The Hindu Vocabulary 24 August 2024

1. Intransigent (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Unwilling to change one’s views or to agree.
• Meaning (Hindi): अडिग, अडियल
• Synonyms: Uncompromising, Stubborn
• Antonyms: Flexible, Agreeable
• Example: The intransigent leader refused to negotiate.
• Related Words: Intransigence (Noun)

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2. Pernicious (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
• Meaning (Hindi): हानिकारक, विनाशकारी
• Synonyms: Harmful, Destructive
• Antonyms: Beneficial, Wholesome
• Example: The pernicious weed spread quickly through the garden.
• Related Words: Perniciousness (Noun)

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3. Mellifluous (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
• Meaning (Hindi): मधुर, सुरम्य
• Synonyms: Harmonious, Melodious
• Antonyms: Cacophonous, Discordant
• Example: Her mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
• Related Words: Mellifluence (Noun)

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4. Cacophony (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
• Meaning (Hindi): कर्कश ध्वनि, शोर
• Synonyms: Dissonance, Clamor
• Antonyms: Harmony, Silence
• Example: The cacophony of the city was overwhelming.
• Related Words: Cacophonous (Adjective)

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5. Ineffable (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Too great or extreme to be expressed in words.
• Meaning (Hindi): अवर्णनीय, अनकहा
• Synonyms: Indescribable, Unutterable
• Antonyms: Describable, Expressible
• Example: The beauty of the sunset was ineffable.
• Related Words: Ineffability (Noun)

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6. Sanguine (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
• Meaning (Hindi): आशावादी, खुशमिजाज
• Synonyms: Hopeful, Cheerful
• Antonyms: Pessimistic, Gloomy
• Example: He remained sanguine despite the challenges.
• Related Words: Sanguineness (Noun)

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7. Acrimonious (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Angry and bitter in speech or tone.
• Meaning (Hindi): तीखा, कटु
• Synonyms: Bitter, Hostile
• Antonyms: Friendly, Amicable
• Example: The acrimonious debate left everyone unsettled.
• Related Words: Acrimony (Noun)

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8. Obsequious (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
• Meaning (Hindi): चापलूस, दासवत
• Synonyms: Subservient, Fawning
• Antonyms: Assertive, Dominant
• Example: His obsequious behavior annoyed his colleagues.
• Related Words: Obsequiousness (Noun)

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9. Disparate (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.
• Meaning (Hindi): भिन्न, असमान
• Synonyms: Distinct, Diverse
• Antonyms: Similar, Alike
• Example: The two cultures are disparate in many ways.
• Related Words: Disparity (Noun)

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10. Nefarious (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Wicked or criminal.
• Meaning (Hindi): दुष्ट, पापी
• Synonyms: Villainous, Evil
• Antonyms: Good, Virtuous
• Example: The villain’s nefarious plans were thwarted.
• Related Words: Nefariousness (Noun)

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11. Fastidious (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Very attentive to detail; hard to please.
• Meaning (Hindi): बारीकी से देखने वाला, परिश्रमी
• Synonyms: Meticulous, Picky
• Antonyms: Indifferent, Uncritical
• Example: She was fastidious about her work.
• Related Words: Fastidiousness (Noun)

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12. Trepidation (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
• Meaning (Hindi): भय, आशंका
• Synonyms: Anxiety, Apprehension
• Antonyms: Confidence, Assurance
• Example: He approached the interview with trepidation.
• Related Words: Trepidatious (Adjective)

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13. Vociferous (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Vehement or clamorous.
• Meaning (Hindi): शोरगुल करने वाला, जोरदार
• Synonyms: Boisterous, Loud
• Antonyms: Quiet, Silent
• Example: The vociferous crowd cheered for their team.
• Related Words: Vociferation (Noun)

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14. Auspicious (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Conducive to success; favorable.
• Meaning (Hindi): शुभ, कल्याणकारी
• Synonyms: Promising, Propitious
• Antonyms: Unfavorable, Inauspicious
• Example: The sunny weather made for an auspicious start to the event.
• Related Words: Auspiciousness (Noun)

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15. Recalcitrant (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude.
• Meaning (Hindi): विद्रोही, नाफरमान
• Synonyms: Defiant, Stubborn
• Antonyms: Compliant, Obedient
• Example: The recalcitrant student refused to follow the rules.
• Related Words: Recalcitrance (Noun)

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16. Obfuscate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.
• Meaning (Hindi): अस्पष्ट करना, भ्रमित करना
• Synonyms: Confuse, Cloud
• Antonyms: Clarify, Illuminate
• Example: The politician tried to obfuscate the issue with vague statements.
• Related Words: Obfuscation (Noun)

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17. Ubiquitous (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
• Meaning (Hindi): सर्वव्यापी, हर जगह मौजूद
• Synonyms: Omnipresent, Universal
• Antonyms: Rare, Scarce
• Example: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
• Related Words: Ubiquity (Noun)

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18. Cognizant (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Having knowledge or being aware of.
• Meaning (Hindi): जागरूक, जानकार
• Synonyms: Aware, Conscious
• Antonyms: Unaware, Ignorant
• Example: She is cognizant of the challenges ahead.
• Related Words: Cognizance (Noun)

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19. Exacerbate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
• Meaning (Hindi): बढ़ाना, बिगाड़ना
• Synonyms: Aggravate, Intensify
• Antonyms: Alleviate, Mitigate
• Example: His comments only served to exacerbate the situation.
• Related Words: Exacerbation (Noun)

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20. Quintessential (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
• Meaning (Hindi): आदर्श, सर्वोत्कृष्ट
• Synonyms: Typical, Exemplary
• Antonyms: Uncharacteristic, Atypical
• Example: She is the quintessential student, always eager to learn.
• Related Words: Quintessence (Noun)

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