The Hindu Vocabulary 09 Dec 2024

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The hindu editorial vocabulary 9 December 2024

1. Imperative (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Of vital importance; crucial.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अनिवार्य (anivarya)
  • Synonyms: Crucial, Critical, Essential
  • Antonyms: Unimportant, Trivial, Insignificant
  • Example: It is imperative that we act now to address climate change.
  • Related Words: Imperatively, Imperativeness

2. Inadvertently (adverb)

  • Meaning (English): Without intention; accidentally.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अनजाने में (anjaane mein)
  • Synonyms: Accidentally, Unintentionally, Mistakenly
  • Antonyms: Deliberately, Intentionally, Purposely
  • Example: I inadvertently deleted the file.
  • Related Words: Inadvertent, Inadvertence

3. Divergence (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A difference or variation.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अंतर (antar)
  • Synonyms: Difference, Deviation, Discrepancy
  • Antonyms: Similarity, Convergence, Agreement
  • Example: There was a significant divergence of opinion between the two experts.
  • Related Words: Divergent, Diverge

4. Negate (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To nullify or invalidate.
  • Meaning (Hindi): नकारना (nakarna)
  • Synonyms: Nullify, Invalidate, Cancel
  • Antonyms: Affirm, Validate, Support
  • Example: The evidence negated the defendant’s alibi.
  • Related Words: Negation, Negative

5. Dignified (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सम्मानजनक (sam maanjanak)
  • Synonyms: Respectful, Honorable, Noble
  • Antonyms: Undignified, Disgraceful, Shameful
  • Example: The queen maintained a dignified demeanor throughout the ceremony.
  • Related Words: Dignity, Dignify,

6. Overburden (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To load with excessive work or care.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अधिक बोझ डालना (adhik bojh daalna)
  • Synonyms: Overload, Overtax, Strain
  • Antonyms: Underwhelm, Relieve, Unburden
  • Example: The teachers were overburdened with paperwork.
  • Related Words: Overburdened, Overburdening

7. Provision (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To supply with food, drink, or equipment, especially for a journey.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रावधान करना (praavadhaan karna)
  • Synonyms: Supply, Provide, Equip
  • Antonyms: Deprive, Strip, Divest
  • Example: The hikers provisioned themselves with enough food for a week.
  • Related Words: Provision, Provisions

8. Determined (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
  • Meaning (Hindi): दृढ़ निश्चयी (dridh nishchayi)
  • Synonyms: Resolute, Decided, Resolved
  • Antonyms: Undecided, Irresolute, Hesitant
  • Example: The team was determined to win the championship.
  • Related Words: Determine, Determination

9. Disburse (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To pay out (money from a fund).
  • Meaning (Hindi): वितरित करना (vitarit karna)
  • Synonyms: Pay out, Distribute, Spend
  • Antonyms: Collect, Receive, Gather
  • Example: The government disbursed funds to the disaster victims.
  • Related Words: Disbursement, Disbursal

10.Plight (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.
  • Meaning (Hindi): दुर्दशा (durdasha)
  • Synonyms: Predicament, Difficulty, Trouble
  • Antonyms: Advantage, Blessing, Boon
  • Example: The plight of the refugees was heartbreaking.
  • Related Words: Plights, Plightful

11.Endure (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सहन करना (sahan karna)
  • Synonyms: Tolerate, Bear, Withstand
  • Antonyms: Avoid, Evade, Escape
  • Example: The athletes had to endure extreme weather conditions.
  • Related Words: Endurance, Enduring

12.Nefarious (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.
  • Meaning (Hindi): कुटिल (kutil)
  • Synonyms: Wicked, Evil, Villainous
  • Antonyms: Good, Virtuous, Righteous
  • Example: The nefarious plot was foiled by the police.
  • Related Words: Nefariously, Nefariousness

13.Incite (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).
  • Meaning (Hindi): भड़काना (bhadakana)
  • Synonyms: Provoke, Instigate, Foment
  • Antonyms: Calm, Soothe, Pacify
  • Example: The politician’s speech incited the crowd to riot.
  • Related Words: Incitement, Inciting

14.Cart (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A strong open vehicle with two or four wheels, typically used for carrying loads.
  • Meaning (Hindi): गाड़ी (gaadi)
  • Synonyms: Wagon, Carriage, Dray
  • Antonyms: Car, Automobile, Truck
  • Example: The farmer used a cart to transport his produce to the market.
  • Related Words: Carts, Carting

15.Incarceration (noun)

  • Meaning (English): The state of being confined in prison; imprisonment.
  • Meaning (Hindi): कारावास (kaaraavaas)
  • Synonyms: Imprisonment, Confinement, Detention
  • Antonyms: Freedom, Liberty, Release
  • Example: The prisoner was sentenced to five years of incarceration.
  • Related Words: Incarcerate, Incarcerated

16.Disproportionate (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Too large or too small in comparison with something else.
  • Meaning (Hindi): असंगत (asangat)
  • Synonyms: Unequal, Unbalanced, Lopsided
  • Antonyms: Proportionate, Balanced, Equal
  • Example: The punishment was disproportionate to the crime.
  • Related Words: Proportion, Proportionately

17.Unintended (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Not planned or meant.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अनपेक्षित (anapekshit)
  • Synonyms: Accidental, Unintentional, Unforeseen
  • Antonyms: Deliberate, Intentional, Planned
  • Example: The policy had unintended consequences.
  • Related Words: Intended, Intentionally

18.Palpable (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): (of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रत्यक्ष (pratyaksh)
  • Synonyms: Noticeable, Evident, Obvious
  • Antonyms: Imperceptible, Indistinct, Vague
  • Example: The tension in the room was palpable. [cite: 646]
  • Related Words: Palpably, Palpability

19.Wield (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To hold and use (a weapon or tool).
  • Meaning (Hindi): चलाना (chalana)
  • Synonyms: Use, Handle, Employ
  • Antonyms: Abandon, Discard, Reject
  • Example: The knight wielded his sword with skill.

20.Havoc (noun)

  • Meaning (English): Widespread destruction.
  • Meaning (Hindi): तबाही (tabahi)
  • Synonyms: Devastation, Destruction, Ruin
  • Antonyms: Creation, Construction, Preservation
  • Example: The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal town.
  • Related Words: Havocing, Havoced.

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