The Hindu Vocabulary 03 Oct 2024

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1. Arbiter (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter.
  • Meaning (Hindi): मध्यस्थ
  • Synonyms: Mediator, Judge, Referee
  • Antonyms: Participant, Bystander
  • Example: The arbiter made a fair decision in the case.
  • Related Words: Arbitration (Noun), Arbitrary (Adjective)

2. Censorship (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The suppression or prohibition of speech, public communication, or other information.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सेंसरशिप
  • Synonyms: Suppression, Restriction, Control
  • Antonyms: Freedom, Unrestraint
  • Example: Censorship can limit the flow of information.
  • Related Words: Censor (Verb), Censorial (Adjective)

3. Discourse (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): Written or spoken communication or debate.
  • Meaning (Hindi): संवाद
  • Synonyms: Conversation, Discussion, Dialogue
  • Antonyms: Silence, Quiet
  • Example: The discourse on climate change is crucial for awareness.
  • Related Words: Discursive (Adjective), Discoursive (Adjective)

4. Efficacy (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The ability to produce a desired or intended result.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रभावशीलता
  • Synonyms: Effectiveness, Efficiency, Potency
  • Antonyms: Ineffectiveness, Inefficiency
  • Example: The efficacy of the new policy was quickly evident.
  • Related Words: Efficacious (Adjective), Efficaciously (Adverb)

5. Exodus (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A mass departure of people, especially emigrants.
  • Meaning (Hindi): पलायन
  • Synonyms: Departure, Migration, Flight
  • Antonyms: Arrival, Influx
  • Example: The exodus of refugees increased during the conflict.
  • Related Words: Exodic (Adjective), Exoduses (Plural Noun)

6. Infringe (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To violate or trespass on a right or privilege.
  • Meaning (Hindi): उल्लंघन करना
  • Synonyms: Violate, Breach, Transgress
  • Antonyms: Comply, Obey
  • Example: The new law may infringe on personal freedoms.
  • Related Words: Infringement (Noun), Infringer (Noun)

7. Nuance (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound.
  • Meaning (Hindi): बारीकी
  • Synonyms: Subtlety, Distinction, Shade
  • Antonyms: Obviousness, Simplicity
  • Example: The artist captured the nuances of human emotion.
  • Related Words: Nuanced (Adjective), Nuancing (Verb)

8. Potent (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Having great power, influence, or effect.
  • Meaning (Hindi): शक्तिशाली
  • Synonyms: Powerful, Strong, Effective
  • Antonyms: Weak, Ineffective
  • Example: The potent medicine quickly alleviated her pain.
  • Related Words: Potency (Noun), Potential (Noun)

9. Proliferate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To increase rapidly in numbers; multiply.
  • Meaning (Hindi): तेजी से बढ़ना
  • Synonyms: Multiply, Expand, Escalate
  • Antonyms: Decrease, Diminish
  • Example: Technology continues to proliferate in our daily lives.
  • Related Words: Proliferation (Noun), Proliferative (Adjective)

10. Repercussion (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
  • Meaning (Hindi): परिणाम
  • Synonyms: Consequence, Aftermath, Fallout
  • Antonyms: Cause, Source
  • Example: The repercussions of the decision were felt across the country.
  • Related Words: Repercussive (Adjective), Repercuss (Verb)

11. Scrutiny (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): Critical observation or examination.
  • Meaning (Hindi): गहन जांच
  • Synonyms: Inspection, Examination, Review
  • Antonyms: Neglect, Overlook
  • Example: The project was under scrutiny by the board.
  • Related Words: Scrutinize (Verb), Scrutinous (Adjective)

12. Substantiate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रमाणित करना
  • Synonyms: Validate, Confirm, Prove
  • Antonyms: Disprove, Refute
  • Example: She was able to substantiate her claims with data.
  • Related Words: Substantiation (Noun), Substantial (Adjective)

13. Trepidation (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
  • Meaning (Hindi): भय
  • Synonyms: Anxiety, Apprehension, Fear
  • Antonyms: Confidence, Assurance
  • Example: He approached the interview with trepidation.
  • Related Words: Trepid (Adjective), Trepidatious (Adjective)

14. Ubiquitous (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सर्वव्यापी
  • Synonyms: Omnipresent, Universal, Pervasive
  • Antonyms: Rare, Scarce
  • Example: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
  • Related Words: Ubiquity (Noun), Ubiquitarian (Noun)

15. Vicarious (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person.
  • Meaning (Hindi): परोक्ष
  • Synonyms: Indirect, Secondhand, Substitute
  • Antonyms: Direct, Primary
  • Example: She felt a vicarious thrill from watching the race.
  • Related Words: Vicariously (Adverb), Vicariousness (Noun)

16. Vindicate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To clear someone of blame or suspicion.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सही ठहराना
  • Synonyms: Justify, Exonerate, Acquit
  • Antonyms: Convict, Blame
  • Example: The evidence served to vindicate her actions.
  • Related Words: Vindication (Noun), Vindictive (Adjective)

17. Zealous (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Having or showing zeal; passionate.
  • Meaning (Hindi): उत्साही
  • Synonyms: Enthusiastic, Fervent, Eager
  • Antonyms: Indifferent, Apathetic
  • Example: The zealous supporters rallied for their candidate.
  • Related Words: Zeal (Noun), Zealotry (Noun)

18. Ambiguous (Adjective)

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

19. Conundrum (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A confusing and difficult problem or question.
  • Meaning (Hindi): पहेली
  • Synonyms: Puzzle, Dilemma, Riddle
  • Antonyms: Solution, Answer
  • Example: The team faced a conundrum regarding resource allocation.
  • Related Words: Conundrums (Plural Noun), Conundratic (Adjective)

20. Dichotomy (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
  • Meaning (Hindi): द्वंद्व
  • Synonyms: Contrast, Division, Split
  • Antonyms: Similarity, Unity
  • Example: The dichotomy between rich and poor is stark in the city.
  • Related Words: Dichotomous (Adjective), Dichotomize (Verb)

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