The Hindu Vocabulary 11 Oct 2024

1. Enhance (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
• Meaning (Hindi): बढ़ाना
• Synonyms: Improve, Augment, Boost
• Antonyms: Diminish, Decrease, Reduce
• Example: The new policy aims to enhance productivity.
• Related Words: Enhancement (Noun), Enhanced (Adjective)

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2. Radicalise (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To cause someone to adopt extreme political or social views.
• Meaning (Hindi): कट्टर बनाना
• Synonyms: Extremify, Fanaticize
• Antonyms: Moderate, Calm
• Example: The group sought to radicalise the youth.
• Related Words: Radical (Noun), Radicalism (Noun)

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3. Sovereignty (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Supreme power or authority.
• Meaning (Hindi): संप्रभुता
• Synonyms: Independence, Autonomy
• Antonyms: Dependence, Subordination
• Example: The nation fought for its sovereignty.
• Related Words: Sovereign (Adjective), Sovereign (Noun)

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4. Terrorism (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians.
• Meaning (Hindi): आतंकवाद
• Synonyms: Violence, Extremism
• Antonyms: Peace, Nonviolence
• Example: The government condemned all forms of terrorism.
• Related Words: Terrorist (Noun), Terrorize (Verb)

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5. Collaboration (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The action of working with someone to produce or create something.
• Meaning (Hindi): सहयोग
• Synonyms: Cooperation, Partnership
• Antonyms: Isolation, Separation
• Example: The two countries entered into a collaboration for research.
• Related Words: Collaborate (Verb), Collaborative (Adjective)

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6. Maritime (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seaborne trade or naval matters.
• Meaning (Hindi): समुद्री
• Synonyms: Nautical, Marine
• Antonyms: Terrestrial, Land-based
• Example: Maritime laws govern shipping activities.
• Related Words: Maritime (Noun), Mariner (Noun)

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7. Proactive (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Creating or controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than responding to it after it has happened.
• Meaning (Hindi): सक्रिय
• Synonyms: Anticipatory, Preventive
• Antonyms: Reactive, Passive
• Example: A proactive approach can prevent many issues.
• Related Words: Proactivity (Noun), Proactiveness (Noun)

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8. Legislature (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A deliberative assembly with the authority to make laws for a political entity.
• Meaning (Hindi): विधायिका
• Synonyms: Parliament, Assembly
• Antonyms: Executive, Judiciary
• Example: The legislature passed the new law.
• Related Words: Legislative (Adjective), Legislator (Noun)

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9. Dialogue (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or film.
• Meaning (Hindi): संवाद Synonyms: Conversation, Discussion Antonyms: Silence, Monologue Example: The dialogue between the leaders was constructive. Related Words: Dialogic (Adjective), Dialogist (Noun)

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10. Apprehensive (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
• Meaning (Hindi): चिंतित
• Synonyms: Anxious, Worried
• Antonyms: Confident, Unworried
• Example: She was apprehensive about the upcoming exam.
• Related Words: Apprehension (Noun), Apprehensively (Adverb)

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11. Contribute (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To give (something, such as money or time) to help achieve or provide something.
• Meaning (Hindi): योगदान देना
• Synonyms: Donate, Provide
• Antonyms: Withdraw, Take
• Example: They contribute to various charities.
• Related Words: Contribution (Noun), Contributor (Noun)

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12. Dignitary (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A person considered to be important because of high rank or office.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रतिष्ठित व्यक्ति
• Synonyms: Official, Notable
• Antonyms: Commoner, Peasant
• Example: The dignitary addressed the crowd.
• Related Words: Dignity (Noun), Dignified (Adjective)

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13. Intimidate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To frighten or overawe someone, especially in order to make them do what one wants.
• Meaning (Hindi): डराना
• Synonyms: Frighten, Bully
• Antonyms: Comfort, Encourage
• Example: He tried to intimidate his opponents.
• Related Words: Intimidation (Noun), Intimidating (Adjective)

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14. Sustainability (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
• Meaning (Hindi): स्थिरता
• Synonyms: Durability, Viability
• Antonyms: Unsustainability, Instability
• Example: Sustainability is crucial for future generations.
• Related Words: Sustainable (Adjective), Sustain (Verb)

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15. Consolidate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make something physically stronger or more solid.
• Meaning (Hindi): मजबूत करना
• Synonyms: Strengthen, Secure
• Antonyms: Weaken, Dismantle
• Example: They plan to consolidate their power.
• Related Words: Consolidation (Noun), Consolidated (Adjective)

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16. Facilitate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make an action or process easy or easier.
• Meaning (Hindi): सुगम बनाना
• Synonyms: Assist, Enable
• Antonyms: Hinder, Obstruct
• Example: The new software will facilitate communication.
• Related Words: Facilitation (Noun), Facilitator (Noun)

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17. Exemplify (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To be a typical example of something.
• Meaning (Hindi): उदाहरण देना
• Synonyms: Illustrate, Represent
• Antonyms: Misrepresent, Conceal
• Example: Her work exemplifies dedication.
• Related Words: Exemplary (Adjective), Exemplification (Noun)

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18. Legitimate (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Conforming to the law or to rules.
• Meaning (Hindi): वैध
• Synonyms: Legal, Valid
• Antonyms: Illegitimate, Unlawful
• Example: They have a legitimate claim to the property.
• Related Words: Legitimacy (Noun), Legitimization (Noun)

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19. Incorporate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To take in or contain (something) as part of a whole.
• Meaning (Hindi): शामिल करना
• Synonyms: Include, Integrate
• Antonyms: Exclude, Separate
• Example: The plan will incorporate new ideas.
• Related Words: Incorporation (Noun), Incorporated (Adjective)

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20. Advocate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To publicly recommend or support.
• Meaning (Hindi): समर्थन करना
• Synonyms: Support, Promote
• Antonyms: Oppose, Dissuade
• Example: She advocates for environmental protection.
• Related Words: Advocacy (Noun), Advocate (Noun)