The Hindu Vocabulary 09 Feb 2025

• Meaning (English): Clear and having only one possible meaning
• Meaning (Hindi): स्पष्ट
• Synonyms: Clear, explicit, definite
• Antonyms: Vague, ambiguous, unclear
• Example: The instructions were unambiguous and easy to follow.
• Related Words: Ambiguity (Noun)

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2. Resilient (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Able to recover quickly from difficulties
• Meaning (Hindi): लचीला, सहनशील
• Synonyms: Strong, tough, adaptable
• Antonyms: Fragile, weak, vulnerable
• Example: The resilient community rebuilt their homes after the flood.
• Related Words: Resilience (Noun)

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3. Volatility (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The tendency to change rapidly and unpredictably
• Meaning (Hindi): अस्थिरता
• Synonyms: Instability, fluctuation, unpredictability
• Antonyms: Stability, constancy, firmness
• Example: Market volatility makes investments risky.
• Related Words: Volatile (Adjective)

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4. Furore (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A sudden outbreak of anger or excitement
• Meaning (Hindi): हंगामा
• Synonyms: Uproar, commotion, outrage
• Antonyms: Calm, peace, serenity
• Example: The decision to raise taxes caused a public furore.
• Related Words: Frenzy, uproar

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5. Allegiance (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Loyalty or commitment to a group or cause
• Meaning (Hindi): निष्ठा
• Synonyms: Loyalty, devotion, fidelity
• Antonyms: Disloyalty, betrayal, treachery
• Example: The soldiers swore allegiance to their country.
• Related Words: Loyal (Adjective)

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6. Impetus (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A force that makes something happen more quickly
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रेरणा
• Synonyms: Motivation, stimulus, drive
• Antonyms: Hindrance, obstacle, deterrent
• Example: The new policy provided fresh impetus to the economy.
• Related Words: Impulsive (Adjective)

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7. Ascertain (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To find out something with certainty
• Meaning (Hindi): पता लगाना
• Synonyms: Determine, discover, verify
• Antonyms: Ignore, overlook, assume
• Example: The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.
• Related Words: Certainty (Noun)

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8. Ambiguous (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Open to more than one interpretation
• Meaning (Hindi): अस्पष्ट
• Synonyms: Vague, unclear, uncertain
• Antonyms: Clear, explicit, definite
• Example: His ambiguous statement confused the audience.
• Related Words: Ambiguity (Noun)

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9. Prevalent (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Widespread in a particular area or time
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रचलित
• Synonyms: Common, widespread, frequent
• Antonyms: Rare, uncommon, isolated
• Example: Flu is prevalent during the winter season.
• Related Words: Prevalence (Noun)

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10. Acrimonious (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Angry and bitter in speech or behavior
• Meaning (Hindi): कटु
• Synonyms: Bitter, hostile, spiteful
• Antonyms: Friendly, pleasant, harmonious
• Example: The debate turned acrimonious after heated arguments.
• Related Words: Acrimony (Noun)

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11. Pragmatic (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Dealing with problems realistically
• Meaning (Hindi): व्यावहारिक
• Synonyms: Practical, realistic, sensible
• Antonyms: Idealistic, impractical, unrealistic
• Example: She took a pragmatic approach to solving the issue.

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12. Perilous (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Full of danger or risk
• Meaning (Hindi): खतरनाक
• Synonyms: Dangerous, hazardous, risky
• Antonyms: Safe, secure, harmless
• Example: The hikers embarked on a perilous journey.
• Related Words: Peril (Noun)

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13. Ameliorate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make something better or less severe
• Meaning (Hindi): सुधारना
• Synonyms: Improve, enhance, alleviate
• Antonyms: Worsen, deteriorate, aggravate
• Example: Measures were taken to ameliorate the living conditions.
• Related Words: Amelioration (Noun)

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14. Exemplary (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Serving as a model of excellence
• Meaning (Hindi): अनुकरणीय
• Synonyms: Outstanding, admirable, ideal
• Antonyms: Inferior, unworthy, flawed
• Example: She received an award for her exemplary performance.
• Related Words: Example (Noun)

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15. Tenacity (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The quality of being determined and persistent
• Meaning (Hindi): दृढ़ता
• Synonyms: Determination, perseverance, persistence
• Antonyms: Weakness, surrender, indecision
• Example: His tenacity helped him succeed despite challenges.
• Related Words: Tenacious (Adjective)

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16. Repercussion (Noun)

• Meaning (English): An unintended consequence of an action
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रतिफल
• Synonyms: Consequence, outcome, result
• Antonyms: Cause, origin, trigger
• Example: The new law had unintended economic repercussions.
• Related Words: Impact, aftermath

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17. Inevitable (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Certain to happen; unavoidable
• Meaning (Hindi): अनिवार्य
• Synonyms: Unavoidable, destined, inescapable
• Antonyms: Avoidable, preventable, uncertain
• Example: Change is inevitable in life.
• Related Words: Inevitability (Noun)

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18. Insidious (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Proceeding in a gradual, harmful way
• Meaning (Hindi): कपटी
• Synonyms: Deceptive, sneaky, subtle
• Antonyms: Honest, open, obvious
• Example: The disease was insidious, showing no symptoms initially.
• Related Words: Insidiously (Adverb)

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19. Burgeoning (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Growing or developing rapidly
• Meaning (Hindi): तेजी से बढ़ता हुआ
• Synonyms: Flourishing, expanding, thriving
• Antonyms: Declining, shrinking, diminishing
• Example: The burgeoning tech industry is creating new job opportunities.
• Related Words: Burgeon (Verb)

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20. Conspicuous (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Easily noticeable or attracting attention
• Meaning (Hindi): स्पष्ट
• Synonyms: Noticeable, prominent, striking
• Antonyms: Inconspicuous, hidden, obscure
• Example: Her bright red dress made her conspicuous in the crowd.
• Related Words: Conspicuously (Adverb)