1. 2. 3.

,
, 4.
5. ,
6. 7. 8.

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

takes
appropriate
measures to curb
uncontrolled
inflation.
The
Act
was
adjudged
unconstitutional by
the Supreme Court.
1. He was elected
chairman
uncontested. 2. The
party won many seats
uncontested in the
Panchayat election.
The claims of the
successors
were
uncorroborated by
the evidence.
The chairman assured
to fulfill all the
uncovered demands
of the workers.
The
undelivered
letters may
be
returned to the office.
1. The country was
under martial law. 2.
He is appointed to the
post
of
Under
Secretary to the Govt.
of India. 3. No person
under 18 has the
right to vote. 4. The
names
of
the
successful candidates
are mentioned here
under. 5.He is under
stress for heavy duty.
6. During his service,
he chose to write
under a pseudonym.
7. One suspect has
been held under
POTA. 8. Under the
rules of the Act,
forest rights have
been given to the

611

1.

2.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

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Words

Meaning

25. underassessmen
t

(n.)- ,

26. under
consideration

(adv.,

adj.)-

27. under
developed

(adj.)-

28. underestimate

(n.)- 1.

2.

- (v.)3. ,

29. under
examination

30. underground

(adv.,

adj.)-

(adj., adv.,n.)- ,

Usage in English
forest dwelling tribal
people.
Underassessment of
tax results in revenue
loss
to
the
government.
1. The proposal is
under consideration.
2. The Manager has
to take the final
decision on all the
matters
under
consideration.
The
under
developed countries
have less per capita
income.
1.
It
was
an
underestimate
to
have project cost only
two crore rupees. 2.
The officer should
not under estimate
his subordinates.
1. The project is
under examination
for
approval.
2.
Approval has been
accorded
to
the
matter
under
examination.
1. The leaders of the
movement
went
underground
to
avoid arrest. 2. The
government
has
decided to talk with
the
underground
organization. 4. The
government
has
approved
the
underground
transport services. 5.
Keep an eye on
militants
underground
activities.
612

Usage in Hindi

1. 2.

1.

2.

1.

2.

1.

2.

4.

5.

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Words

31. underhand

Meaning
(adj.)-

1.

2.

(adj.)-

, ,
,

33. under posting (n.)-

certificate

34. under privileged (n)- 1.

(adj.)- 2.

35. under
production

(adj)-

1.

(adv.)- 2.

36. under protest

(adv.)-

Usage in Hindi

He should not
behave in such an
underhand way.2.
There is nothing
underhand
about
this agreement. 3.
The master artisan
imparts good training
to his underhand.
1. The names of the
successful candidates
are underlined in
red. 2. The reports
underlined
the
importance of higher
education in income
generation.3.
It
should be underlined
that
preference
should be accorded to
the
women
candidates.
1. The letter has been
sent under posting
certificate. 2. Only
the under posting
certificate letters are
received
on
the
counter.
1. This scheme is
implemented for the
benefits of the under
privileged section of
society. 2.
The
government reaches
out to the poor and
underprivileged to
improve
their
condition.
Due
to
under
production this year,
the price of onion has
gone sharply up.
He expressed his
innocence and paid
the
fine
under
protest.

1.

, 1.

. (n.)- 3.

32. underlined

Usage in English

613

2.

3.

1.

2.


3.

1.

2.

1.

2.

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Words

37. under review

Meaning

Usage in English

, The

(adv)-

case is
under review.

38. undersigned

(n.)

(v.)-

40. understanding

(n.)-1. 2.

3.

4.
*

41. undertake

(V.)

, (

), 2.

42. undertaking

(n.)-

still

, The undersigned is /

39. understand

Usage in Hindi

1.

3.

2.

directed to send a
copy of the document
for
your
ready
reference.
The Officer made the
subordinate
understand
the
matter.
1. Both the nations
came
to
an
understanding
to
maintain peace and
tranquility along the
LOC. 2. The officer
has to show a little
more understanding
to solve the problem.
3.
His
official
correspondence
shows
his
good
understanding
of
English grammar. 4.
The manager solved
the
problems
of
workers
with
sympathy
and
understanding.
1. The Assistant
Directors undertake
the training work. 2.
The
contractor
undertook to finish
the
work
within
stipulated period.
1. It is a government
of
India
undertaking. 2. The
candidate
may
furnish
an
undertaking to the
effect that he will
submit the certificates
in original at the time
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1.

2.

3.

4.

1.

2.

1.

2.

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Words

43. under trial

Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

of joining.

(adj.)- 1. 1. The case is under 1.

trial. 2. The new
2.
2.
software for office

use is under trial.

44. undesirable

, 1.

(adj)-

45. undignified

(adj.)

46. undisputed

(adj.)-

47. undivided

(adj.)- ,
,

48. undoubtedly

49. undue

(adv.)-

(adj.)- ,

50. uneconomical

(adj.)-1. 2.

51. unemployment

*,

(n.)

Undesirable
activity
is
not
permissible in the
office premises. 2.
The drug may have
other
undesirable
effects.
An employee is not
expected
of
undignified conduct.
At the age of 80
years, he is an
undisputed leader of
the country.
The leaders fought
for an undivided
country.

1.

The scheme has,

undoubtedly,
benefited the people
below poverty line.
The report should be
prepared
without
undue delay.
1. The project proved
uneconomical in the
end. 2. Employing so
many workers made
the
project
uneconomical.3. The
rise in transportation
costs would make the
operation
an
uneconomical
exercise.
The government is
deeply
concerned
with the problem of
unemployment.

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2.

1.

2.

3.

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Words

Meaning

52. unexpected
delay

(n.)- ,

53. unfair

(adj)- ,

54. unfavourable

(adj)-

55. unfit

(adj)-1. 2.

3.

56. unforeseen

57. unicameral

58. uniform

59. uninterrupted
service

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

There
has
been
unexpected delay in
submission
of
quarterly
progress
report.
The
Employees
Union demonstrated
against the unfair
policies
of
the
Management.
1.The
conditions
were
quite
unfavorable for the
work.2.
The
conditions
were
unfavourable
for
agricultural
production.
1. He was declared
unfit for promotion.
2. Due to illness, he
was unfit to join his
duty. 3. The old
building was unfit
for
office
accommodation.

, The

project was
running late due to
,
unforeseen
,
circumstances.
Some states have
(adj)-
unicameral
legislation assembly.
The
pay
(adj.)1. , 1.
commission
has
(n.) 2. *
recommended
uniform pay scales
for the same class of
employees.
2. The policemen
came in uniform.
(n.)- 1. He has rendered 35
years
of
*,
uninterrupted
2.
service
to
the
(adj)-

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1.

2.

1.

2. ,

3.

1.

2.

35

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Words

Meaning
*,

3.

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

government.

*, *

60. union

61. union list

62. union territory

63. unique

64. unit

65. united

66. universal

1. Hindi is the official

language
of
the
*
union of India. 2.
The union demanded
for better working
condition for the
employees.
*
Defence is the subject
(n.)-

of the union list.
The administration of
(n.)- -
union territory is
under direct control
of the Union.
(adj.)- 1. , 1. Every employee
marks his presence

,
,
with his unique

2. , finger prints.
2. India has her
, ,
unique culture.
3. The tranquil beauty
of
Himalaya
is
unique.

1.

(n.)-1. ,

1.

(n.)-1.

2.

1.The
state
government
has
sent
*
2. 3. ,
one medical unit to

find out the cause of
malnutrition. 2. The
unit of the length is
metre. 3. The project
will
be
more
expensive due to rise
in unit cost.
A united effort is
(adj.)-

required to raise the
standard
of
performance.
Agreement on the
(adj.)-,
issue
of
free
;
education
was
, , universal.
(
), ,

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2.

1.

2.

3.

2.
3.

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Words

67. unjust

Meaning
(adj.)-1.

Usage in English

1. This unjust act 1.

was
widely
condemned. 2. The
,
ruler was unjust.
(adj.)-,
- The dismissal of the
employee
was

,
unlawful.
The
Investigation
(adj.)-
agency has unlimited
access to the files.

2.

(adj.)-

2.

68. unlawful

69. unlimited

70. unmarried

71. unnecessary

72. unofficial

73. unopposed
74. unpaid wages

Usage in Hindi

The candidate should

declare whether he is
married
or
unmarried.
made
(adj.)-1. 2. 1.He
unnecessary delay in

reaching to the duty

post. 2. His last
comment in the file
was unnecessary.
(adj.)-1.
1. Both the leaders
had an unofficial talk

,
- for half an hour. 2.
The
unofficial
,
estimates put the

number of flood
victims much higher
2.,
than the reported.
3.
These
letters
cannot be used for
unofficial purposes.
(adj.)-
(n.)-

*,
,

1.

2.

1.

- 2.
-

3.

He
was
elected

chairman unopposed.

The workers got their

unpaid wages with

interest thereon.

,
*

75. unparliamentary (adj.)-,

The Speaker expelled

two members for

using

unparliamentary
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Words

Meaning

Usage in English
language.

76. unpopular

77. unprecedented

78. unpredictable

79. unproductive

(adj.)-

81. unqualified

82. unquestionable

83. unreasonable

The rising inflation

made the government
unpopular.
The
rural
(adj.)-

,
employment scheme

has
got
unprecedented
success.
(adj.)-1.
1. The final outcome
,
was
quite
unpredictable.
2.

2.


The officer should
() - not entrust a work of

responsibility to a
man
of
unpredictable
nature.
The scheme proved
(adj.)- ,
unproductive
for
, ,
poor implementation.

(n.)-

80. unproductive
investment

Usage in Hindi

It proved to be an
unproductive
investment to invest
capital during the
economic depression.
(adj.)1. He is totally
1., unqualified for the
2. post of the Manager.
2. The official sought

an
unqualified
apology.
(adj.), 1.The leader was a
man
of
,
unquestionable
,
integrity. 2. The
employees devotion
,
to his work is
unquestionable.
1. The fee was
(adj.)-1.
unreasonable. 2. His

2.

statement against the
3. government
policy
was unreasonable. 3.
The
officers
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1.

2.

1.

2.

1.

2.

1.

2.

3.

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Words

Meaning

84. unreserved
vacancy

(n.)-

85. unsafe

(adj.)-1.

Usage in English

,
2.

86. unsecured

(adj.)-1
2.

87. unserviceable

(adj.)- 1.

2.,

3.

,4. -

unreasonable
attitude was highly
demoralizing to the
employees.
The candidates may
apply against the
unreserved vacancy.
1. It is unsafe to
bring cash to the
office without escort.
2.Their
dismissals
were
declared
unsafe.
1. The people in the
troubled area feel
unsecured. 2. Banks
can grant unsecured
loans
to
the
government
employees.
The unserviceable
items were removed
from the office.

Usage in Hindi

1.

2.

1.

2.

88. unskilled

89. unspent balance

90. unstable

91. unstarred

92. unsuitable

93. untenable

94. untouchability

(adj.)-

The
unskilled
workers were trained
to raise production.
(n.)- The Department has
to return the unspent
*,

balance
to
the

treasury.
The political situation
(adj.)-,
of the country is

highly unstable.
The
Minister
(adj.)-
answered
the
unstarred questions.
This software
is
(adj.)-


unsuitable for the
office.
The reasons for delay
(adj.)-,
attributed by the

contractor
are
untenable.
(n.)*, The government took
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Meaning

Usage in English

95. untrustworthy

96. unused

(adj.)-

(adj.)- 1. ,

2.

97. unusual delay

(n.)-

98. unutilized grant

(n.)-

99. unwilling

100. unworthy

(adj.)-
(adj.)- 1. 2.

101. upgrade

(v.)- 1. ,

102. Upgrading

103. uphold

(n.)-

(V.)

-1.

2.

stringent
action
against
untouchability.
The employee was
condemned for being
untrustworthy
character.
1. The unused new
computers were given
to the typists for
office work. 2. They
are
unused
to
computers.
There
was
an
unusual delay in
sending the quarterly
report.
The unutilised grant
is to be returned to
the ministry.
He was unwilling to
co-operate
in
investigation.
1. The Manager
proved to be an
unworthy successor
of his predecessor.
2. They did not select
the
unworthy
candidates.
The
6th
pay
commission
has
upgraded the scales
of the teachers.
The committee shall
discuss
upgrading
the pay-scales of Jr.
Translators.
1. The Supreme court
has
upheld
the
decision of the high
court. 2. The Minister
upheld the high
tradition of the office
by tendering his
resignation after the
train accident.
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1.

2.

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104. upkeep

Meaning
,

(n.)-

105. uplift

106. upper

(n.)-

(adj.)-1.,

2.

107. uppermost

(adj.)-

108. up to date

109. upset

(adj.)-

1.

(adj.)

,2.
( v.) - 3.

,
,

110. upward trend

(n.)-

,
*

111. urban

(adj.)- , ,

112. urgent

(adj.)-
,

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

This
department
spends good amount
for proper upkeep of
the vehicles.
The
government's
scheme has uplifted
a large number of
poor people.
1.The
office
is
situated on the upper
floor. 2. There is an
upper limit of Rs 5
crores for sanctioning
the amount for this
project.
Defence
of
the
country
is
the
uppermost priority
in
government's
priorities.
The rail reservation
sytem is equipped
with up to date
technology.
1. The employees are
upset with the verdict
of the court. 2.
Directors late arrival
has upset all the
arrangements
for
meeting. 3. This
decision is likely to
upset a lot of people.
4. The supporters
were extremely upset
at the sudden death of
their leader.
Nowadays there is an
upward trend in the
share market.

1. 2

1.

2.

3.

4.

There is a huge gap

between the living
-
standards of urban
and rural areas.
They have called an

urgent meeting to
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Meaning

Usage in English

discuss the issue.

113. usage

114. useful

115. useless

116. userfriendly

117. usual

118. usually

1.

(adv.)- ,

1.

119. utility

(n.)- ,
*

* (in
plural)

120. utmost

In the official
correspondance, one
, 2.
should not use the
*, *
terms not in common
usage. 2. On the
republic day, people
put on dress in usage
of that area.
The book of service
(adj.)-
rules was found quite
useful in dealing with
the case.
Due
to
poor
(adj.)-
,
implementation the
,
scheme
proved
useless.
(adj.) The Department of
Official
Language

has
started
a
userfriendly online
system
for
submission
of
quarterly report.
(adj.), Despite her problems,
she continued her

official duty as usual.

(n.)-

, 1.

Usage in Hindi

(adj)-

1.
2.
3.

It is usually seen that

she disposes the files
well in time.
1. The information is
of the highest utility
to the investigator. 2.
The office spends a
huge amount towards
purchase of utilities.
1.The
issue
of
employment
generation is of the
utmost importance to
the government. 2.
The official may
study the documents
with utmost care
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Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

before making a note

in the file. 3. The
Manager made his
utmost effort to
persuade the workers
to call off the strike.

3.

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Words
vacancy

Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

(n.) 1. ,

1. There is a vacancy
for the post of
Section Officer in the
Department
of
Official Language. 2.
There is no vacancy
in the hostel to
accommodate
the
trainees.
1. The room was
vacated
for
his
accommodation. 2.
The Manager has
vacated the seat by
resigning his post.3.
The High Court has
vacated the order of
the lower court.
The Principal has
gone to Kolkata in
the summer vacation.

1.

1. The minister made

only
the
vague
promises about tax
cut. 2. The Officer
could not put the
matter in the right
perspective, as he had
only a vague memory
of the details.
1. The Secretary
made
an
impassioned
valedictory address.
2. The Chairman
made
a very
inspiring valedictory
address
for
the
trainees.
1. The ticket was
valid only for the
day. 2. The Officer
gave valid reasons for

1.

, *
2. *

vacate

(V.) 1. ,

2. 3.

, 4.

vacation

(n.)-

1.

*,

2.

1.

2.

3.

vague

(adj.)- 1. 2.

valedictory
address

(n.)

-1.

2.

valid

(adj.)

,
2.

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Meaning

Usage in English

validation

(n.)

1.

2.

,
,

validity

(n.) - 1. *,

*,

*
2.*

valuable

(adj.) - 1.
,

(n.) - 2.

,

,

10

valuation

(n.)

11

value

(n.) - 1.

(v.)

2. ()

3.

12

variable

(adj.)-,

2.

the expenditure to the

Auditor.
1. The delegated
power
can
be
exercised by the
authority
for
validation
of
an
action of an officer.
2. There was no
evidence
for
validation of his
statement.
1. The period of
validity
of
the
agreement will be for
10 years. 2. We had
no doubt about the
validity
of
his
arguments.
1. The guidance of
the
experienced
officers proved very
valuable. 2. Cash and
valuables should be
kept in joint custody
of the Cashier and the
DDO.
The
cost
of
construction
indicated
in
the
enclosed
valuation
report was financed
by own savings.
1. The value of the
taxable property may
kindly be ascertained.
2.
The
Officer
attached proper value
to the case.
1. Workers have to
take care of variable
temperatures. 2. The
Manager has to be
prepared for variable
conditions of the
market.
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Usage in Hindi

1.

2.

1. 10

2.

1.
-

2.

1.

2.

1.

2.

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Words
variant

Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

(adj.)- 1. 2.

1. The works are

variant with each
other. 2. This is a
variant of the old
scheme in a different
name. 3. This draft is
not final but variant.
1. There is no
variation of witness
written
statement
with documents. 2.
This is the variation
of
the
similar
product. 3. There is
variation in all his
statements.
1. Different varieties
of products have been
ordered. 2. There is
no variety in his
work, as he is
entrusted with the
same kind of job for
several years.
1. He took the job for
various reasons. 2.
The report mentions
various aspects of the
present
economic
situation.

1. -
2.

,
3.

14

variation

(n.) - 1. ,

,
2.

3.

15

variety

*,

(n.)-1.

2. *

16

various

(adj.)- 1.
2. ,

17

vary

(v.)-1.

3.

1.

2.

3.

1.

2.

,

1.

2.

1. The price of petrol 1 -

varies in different
2.
cities.
2.
The
2. 3. company allows the
employee to vary

their working hours.
,

18

19

vendor

venture

(n.)-

(n.)-1.

2.

The government has

made it mandatory
for the stamp vendors
to keep the records
ready for inspections.

, 1. It was a joint 1.

venture under public

private-partnership.
2. The soldier took up 2.
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Meaning

21

venue

veracity

sea in search of
victims
of
the

, submarine accident.
3. He ventured into

the market when the
rates were going
down.
The officials reached
(n.)- ,
the venue of the
meeting in time.
(n.)-

Usage in Hindi

a risky venture in the -

20

Usage in English

(v.)-

3.

3.

*, There was no doubt

about the veracity of

the evidence.

*,

*,
*

22

verbal

(adj.)- 1. 2.

23

verdict

(n.)-

1.

2.
,

24

25

verification

verify

(n.)-

(V.)-

26

vernacular

(n.) ,

27

version

1.
Before
interpretation verbal
meaning should be
clear. 2. There was a
verbal
agreement
between the two
parties.
1. The court has
delivered the verdict
in favour of the
employees. 2. The
investigators
have
given their verdict on
the issue.
It is quite imperative
to
have
original
documents
for
verification.
The Principal verified
the candidature of the
candidates.

(n)-1.

The Government has

planned to promote
the vernaculars of the
country
in
local
administration.
2. 1. It was the second
version of the same
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Meaning

Usage in English

28

versus

report. 2. The Hindi

version of the report
3.

4.

shall follow. 3. The
,
novel was published
in different versions.
4.
People
were
satisfied with the
official version of the
incident.

2.

(prep.)- 1. 2.

29

vest

(v.)- 1.
2.

30

vested interest

(n.)- ,

, ,

31

vet

(v.)

32

veteran

(adj.)-1.

2.

3.

33

via

Usage in Hindi

(prep.)- 1.

2.

The
court
has
delivered
the
judgment in the case
of the Reliance India
company versus the
Union of India.
1. The Manager
vested the powers to
the Deputy Manager
to deal with the case.
2. The Parliament is
vested
with
the
powers to legislate.
Today, some people
work
only
with
vested interest.
The Hindi Officer
vetted
the
translation.
1.As he is a veteran
in the field of games
and
sports,
his
recommendations
may prove to be of
great importance. 2.
Some members of the
party came to see the
veteran leader. 3. The
Defence Minister also
met with veteran
Army Officers to take
their
views
on
modernization of the
army.
1.
The
Under
Secretary went to
Mumbai via Pune on
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4.

1.

2.

1.

2.

3.

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Meaning
,

34

viability

(n.)-1. * 2.

3.

35

viable

(n)- 1. 2.

3.

36

vice

(n.)-1.()
2.

3.

37

vicinity

(n.) 1. - ,
2.

*,

3. -

38

vicious circle

(n.)-

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

inspection tours. 2.
Translators can send
their
work
via
internet.
1. There is little
doubt
about
the
viability
of
the
scheme in creating
job opportunities for
the people.2. Due to
the financial viability
of the joint venture,
both the companies
decided to continue
it. 3. The viability of
the
project
may
kindly be ascertained.
1. In this age of free
economy,
private
enterprises
prove
more viable than
before. 2. The project
was not viable in an
area of high terrain.
3. The new venture
proves
financially
viable
for
the
company.
1. He is the vice
chairman
of
the
committee. 2. The
welfare Officer may
help such employees
as are willing to get
rid of their vices of
drinking alcohol.
1.The
different
buildings
of
the
office
must
be
situated in the same
complex to be in
close vicinity to each
other. 2.The office is
in the immediate
vicinity of the station.
There is a vicious
circle of poverty and

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,
2.

3.

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Words

victimise

Meaning

Usage in English

(v.)-1. ,

40

video
conferencing

(n.)-

41

view

(n.)- 1. , ,

*, (v) -2.
,

42

viewpoint

(n)- 1. 2.

43

44

vigilance

vigorous

(n)- *
(adj.)- 1. ,

2.

3. ,

45

vindictive

(adj)-

2.

1.

Usage in Hindi

illiteracy
in
the
different parts of the
country.
The government shall
not
allow
the
victimization of the
poor.
The representatives
expressed their views
through
video
conferencing.
1. In the officer's
view, this was a case
of carelessness. 2. He
viewed this matter
with all seriousness.

1. In the view point

of the court, this is
the case of violation
of the fundamental
rights.
2.
The
Comptroller Auditor
General
has
expressed
his
presumptive
viewpoints.
The case was referred
to
the
vigilance
department.
1.
The
experts
expressed vigorous
supports for the new
economic policies. 2.
The committee made
vigorous efforts to
prepare the report in
time. 3.The party has
launched a vigorous
campaign
against
inflation.
1. The spokesperson
accused
the
opposition of being
vindictive. 2. His
comments
are
vindictive.

1.

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Words
vindictively

Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

( adv.)- 1.

The workers acted

vindictively
in
reaction to the strict
action
by
the
Manager.
1. The neighbouring
country was accused
of
violating
the
agreement.2.
The
Chinese army was
accused of violating
the Line of Control.
3. The court has
ordered not to violate
one's privacy. 4. The
state government has
issued a strict order
not to violate the
sanctity of places of
worship.
1. India has always
stood firmly against
violence. 2. The
people should not be
dislocated from the
project
site
by
violence.
1. The official was
highly praised on
account of his virtues.
2. The Instructor
explained the virtues
of
computer
application. 3. He
was selected for the
job by virtue of his
long experience.
1. The candidate must
have normal vision.
2. Vision is must for
introducing a new
plan. 3. The colourful
parade
in
the
Republic
day
ceremony was a
vision
to
be
cherished.

47

violate

(v.)1.

2.
3.

48

violence

(n.)- 1. * 2.

*,

49

virtue

(n.)- 1.
2.

* 3.

50

vision

(n.)-1.

*,

2.

* 3.
*4.

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4 .

1.

2.

1.

2.

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Words
visionary

Meaning
(adj)-

Usage in English

, As a true visionary,

52

visit

( v. )-1. ,

, -

2.
(n.)- 3.
,

Usage in Hindi

he led the freedom

struggle with the
weapons of truth and
non- violence.

1.
The school 1.
inspector visited the
2 .
school. 2. The French
President visited the
Taj. 3. He paid a visit 3.
to the Prime Minister.
4.
4. The Prime Minister
was on his maiden
visit to China.

4.

53

visual

1. (adj.)-

2.

(n.)-

54

vital

(adj)-1.

2.

55

vital
modification

56

vocabulary

()

3.

4.

1. He produced some
photographs in the
court
as
visual
records.
2.
The
Officer showed some
visuals to explain the
special features of the
project.
1.Proper maintenance
of records is vital for
the success of the
Right to
lnformation Act. 2.
The vitamins, vital
for life, may be
supplied
by
the
CGHS dispensaries.
3.It is vital to keep
the records up to date
for submission to the
Head of the Office.
4. Indias support was
vital to pass the
resolution in the UN.

1.

2.


1.

2.

3.

4 .

vital
modifications were
,

made in the bill after

intensive discussion.
(n.)The official has been
(n.)-

Some

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Meaning

Usage in English

*,-

57

58

vocation

vogue

praised for his good

vocabulary and apt

usage.
(n.)1.
, 1. He became a clerk,
but he has a vocation
, 2.
for teaching. 2. She
*
did her job with a
true sense of her
vocation.
(n.)-

void

(n.)-1. ,

(adj.)-2.

3.

60

volume

(n.)- 1. , *

2. *,

3.

61

voluminous

(adj.)-1.

2.
( )

62

voluntary

1. ,

2.

* 1. Despite the vogue 1.

(adj.)-

59

Usage in Hindi

(adj.)-

for the new designs

and patterns, articles
were purchased in the
hostel as per the
approval
accorded
before.
2.
The
officials may prefer
to the usages in
vogue.
1. His retirement
created a void in the
office.
2.
The
agreement
was
declared void by both
the countries. 3. A
bridge was made over
the void between the
two hills to connect
two villages.
1. This may refer to
the second volume of
the
Fundamental
Rules book. 2. The
volume of the oil
container may kindly
be ascertained.
1. The rule book was
too voluminous to be
read in short time. 2.
He
got
the
voluminous support
of the people in his
constituency.
Officer has taken
voluntary retirement.
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2.

3.

1.

2.

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65

66

67

68

69

Words
volunteer

vote

vote of censure

vote of thanks

vote on account

voting

voting right

Meaning

Usage in English

1.
Hundreds
of
volunteers
reached
(v.) 2.
the flood affected
area to help the
people.
2.
He
volunteered
his
service
for
the
successful
implementation of the
Adult education.
(n.) , (v.) 1. People have cast
their votes in the
,
election.
2.
The
ruling party was
voted to power again.

1.

(n.)-

The
opposition
brought a vote of
censure against the
government.
(n.)
He proposed vote of
the thanks to the

Chairman.
The vote on account
(n.)-

was passed in the
parliament.
1. Two candidates
(n.)-1.
reached in the last
(adj.)- 2.
round of voting. 2.
The voting machines
were sent to the
polling booths.
the
adult
(n.)
, Only
persons have the

voting right.

(n.) -

(n.)-

1.

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71

72

voucher

vulgar

vulnerable

Usage in Hindi

The bill vouchers

were enclosed in
support
of
the
statement
of
expenditure.
(adj), They were strictly
told not to make

vulgar remarks in the

office.
(adj.)-1. 2. 1. This scheme is
meant for the poor
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Words

Meaning

Usage in English
, and

vulnerable
sections
of
the
3. ,
society.
2.
The

pension funds may
kindly
be
not
invested
in
the
schemes vulnerable
to risk. 3. As the
frontier post was
quite vulnerable, it
was replenished with
adequate arms and
ammunitions.

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2.

3.
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Words
wage

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

(n) - 1. *,

The
State
Governments
are
* 2.

authorised to fix the
(v) -
, minimum wages in

, their states.

2.

3.

wage board

wage ceiling

(n) - 1.

Minimum wages set

for
the
working
2.
journalists
were
reviewed by the
Wage board.
(n) Wage ceiling for the
executives of the
*,
public undertakings

has been raised.
*

4.

wage floor

Trade Unions are

demanding increase

*,

in the wage floor.

*
,
(n)

5.

wage policy

(n)

7.

waiting list

waive

The wage policy of

the Government has

undergone
many
changes in the last
two decades.
*
The
administrative
(n) - -

Ministries
/
Departments / Offices
are not required to
prepare a waiting list
for appointment on
compassionate
ground.
(v)

1. The Government
has
waived
the
,
decision for one
,
month.
2.
The
ambassador waived
his
right
to
diplomatic immunity
*

6.

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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English
and paid fine.

8.

want

1.

, *

9.

warning

(n) 1.
(v)

2.

3. ,

10. warrant

(n)

11. warranty

12. wasteful
expenditure

13. watch and ward

14. watchdog

(n)

15. waterways

1.
The
statutory
warning is printed on
all tobacco products.
2. The metrological
department warned
people of the ensuing
storm.
3.
The
vehicles
were
warned about the
danger ahead.
The warrant may be
exercised until 90
days after its issue
date.

, The machinery shall

be maintained free of
*,
charge
by
the
supplier
during
its warranty period.
(n) , The government has
taken
special
,

measures to curb

wasteful
expenditure
on
foreign visits of the
officers.
Establishment
(n) The
section
shall ensure
*
watch and ward and
proper upkeep of the
Office Building.
(n)

The art gallery closed

down for want of
2.

funding.

(n)

Usage in Hindi

(n)

1.

2.

3.

90

, The media works as a

watchdog on the
functioning of the
government.
The government has
increased the budget
allocation
for
development
of
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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

waterways.
, 1. The Ministry of
Railway has decided
,
to
constitute
an
expert committee to
recommend
ways
and
means
to
modernize
Indian
Railways. 2. The
government will have
to find ways and
means to reduce the
fiscal deficit.
*
(n) - 1. - Provision should be
made in the budget
2. *
for wear and tear.
(v) - 1. The Section shall
Weed out the old and
2.
obsolete records in

the presence of a
competent officer.

1.

The Food Security

Bill is primarily
,
,

meant for weaker

section of the society.
Passengers are
(n) - 1. , 1.
allowed to carry only
, 2.
20 kg. weight during
3. , 4. air travel. 2. The
government

exchequer will not be

able to shoulder the
weight of subsidies.
3. The government is
giving equal weight
to education and
nutrition of children.
(n)

1. 1. The chief guest

was very happy with
*,
his welcome. 2. The
,
, President
of
the
(v) - 2. committee received a
warm welcome. 3.

Economists
have
welcomed
the
decision to raise

16. ways and means ((n)

17. wear and tear

18. weed out

19. weaker section

20. weight

21. welcome

(n)

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1.

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3.

2.

1.

2.

3.

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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English
interest rates.

22. welfare

23. welfare
measures

24. welfare state

Usage in Hindi

*, 1. Department of
Personnel
and

Training is the nodal

office of the Central
Government in all
service
matters
including welfare of
Central Government
Employees.
2.
Administrations top
priority is welfare of
the poor.
(n) A number of welfare
measures have been

introduced by the
Government for its
employees.

1.

(n)

(n)

The welfare state is

also responsible for
providing health care
facilities to all its
citizens.

2.

the (n) - , Members

shouting
slogans entered in the

well of the house.
26. well-qualified
(n) - 1. There is a shortage of
well-qualified staff
,

in the institutions
2.

situated in rural areas.
27. well-versed
Executive
(n)

, The
Assistant should be

graduate and wellversed in office work
and use of modern
office
equipment
including computers.
25. well of
house

28. whereabouts

(n) - ,

Retirement/death
gratuity may be paid
-, to the family after
,
one year, in case an
official's
whereabouts are not
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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English
known.

Usage in Hindi

29. whip

30. whistleblower

31. white paper

32. whole time

33. widow

34. widower

35. wild life

1.

()

1. The primary role

of the Chief Whip is

2.
to
secure
the
( ) Governments
(v) - 3. majority in votes on
its legislative and
,
policy programs in
the assembly.
2.
Rioters whiped the
emotions
of
the
public.
Penalty was imposed
(n) -
on official who tried
to
victimise
whistleblower.
The
Government
(n)
would bring out a
White Paper on the
status of all ongoing
irrigation projects in
the State.
A
whole
time
(n)


Government servant
should not be allowed
to accept any parttime
employment
whether
under
Government
or
elsewhere.
The widow of a
(n) *
deceased government
servant is entitled to
family pension in
accordance with the
Rules.
The officer, who is a
(n) -
widower,
may
accompany
his
nearest kith and kin at
his foreign posting to
look after him.
(n)

(n)

1.

2.

, The Government is

taking steps to protect

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Words

Hindi Meaning

36. wilful

37. wind-up

38. wing

39. winner

40. wipe out

Usage in English
wild life in India.

, Disciplinary action
will be taken against

the
willful
disobedience of the
orders.
losses
(n) - , Continuous
have
forced
the
,
Government to windup the sick units.
(n) - 1. () 1.
The maternity ward
, () *
will be shifted in the
2. () new wing of the
hospital.
2.
3. ,
Maintenance wing of
the
army
is
responsible for the
upkeep of spares.
The winner of the
(n) -
debate competition of
Rajbhasha Pakhwara
will get a cash award
of Rupees 2,000.
(adj)

Usage in Hindi

1.

2.


-

2,000

in
, Transparency
working helps in

,
wiping
out
, corruption.

(v)

41. wireless

42. wise

43. withdrawal

(n) ,

The
wireless
communication

revolution is bringing
fundamental changes
to data networking
and
telecommunication.
(adj) , It is not wise to
initiate
important

projects
without
proper approval.
(n) 1. 2.
*

1. Withdrawal from 1.
the GPF may be
3.

allowed as per rules.
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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

, *, 2. Withdrawal of
forces from both

sides
will
help
restoring peace at the
border.

Usage in Hindi

2.

44. withdrawal slip

Establishment

The

Section
shall


maintain a record of
*
, *, the withdrawal slips.

(n)

45. withhold

46. within

47. without delay

(v)

, If the Head of the

49. witness

(n) ,

(v)

(n)

,
*

50. work culture

(n)

51. worker

, ,

48. withstand

Department considers

it
necessary
to
withhold
the
requisite permission,
he should inform the
Commission
accordingly.
(n)
, The provision for
review within ninety

days was applicable

to all types of
suspensions.

(n) 1. ,

2.

Problem of fiscal
deficit needs to be
addressed
without
delay.
The economy will not
be able to withstand
the
pressure
of
subsidies.
The key witness of
the
case
is
untraceable.
A positive work
culture leads to
increased
productivity
and
better
employee
morale.
1. Workers will get
bonus on Diwali. 2.
The party workers
gathered at the Jantar
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1.

2.

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Words

52. work force

working
53.

Hindi Meaning

(n)

(n)

1.

*,

*,

(adj) 2.

()

54. working
committee

3.
4.

5.

6.

(n) -

*,

55. working
conditions

(n)

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

mantar for protest.

The strength of the

work force needs to
be increased to finish
the work in stipulated
time.
1. The working of
the
organisation
continued
unhampered despite
the absence of the
Head of the office. 2.
Adequate knowledge
of administration is
necessary
to
understand
the
working
of
an
organization. 3. In the
absence of supervisor
the
working
supervisor is looking
after
his
responsibilities.
4.
No
Central
Government
employee possessing
a
working
knowledge of Hindi
may ask for an
English translation of
any document in
Hindi except in the
case of documents of
legal or technical
nature. 5. Working
women
rely
on
crches for childcare.
The Chairman has
called an emergency
meeting
of
the
working committee.
The
striker
employees
are
demanding
higher
pay
and
better

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1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

working conditions.
56. working group

57. working hours

58. working
knowledge

(n)
,

The commission has

set up a special

working group to
solve the problem.
(n) - -, Inquiries related to
new scheme can be

made on telephone
during
normal
working hours.
-

1.

1. All the staff not

working

having
knowledge of Hindi
2.
should be trained in
Hindi workshops. 2.

The job requires a

working knowledge
of Computers.
(n)

1.

60. workload

61. works

2.

The
telephone
instrument is not in
working order.
is
(n) 1. Management
looking at the ways
2.
of even distribution
of the workload
among departments.

(n) - 1. ,

1.

2. 3.
*

62. workshop

(n) -

59. working order

(n) - 1. ()

2.

1. No works shall be
commenced
until
administrative
approval has been
obtained from the
appropriate authority.
2.
Annual repair
consists of those
works, like white
washing,
distempering
etc.
which are carried out
annually.
1. The office held a
number
of
workshops
and
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2.

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Words

Hindi Meaning

Usage in English

, seminars

63. work study

64. worsen

65. worth

for the
employees.
2. The
*
workshop is open on
all working days.
(n)
Staff Inspection Unit
has been entrusted

with the work of

carrying out work
study of this office.
(v) - These options would
actually worsen the
,
economy and add to
the fiscal deficit.
(n) - 1.
, 1. It is difficult to
estimate the current
2. *
worth
of
the
3. *
company. 2. Good
interview
enables
candidates to prove
their worth. 3. The
new computer system
has proved its worth.

Usage in Hindi

2.

1.

2.

3.

66. worthless

67. worthy

68. writ

69. writ petition

(adj) -

The Section shall

prepare a list of all
worthless items and
dispose of them after
obtaining
proper
approval.

A number of the
reports findings are

,

worthy of note.
*
A social organization
(n) -
filed a writ in the
court
to
make
wearing
helmets
compulsory.

(n) -

(adj) 1. ,

The
applicant
declares that he has
not filed any writ
petition
or
suit
regarding the matter
before any court or
any other Bench of
the Tribunal.
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Words

70. write off

71. wrong

72. wrong-doer

73. wrongful

Hindi Meaning

(n) -

(adj)

Government

Usage in Hindi

urged
the banks to write off

debt owed by poor

farmers.
(n) - 1. 1. It is a wrong
(adj) - 2. 3. practice to buy cheap
goods for office use.
,

2. The insurance
company should not
be held liable for the
wrongs of one of its
agents. 3. The letter
was delivered to the
wrong address.
(v)

Usage in English

For good governance,

there is a need to
identify the wrongdoers and improve
the processes and
systems
in
the
government.
wrongful

, If any
payment is made to a
Government servant,
it shall be recovered
as per the prescribed
Rule.

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1.

2.

3.

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Words

1.

Xerox copy

Meaning
(n) - *,

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

The xerox copies of

the certificates may be

enclosed with the
application.

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No.

Words
1.

yard

Meaning
(n)

- 1. 2.

3.

2.

yardstick

(n)

3.

4.

year

yearly

(n) - ,

(adv)

5.

yield

(n)

1.

*, * 2.
*,

(v) - 3.
,

Usage in English

Usage in Hindi

1. The train has been

sent in the yard. 2.
The office is just a
few yards away from
the metro station.
3. The employees are
not permitted to play
cards in the yard in
front of the office
building.
The personality of
that employee is
considered to be the
yardstick of honesty.
The
confidential
reports of all the
employees of the
year 2012-13 have
been prepared.
The Department must
examine the outcome
of its schemes on a
yearly basis.
1. The annual yield
from the investment
will increase more
than 10%. 2. The
yield of this field is
below normal.

1. 2.

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3.

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1.

10% 2.

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No.

Words
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

zero cost

zero hour

zero interest

zero tolerance

zonal

zone

Meaning
(n) -
*

Usage in English
The Government has
decided to disburse
scholarships through
electronic
transfer
system at zero cost.

(n) - 1.
,

Usage in Hindi

The
opposition
parties
raised
2. ,
questions about the

scam during the zero
hour.
The
state
(n) - 1.
, 1.
government
has
2.
started the scheme of
giving loans to the
poor farmers at zero
interest.
2.
The
Government
is
providing loans to the
members
of
the
Scheduled Casts on
zero interest.
(n) - India has urged all
the nations at UN
,

summit to have zero
*
tolerance
for
terrorism.

(n) -

(n) - ,

The zonal meeting

was held in Kolkata
to
review
the
progress
of
the
implementation of the
Official Languages
policy.
In order to ensure
effective
implementation of the
policy,
the
implementation
offices across the
country have been
divided into different
zones.
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1.

2.