The Hindu Vocabulary 01 Feb 2025

1. Emulate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation.
• Meaning (Hindi): अनुकरण करना
• Synonyms: Imitate, copy, mimic
• Antonyms: Neglect, ignore, shun
• Example (in a sentence): She tried to emulate her mentor’s success.
• Related Words: Emulation (Noun), Emulative (Adjective)

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2. Discrepancy (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A lack of compatibility or agreement.
• Meaning (Hindi): विसंगति
• Synonyms: Inconsistency, difference, variation
• Antonyms: Consistency, agreement, similarity
• Example (in a sentence): The report highlighted a discrepancy in the data.
• Related Words: Discrepant (Adjective)

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3. Proliferate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To increase rapidly in numbers or spread.
• Meaning (Hindi): तेजी से बढ़ना
• Synonyms: Multiply, escalate, expand
• Antonyms: Decrease, diminish, reduce
• Example (in a sentence): Fake news tends to proliferate quickly on social media.
• Related Words: Proliferation (Noun), Proliferative (Adjective)

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4. Envision (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To imagine or foresee something as a possibility.
• Meaning (Hindi): कल्पना करना
• Synonyms: Imagine, visualize, foresee
• Antonyms: Ignore, disregard, neglect
• Example (in a sentence): He envisions a future where technology solves major problems.
• Related Words: Envisioned (Adjective)

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5. Alleviate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make less severe or more bearable.
• Meaning (Hindi): कम करना
• Synonyms: Ease, relieve, mitigate
• Antonyms: Aggravate, intensify, exacerbate
• Example (in a sentence): The medication helped alleviate her pain.
• Related Words: Alleviation (Noun), Alleviative (Adjective)

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6. Impartiality (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Equal treatment without bias or favoritism.
• Meaning (Hindi): निष्पक्षता
• Synonyms: Neutrality, fairness, objectivity
• Antonyms: Bias, partiality, prejudice
• Example (in a sentence): The judge’s impartiality was widely respected.
• Related Words: Impartial (Adjective), Impartially (Adverb)

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7. Viability (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The ability to work successfully or survive.
• Meaning (Hindi): व्यवहार्यता
• Synonyms: Feasibility, practicality, sustainability
• Antonyms: Impracticality, unfeasibility, failure
• Example (in a sentence): The viability of the business plan was questioned.
• Related Words: Viable (Adjective), Viably (Adverb)

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8. Stigma (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance.
• Meaning (Hindi): कलंक
• Synonyms: Shame, disgrace, dishonor
• Antonyms: Honor, respect, pride
• Example (in a sentence): Efforts are being made to remove the stigma around mental health issues.
• Related Words: Stigmatize (Verb), Stigmatic (Adjective)

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9. Prevalence (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The fact of being widespread or common.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रचलन
• Synonyms: Ubiquity, frequency, predominance
• Antonyms: Rarity, scarcity, infrequency
• Example (in a sentence): The prevalence of smartphones has changed communication.
• Related Words: Prevalent (Adjective), Prevail (Verb)

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10. Plight (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation.
• Meaning (Hindi): कठिन स्थिति
• Synonyms: Predicament, hardship, trouble
• Antonyms: Comfort, ease, fortune
• Example (in a sentence): The plight of refugees is a pressing global concern.
• Related Words: Plighted (Adjective)

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11. Impediment (Noun)

• Meaning (English): An obstruction or obstacle.
• Meaning (Hindi): बाधा
• Synonyms: Barrier, hindrance, deterrent
• Antonyms: Assistance, support, facilitation
• Example (in a sentence): Lack of funding is a major impediment to progress.
• Related Words: Impede (Verb)

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12. Reaffirm (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To confirm again.
• Meaning (Hindi): पुनः पुष्टि करना
• Synonyms: Confirm, reiterate, validate
• Antonyms: Deny, reject, negate
• Example (in a sentence): The president reaffirmed his commitment to the project.
• Related Words: Reaffirmation (Noun)

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13. Defer (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To postpone or delay.
• Meaning (Hindi): स्थगित करना
• Synonyms: Postpone, delay, suspend
• Antonyms: Advance, expedite, accelerate
• Example (in a sentence): The committee decided to defer the decision until next week.
• Related Words: Deferment (Noun), Deferred (Adjective)

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14. Assert (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To state confidently and forcefully.
• Meaning (Hindi): दावा करना
• Synonyms: Declare, claim, affirm
• Antonyms: Deny, refute, retract
• Example (in a sentence): He asserted his innocence during the trial.
• Related Words: Assertion (Noun), Assertive (Adjective)

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15. Autonomous (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Having the freedom to govern oneself.
• Meaning (Hindi): स्वायत्त
• Synonyms: Independent, self-governing, sovereign
• Antonyms: Dependent, controlled, subordinate
• Example (in a sentence): The region operates as an autonomous entity.
• Related Words: Autonomy (Noun), Autonomously (Adverb)

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16. Conducive (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Making a situation or outcome more likely.
• Meaning (Hindi): अनुकूल
• Synonyms: Favorable, helpful, beneficial
• Antonyms: Unfavorable, obstructive, detrimental
• Example (in a sentence): A quiet environment is conducive to studying.
• Related Words: Conduciveness (Noun)

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17. Exonerate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To clear from blame or accusation.
• Meaning (Hindi): दोषमुक्त करना
• Synonyms: Acquit, absolve, vindicate
• Antonyms: Accuse, convict, condemn
• Example (in a sentence): The evidence exonerated the suspect from any wrongdoing.
• Related Words: Exoneration (Noun), Exonerative (Adjective)

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18. Amend (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make changes to a document, law, or statement.
• Meaning (Hindi): संशोधित करना
• Synonyms: Revise, modify, alter
• Antonyms: Worsen, degrade, spoil
• Example (in a sentence): The parliament voted to amend the constitution.
• Related Words: Amendment (Noun), Amended (Adjective)

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19. Constrain (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To restrict or limit someone or something.
• Meaning (Hindi): सीमित करना
• Synonyms: Restrict, confine, restrain
• Antonyms: Liberate, free, release
• Example (in a sentence): The new regulations may constrain innovation.
• Related Words: Constraint (Noun), Constrained (Adjective)

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20. Dissemination (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The act of spreading information widely.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रसार
• Synonyms: Distribution, propagation, circulation
• Antonyms: Concealment, suppression, withholding
• Example (in a sentence): The dissemination of knowledge is crucial for societal progress.
• Related Words: Disseminate (Verb), Disseminative (Adjective)