The Discovery: Interactive Vocabulary Study & One-by-One Quiz
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Vocabulary List (10 Core Words)
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| Sl. No. | Target Word & Part of Speech | Kannada Meaning (ಕನ್ನಡ ಅರ್ಥ) | Give-One-Word Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abate (Verb) | ತಗ್ಗಿಸು / ಕಮ್ಮಿಯಾಗು | To become less intense, severe, or widespread. |
| 2 | Abominable (Adjective) | ತೀರ ಕೆಟ್ಟ / ಅಸಹ್ಯಕರ | Causing moral revulsion or extremely unpleasant. |
| 3 | Abreast (Adverb) | ಪಕ್ಕಪಕ್ಕದಲ್ಲಿ | Side by side and facing the same way. |
| 4 | Albatross (Noun) | ಸಾಗರ ಪಕ್ಷಿ | A large oceanic seabird with very long wings. |
| 5 | Anchorage (Noun) | ಹಡಗು ತಂಗುವ ತಾಣ | A place suitable for a ship to anchor safely. |
| 6 | Anguish (Noun) | ತೀವ್ರ ಮಾನಸಿಕ ವೇದನೆ | Severe mental or physical pain and suffering. |
| 7 | Apparition (Noun) | ಭೂತ / ದೆವ್ವದ ನೋಟ | A remarkable or unexpected ghost-like appearance. |
| 8 | Appease (Verb) | ಶಾಂತಗೊಳಿಸು / ತೃಪ್ತಿಪಡಿಸು | To pacify someone by acceding to their demands. |
| 9 | Arrogant (Adjective) | ಅಹಂಕಾರದ | Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance. |
| 10 | Ashore (Adverb) | ದಂಡೆಗೆ / ತೀರಕ್ಕೆ | On or to the shore from the water. |
| 11 | Audacity (Noun) | ಸಾಹಸ / ಉದ್ಧಟತನ | A willingness to take bold or arrogant risks. |
| 12 | Banish (Verb) | ಗಡಿಪಾರು ಮಾಡು | To send someone away as an official punishment. |
| 13 | Barren (Adjective) | ಬಂಜರು / ಫಲವತ್ತಲ್ಲದ | Too poor to produce much or any vegetation. |
| 14 | Beacon (Noun) | ದಾರಿ ದೀಪ | A light set up in a high position as a signal or warning. |
| 15 | Blasphemy (Noun) | ದೇವದೂಷಣೆ | The act of speaking sacrilegiously about sacred things. |
| 16 | Boisterous (Adjective) | ಗದ್ದಲದ / ಭೋರ್ಕರೆಯುವ | Noisy, energetic, and rowdy. |
| 17 | Bounty (Noun) | ಉಡುಗೊರೆ / ಕೊಡುಗೆ | A sum paid for capturing a person or a generous reward. |
| 18 | Briny (Adjective) | ಉಪ್ಪು ನೀರಿನ | Of salty water or relating to the sea. |
| 19 | Calm (Noun/Adj) | ಪ್ರಶಾಂತ | Free from violent wind, storm, or excitement. |
| 20 | Captain (Noun) | ಹಡಗಿನ ನಾಯಕ | The person in command of a ship or vessel. |
| 21 | Celestial (Adjective) | ಆಕಾಶದ / ಸ್ವರ್ಗೀಯ | Positioned in or relating to the sky or outer space. |
| 22 | Chafed (Verb) | ಕೋಪಗೊಳ್ಳುವುದು | Became annoyed, impatient, or sore from rubbing. |
| 23 | Clamor (Noun) | ಗದ್ದಲ / ಕೂಗು | A loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting. |
| 24 | Compass (Noun) | ದಿಕ್ಸೂಚಿ | An instrument with a magnetized pointer showing magnetic north. |
| 25 | Conquest (Noun) | ವಿಜಯ / ಗೆಲುವು | The act of taking control of a place or people by force. |
| 26 | Consternation (Noun) | ಆತಂಕ / ದಿಗ್ಭ್ರಮೆ | A feeling of anxiety or dismay at something unexpected. |
| 27 | Contempt (Noun) | ತಿರಸ್ಕಾರ / ನಿಂದನೆ | The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless. |
| 28 | Conviction (Noun) | ದೃಢ ನಂಬಿಕೆ | A firmly held belief or opinion. |
| 29 | Cranky (Adjective) | ಕಿರಿಕಿರಿ ಉಂಟುಮಾಡುವ | Bad-tempered, irritable, or erratic. |
| 30 | Crew (Noun) | ಹಡಗಿನ ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ | A group of people who work on and operate a ship. |
| 31 | Customary (Adjective) | ಸಾಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕ | According to the customs or usual practices. |
| 32 | Darkness (Noun) | ಕತ್ತಲು | The partial or total absence of light. |
| 33 | Dauntless (Adjective) | ಭಯವಿಲ್ಲದ / ಧೀರ | Showing fearlessness and determination. |
| 34 | Deck (Noun) | ಹಡಗಿನ ಮೇಲ್ಛಾವಣಿ | A wooden floor of a ship or boat. |
| 35 | Despair (Noun) | ನಿರಾಶೆ / ಹತಾಶೆ | The complete loss or absence of hope. |
| 36 | Desperate (Adjective) | ಅಸಹಾಯಕರಾದ / ಹತಾಶ | Feeling or showing a hopeless sense of a situation. |
| 37 | Despot (Noun) | ಸರ್ವಾಧಿಕಾರಿ | A ruler or other person who holds absolute power. |
| 38 | Discontent (Noun) | ಅಸಮಾಧಾನ | Dissatisfaction with one's circumstances or leaders. |
| 39 | Discovery (Noun) | ಶೋಧನೆ / ಅನ್ವೇಷಣೆ | The action of finding or gaining sight of something first. |
| 40 | Disloyal (Adjective) | ದ್ರೋಹಿ / ಅನನುಕೂಲ | Failing to be loyal to a person, country, or cause. |
| 41 | Dismasted (Adjective) | ಹಡಗಿನ ಪಾಯ ಸಡಿಲಗೊಂಡ | Having broken, damaged, or lost masts. |
| 42 | Doubt (Noun) | ಅನುಮಾನ / ಶಂಕೆ | A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction. |
| 43 | Drown (Verb) | ನೀರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಳುಗಿ ಸಾವು | Die through submersion in and inhalation of water. |
| 44 | Duty (Noun) | ಕರ್ತವ್ಯ | A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility. |
| 45 | Embark (Verb) | ಪಯಣ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸು | Go aboard a ship or vehicle to begin a journey. |
| 46 | Emperor (Noun) | ಚಕ್ರವರ್ತಿ | A sovereign ruler of great power and rank. |
| 47 | Encourage (Verb) | ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹಿಸು | Give support, confidence, or hope to someone. |
| 48 | Endurance (Noun) | ಸಹಿಷ್ಣುತೆ / ತಾಳ್ಮೆ | The capacity to withstand wear, tear, or hardship. |
| 49 | Enthusiasm (Noun) | ಉತ್ಸಾಹ | Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. |
| 50 | Exhaustion (Noun) | ತೀವ್ರ ಆಯಾಸ | A state of extreme physical or mental tiredness. |
| 51 | Fathom (Noun/Verb) | ಆಳದ ಅಳತೆ (೬ ಅಡಿ) | A unit of length equal to six feet, measuring water depth. |
| 52 | Fellowship (Noun) | ಸಹೋದರತ್ವ / ಕೂಟ | Friendly association with people sharing common interests. |
| 53 | Fierce (Adjective) | ಭಯಂಕರ / ಕೆರಳಿದ | Having or showing a ferocious and wild aggressiveness. |
| 54 | Fleet (Noun) | ಹಡಗುಗಳ ಪಡೆ | A group of ships sailing together under single control. |
| 55 | Foam (Noun) | ನೊರೆ | A mass of small bubbles formed on sea water. |
| 56 | Foolhardy (Adjective) | ಅವಿವೇಕದ ಸಾಹಸ | Recklessly bold or rash. |
| 57 | Gale (Noun) | ಬಿರುಗಾಳಿ | A very strong wind storm at sea. |
| 58 | Gaze (Verb) | ದಿಟ್ಟಿಸಿ ನೋಡು | Look steadily and intently in admiration or thought. |
| 59 | Gloom (Noun) | ಕತ್ತಲು / ಉದ್ವೇಗ | Partial or total darkness, or a state of depression. |
| 60 | Greed (Noun) | ದುರಾಸೆ | Intense and selfish desire for wealth or power. |
| 61 | Horizon (Noun) | ದಿಗಂತ / ಕ್ಷಿತಿಜ | The line at which the earth's surface and sky appear to meet. |
| 62 | Ignoble (Adjective) | ಕೀಳುಮಟ್ಟದ | Not honorable in character or purpose. |
| 63 | Illusion (Noun) | ಭ್ರಮೆ | A false idea, belief, or deceptive appearance. |
| 64 | Impatient (Adjective) | ಸಮಾಧಾನವಿಲ್ಲದ | Showing a tendency to be quickly irritated by delay. |
| 65 | Indefatigable (Adjective) | ದಣಿವರಿಯದ | Persisting tirelessly in an effort or task. |
| 66 | Indignation (Noun) | ಸಿಟ್ಟು / ಅಸಮಾಧಾನ | Anger or annoyance provoked by unfair treatment. |
| 67 | Infinite (Adjective) | ಅನಂತ / ಎಲ್ಲೆಯಿಲ್ಲದ | Limitless or endless in space, extent, or size. |
| 68 | Insubordination (Noun) | ಶಾಸನ ಉಲ್ಲಂಘನೆ / ದ್ರೋಹ | Refusal to obey orders or disrespect toward authority. |
| 69 | Irony (Noun) | ವ್ಯಂಗ್ಯ | Expression of meaning using language that signifies the opposite. |
| 70 | Isolation (Noun) | ಒಂಟಿತನ / ಪ್ರತ್ಯೇಕತೆ | The state of being separate from others. |
| 71 | Journey (Noun) | ಪ್ರಯಾಣ | An act of traveling from one place to another. |
| 72 | Lament (Verb) | ಪ್ರಲಾಪಿಸು / ದುಃಖಿಸು | Express passionate grief or sorrow. |
| 73 | Latitude (Noun) | ಅಕ್ಷಾಂಶ | The angular distance of a place north or south of equator. |
| 74 | Loyalty (Noun) | ನಿಷ್ಠೆ | The quality of being loyal to a leader or cause. |
| 75 | Mast (Noun) | ಧ್ವಜಸ್ತಂಭ / ಹಡಗಿನ ಕಂಬ | A tall upright post on a ship carrying sails. |
| 76 | Mutiny (Noun) | ಸೈನಿಕರ ದಂಗೆ | An open rebellion against proper authorities by sailors. |
| 77 | Navigate (Verb) | ಹಡಗು ನಡೆಸು | Plan and direct the route or course of a ship. |
| 78 | Oath (Noun) | ಪ್ರಮಾಣ ವಚನ | A solemn promise regarding one's future action. |
| 79 | Ocean (Noun) | ಸಾಗರ | A very large expanse of sea. |
| 80 | Omen (Noun) | ಶಕುನ | An event regarded as a sign of good or evil. |
| 81 | Oppression (Noun) | ದಬ್ಬಾಳಿಕೆ | Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control. |
| 82 | Outcast (Noun) | ಸಮಾಜದಿಂದ ಬಹಿಷ್ಕೃತನಾದವನು | A person who has been rejected by a social group. |
| 83 | Patient (Adjective) | ತಾಳ್ಮೆಯುಳ್ಳ | Able to tolerate delays or problems without becoming annoyed. |
| 84 | Perilous (Adjective) | ಅಪಾಯಕಾರಿ | Full of danger or severe risk. |
| 85 | Persist (Verb) | ಪಟ್ಟುಹಿಡಿ | Continue firmly in an opinion or course of action. |
| 86 | Pint (Noun) | ದ್ರವದ ಅಳತೆ | A unit of liquid measure equal to one eighth of a gallon. |
| 87 | Pirate (Noun) | ಕಡಲ್ಗಳ್ಳ | A person who attacks and robs ships at sea. |
| 88 | Pitching (Verb) | ತೂಗಾಡುವುದು | Moving up and down abruptly on sea waves. |
| 89 | Privation (Noun) | ಅಭಾವ / ಕಷ್ಟನಷ್ಟ | A state in which essential human needs are lacking. |
| 90 | Rebellion (Noun) | ಬಂಡಾಯ / ದಂಗೆ | An act of violent or open resistance to a ruler. |
| 91 | Rogue (Noun) | ದುಷ್ಟ / ನೀಚ | A dishonest or unprincipled person. |
| 92 | Sailor (Noun) | ನಾವಿಕ | A person who works as a member of a ship's crew. |
| 93 | Santa Maria (Noun) | ಕೊಲಂಬಸ್ ಹಡಗು | The flagship of Christopher Columbus's first voyage. |
| 94 | Scorn (Noun) | ಹಸನಾದ ತಿರಸ್ಕಾರ | The feeling or belief that someone is worthless. |
| 95 | Seaweed (Noun) | ಸಮುದ್ರದ ಪಾಚಿ | Large algae growing in the sea or on ocean rocks. |
| 96 | Seaman (Noun) | ನಾವಿಕ | A sailor below the rank of officer. |
| 97 | Sovereign (Noun) | ಸಾರ್ವಭೌಮ / ರಾಜ | A supreme ruler or monarch. |
| 98 | Spanish (Adj/Noun) | ಸ್ಪ್ಯಾನಿಷ್ ಭಾಷೆ / ದೇಶ | Relating to Spain, its people, or language. |
| 99 | Specter (Noun) | ದೆವ್ವ / ಭಯದ ಛಾಯೆ | A ghost or something widely feared as unpleasant. |
| 100 | Squall (Noun) | ತೀವ್ರ ಗಾಳಿಮಳೆ | A sudden violent gust of wind or localized storm. |
| 101 | Starvation (Noun) | ಹಸಿವಿನ ಸಾವು / ಉಪವಾಸ | Suffering or death caused by lack of food. |
| 102 | Steer (Verb) | ದಾರಿ ನಡೆಸು | Guide the course or direction of a ship. |
| 103 | Submission (Noun) | ಶರಣಾಗತಿ | The action of yielding to a superior force. |
| 104 | Treachery (Noun) | ವಿಶ್ವಾಸಘಾತುಕತನ | Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or behavior. |
| 105 | Triumph (Noun) | ಭವ್ಯ ಗೆಲುವು | A great victory or achievement. |
| 106 | Tyrant (Noun) | ಕ್ರೂರ ಆಡಳಿತಗಾರ | A cruel and oppressive ruler. |
| 107 | Uncharted (Adjective) | ನಕ್ಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿಲ್ಲದ / ಹೊಸತಾದ | Not mapped, surveyed, or recorded. |
| 108 | Vessel (Noun) | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಹಡಗು | A ship or large boat travelling on water. |
| 109 | Vision (Noun) | ದೃಷ್ಟಿಕೋನ / ಕನಸು | The ability to think about the future with wisdom. |
| 110 | Voyage (Noun) | ಸಮುದ್ರ ಪ್ರಯಾಣ | A long journey involving travel by sea. |