Universal Core Vocabulary · Episode 2
Pick the English-only version or the Hindi version (English lesson with Hindi meanings) above; the video keeps your place when you switch.
Below in teaching order, as in the video: related words sit side by side so you can compare them.
to pay for or make up for a loss or damage
क्षतिपूर्ति करना, भरपाई करना
Usage
The airline compensated us for the delayed flight.
Hard work can compensate for a lack of talent.
Common mistake
The company will compensate the loss.
The company will compensate for the loss.
You compensate a person, or compensate for a loss.
Remember: Compensate = make up for it.
to match; or to write letters to each other
मेल खाना; पत्र-व्यवहार करना
Usage
The figures correspond to last year's sales.
We corresponded by email for two years.
Common mistake
I correspond to a pen friend in Japan.
I correspond with a pen friend in Japan.
To match is correspond to; to write letters is correspond with.
Remember: Match to, write with.
a rule written in symbols, or a fixed method
सूत्र
Usage
Learn the formula for the area of a circle.
There is no magic formula for success.
Common mistake
We used three different formulaes.
We used three different formulas.
The plural is formulas, or formulae in science; never formulaes.
Remember: Formula = the rule in symbols.
the part of a computer that carries out instructions
प्रोसेसर, संसाधक
Usage
A faster processor runs several programs at once.
She chopped the onions in a food processor.
Common mistake
My laptop's processer is very slow.
My laptop's processor is very slow.
The spelling ends in -or: processor.
Remember: Processor = the computer's brain.
the place where someone lives
निवास, आवास
Usage
Rashtrapati Bhavan is the President's official residence.
Please write your place of residence on the form.
Common mistake
The residence of this building complained about noise.
The residents of this building complained about noise.
Residence is the place; residents are the people who live there.
Remember: Residence = where you reside.
always acting or performing in the same way
निरंतरता, एकरूपता
Usage
Consistency matters more than talent in exam preparation.
Stir the batter until it has a smooth consistency.
Common mistake
He studies with great consistence.
He studies with great consistency.
The everyday noun is consistency; consistence is rare.
Remember: Consistency = the same, every time.
a person who makes or invents something
निर्माता, रचयिता
Usage
She is the creator of a popular cooking channel.
Who was the creator of this cartoon character?
Common mistake
Walt Disney was the creature of Mickey Mouse.
Walt Disney was the creator of Mickey Mouse.
A creator makes things; a creature is a living being.
Remember: Creator = the one who creates.
the qualities that make a person different
व्यक्तित्व, निजता
Usage
School uniforms can hide a child's individuality.
Her paintings show great individuality.
Common mistake
Every student should show their individual.
Every student should show their individuality.
Individual is a person or an adjective; the quality is individuality.
Remember: Individuality = what makes you you.
to do with making laws
विधायी
Usage
Each state has its own legislative assembly.
The bill went through a long legislative process.
Common mistake
Parliament passed new legislative on taxes.
Parliament passed new legislation on taxes.
Legislative is an adjective; the laws themselves are legislation.
Remember: Legislative = to do with making laws.
limited or controlled by rules
प्रतिबंधित, सीमित
Usage
Entry to this area is restricted to staff.
Photography is restricted inside the museum.
Common mistake
Entry is restricted for members only.
Entry is restricted to members.
Restricted to a group: only that group is allowed.
Remember: Restricted = only some may.