Vocabulary Spotlight
Charade
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: दिखावा (Dikhawa) – A pretense or a mock display; a game where players act out a word or phrase.
Pronunciation
[shuh-reyd]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Facade – मुखौटा (Mukhauta)
Related Words
Masquerade – भेष बदलना (Bhes Badalna)
Word Origin
“Charade” French se aaya hai aur iska matlab originally ek riddle ya word puzzle hota tha jo acting ke through express hoti thi.
Word Family
Noun: Charade – दिखावा (Dikhawa)
Usage Examples
1. Uski meeting mein serious hone ki charade sab ko samajh aa gaya.
– His charade of being serious in the meeting was understood by everyone.
2. Humne family game night mein ek charade game khela.
– We played a charade game during the family game night.
Cultural Note
Charade ek popular game hai jo acting aur guessing par based hota hai. Iske alawa yeh word kisi pretense ya dikhawa ko bhi imply karta hai, jo reality se different hota hai.
In Context
“Charade” shabd aisi situations ke liye use hota hai jo sirf surface level pe dikhawe ya pretend ki gayi hoti hain, aur real intentions ko chhupaate hain.