The Hindu Vocabulary 09 Sep 2024

1. Emblem (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A symbolic object or representation.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रतीक
• Synonyms: Symbol, insignia, token
• Antonyms: None
• Example: The dove is an emblem of peace.
• Related Words: Emblematical (Adjective)

2. Adept (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Highly skilled or proficient.
• Meaning (Hindi): निपुण
• Synonyms: Skilled, expert, proficient
• Antonyms: Inept, unskilled
• Example: She is adept at solving complex problems.
• Related Words: Adeptness (Noun)

3. Cohesion (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The action or fact of forming a united whole.
• Meaning (Hindi): एकता
• Synonyms: Unity, togetherness, bond
• Antonyms: Disunity, division
• Example: The team’s cohesion was evident during the project.
• Related Words: Cohesive (Adjective)

4. Dysfunction (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Impaired or abnormal functioning.
• Meaning (Hindi): विकार
• Synonyms: Malfunction, disorder, impairment
• Antonyms: Functioning, efficiency
• Example: The organization suffered from serious dysfunction.
• Related Words: Dysfunctional (Adjective)

5. Prevalent (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Widespread in a particular area at a particular time.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रचलित
• Synonyms: Common, widespread, prevalent
• Antonyms: Rare, uncommon
• Example: The disease was prevalent in the region.
• Related Words: Prevalence (Noun)

6. Surveillance (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.
• Meaning (Hindi): निगरानी
• Synonyms: Monitoring, observation, scrutiny
• Antonyms: Neglect, disregard
• Example: The area was under constant surveillance.
• Related Words: Surveil (Verb)

7. Inundate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): Overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
• Meaning (Hindi): बाढ़ आना
• Synonyms: Flood, overwhelm, swamp
• Antonyms: Drain, empty
• Example: The office was inundated with applications.
• Related Words: Inundation (Noun)

8. Empathy (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
• Meaning (Hindi): सहानुभूति
• Synonyms: Compassion, understanding, sympathy
• Antonyms: Indifference, apathy
• Example: She showed great empathy towards the victims.
• Related Words: Empathetic (Adjective)

9. Conundrum (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A confusing and difficult problem or question.
• Meaning (Hindi): पहेली
• Synonyms: Dilemma, puzzle, riddle
• Antonyms: Solution, answer
• Example: The project presented a conundrum for the team.
• Related Words: Conundrums (Plural Noun)

10. Inevitably (Adverb)

• Meaning (English): As is certain to happen; unavoidably.
• Meaning (Hindi): अनिवार्य रूप से
• Synonyms: Unavoidably, predictably, necessarily
• Antonyms: Avoidably, optionally
• Example: Inevitably, the sun will rise tomorrow.
• Related Words: Inevitable (Adjective)

11. Ambiguous (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
• Meaning (Hindi): अस्पष्ट
• Synonyms: Unclear, vague, uncertain
• Antonyms: Clear, definite
• Example: The instructions were ambiguous and confusing.
• Related Words: Ambiguity (Noun)

12. Resilience (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
• Meaning (Hindi): लचीलापन
• Synonyms: Toughness, adaptability, flexibility
• Antonyms: Weakness, vulnerability
• Example: Her resilience helped her overcome challenges.
• Related Words: Resilient (Adjective)

13. Facilitate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make an action or process easier.
• Meaning (Hindi): सुविधाजनक बनाना
• Synonyms: Assist, enable, help
• Antonyms: Hinder, obstruct
• Example: The new software will facilitate our workflow.
• Related Words: Facilitation (Noun)

14. Disparity (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A great difference.
• Meaning (Hindi): असमानता
• Synonyms: Inequality, difference, gap
• Antonyms: Similarity, equality
• Example: There is a disparity in income levels across the country.
• Related Words: Disparate (Adjective)

15. Alleviate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
• Meaning (Hindi): कम करना
• Synonyms: Lessen, relieve, ease
• Antonyms: Aggravate, worsen
• Example: The medication helped alleviate her pain.
• Related Words: Alleviation (Noun)

16. Mitigate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make less severe, serious, or painful.
• Meaning (Hindi): कम करना
• Synonyms: Lessen, reduce, diminish
• Antonyms: Aggravate, intensify
• Example: Steps were taken to mitigate the risks.
• Related Words: Mitigation (Noun)

17. Tenacity (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.
• Meaning (Hindi): दृढ़ता
• Synonyms: Persistence, determination, resolve
• Antonyms: Indifference, weakness
• Example: Her tenacity helped her achieve her goals.
• Related Words: Tenacious (Adjective)

18. Scrutiny (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Critical observation or examination.
• Meaning (Hindi): गहन निरीक्षण
• Synonyms: Examination, inspection, analysis
• Antonyms: Overlook, neglect
• Example: The proposal was subjected to close scrutiny.
• Related Words: Scrutinize (Verb)

19. Proliferate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To increase rapidly in numbers; multiply.
• Meaning (Hindi): तेजी से बढ़ना
• Synonyms: Multiply, escalate, expand
• Antonyms: Decrease, diminish
• Example: The use of smartphones has proliferated in recent years.
• Related Words: Proliferation (Noun)

20. Consolidate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make something physically stronger or more solid.
• Meaning (Hindi): मजबूत करना
• Synonyms: Strengthen, secure, solidify
• Antonyms: Weaken, disperse
• Example: They plan to consolidate their resources for the project.
• Related Words: Consolidation (Noun)