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The Hindu Vocabulary 28 Feb 2025

1. Acquiesce (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To accept or comply silently or without protest.
  • Meaning (Hindi): मौन स्वीकृति देना
  • Synonyms: Accept, Concede, Submit
  • Antonyms: Resist, Refuse, Oppose
  • Example: He **acquiesced** to the manager’s decision without argument.
  • Related Words: Acquiescence, Comply, Concur

2. Benevolence (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The quality of being well-meaning and kind.
  • Meaning (Hindi): परोपकार, दयालुता
  • Synonyms: Kindness, Generosity, Compassion
  • Antonyms: Malevolence, Cruelty, Harshness
  • Example: The charity is known for its **benevolence** toward the poor.
  • Related Words: Benevolent, Kindhearted, Altruistic

3. Cajole (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To persuade someone by flattery or gentle urging.
  • Meaning (Hindi): मीठी बातों से मनाना
  • Synonyms: Coax, Sweet-talk, Persuade
  • Antonyms: Bully, Intimidate, Dissuade
  • Example: She **cajoled** her friend into attending the party.
  • Related Words: Cajoling, Flatter, Wheedle

4. Debilitate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To weaken or reduce strength.
  • Meaning (Hindi): कमजोर करना
  • Synonyms: Enfeeble, Weaken, Exhaust
  • Antonyms: Strengthen, Fortify, Energize
  • Example: The long illness **debilitated** his body.
  • Related Words: Debilitated, Fatigue, Impair

5. Empirical (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Based on observation or experience rather than theory.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अनुभवसिद्ध, प्रायोगिक
  • Synonyms: Experimental, Observational, Practical
  • Antonyms: Theoretical, Hypothetical, Speculative
  • Example: The research was based on **empirical** data.
  • Related Words: Empiricism, Pragmatic, Analytical

6. Furtive (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Attempting to avoid notice or attention.
  • Meaning (Hindi): गुप्त, चोरी-छिपे
  • Synonyms: Secretive, Sneaky, Stealthy
  • Antonyms: Open, Transparent, Honest
  • Example: He took a **furtive** glance at the document.
  • Related Words: Furtively, Surreptitious, Covert

7. Galvanize (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To shock or excite into taking action.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रेरित करना
  • Synonyms: Stimulate, Inspire, Energize
  • Antonyms: Discourage, Deter, Weaken
  • Example: The leader’s speech **galvanized** the crowd.
  • Related Words: Galvanization, Spur, Motivate

8. Hapless (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Unfortunate or unlucky.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अभागा, दुर्भाग्यशाली
  • Synonyms: Unlucky, Miserable, Wretched
  • Antonyms: Fortunate, Lucky, Blessed
  • Example: The **hapless** traveler lost his passport.
  • Related Words: Haplessly, Misfortunate, Doomed

9. Immutable (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Unchanging over time or unable to be changed.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अपरिवर्तनीय
  • Synonyms: Permanent, Fixed, Inflexible
  • Antonyms: Changeable, Flexible, Mutable
  • Example: The laws of physics are **immutable**.
  • Related Words: Immutability, Unalterable, Perpetual

10. Juxtapose (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To place two things side by side for comparison.
  • Meaning (Hindi): तुलना के लिए पास रखना
  • Synonyms: Compare, Contrast, Align
  • Antonyms: Separate, Distinguish, Divide
  • Example: The artist **juxtaposed** modern and traditional styles.
  • Related Words: Juxtaposition, Conjoin, Collate

11. Kaleidoscopic (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Constantly changing in a fascinating way.
  • Meaning (Hindi): रंगबिरंगा और बदलता हुआ
  • Synonyms: Multicolored, Varied, Vibrant
  • Antonyms: Monotonous, Uniform, Static
  • Example: The festival was a **kaleidoscopic** display of colors.
  • Related Words: Kaleidoscope, Dynamic, Ever-changing

12. Lethargic (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Lacking energy or enthusiasm.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सुस्त, आलसी
  • Synonyms: Sluggish, Tired, Drowsy
  • Antonyms: Energetic, Active, Lively
  • Example: The hot weather made him **lethargic**.
  • Related Words: Lethargy, Torpid, Listless

13. Mellifluous (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Pleasant and smooth to hear.
  • Meaning (Hindi): मधुर, सुरीला
  • Synonyms: Melodious, Harmonious, Euphonious
  • Antonyms: Harsh, Cacophonous, Unpleasant
  • Example: The singer had a **mellifluous** voice.
  • Related Words: Mellifluously, Tuneful, Musical

14. Nascent (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Beginning to develop.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रारंभिक अवस्था में
  • Synonyms: Emerging, Budding, Growing
  • Antonyms: Mature, Developed, Established
  • Example: The startup was still in a **nascent** stage.
  • Related Words: Nascency, Incipient, Developing

15. Ostensible (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.
  • Meaning (Hindi): कथित, दिखावटी
  • Synonyms: Apparent, Supposed, Alleged
  • Antonyms: Real, Genuine, Authentic
  • Example: His **ostensible** reason for leaving was health issues.
  • Related Words: Ostensibly, Pretended, Feigned

16. Quintessential (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Representing the most perfect example of something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): उत्कृष्ट, सर्वोत्तम
  • Synonyms: Ideal, Ultimate, Perfect
  • Antonyms: Atypical, Uncharacteristic, Imperfect
  • Example: She is the **quintessential** leader.
  • Related Words: Quintessence, Exemplary, Model

17. Recalcitrant (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Stubbornly resisting authority or control.
  • Meaning (Hindi): हठी, जिद्दी
  • Synonyms: Defiant, Uncooperative, Rebellious
  • Antonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Submissive
  • Example: The **recalcitrant** student refused to follow the rules.
  • Related Words: Recalcitrance, Stubborn, Headstrong

    18. Spurious (Adjective)

    • Meaning (English): False or fake; not genuine.
    • Meaning (Hindi): नकली, झूठा
    • Synonyms: Bogus, Counterfeit, Fraudulent
    • Antonyms: Authentic, Genuine, Real
    • Example: The news was dismissed as **spurious** propaganda.
    • Related Words: Spuriously, Forged, Sham

    19. Tantamount (Adjective)

    • Meaning (English): Equivalent in seriousness or effect.
    • Meaning (Hindi): बराबर, समतुल्य
    • Synonyms: Equal, Equivalent, Synonymous
    • Antonyms: Different, Opposite, Unequal
    • Example: His silence was **tantamount** to an admission of guilt.
    • Related Words: Comparable, Identical, Alike

    20. Ubiquity (Noun)

    • Meaning (English): The state of being everywhere at once.
    • Meaning (Hindi): सर्वव्यापकता
    • Synonyms: Omnipresence, Pervasiveness, Universality
    • Antonyms: Rarity, Absence, Uncommonness
    • Example: The **ubiquity** of smartphones has changed communication.
    • Related Words: Ubiquitous, Pervasive, Ever-present

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