The Hindu Vocabulary 06 Jan 2025

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The Hindu editorial vocabulary 6 January 2025

1. Mitigate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To make less severe or painful.
  • Meaning (Hindi): कम करना, सुधारना
  • Synonyms: Alleviate, Reduce, Ease
  • Antonyms: Aggravate, Exacerbate
  • Example (in a sentence): The government took steps to mitigate the effects of inflation.
  • Related Words: Diminish, Soften

2. Prolific (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Producing abundant results or works.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रचुर, बहुप्रसव
  • Synonyms: Productive, Creative, Fertile
  • Antonyms: Unproductive, Barren
  • Example (in a sentence): She is a prolific writer, having published numerous books.
  • Related Words: Generative, Abundant

3. Unequivocal (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous.
  • Meaning (Hindi): स्पष्ट, निर्विवाद
  • Synonyms: Definite, Certain, Absolute
  • Antonyms: Ambiguous, Doubtful
  • Example (in a sentence): His unequivocal support for the proposal was appreciated.
  • Related Words: Unmistakable, Transparent

4. Redress (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To correct or compensate for a wrong.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सुधार करना, मुआवजा देना
  • Synonyms: Rectify, Amend, Remedy
  • Antonyms: Worsen, Harm
  • Example (in a sentence): The policy aims to redress historical injustices.
  • Related Words: Compensate, Resolve

5. Pernicious (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Having a harmful effect, especially in a subtle way.
  • Meaning (Hindi): हानिकारक, घातक
  • Synonyms: Detrimental, Malicious, Insidious
  • Antonyms: Beneficial, Harmless
  • Example (in a sentence): The pernicious effects of corruption are evident in the system.
  • Related Words: Harmful, Toxic

6. Admonish (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To warn or reprimand someone firmly.
  • Meaning (Hindi): चेतावनी देना, डाँटना
  • Synonyms: Rebuke, Scold, Reprimand
  • Antonyms: Praise, Approve
  • Example (in a sentence): She admonished the students for their tardiness.
  • Related Words: Chide, Warn

7. Arduous (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Involving or requiring a lot of effort.
  • Meaning (Hindi): कठिन, श्रमसाध्य
  • Synonyms: Strenuous, Difficult, Challenging
  • Antonyms: Easy, Effortless
  • Example (in a sentence): Climbing the mountain was an arduous task.
  • Related Words: Grueling, Laborious

8. Sagacious (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Having good judgment; wise.
  • Meaning (Hindi): विवेकशील, बुद्धिमान
  • Synonyms: Insightful, Prudent, Shrewd
  • Antonyms: Foolish, Ignorant
  • Example (in a sentence): The sagacious leader guided the team to success.
  • Related Words: Wise, Judicious

9. Felicitous (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Well-suited or apt; delightful.
  • Meaning (Hindi): उपयुक्त, आनंददायक
  • Synonyms: Suitable, Appropriate, Pleasing
  • Antonyms: Unsuitable, Inappropriate
  • Example (in a sentence): Her felicitous choice of words charmed the audience.
  • Related Words: Congenial, Opportune

10. Rescind (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To revoke or cancel.
  • Meaning (Hindi): रद्द करना
  • Synonyms: Repeal, Abolish, Annul
  • Antonyms: Enforce, Uphold
  • Example (in a sentence): The company decided to rescind the outdated policy.
  • Related Words: Revoke, Invalidate

11. Ambiguous (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Open to more than one interpretation.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अस्पष्ट
  • Synonyms: Vague, Unclear, Obscure
  • Antonyms: Clear, Certain
  • Example (in a sentence): The instructions were so ambiguous that no one understood them.
  • Related Words: Equivocal, Indeterminate

12. Ominous (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Suggesting that something bad is going to happen.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अशुभ
  • Synonyms: Threatening, Menacing, Foreboding
  • Antonyms: Auspicious, Promising
  • Example (in a sentence): Dark clouds gave an ominous sign of the approaching storm.
  • Related Words: Sinister, Gloomy

13. Insinuate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To suggest or hint at something indirectly.
  • Meaning (Hindi): संकेत करना
  • Synonyms: Imply, Suggest, Allude
  • Antonyms: Declare, Proclaim
  • Example (in a sentence): He insinuated that she was responsible for the mistake.
  • Related Words: Hint, Indicate

14. Stalwart (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Loyal, reliable, and hardworking.
  • Meaning (Hindi): वफादार, मजबूत
  • Synonyms: Dependable, Steadfast, Robust
  • Antonyms: Unreliable, Weak
  • Example (in a sentence): He has been a stalwart supporter of the movement.
  • Related Words: Devoted, Staunch

15. Ephemeral (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Lasting for a very short time.
  • Meaning (Hindi): क्षणभंगुर
  • Synonyms: Temporary, Fleeting, Transitory
  • Antonyms: Permanent, Enduring
  • Example (in a sentence): The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral but unforgettable.
  • Related Words: Brief, Short-lived

16. Ubiquitous (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Present everywhere at the same time.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सर्वव्यापी
  • Synonyms: Omnipresent, Pervasive, Widespread
  • Antonyms: Rare, Uncommon
  • Example (in a sentence): Smartphones are ubiquitous in modern life.
  • Related Words: Ever-present, Common

17. Nostalgia (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A sentimental longing for the past.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अतीत की याद
  • Synonyms: Yearning, Reminiscence, Homesickness
  • Antonyms: Indifference, Forgetfulness
  • Example (in a sentence): Watching old movies filled her with nostalgia.
  • Related Words: Longing, Sentimentality

18. Idiosyncrasy (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A characteristic or habit peculiar to an individual.
  • Meaning (Hindi): विचित्रता
  • Synonyms: Quirk, Peculiarity, Trait
  • Antonyms: Normality, Conformity
  • Example (in a sentence): His habit of humming while working was one of his idiosyncrasies.
  • Related Words: Eccentricity, Oddity

19. Revere (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To feel deep respect or admiration for.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सम्मान करना
  • Synonyms: Respect, Admire, Honor
  • Antonyms: Disrespect, Criticize
  • Example (in a sentence): The community revered their spiritual leader.
  • Related Words: Venerate, Worship

20. Elation (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): Great happiness or exhilaration.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अत्यंत खुशी
  • Synonyms: Joy, Euphoria, Delight
  • Antonyms: Sadness, Depression
  • Example (in a sentence): She felt elation after winning the competition.
  • Related Words: Jubilation, Ecstasy

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