1. Babble

Meaning: To speak rapidly, continuously, or indistinctly in a way that is difficult to understand; confused or meaningless talk.
Hindi: अस्पष्ट, तेज या लगातार बोलना; ऐसी बातचीत जिसे समझना कठिन हो।
Synonyms: Prattle, chatter, ramble, murmur
Example: The child began to babble excitedly about his new toy.

2. Baboon

Meaning: A large monkey found mainly in parts of Africa and Arabia, generally characterized by a long muzzle resembling that of a dog.
Hindi: अफ्रीका तथा अरब के कुछ क्षेत्रों में पाया जाने वाला बड़ा वानर, जिसका चेहरा कुछ हद तक कुत्ते जैसा होता है।
Related term: Primate
Example: The baboon is a highly social animal that usually lives in groups.

3. Baby Minder

Meaning: A person employed to take care of a baby or very young child, usually for an extended period.
Hindi: शिशु या बहुत छोटे बच्चे की देखभाल के लिए अपेक्षाकृत लंबे समय तक नियुक्त किया गया व्यक्ति।
Related words: Childcare worker, Nanny, Caregiver
Example: The family hired a baby minder to look after the infant during the day.

4. Babysitter

Meaning: A person temporarily employed to look after a child while the parents or usual caregivers are away.
Hindi: माता-पिता या नियमित देखभालकर्ता की अनुपस्थिति में थोड़े समय के लिए बच्चे की देखभाल करने वाला व्यक्ति।
Synonyms: Childminder, Caregiver
Example: We asked a babysitter to look after the children for a few hours.

Exam Note:

Babysitter generally refers to temporary childcare, whereas a nanny may provide regular or long-term childcare.

5. Bachelorhood

Meaning: The condition or period of being unmarried, especially in reference to a man.
Hindi: अविवाहित रहने की अवस्था या अवधि, विशेषकर पुरुष के संदर्भ में।
Related words: Bachelor, Unmarried
Example: He enjoyed the freedom of bachelorhood before getting married.

6. Backseat Driver

Meaning: A passenger who repeatedly gives unnecessary instructions, criticism, or advice to the person driving a vehicle.
Hindi: वाहन चलाने वाले व्यक्ति को बार-बार अनावश्यक निर्देश या सलाह देने वाला यात्री।
Nature: Informal expression
Example: My brother is such a backseat driver that driving with him can be stressful.

7. Bacon

Meaning: Cured meat, traditionally obtained from the sides or belly of a pig and commonly smoked or salted.
Hindi: सामान्यतः सूअर के मांस से तैयार किया गया नमकीन या धुएँ में सुखाया गया मांस।
Related words: Cured meat, Smoked meat
Example: He ordered eggs and bacon for breakfast.

8. Bacteria

Meaning: Microscopic single-celled organisms found in soil, water, air, and living organisms; some are beneficial while others can cause disease.
Hindi: सूक्ष्म एककोशिकीय जीव जो मिट्टी, जल, वायु तथा जीवित शरीरों में पाए जाते हैं; इनमें कुछ लाभकारी और कुछ रोग उत्पन्न करने वाले होते हैं।
Singular: Bacterium
Plural: Bacteria
Example: Some bacteria are essential for maintaining healthy digestion.

Exam Note:

Bacterium = singular
Bacteria = plural

9. Bacteriology

Meaning: The scientific branch of biology concerned with the study of bacteria.
Hindi: जीवविज्ञान की वह शाखा जिसमें जीवाणुओं का वैज्ञानिक अध्ययन किया जाता है।
Related field: Microbiology
Example: Bacteriology plays an important role in understanding bacterial diseases.

10. Badger

Meaning: To repeatedly annoy or persuade someone.
Hindi: बार-बार परेशान करना / आग्रह करना
Usage: formal
Synonyms:pester, harass, bother
Example: He badgered his friend to accept the offer.

11. Baffle

Meaning: To confuse someone so thoroughly that they are unable to understand or solve something.
Hindi: किसी व्यक्ति को इस प्रकार उलझन में डाल देना कि वह किसी बात को समझने या समस्या का समाधान करने में असमर्थ हो जाए।
Synonyms: Confuse, Perplex, Bewilder, Puzzle
Example: The complicated question baffled even experienced students.

Important Distinction:

Baffle = verb
Baffled = confused
Baffling = confusing

12. Bailey

Meaning: The enclosed outer area of a castle or fortified structure, often surrounded by defensive walls.
Hindi: किले या दुर्ग के भीतर अथवा उसके बाहरी भाग में स्थित घिरा हुआ क्षेत्र, जो प्रायः सुरक्षा-दीवारों से घिरा होता था।
Related words: Castle, Fortification, Courtyard
Example: Soldiers gathered in the castle bailey.

13. Bald

Meaning: Having little or no hair on the scalp.
Hindi: सिर पर बहुत कम या बिल्कुल बाल न होना।
Noun: Baldness
Example: The man became bald at a relatively young age.

14. Ballad

Meaning: A narrative poem or song, traditionally composed in short verses and often telling a dramatic, romantic, heroic, or popular story.
Hindi: ऐसी कथात्मक कविता या गीत जिसमें छोटे-छोटे पदों के माध्यम से किसी कहानी, घटना या भावपूर्ण प्रसंग का वर्णन किया जाता है।
Related words: Narrative poem, Folk song
Example: The poet wrote a ballad about a legendary warrior.

15. Ballad

Meaning: A narrative poem or song telling a story.
Hindi: गाथागीत / प्रेमगीत।
Usage: formal
Example: The poet composed a ballad about the heroic king.

16. Banal

Meaning: So ordinary, predictable, or unoriginal that it becomes boring or uninteresting.
Hindi: इतना सामान्य, घिसा-पिटा या साधारण कि उसमें मौलिकता या रोचकता न रह जाए।
Synonyms: Trivial, Commonplace, Hackneyed, Mundane
Example: The article was filled with banal observations.

17. Banging

Meaning: Making a loud, forceful noise by hitting or striking something; in informal English, it can also describe something exceptionally good or energetic.
Hindi: किसी वस्तु को जोर से मारने या टकराने से उत्पन्न तेज आवाज; अनौपचारिक अंग्रेजी में किसी बहुत शानदार या ऊर्जावान चीज के लिए भी प्रयुक्त होता है।
Usage: General / Informal
Example: We heard the sound of someone banging on the door.

18. Banish

Meaning: To officially or forcibly send someone away from a place, country, or community and prevent them from returning.
Hindi: किसी व्यक्ति को किसी स्थान, देश या समुदाय से निकाल देना और वापस आने से रोक देना।
Synonyms: Exile, Expel, Deport
Example: The ruler decided to banish the rebel from the kingdom.

Important Noun:

Banishment = निर्वासन

19. Bankrupt

Meaning: Unable to pay one’s debts or legally declared unable to meet financial obligations.
Hindi: अपने ऋण या वित्तीय दायित्वों का भुगतान करने में असमर्थ व्यक्ति या संस्था; दिवालिया।
Related words: Insolvent, Bankruptcy
Example: The company became bankrupt after years of financial losses.

Exam Distinction:

Bankrupt = financially unable to pay debts
Broke = informal term for having very little or no money
Insolvent = unable to meet financial liabilities

20. Banquet

Meaning: A large and formal meal organized for a special occasion, celebration, ceremony, or important gathering.
Hindi: किसी विशेष अवसर, समारोह या औपचारिक आयोजन में आयोजित की जाने वाली भव्य दावत या भोज।
Synonyms: Feast, Formal dinner, Celebration meal
Example: A formal banquet was organized after the conference.

21. Barbarian

Meaning: A person historically regarded as belonging to a culture considered outside the civilization of the speaker; in modern usage, it can describe someone regarded as uncivilized or lacking refinement.
Hindi: ऐतिहासिक रूप से ऐसा व्यक्ति जिसे किसी सभ्यता से बाहर का माना जाता था; आधुनिक प्रयोग में असभ्य या असंस्कृत व्यक्ति के अर्थ में भी प्रयुक्त होता है।
Related words: Uncivilized, Savage, Uncultured
Example: The ancient writers sometimes described foreign tribes as barbarians.

Usage Note:

In modern English, barbarian can be strongly judgmental, so context is important.

22. Barrage

Meaning: A large number of things directed continuously at someone or something
Hindi: लगातार बौछार / प्रहार
Usage: formal
Example: The minister faced a barrage of questions.

23. Barracks

Meaning: A building or group of buildings where soldiers live and are accommodated.
Hindi: सैनिकों के रहने और ठहरने के लिए बनाया गया भवन या भवनों का समूह।
Singular: Barrack
Example: The soldiers returned to their barracks after the exercise.

24. Battering

Meaning: Repeatedly hitting, striking, or damaging something with considerable force.
Hindi: किसी व्यक्ति या वस्तु पर बार-बार जोरदार प्रहार करना या उसे लगातार नुकसान पहुँचाना।
Synonyms: Beating, Striking, Pounding
Example: The coastline suffered from battering by powerful waves.

25. Bearer

Meaning: A person who carries something, especially a letter, message, document, object, or responsibility.
Hindi: किसी पत्र, संदेश, दस्तावेज या वस्तु को ले जाने वाला व्यक्ति; वाहक।
Example: The bearer delivered the official message to the governor.

Related Expressions:

• Bearer of a message — संदेशवाहक
• Bearer of a title — उपाधि धारण करने वाला
• Bearer cheque — धारक चेक

26. Beastly

Meaning: Resembling an animal in appearance or behaviour; it may also describe something extremely unpleasant or cruel.
Hindi: जानवर जैसा; या अत्यंत अप्रिय, कठोर अथवा क्रूर।
Synonyms: Brutish, Cruel, Animal-like
Example: The prisoners complained about the beastly treatment they received.

27. Beautician

Meaning: A person professionally trained to provide beauty and personal-care services such as skincare, hair care, makeup, and related treatments.
Hindi: सौंदर्य, त्वचा, बाल, मेकअप तथा व्यक्तिगत देखभाल से संबंधित सेवाएँ प्रदान करने वाला प्रशिक्षित व्यक्ति।
Hindi terms: रूप-सज्जाकार, सौंदर्य-विशेषज्ञ
Example: She visited a beautician before the wedding.

28. Beauteous

Meaning: Extremely beautiful or pleasing in appearance; a literary or poetic form of “beautiful.”
Hindi: अत्यंत सुंदर, मनोहर या आकर्षक; यह “beautiful” का साहित्यिक या काव्यात्मक रूप है।
Synonyms: Beautiful, Lovely, Gorgeous, Attractive
Example: The poet described the valley as a beauteous landscape.

29. Beguiling

Meaning: Highly charming or attractive, sometimes in a way that cleverly conceals the true intention or nature of something.
Hindi: अत्यंत मोहक या आकर्षक, कभी-कभी इस प्रकार कि उसके वास्तविक उद्देश्य या स्वरूप का पता न चले।
Synonyms: Charming, Enchanting, Captivating, Deceptive
Example: The advertisement used a beguiling combination of images and words.

30. Bellicose

Meaning: Having an aggressive, hostile, or warlike attitude and showing a strong willingness to fight.
Hindi: आक्रामक, युद्धप्रिय या लड़ाकू स्वभाव वाला।
Synonyms: Warlike, Aggressive, Combative, Hostile
Example: The leader adopted a bellicose tone during the negotiations.

Noun:

Bellicosity = युद्धप्रियता / आक्रामकता

31. Belligerent

Meaning: A person, group, or country actively involved in fighting or displaying an aggressive and hostile attitude.
Hindi: युद्ध या संघर्ष में सक्रिय रूप से शामिल व्यक्ति, समूह या राष्ट्र; अथवा अत्यधिक आक्रामक और लड़ाकू व्यक्ति।
Synonyms: Aggressive, Hostile, Combative
Example: The government urged the belligerent groups to stop fighting.

Distinction:

Bellicose = inclined toward fighting
Belligerent = actually engaged in conflict or behaving aggressively

32. Benediction

Meaning: A blessing or prayer for divine protection and goodwill, traditionally given at the end of a religious service.
Hindi: धार्मिक अनुष्ठान या प्रार्थना के अंत में दिया जाने वाला आशीर्वाद या ईश्वरीय कृपा की कामना।
Synonyms: Blessing, Prayer
Example: The priest concluded the ceremony with a benediction.

33. Benefactor

Meaning: A person or organization that provides financial, material, or other assistance to another person or institution.
Hindi: किसी व्यक्ति या संस्था को आर्थिक, भौतिक या अन्य प्रकार की सहायता प्रदान करने वाला व्यक्ति या संस्था।
Synonyms: Patron, Donor, Supporter
Example: The university acknowledged its principal benefactor.

34. Beneficiary

Meaning: A person or organization that receives money, property, advantages, or other benefits from a will, trust, insurance policy, scheme, or arrangement.
Hindi: वसीयत, न्यास, बीमा, योजना या किसी अन्य व्यवस्था से धन, संपत्ति या लाभ प्राप्त करने वाला व्यक्ति या संस्था।
Synonyms: Recipient, Heir, Grantee
Example: She was named the main beneficiary of the insurance policy.

Important Distinction:

Benefactor = one who gives a benefit
Beneficiary = one who receives a benefit

35. Benevolence

Meaning: A desire and willingness to help others and promote their welfare.
Hindi: दूसरों की भलाई करने की इच्छा और तत्परता; परोपकार की भावना।
Synonyms: Kindness, Charity, Generosity, Goodwill
Example: His acts of benevolence helped many poor families.

Adjective:

Benevolent = परोपकारी / दयालु

36. Besiege

Meaning: To surround a place with armed forces in an attempt to capture it; figuratively, to overwhelm someone with persistent demands or problems.
Hindi: किसी स्थान को सैन्य बल से चारों ओर से घेर लेना; रूपक रूप में किसी व्यक्ति को लगातार मांगों या समस्याओं से घेर देना।
Synonyms: Surround, Encircle, Blockade
Example: The army besieged the fortified city for several weeks.

37. Beverage

Meaning: Any drink intended for human consumption, whether hot, cold, alcoholic, or non-alcoholic.
Hindi: मनुष्य द्वारा पीने के लिए प्रयुक्त कोई भी पेय पदार्थ।
Synonyms: Drink, Refreshment
Example: Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in India.

Correction:

Beverage does not mean only a soft drink or an alcoholic drink; it is a general term for a drink.

38. Bewitching

Meaning: Extremely charming, attractive, or captivating, as though one were under a magical spell.
Hindi: अत्यंत मनमोहक, आकर्षक या सम्मोहित करने वाला।
Synonyms: Enchanting, Captivating, Fascinating, Charming
Example: The dancer gave a bewitching performance.

39. Bibliography

Meaning: A systematically arranged list of books, articles, documents, or other sources used in or related to a particular work, author, or subject.
Hindi: किसी पुस्तक, शोध, लेखक या विषय से संबंधित पुस्तकों, लेखों और अन्य स्रोतों की व्यवस्थित सूची।
Synonyms: Reference list, Works cited
Example: The researcher added a detailed bibliography at the end of the book.

40. Bibliophagist

Meaning: A person who is excessively devoted to reading books and spends a great deal of time immersed in them.
Hindi: ऐसा व्यक्ति जो पुस्तकों को पढ़ने में अत्यधिक रुचि रखता है और अपना बहुत समय पुस्तकों के अध्ययन में लगाता है।
Related expression: Bookworm
Example: As a bibliophagist, he spends most of his free time reading.

41. Bibliophile

Meaning: A person who has a strong love for books, particularly someone who enjoys owning, preserving, or collecting them.
Hindi: पुस्तकों से विशेष प्रेम रखने वाला व्यक्ति, विशेषकर वह जो पुस्तकों को रखना, संजोना या संग्रह करना पसंद करता हो।
Synonyms: Book lover, Book collector
Example: The old library was a paradise for every bibliophile.

42. Bibliophilist

Meaning: A person who has a deep interest in books and particularly appreciates collecting or preserving them.
Hindi: पुस्तकों में गहरी रुचि रखने वाला तथा विशेष रूप से उनका संग्रह या संरक्षण करने वाला व्यक्ति।
Related word: Bibliophile
Example: The bibliophilist maintained a valuable collection of rare books.

Exam Note:

Bibliophile and Bibliophilist are closely related terms and both refer to a lover or collector of books.

43. Bibliophobia

Meaning: An irrational or intense fear of books or reading.
Hindi: पुस्तकों या पढ़ने के प्रति अत्यधिक अथवा असामान्य भय।
Word formation:
Biblio = Book
Phobia = Fear
Example: Bibliophobia may make a person feel unusually anxious when surrounded by books.

44. Bibulous

Meaning: Fond of drinking alcoholic beverages, especially to an excessive degree; in some contexts, it can also mean highly absorbent.
Hindi: विशेष रूप से अत्यधिक मात्रा में मद्यपान करने का शौकीन; कुछ संदर्भों में अत्यधिक अवशोषक भी।
Synonyms: Intemperate, Drunken, Absorbent
Example: His bibulous habits affected his health and professional life.

45. Biennial

Meaning: Occurring once every two years; alternatively, in botany, a plant that completes its life cycle over two years.
Hindi: जो प्रत्येक दो वर्ष में एक बार होता है; वनस्पति-विज्ञान में ऐसा पौधा जो सामान्यतः दो वर्षों में अपना जीवन-चक्र पूरा करता है।
Example: The organization holds a biennial conference.

Important Distinction:

Biennial = every two years
Biannual = twice a year

46. Bier

Meaning: A frame, stand, or structure on which a dead body is placed or carried before burial or cremation.
Hindi: मृत शरीर को दफनाने या अंतिम संस्कार से पहले रखने अथवा ले जाने के लिए प्रयुक्त ढाँचा या मंच।
Related words: Coffin, Funeral, Hearse
Example: The body was placed on a bier before the funeral procession.

47. Bigamy

Meaning: The practice or legal condition of being married to two people simultaneously when the law permits only one spouse.
Hindi: ऐसी वैवाहिक स्थिति जिसमें कोई व्यक्ति एक ही समय में दो व्यक्तियों से विवाहित हो, जबकि कानून केवल एक विवाह की अनुमति देता हो।
Related term: Polygamy
Example: In jurisdictions where monogamy is legally required, bigamy is an offence.

Exam Distinction:

Bigamy = having two spouses simultaneously
Polygamy = having more than one spouse

48. Bigot

Meaning: A person who holds rigid and intolerant opinions about people with different beliefs, backgrounds, religions, or identities.
Hindi: ऐसा व्यक्ति जो अलग विचारों, विश्वासों, धर्मों या पृष्ठभूमि वाले लोगों के प्रति असहिष्णु और कट्टर दृष्टिकोण रखता हो।
Synonyms: Intolerant person, Zealot
Example: A bigot refuses to consider views that differ from his own.

49. Bilateral

Meaning: Involving, affecting, or agreed upon by two sides, groups, organizations, or countries.
Hindi: दो पक्षों, देशों, समूहों या संस्थाओं से संबंधित या उनके बीच होने वाला।
Synonyms: Two-sided, Mutual
Example: India and Japan strengthened their bilateral relations.

Related Terms:

• Unilateral = एकपक्षीय
• Multilateral = बहुपक्षीय

50. Bilingual

Meaning: Able to speak, read, write, or use two languages; also describing something presented in two languages.
Hindi: दो भाषाओं को बोलने, पढ़ने या लिखने में सक्षम; अथवा दो भाषाओं में प्रस्तुत किया गया।
Example: She is bilingual in Hindi and English.

Noun:

Bilingual = द्विभाषी व्यक्ति

51. Binoculars

Meaning: An optical instrument with two connected viewing tubes that enables a person to see distant objects more clearly and apparently closer.
Hindi: दो जुड़ी हुई दूरबीनों वाला प्रकाशीय यंत्र, जिसकी सहायता से दूर की वस्तुओं को अधिक स्पष्ट और निकट दिखाई देने जैसा देखा जा सकता है।
Example: The birdwatcher used binoculars to observe the eagle.

Grammar Note:

Binoculars is normally used in the plural form.

52. Biographer

Meaning: A writer who researches and writes the life story of another person.
Hindi: किसी दूसरे व्यक्ति के जीवन, कार्यों और अनुभवों का अध्ययन करके उसकी जीवनी लिखने वाला लेखक।
Example: The biographer spent years researching the leader’s life.

53. Biography

Meaning: A detailed account of the life of a person written by someone other than that person.
Hindi: किसी व्यक्ति के जीवन का विस्तृत वृत्तांत, जिसे स्वयं उस व्यक्ति के बजाय कोई दूसरा लेखक लिखता है।
Example: I recently read a biography of the scientist.

Important Distinction:

Biography = किसी दूसरे व्यक्ति द्वारा लिखी गई जीवनी
Autobiography = व्यक्ति द्वारा स्वयं लिखी गई अपनी जीवनी

54. Biology

Meaning: The branch of science concerned with the study of living organisms, their structure, functions, development, evolution, and interactions.
Hindi: विज्ञान की वह शाखा जिसमें जीवित organisms की संरचना, कार्य, विकास, क्रमविकास तथा पारस्परिक संबंधों का अध्ययन किया जाता है।
Example: Biology helps us understand how living organisms function.

55. Biopsy

Meaning: A medical procedure in which a small sample of tissue or cells is removed from a living body and examined to help diagnose a disease or abnormality.
Hindi: रोग या असामान्यता का पता लगाने के लिए जीवित शरीर से ऊतक या कोशिकाओं का छोटा नमूना लेकर उसकी चिकित्सकीय जाँच करने की प्रक्रिया।
Example: The doctor recommended a biopsy to determine whether the tissue was abnormal.

Important Note:

A biopsy primarily involves examination of tissue or cells; it should not be defined merely as examination of body fluids.

56. Biped

Meaning: A person or animal that normally moves or stands using two legs.
Hindi: ऐसा मनुष्य या प्राणी जो सामान्यतः दो पैरों का उपयोग करके चलता या खड़ा होता है।
Examples: Humans are bipeds.
Related word: Quadruped = चार पैरों वाला प्राणी

57. Blasphemous

Meaning: Showing disrespect toward God, a religion, sacred beliefs, or objects regarded as holy.
Hindi: ईश्वर, धर्म, धार्मिक विश्वासों या पवित्र मानी जाने वाली वस्तुओं के प्रति अनादर या अपमान प्रदर्शित करने वाला।
Noun: Blasphemy
Example: The statement was considered blasphemous by the religious community.

58. Blasphemy

Meaning: Speech, writing, or behaviour that shows serious disrespect toward God, a religion, or something considered sacred.
Hindi: ईश्वर, धर्म या पवित्र मानी जाने वाली वस्तुओं अथवा मान्यताओं के प्रति गंभीर अनादर या अपमान व्यक्त करना।
Related adjective: Blasphemous
Example: The law in some countries treats certain forms of blasphemy as an offence.

59. Blind

Meaning: Unable to see, either completely or to a significant degree.
Hindi: देखने में पूर्णतः या गंभीर रूप से असमर्थ।
Noun: A blind person / person who is blind
Example: The organization provides educational support for blind students.

Modern Usage Note:

In formal and respectful contexts, person who is blind or blind person is generally preferred over using “the blind” as a noun for individuals.

60. Bliss

Meaning: A state of complete and profound happiness, peace, or spiritual joy.
Hindi: अत्यंत गहन और पूर्ण आनंद, सुख या मानसिक शांति की अवस्था।
Synonyms: Joy, Delight, Ecstasy, Happiness
Example: Sitting beside the quiet lake was pure bliss.

61. Boaster

Meaning: A person who frequently talks with excessive pride about his or her achievements, abilities, possessions, or qualities.
Hindi: अपनी उपलब्धियों, क्षमताओं, संपत्ति या गुणों के बारे में अत्यधिक गर्व के साथ बार-बार प्रशंसा करने वाला व्यक्ति।
Synonyms: Braggart, Show-off, Vaunter
Example: Nobody enjoys listening to a constant boaster.

62. Bobbing

Meaning: Moving repeatedly up and down, usually in a light, quick, or irregular manner.
Hindi: बार-बार ऊपर-नीचे या हल्के ढंग से हिलते रहना।
Example: The small boat was bobbing on the waves.

63. Bodice

Meaning: The upper part of a woman’s dress.
Hindi: पोशाक का ऊपरी भाग
Synonym: upper garment
Example: The traditional dress had an embroidered bodice.

64. Bohemian

Meaning: A person who chooses an unconventional lifestyle and does not strictly follow established social customs or conventions, often associated with artistic communities.
Hindi: ऐसा व्यक्ति जो पारंपरिक सामाजिक रीति-रिवाजों से अलग स्वतंत्र और अपरंपरागत जीवनशैली अपनाता है, विशेषकर कला-जगत से जुड़ा व्यक्ति।
Synonyms: Unconventional, Nonconformist, Free-spirited
Example: The artist lived a distinctly Bohemian lifestyle.

65. Bond

Meaning: A legal, financial, or formal agreement that creates an obligation; it can also mean a strong relationship or connection between people or things.
Hindi: ऐसा कानूनी, वित्तीय या औपचारिक समझौता जिससे कोई दायित्व उत्पन्न होता है; साथ ही लोगों या वस्तुओं के बीच मजबूत संबंध या जुड़ाव को भी bond कहा जाता है।
Example: The experience created a strong bond between the two friends.

Financial Meaning:

Bond = ऋण-पत्र / बांड

66. Bookworm

Meaning: An informal term for a person who spends a great deal of time reading books and has a strong interest in reading.
Hindi: ऐसा व्यक्ति जो पुस्तकों को पढ़ने में अत्यधिक समय बिताता है और पढ़ने का बहुत शौकीन होता है।
Synonyms: Bibliophile, Avid reader
Example: She has always been a bookworm and spends her evenings reading.

67. Boon

Meaning: Something that is helpful or beneficial
Hindi: वरदान / लाभकारी चीज
Synonyms: bridesmaid, mileage
Example: The new technology has proved a boon to farmers.

68. Boor

Meaning: A rude, uncultured, or badly mannered person who lacks social refinement.
Hindi: ऐसा व्यक्ति जिसमें सामाजिक शिष्टाचार या सभ्यता का अभाव हो और जिसका व्यवहार रूखा या असभ्य हो।
Synonyms: Lout, Oaf, Rude person
Example: His behaviour at the formal dinner made him appear like a boor.

69. Boorish

Meaning: Rude, insensitive, uncultured, or lacking proper manners.
Hindi: अशिष्ट, असभ्य, असंवेदनशील या सामाजिक शिष्टाचार से रहित।
Synonyms: Rude, Uncivilized, Ill-mannered
Example: His boorish behaviour embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

Distinction:

Boor = an uncivilized or rude person
Boorish = characteristic of such a person

70. Booty

Meaning: Valuable goods, money, or property seized or taken by force, especially during war or by robbers.
Hindi: युद्ध, डकैती या बलपूर्वक कब्जे के दौरान प्राप्त धन, वस्तुएँ या संपत्ति।
Synonyms: Plunder, Loot, Spoils
Example: The soldiers returned with valuable booty after the battle.

Note:

In modern informal English, booty can also refer to the buttocks, especially in slang. Context determines the meaning.

71. Bosom

Meaning: The chest or breast; also, the innermost or most intimate part of something, especially used figuratively.
Hindi: वक्ष / छाती; अंतरंग या निकटतम स्थान/भाग
Synonyms: Chest, Breast, Heart, Interior, Intimacy
Examples:
1. She held the child close to her bosom.
2. He kept the secret in the bosom of his family.
3. The village lies in the bosom of the mountains.

72. Botanist

Meaning: A scientist who studies plants, including their structure, classification, growth, reproduction, and relationships.
Hindi: पौधों की संरचना, वर्गीकरण, वृद्धि, प्रजनन और अन्य विशेषताओं का वैज्ञानिक अध्ययन करने वाला विशेषज्ञ।
Hindi: वनस्पतिशास्त्री
Example: The botanist identified several rare plant species.

73. Botany

Meaning: The branch of biology concerned with the scientific study of plants.
Hindi: जीवविज्ञान की वह शाखा जिसमें पौधों का वैज्ञानिक अध्ययन किया जाता है।
Hindi: वनस्पति-विज्ञान / वनस्पति-शास्त्र
Example: She chose botany as her field of specialization.

74. Bountiful

Meaning: Existing or available in large quantities; generous, abundant, or plentiful.
Hindi: प्रचुर मात्रा में उपलब्ध; भरपूर या उदार।
Synonyms: Abundant, Plentiful, Ample, Generous
Example: The region received a bountiful harvest this year.

75. Bourgeois

Meaning: Relating to the middle class, especially in social or economic contexts; the term may also refer to conventional middle-class values or attitudes.
Hindi: सामाजिक या आर्थिक संदर्भ में मध्यम वर्ग से संबंधित; कभी-कभी पारंपरिक मध्यवर्गीय मूल्यों या दृष्टिकोणों के लिए भी प्रयुक्त।
Example: The novel examines bourgeois social values.

Exam Note:

Bourgeoisie = मध्यम वर्ग / पूँजीवादी सामाजिक वर्ग के लिए प्रयुक्त संज्ञा।

76. Boutique

Meaning: A small specialized shop, particularly one selling fashionable clothing, accessories, cosmetics, or luxury goods.
Hindi: फैशनेबल कपड़े, सौंदर्य-सामग्री, आभूषण या अन्य विशेष वस्तुएँ बेचने वाली छोटी और विशिष्ट दुकान।
Example: She bought the dress from a designer boutique.

77. Bovine

Meaning: Relating to cattle such as cows and oxen, or resembling cattle in some characteristic.
Hindi: गाय, बैल या गोवंश से संबंधित अथवा उनके समान।
Synonyms: Cow-like, Cattle-related
Example: The disease affects several bovine species.

Exam Note:

Bovine = cow/cattle
Equine = horse
Canine = dog
Feline = cat
Ovine = sheep
Porcine = pig

78. Braggart

Meaning: A person who repeatedly boasts about his or her achievements, abilities, possessions, or importance.
Hindi: अपनी उपलब्धियों, गुणों, संपत्ति या महत्व के बारे में बार-बार शेखी बघारने वाला व्यक्ति।
Synonyms: Boaster, Show-off, Vaunter
Example: He is known as a braggart who exaggerates his achievements.

79. Brazen

Meaning: Bold, shameless, or openly disrespectful, especially when someone behaves without embarrassment despite doing something improper.
Hindi: निर्लज्ज, बेशर्म या अत्यधिक दुस्साहसी; विशेषकर ऐसा व्यवहार जिसमें अनुचित कार्य करने पर भी कोई शर्म या संकोच न हो।
Synonyms: Shameless, Bold, Audacious, Impudent
Example: The thief made a brazen attempt to deceive the police.

Important Distinction:

Brazen can mean “shamelessly bold”; it does not necessarily have a sexual meaning.

80. Breakable

Meaning: Capable of being broken, damaged, or shattered, especially through ordinary handling or impact.
Hindi: जो आसानी से टूट, क्षतिग्रस्त या चकनाचूर हो सकता हो।
Synonyms: Fragile, Brittle, Delicate
Example: The package contained breakable glassware.

81. Breeze

Meaning: A gentle or light wind, especially one that feels pleasant or refreshing.
Hindi: हल्की, कोमल और सामान्यतः सुखद हवा या पवन।
Synonyms: Wind, Zephyr
Example: A cool breeze came through the open window.

Idiomatic Use:

A breeze = something very easy
Example: The examination was a breeze for her.

82. Breathtaking

Meaning: Extremely beautiful, impressive, exciting, or astonishing, to such an extent that it seems to take one’s breath away.
Hindi: अत्यंत सुंदर, प्रभावशाली या आश्चर्यजनक, जिससे व्यक्ति कुछ क्षणों के लिए अभिभूत हो जाए।
Synonyms: Stunning, Astonishing, Spectacular, Magnificent
Example: We enjoyed a breathtaking view of the Himalayas.

83. Brigand

Meaning: A member of an armed group that attacks and robs travellers, especially in historical contexts.
Hindi: विशेषकर ऐतिहासिक संदर्भ में यात्रियों पर हमला करके लूटने वाले सशस्त्र गिरोह का सदस्य।
Synonyms: Bandit, Robber, Outlaw
Example: Travellers once feared attacks by brigands along the mountain routes.

84. Brimming

Meaning: Completely full or almost overflowing with something.
Hindi: पूरी तरह भरा हुआ या इतना भरा हुआ कि छलकने की स्थिति में हो।
Synonyms: Overflowing, Full, Filled
Example: The glass was brimming with water.

Common Expression:

Brimming with confidence = आत्मविश्वास से भरपूर

85. Brittle

Meaning: Hard but easily broken, cracked, or shattered rather than bent.
Hindi: ऐसा कठोर पदार्थ जो मुड़ने के बजाय आसानी से टूट या चटक जाए।
Synonyms: Fragile, Breakable, Crumbly
Example: The old plastic had become brittle with age.

Figurative Use:

Brittle confidence = ऐसा आत्मविश्वास जो आसानी से टूट सकता है।

86. Brocade

Meaning: A rich decorative fabric woven with raised patterns or designs, traditionally often incorporating metallic or contrasting threads.
Hindi: उभरे हुए सजावटी डिजाइनों वाला समृद्ध और अलंकृत बुना हुआ कपड़ा, जिसमें पारंपरिक रूप से जरी या अन्य सजावटी धागों का प्रयोग हो सकता है।
Related terms: Jacquard, Embroidery, Textile
Example: The bride wore a beautiful brocade sari.

87. Buffoon

Meaning: A foolish person who behaves ridiculously.
Hindi: विदूषक / मसखरा / मूर्ख व्यक्ति।
Synonyms: Fool, clown, jester
Examples:

• The arrogant man behaved like a buffoon.
• His buffoonish behaviour made everyone laugh.

Exam Note:

Buffoon is a standard English noun used for a person who behaves foolishly or ridiculously.

88. Bullion

Meaning: Gold, silver, or another precious metal in the form of bars, ingots, or other standardized forms before being made into coins or finished products.
Hindi: सोना, चाँदी या अन्य बहुमूल्य धातु जो सिक्कों, आभूषणों या तैयार वस्तुओं में बदलने से पहले बार या सिल्लियों के रूप में हो।
Hindi: स्वर्ण/रजत धातु-सिल्लियाँ
Example: The vault contained several bars of gold bullion.

89. Bulging

Meaning: Swelling outward or projecting beyond the normal surface because something is filled, expanded, or under pressure.
Hindi: किसी वस्तु का भर जाने, फैलने या दबाव के कारण बाहर की ओर उभर जाना।
Synonyms: Protruding, Swollen, Projecting
Example: The suitcase was bulging with clothes.

90. Bumptious

Meaning: Self-important, arrogant, and annoyingly confident
Hindi: घमंडी / आत्म-महत्व से भरा हुआ
Synonyms: Arrogant, conceited, pompous, self-important
Example: The bumptious official treated everyone with contempt.

Usage Note:

Bumptious is the most useful Bum– word for advanced vocabulary and competitive-exam preparation.

91. Bungalow

Meaning: A house, traditionally a low-rise dwelling, in which the main living accommodation is generally arranged on one floor.
Hindi: सामान्यतः एक मंजिल पर बने कमरों वाला स्वतंत्र आवासीय भवन या घर।
Example: They live in a spacious bungalow surrounded by a garden.

Indian English Note:

In India, bungalow commonly refers to a detached house, often regardless of its exact architectural design.

92. Buoyant

Meaning: Able to float or remain afloat in a liquid; figuratively, cheerful, optimistic, or resilient despite difficulties.
Hindi: जो पानी या किसी द्रव में तैर सके; रूपक रूप में उत्साही, आशावादी या कठिन परिस्थितियों में भी सकारात्मक रहने वाला।
Synonyms: Floating, Cheerful, Optimistic, Resilient
Example: Despite the setback, she remained buoyant and confident.

93. Burdened

Meaning: Carrying or having to deal with a heavy physical, emotional, financial, or other responsibility.
Hindi: भारी बोझ, जिम्मेदारी, चिंता या दायित्व से दबा हुआ।
Synonyms: Overloaded, Encumbered, Oppressed
Example: The farmer was burdened by heavy debt.

94. Bursting Out

Meaning: Suddenly beginning to do or say something, often with strong emotion; it can also mean breaking outward with force.
Hindi: अचानक किसी कार्य या बात को तीव्र भावनाओं के साथ शुरू कर देना; अथवा किसी वस्तु का जोर से बाहर की ओर फूट पड़ना।
Examples:

• She burst out laughing.
• The pipe burst out under pressure.

95. Bureaucracy

Meaning: A system of administration in which government or organizational affairs are managed through officials, rules, procedures, and established administrative structures.
Hindi: ऐसी प्रशासनिक व्यवस्था जिसमें सरकारी या संस्थागत कार्य अधिकारियों, नियमों, प्रक्रियाओं और निर्धारित तंत्र के माध्यम से संचालित होते हैं।
Synonyms: Administration, Officialdom
Example: Excessive bureaucracy can sometimes delay decision-making.

Related Terms:

Bureaucrat = नौकरशाह / सरकारी अधिकारी
Bureaucratic = नौकरशाही से संबंधित

96. Burglar

Meaning: A person who illegally enters a building, usually intending to steal property or commit another offence.
Hindi: चोरी या अन्य अपराध करने के उद्देश्य से किसी भवन में अवैध रूप से प्रवेश करने वाला व्यक्ति।
Synonyms: Housebreaker, Intruder, Thief
Example: The burglar entered the house through a window.

Important Distinction:

Burglar = illegally enters a building
Robber = takes property by force or threat
Thief = steals property, generally without using force against a person

97. Bursting

Meaning: Breaking open or exploding because of excessive pressure, fullness, or force; figuratively, being extremely full of an emotion or quality.
Hindi: अत्यधिक दबाव, भराव या बल के कारण फट जाना; रूपक रूप में किसी भावना या गुण से अत्यधिक भर जाना।
Example: The balloon was bursting with air.

Common Expression:

Bursting with joy = अत्यधिक खुशी से भरा हुआ

Exam Note:

Bursting is commonly used in expressions such as “bursting with joy”, “bursting with pride” and “bursting with energy”.

98. Burying Deep

Meaning: Putting something deep beneath the ground or figuratively concealing something so that it remains hidden or difficult to discover.
Hindi: किसी वस्तु को जमीन में गहराई तक दबा देना या रूपक रूप में किसी बात को इस प्रकार छिपा देना कि उसे आसानी से खोजा न जा सके।
Example: The archaeologists discovered a box buried deep beneath the soil.

99. Bustle

Meaning: To move or work energetically; noisy activity
Hindi: चहल-पहल / व्यस्तता
Synonyms: hurry, rush, commotion
Example: The market was bustling with activity.

100. Buyout

Meaning: The purchase of a controlling share or the entire ownership of a company, business, or asset.
Hindi: किसी कंपनी, व्यवसाय या संपत्ति का नियंत्रण प्राप्त करने के लिए उसका बड़ा हिस्सा या पूरा स्वामित्व खरीदना; अधिग्रहण
Synonyms: Acquisition, takeover, purchase, purchase of ownership
Example: The company completed a buyout of its main competitor.

101. Butcher

Meaning: A person whose occupation involves slaughtering animals for meat and preparing or selling meat; as a verb, it can mean to kill or cut something brutally or carelessly.
Hindi: ऐसा व्यक्ति जिसका व्यवसाय भोजन के लिए पशुओं का वध करना तथा मांस तैयार या बेचना हो; क्रिया के रूप में इसका अर्थ बेरहमी से मारना या किसी काम को बहुत खराब ढंग से करना भी हो सकता है।
Synonyms: Meat seller, Slaughterer
Example: The butcher prepared fresh meat for the customers.

Figurative Use:

Butcher a language = किसी भाषा का अत्यंत गलत या विकृत प्रयोग करना।

102. Banalize

Meaning: To make something ordinary, superficial, or less meaningful by treating it as commonplace.
Hindi: किसी गंभीर या महत्वपूर्ण विषय को अत्यधिक साधारण या सतही बना देना।
Example: Repeated misuse can banalize an important idea.

103. Barbarous

Meaning: Extremely cruel, brutal, or lacking civilized behaviour.
Hindi: अत्यंत क्रूर, बर्बर या सभ्य व्यवहार से रहित।
Synonyms: Brutal, Savage, Cruel
Example: The prisoners were subjected to barbarous treatment.

104. Bask

Meaning: To enjoy warmth, sunlight, attention, praise, or a pleasant situation.
Hindi: धूप, गर्मी, प्रशंसा या किसी सुखद परिस्थिति का आनंद लेना।
Example: The cat basked in the morning sunlight.

Idiomatic Use:

Bask in glory = सफलता या प्रशंसा का आनंद लेना।

105. Bastion

Meaning: A fortified structure or strong defensive position; figuratively, an institution or place that strongly protects or represents a particular idea or principle.
Hindi: किलेबंदी वाला मजबूत रक्षात्मक स्थान; रूपक रूप में किसी विचार या सिद्धांत का मजबूत गढ़।
Synonyms: Stronghold, Fortress, Bulwark
Example: The institution became a bastion of academic freedom.

106. Bedlam

Meaning: A place or situation characterized by extreme noise, confusion, and disorder.
Hindi: अत्यधिक शोर, अव्यवस्था और भ्रम से भरी स्थिति या स्थान।
Synonyms: Chaos, Pandemonium, Turmoil
Example: The railway station turned into complete bedlam after the announcement.

107. Befuddle

Meaning: To confuse someone so much that they cannot think clearly or understand what is happening.
Hindi: किसी व्यक्ति को इतना भ्रमित कर देना कि वह स्पष्ट रूप से सोच या समझ न सके।
Synonyms: Confuse, Bewilder, Perplex
Example: The complicated instructions befuddled the new employees.

108. Belated

Meaning: Happening or arriving later than the expected or appropriate time.
Hindi: अपेक्षित या उचित समय के बाद होने वाला या पहुँचने वाला।
Synonyms: Late, Delayed, Overdue
Example: Please accept my belated birthday wishes.

109. Beleaguer

Meaning: To cause persistent difficulties or trouble for someone or something; historically, to besiege a place.
Hindi: किसी व्यक्ति या संस्था को लगातार कठिनाइयों या परेशानियों से घेर देना; ऐतिहासिक रूप से किसी स्थान की घेराबंदी करना।
Synonyms: Harass, Trouble, Besiege
Example: The company was beleaguered by financial problems.

110. Bellwether

Meaning: A person, group, organization, or place whose behaviour or trends are regarded as an indicator of what may happen more broadly.
Hindi: ऐसा व्यक्ति, समूह, संस्था या स्थान जिसकी प्रवृत्ति व्यापक परिस्थिति के संभावित रुझान का संकेत मानी जाती हो।
Example: The industry is often considered a bellwether for the wider economy.

111. Benign

Meaning: Gentle, harmless, or not dangerous; in medicine, not cancerous or malignant.
Hindi: सौम्य, अहानिकर या गैर-खतरनाक; चिकित्सा में कैंसरयुक्त न होने वाला।
Antonym: Malignant
Example: The doctor confirmed that the tumour was benign.

112. Berate

Meaning: To scold or criticize someone angrily and severely.
Hindi: किसी व्यक्ति को बहुत कठोरता या क्रोध के साथ डाँटना या आलोचना करना।
Synonyms: Scold, Rebuke, Reprimand
Example: The manager berated the employee for repeated mistakes.

113. Bereft

Meaning: Deprived of something or someone important, especially through loss or death.
Hindi: किसी महत्वपूर्ण व्यक्ति या वस्तु से वंचित या उसके वियोग से अत्यंत दुखी।
Synonyms: Deprived, Destitute, Lonely
Example: She was bereft after the loss of her closest friend.

114. Beset

Meaning: To trouble, threaten, or surround someone or something with persistent difficulties or problems.
Hindi: किसी व्यक्ति या वस्तु को लगातार समस्याओं, कठिनाइयों या खतरों से घेर लेना।
Synonyms: Trouble, Harass, Plague
Example: The project was beset by financial difficulties.

115. Besmirch

Meaning: To damage someone’s reputation or honour by making false, unfair, or insulting accusations.
Hindi: झूठे, अनुचित या अपमानजनक आरोपों के माध्यम से किसी की प्रतिष्ठा या सम्मान को नुकसान पहुँचाना।
Synonyms: Defame, Disgrace, Slander
Example: The campaign attempted to besmirch his reputation.

116. Bestow

Meaning: To give or present something, especially an honour, award, gift, or privilege, formally or generously.
Hindi: विशेष रूप से सम्मान, पुरस्कार, उपाधि या अधिकार को औपचारिक रूप से प्रदान करना।
Synonyms: Confer, Grant, Award
Example: The university bestowed an honorary degree on the scientist.

117. Betray

Meaning: To be disloyal to someone or reveal confidential information, trust, or secrets.
Hindi: किसी के विश्वास के प्रति विश्वासघात करना या गोपनीय जानकारी अथवा रहस्य को प्रकट कर देना।
Synonyms: Deceive, Disclose, Forsake
Example: He refused to betray his friend’s confidence.

118. Bewilder

Meaning: To confuse someone so completely that they are unable to understand what to do or think.
Hindi: किसी व्यक्ति को इस हद तक भ्रमित कर देना कि वह समझ न सके कि क्या करना या सोचना चाहिए।
Synonyms: Confuse, Perplex, Puzzle
Example: The unexpected result bewildered the researchers.

119. Bighearted

Meaning: Generous, kind, and willing to help others.
Hindi: उदार, दयालु और दूसरों की सहायता करने के लिए तत्पर।
Synonyms: Generous, Kind-hearted, Benevolent
Example: The bighearted donor supported the education of many children.

120. Blatant

Meaning: Very obvious, open, and difficult to ignore, especially when something is wrong or improper.
Hindi: अत्यंत स्पष्ट, खुला और आसानी से दिखाई देने वाला, विशेषकर किसी गलत या अनुचित कार्य के संदर्भ में।
Synonyms: Obvious, Flagrant, Conspicuous
Example: It was a blatant violation of the rules.

121. Bleak

Meaning: Lacking warmth, hope, or encouragement; also describing a barren, cold, or gloomy environment.
Hindi: निराशाजनक, आशाहीन, उदास या उजाड़।
Synonyms: Gloomy, Grim, Desolate
Example: The economic outlook appeared bleak at the time.

122. Blithe

Meaning: Cheerful and carefree, sometimes in a way that suggests a lack of concern about serious matters.
Hindi: प्रसन्नचित्त और बेफिक्र; कभी-कभी गंभीर विषयों के प्रति लापरवाही का भाव भी व्यक्त करता है।
Synonyms: Carefree, Cheerful, Light-hearted
Example: He remained blithe despite the difficult circumstances.

123. Blunder

Meaning: A serious or careless mistake, usually caused by poor judgment or lack of attention.
Hindi: असावधानी, गलत निर्णय या ध्यान की कमी के कारण हुई गंभीर भूल।
Synonyms: Mistake, Error, Gaffe
Example: The official admitted that the decision was a major blunder.

124. Blunt

Meaning: Not sharp; figuratively, speaking in a very direct manner without attempting to soften one’s words.
Hindi: जिसकी धार तेज न हो; रूपक रूप में बिना घुमा-फिराकर अत्यंत सीधे ढंग से बात करने वाला।
Synonyms: Direct, Frank, Abrupt
Example: She was blunt about the weaknesses in the proposal.

125. Boisterous

Meaning: Noisy, energetic, lively, and sometimes difficult to control.
Hindi: अत्यधिक शोरपूर्ण, ऊर्जावान और चंचल, जिसे नियंत्रित करना कभी-कभी कठिन हो।
Synonyms: Noisy, Rowdy, Lively
Example: The children became boisterous during the celebration.

126. Bolster

Meaning: To support, strengthen, improve, or reinforce something.
Hindi: किसी व्यक्ति, विचार, व्यवस्था या स्थिति को मजबूत या समर्थ बनाना।
Synonyms: Strengthen, Support, Reinforce
Example: The new policy is expected to bolster economic growth.

127. Bombastic

Meaning: Using grand, exaggerated, or pretentious language that sounds impressive but may lack real meaning.
Hindi: अत्यधिक आडंबरपूर्ण, बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर कही गई या दिखावटी भाषा का प्रयोग करने वाला।
Synonyms: Pompous, Grandiloquent, Pretentious
Example: The speech was criticized for its bombastic language.

128. Bonafide / Bona fide

Meaning: Genuine, authentic, sincere, or made in good faith.
Hindi: वास्तविक, प्रामाणिक, सच्चा या सद्भावना से किया गया।
Example: The applicant submitted a bona fide certificate.

Exam Note:

Correct formal spelling is generally bona fide.

129. Boon

Meaning: Something that is especially helpful, beneficial, or advantageous.
Hindi: अत्यंत लाभकारी, उपयोगी या वरदानस्वरूप वस्तु या परिस्थिति।
Synonyms: Benefit, Blessing, Advantage
Antonym: Bane
Example: Digital technology has been a boon to education.

130. Bane

Meaning: Something or someone that causes persistent trouble, harm, or misery.
Hindi: ऐसी वस्तु या व्यक्ति जो लगातार परेशानी, हानि या दुख का कारण बने।
Synonyms: Curse, Affliction, Trouble
Antonym: Boon
Example: Corruption is often described as the bane of effective administration.

131. Brash

Meaning: Overconfident, impulsive, and sometimes rude in behaviour or speech.
Hindi: अत्यधिक आत्मविश्वासी, उतावला और कभी-कभी असभ्य व्यवहार करने वाला।
Synonyms: Impudent, Arrogant, Rash
Example: His brash comments offended several colleagues.

132. Brazenly

Meaning: In a shameless, bold, or openly defiant manner.
Hindi: निर्लज्जता, दुस्साहस या खुले तौर पर चुनौती देने वाले ढंग से।
Example: The rules were brazenly ignored.

133. Brevity

Meaning: The quality of expressing something clearly in very few words; shortness of speech or writing.
Hindi: कम शब्दों में स्पष्ट रूप से बात कहने का गुण; संक्षिप्तता।
Synonyms: Conciseness, Shortness
Antonym: Verbosity
Example: The report was praised for its clarity and brevity.

134. Broach

Meaning: To introduce or raise a subject for discussion, especially a difficult or sensitive one.
Hindi: विशेषकर किसी कठिन या संवेदनशील विषय को चर्चा के लिए पहली बार सामने रखना।
Synonyms: Raise, Introduce, Mention
Example: The manager carefully broached the issue of staff shortages.

135. Brusque

Meaning: Very brief and direct in speech or manner, often appearing rude or unfriendly.
Hindi: बातचीत या व्यवहार में अत्यधिक संक्षिप्त और सीधे ढंग का, जिससे रूखापन या असभ्यता दिखाई दे।
Synonyms: Curt, Abrupt, Blunt
Example: His brusque reply surprised the visitors.

136. Bucolic

Meaning: Relating to the pleasant and peaceful aspects of the countryside or rural life.
Hindi: ग्रामीण जीवन या शांत और सुंदर ग्रामीण परिवेश से संबंधित।
Synonyms: Rural, Pastoral, Rustic
Example: The painting depicts a peaceful bucolic landscape.

137. Budding

Meaning: Beginning to develop, grow, or show promise, especially in a particular field or talent.
Hindi: विकसित होना शुरू करने वाला या किसी क्षेत्र में भविष्य की क्षमता दिखाने वाला।
Example: The school encourages budding young scientists.

138. Bulwark

Meaning: A strong defensive wall or structure; figuratively, a person, institution, or system that provides strong protection or support.
Hindi: मजबूत रक्षात्मक दीवार या संरचना; रूपक रूप में ऐसी संस्था या व्यवस्था जो मजबूत सुरक्षा या संरक्षण प्रदान करे।
Synonyms: Bastion, Defence, Stronghold
Example: An independent judiciary can serve as a bulwark against arbitrary power.

139. Bumptious

Meaning: Excessively self-confident, self-important, and often annoyingly proud.
Hindi: अत्यधिक आत्मविश्वासी, स्वयं को बहुत महत्वपूर्ण समझने वाला और परेशान करने की हद तक घमंडी।
Synonyms: Arrogant, Conceited, Self-important
Example: His bumptious attitude irritated his colleagues.

140. Burgeon

Meaning: To grow, develop, or increase rapidly and strongly.
Hindi: तेजी से बढ़ना, विकसित होना या फैलना।
Synonyms: Flourish, Expand, Thrive
Example: The city has witnessed burgeoning demand for public transport.

141. Burnish

Meaning: To polish something until it becomes shiny; figuratively, to improve or enhance one’s reputation or image.
Hindi: किसी वस्तु को रगड़कर चमकाना; रूपक रूप में प्रतिष्ठा या छवि को बेहतर बनाना।
Synonyms: Polish, Refine, Enhance
Example: The award helped burnish the scientist’s reputation.

142. Buttress

Meaning: To support or strengthen something, physically or figuratively.
Hindi: किसी संरचना, तर्क, विचार या व्यवस्था को सहारा देकर मजबूत करना।
Synonyms: Support, Strengthen, Reinforce
Example: The evidence buttressed the researchers’ conclusion.