The Hindu Vocabulary 05 Feb 2025

1. Harbinger (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A sign that something is going to happen soon
• Meaning (Hindi): अग्रदूत, संकेत
• Synonyms: Forerunner, omen, precursor
• Antonyms: Consequence, result
• Example: The dark clouds were a harbinger of the coming storm.
• Related Words: Herald, precursor

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2. Nuanced (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Characterized by subtle distinctions or variations
• Meaning (Hindi): सूक्ष्म
• Synonyms: Subtle, refined, delicate
• Antonyms: Obvious, crude
• Example: His argument was well-reasoned and nuanced.
• Related Words: Subtly, refinement

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3. Afforestation (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The process of planting trees to create forests
• Meaning (Hindi): वनीकरण
• Synonyms: Reforestation, greening
• Antonyms: Deforestation, desertification
• Example: The government has launched an afforestation campaign to combat climate change.
• Related Words: Greenery, plantation

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4. Cohesion (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The action of forming a united whole
• Meaning (Hindi): एकता, संलग्नता
• Synonyms: Unity, solidarity, togetherness
• Antonyms: Disunity, division
• Example: The cohesion among team members was evident in their performance.
• Related Words: Coherence, bonding

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5. Scrutiny (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Critical observation or examination
• Meaning (Hindi): जांच-पड़ताल
• Synonyms: Inspection, analysis, investigation
• Antonyms: Neglect, inattention
• Example: The new policy is under intense scrutiny.
• Related Words: Examination, review

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6. Rebuff (Verb/Noun)

• Meaning (English) To reject or refuse something in an abrupt or ungracious manner.
• Meaning (Hindi) अस्वीकार करना, झिड़कना
• Synonyms Reject, snub, repulse
• Antonyms Accept, welcome, embrace
• Example His proposal for a new policy was met with a sharp rebuff.
• Related Words Rebuffed (Adjective), Rebuffing (Verb)

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7. Trajectory (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The path followed by an object moving through space
• Meaning (Hindi): पथ, मार्ग
• Synonyms: Course, route, direction
• Antonyms: Stagnation, deviation
• Example: The rocket’s trajectory was carefully calculated.
• Related Words: Path, orbit

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8. Arbitrary (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Based on personal whims rather than reason
• Meaning (Hindi): मनमाना
• Synonyms: Random, capricious, subjective
• Antonyms: Logical, rational
• Example: The manager’s decision seemed arbitrary.
• Related Words: Unpredictable, erratic

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9. Disparity (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A great difference
• Meaning (Hindi): असमानता
• Synonyms: Inequality, discrepancy, imbalance
• Antonyms: Equality, uniformity
• Example: There is a large disparity in income levels.
• Related Words: Discrepancy, variation

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10. Augment (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To increase or make larger
• Meaning (Hindi): बढ़ाना
• Synonyms: Enhance, amplify, boost
• Antonyms: Reduce, diminish
• Example: He took a part-time job to augment his income.
• Related Words: Expand, enlarge

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11. Vested (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Secured in the possession of a person
• Meaning (Hindi): निहित
• Synonyms: Guaranteed, secured, conferred
• Antonyms: Uncertain, revocable
• Example: Employees have a vested interest in the company’s success.
• Related Words: Entitlement, ownership

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12. Moot (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Subject to debate or uncertainty
• Meaning (Hindi): विवादास्पद
• Synonyms: Debatable, arguable, questionable
• Antonyms: Certain, settled
• Example: The effectiveness of the policy remains a moot point.
• Related Words: Controversial, dubious

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13. Usurp (Verb)

• Meaning (English): Take a position of power illegally or by force
• Meaning (Hindi): हड़पना
• Synonyms: Seize, overthrow, appropriate
• Antonyms: Relinquish, surrender
• Example: The dictator usurped the throne by force.
• Related Words: Seizure, expropriate

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14. Epitome (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A perfect example of something
• Meaning (Hindi): साक्षात रूप
• Synonyms: Embodiment, representation, exemplar
• Antonyms: Antithesis, opposite
• Example: She is the epitome of kindness.
• Related Words: Quintessence, archetype

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15. Rescind (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To revoke or cancel
• Meaning (Hindi): रद्द करना
• Synonyms: Repeal, annul, withdraw
• Antonyms: Enforce, ratify
• Example: The company rescinded the job offer.
• Related Words: Abrogate, nullify

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16. Reprieve (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A temporary relief from something unpleasant
• Meaning (Hindi): राहत
• Synonyms: Pardon, respite, postponement
• Antonyms: Punishment, continuation
• Example: The prisoner received a last-minute reprieve.
• Related Words: Delay, clemency

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17. Tenacity (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Determination and persistence
• Meaning (Hindi): दृढ़ता
• Synonyms: Perseverance, persistence, grit
• Antonyms: Weakness, indecision
• Example: His tenacity helped him achieve his goals.
• Related Words: Resilience, steadfastness

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18. Repercussion (Noun)

• Meaning (English): An unintended consequence of an action
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रतिकूल प्रभाव
• Synonyms: Consequence, impact, aftermath
• Antonyms: Cause, origin
• Example: The new law had serious repercussions.
• Related Words: Ramification, outcome

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19. Surmise (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To suppose something is true without evidence
• Meaning (Hindi): अनुमान लगाना
• Synonyms: Guess, speculate, assume
• Antonyms: Prove, verify
• Example: He surmised that she was upset.
• Related Words: Hypothesis, conjecture

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20. Acrimony (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Bitterness or ill feeling
• Meaning (Hindi): कटुता
• Synonyms: Hostility, resentment, rancor
• Antonyms: Harmony, goodwill
• Example: The debate ended in acrimony.
• Related Words: Animosity, antagonism