The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 31 Oct 2024

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1. Endeavour (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): An attempt to achieve a goal.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रयास
  • Synonyms: Attempt, Effort
  • Antonyms: Indifference, Inaction
  • Example: His endeavor to improve the community was commendable.
  • Related Words: Endeavor (Verb)

2. Ratified (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To sign or give formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अनुमोदित
  • Synonyms: Confirmed, Approved
  • Antonyms: Rejected, Denied
  • Example: The treaty was ratified by all member states.
  • Related Words: Ratification (Noun)

3. 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 project was a successful collaboration between two companies.
  • Related Words: Collaborate (Verb)

4. Biodiversity (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
  • Meaning (Hindi): जैव विविधता
  • Synonyms: Variety, Diversity
  • Antonyms: Uniformity, Homogeneity
  • Example: Protecting biodiversity is crucial for ecological balance.
  • Related Words: Biodiverse (Adjective)

5. Framework (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
  • Meaning (Hindi): ढांचा
  • Synonyms: Structure, System
  • Antonyms: Chaos, Disorder
  • Example: The framework of the policy was well-defined.
  • Related Words: Frameworks (Plural Noun)

6. Constitution (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
  • Meaning (Hindi): संविधान
  • Synonyms: Charter, Law
  • Antonyms: Anarchy, Disorder
  • Example: The Constitution guarantees fundamental rights to all citizens.
  • Related Words: Constitutional (Adjective)

7. Indispensable (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Absolutely necessary; essential.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अनिवार्य
  • Synonyms: Essential, Crucial
  • Antonyms: Unnecessary, Optional
  • Example: Clean water is indispensable for health.
  • Related Words: Indispensability (Noun)

8. Acquiesce (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To accept something reluctantly but without protest.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सहमति देना
  • Synonyms: Comply, Submit
  • Antonyms: Resist, Oppose
  • Example: She acquiesced to his demands.
  • Related Words: Acquiescence (Noun)

9. Toxic (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Poisonous or harmful.
  • Meaning (Hindi): विषैला
  • Synonyms: Poisonous, Harmful
  • Antonyms: Harmless, Safe
  • Example: The toxic waste was disposed of properly.
  • Related Words: Toxicity (Noun)

10. Regulated (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): Controlled or governed according to rules or laws.
  • Meaning (Hindi): नियंत्रित
  • Synonyms: Controlled, Managed
  • Antonyms: Uncontrolled, Chaotic
  • Example: The industry is heavily regulated by the government.
  • Related Words: Regulation (Noun)

11. Injustice (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): Lack of fairness or justice.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अन्याय
  • Synonyms: Unfairness, Inequity
  • Antonyms: Justice, Fairness
  • Example: The community protested against social injustice.
  • Related Words: Unjust (Adjective)

12. Perception (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.
  • Meaning (Hindi): धारणा
  • Synonyms: Insight, Understanding
  • Antonyms: Misunderstanding, Ignorance
  • Example: His perception of the situation was different from mine.
  • Related Words: Perceptive (Adjective)

13. Subaltern (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Of lower status or rank.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अधीनस्थ
  • Synonyms: Inferior, Secondary
  • Antonyms: Superior, Dominant
  • Example: The subaltern voices were often ignored in the discussion.
  • Related Words: Subalternity (Noun)

14. Ambiguous (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अस्पष्ट
  • Synonyms: Unclear, Vague
  • Antonyms: Clear, Obvious
  • Example: The instructions were ambiguous and led to confusion.
  • Related Words: Ambiguity (Noun)

15. Cohesive (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Forming a united whole.
  • Meaning (Hindi): एकजुट
  • Synonyms: Unified, Connected
  • Antonyms: Disjointed, Fragmented
  • Example: The team was cohesive and worked well together.
  • Related Words: Cohesion (Noun)

16. Protagonist (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The main character in a drama, movie, novel, or other narrative.
  • Meaning (Hindi): नायक
  • Synonyms: Hero, Lead
  • Antonyms: Antagonist, Villain
  • Example: The protagonist faces many challenges throughout the story.
  • Related Words: Protagonistic (Adjective)

17. Disseminate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To spread or disperse information widely.
  • Meaning (Hindi): फैलाना
  • Synonyms: Distribute, Circulate
  • Antonyms: Conceal, Suppress
  • Example: The organization aims to disseminate knowledge about health.
  • Related Words: Dissemination (Noun)

18. Contextual (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Relating to or depending on the context.
  • Meaning (Hindi): संदर्भात्मक
  • Synonyms: Situational, Relational
  • Antonyms: Isolated, Independent
  • Example: The meaning of the word is contextual.
  • Related Words: Context (Noun)

19. Advocacy (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.
  • Meaning (Hindi): वकालत
  • Synonyms: Support, Promotion
  • Antonyms: Opposition, Criticism
  • Example: The advocacy for environmental protection is growing.
  • Related Words: Advocate (Verb)

20. Sustainable (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; avoiding depletion of natural resources.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सतत
  • Synonyms: Viable, Renewable
  • Antonyms: Unsustainable, Destructive
  • Example: We need to find sustainable solutions to environmental issues.
  • Related Words: Sustain (Verb)

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