Universal Core Vocabulary · Episode 56
This episode is in English.
Below in teaching order, as in the video: related words sit side by side so you can compare them.
to keep troubling or annoying someone
परेशान करना, उत्पीड़न करना
Usage
He kept harassing his neighbour with late-night calls.
It is a crime to harass someone at work.
Common mistake
Stop harrassing her online!
Stop harassing her online!
One r, two s's: harass.
Remember: Harass: trouble that won't stop.
something that could cause harm
ख़तरा
Usage
Broken pavements are a hazard for older walkers.
Smoking is a serious health hazard.
Common mistake
The wet floor is hazard for small children.
The wet floor is a hazard for small children.
Hazard is countable: a hazard.
Remember: Hazard: danger waiting to happen.
a small clue; or to suggest something indirectly
संकेत, इशारा
Usage
Stuck on the crossword, Priya asked for a hint.
There was a hint of ginger in the tea.
Common mistake
She hinted me that she was leaving.
She hinted to me that she was leaving.
Hint at something, or hint to someone.
Remember: Hint: a clue, not the answer.
attracted to people of the same sex
समलैंगिक
Usage
In 2018, India's top court decriminalised homosexual relationships.
The law protects homosexual people from discrimination.
Common mistake
My cousin is a homosexual.
My cousin is gay.
As a noun it can sound cold; gay is more natural.
Remember: Homosexual: same-sex love; everyday word, gay.
feeling that something good will happen
आशावान
Usage
After the interview, Ananya felt hopeful about the job.
Rain clouds are a hopeful sign for farmers.
Common mistake
I am hopeful for getting a ticket.
I am hopeful of getting a ticket.
Say hopeful of + -ing, or hopeful that.
Remember: Hopeful: good news is on its way.
the line where the sky seems to meet land or sea
क्षितिज
Usage
At Marine Drive, we watched the sun sink below the horizon.
Travel helps you broaden your horizons.
Common mistake
Big changes are in the horizon.
Big changes are on the horizon.
Say on the horizon.
Remember: Horizon: where sky meets earth.
subjects like history, literature and philosophy
मानविकी
Usage
History and literature are part of the humanities.
She chose humanities after Class 10.
Common mistake
She is studying humanity at university.
She is studying humanities at university.
Humanity means people; the humanities are subjects.
Remember: Humanities: the study of people's ideas.
not proud; modest
विनम्र
Usage
Despite winning gold, the athlete stayed humble.
He rose from humble beginnings in a small village.
Common mistake
She spoke with great humbleness.
She spoke with great humility.
The usual noun for humble is humility.
Remember: Humble: great, but not proud.
a small, naughty creature in stories; a naughty child
शरारती बौना; नटखट बच्चा
Usage
In the folk tale, an imp hid the farmer's tools.
Our little imp has hidden my phone again!
Common mistake
The child gave an imp smile.
The child gave an impish smile.
Use the adjective impish before a noun.
Remember: Imp: small, cheeky, full of tricks.
perfect; without any fault
त्रुटिहीन
Usage
Guests praised the hotel for its impeccable service.
Her English is impeccable.
Common mistake
His work record is impeccably.
His work record is impeccable.
After is, use the adjective impeccable.
Remember: Impeccable: not a single mistake.