The Hindu Vocabulary 05 Jan 2025

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The Hindu editorial vocabulary 5 January 2025

1. Abhorrence (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A feeling of strong dislike or hatred.
  • Meaning (Hindi): घृणा, नफ़रत
  • Synonyms: Loathing, Detestation, Hatred
  • Antonyms: Admiration, Affection
  • Example (in a sentence): His abhorrence of corruption was well-known.
  • Related Words: Aversion, Disgust

2. Ambivalent (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas.
  • Meaning (Hindi): दुविधा में, मिश्रित भावनाओं वाला
  • Synonyms: Uncertain, Conflicted, Indecisive
  • Antonyms: Certain, Decisive
  • Example (in a sentence): She felt ambivalent about the new job offer.
  • Related Words: Doubtful, Hesitant

3. Conscientious (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Wishing to do one’s work thoroughly and responsibly.
  • Meaning (Hindi): कर्तव्यपरायण, जिम्मेदार
  • Synonyms: Diligent, Careful, Meticulous
  • Antonyms: Negligent, Careless
  • Example (in a sentence): A conscientious student always completes assignments on time.
  • Related Words: Scrupulous, Thorough

4. Dilapidated (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): In a state of disrepair or ruin.
  • Meaning (Hindi): जर्जर, खस्ता हालत में
  • Synonyms: Ruined, Decrepit, Decayed
  • Antonyms: Renovated, Repaired
  • Example (in a sentence): The dilapidated house was abandoned for years.
  • Related Words: Crumbling, Derelict

5. Elucidate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To explain or make something clear.
  • Meaning (Hindi): स्पष्ट करना, समझाना
  • Synonyms: Clarify, Expound, Explain
  • Antonyms: Confuse, Obscure
  • Example (in a sentence): The professor elucidated the complex concept effortlessly.
  • Related Words: Illuminate, Interpret

6. Frivolous (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Not having any serious purpose or value.
  • Meaning (Hindi): तुच्छ, गैर-गंभीर
  • Synonyms: Trivial, Petty, Superficial
  • Antonyms: Serious, Significant
  • Example (in a sentence): The court dismissed the lawsuit as frivolous.
  • Related Words: Insignificant, Unimportant

7. Grapple (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To struggle with or try to overcome a difficulty.
  • Meaning (Hindi): जूझना, संघर्ष करना
  • Synonyms: Wrestle, Struggle, Contend
  • Antonyms: Release, Avoid
  • Example (in a sentence): The nation continues to grapple with economic challenges.
  • Related Words: Tackle, Face

8. Heed (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To pay attention to or take notice of.
  • Meaning (Hindi): ध्यान देना, मानना
  • Synonyms: Listen, Observe, Consider
  • Antonyms: Ignore, Disregard
  • Example (in a sentence): She failed to heed the warning signs.
  • Related Words: Notice, Mind

9. Inadvertent (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Not resulting from deliberate planning.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अनजाने में, असावधानीवश
  • Synonyms: Unintentional, Accidental, Unplanned
  • Antonyms: Intentional, Deliberate
  • Example (in a sentence): His inadvertent comment offended many people.
  • Related Words: Unwitting, Careless

10. Insurmountable (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Too great to be overcome.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अजेय, असाध्य
  • Synonyms: Unconquerable, Invincible, Overwhelming
  • Antonyms: Surmountable, Achievable
  • Example (in a sentence): The team faced insurmountable odds but emerged victorious.
  • Related Words: Impossible, Unbeatable

11. Levity (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): Humor or frivolity, especially in a serious situation.
  • Meaning (Hindi): हल्कापन, मज़ाक
  • Synonyms: Humor, Lightheartedness, Frivolity
  • Antonyms: Seriousness, Solemnity
  • Example (in a sentence): His levity during the meeting was inappropriate.
  • Related Words: Joking, Jest

12. Mundane (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Lacking interest or excitement; dull.
  • Meaning (Hindi): साधारण, नीरस
  • Synonyms: Ordinary, Routine, Boring
  • Antonyms: Extraordinary, Exciting
  • Example (in a sentence): She found her daily routine mundane and uninspiring.
  • Related Words: Commonplace, Everyday

13. Permeate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To spread throughout something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): फैल जाना, प्रवेश करना
  • Synonyms: Penetrate, Pervade, Diffuse
  • Antonyms: Block, Seal
  • Example (in a sentence): The aroma of coffee permeated the room.
  • Related Words: Saturate, Infuse

14. Quagmire (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A difficult or hazardous situation.
  • Meaning (Hindi): मुश्किल स्थिति, दलदल
  • Synonyms: Predicament, Dilemma, Mire
  • Antonyms: Solution, Clarity
  • Example (in a sentence): The project turned into a financial quagmire.
  • Related Words: Swamp, Troubles

15. Resilient (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Able to recover quickly from difficulties.
  • Meaning (Hindi): लचीला, सहनशील
  • Synonyms: Flexible, Tough, Durable
  • Antonyms: Fragile, Vulnerable
  • Example (in a sentence): Children are remarkably resilient to changes in their environment.
  • Related Words: Hardy, Strong

16. Scrutinize (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To examine closely and thoroughly.
  • Meaning (Hindi): जांच करना, बारीकी से देखना
  • Synonyms: Inspect, Analyze, Study
  • Antonyms: Glance, Overlook
  • Example (in a sentence): The report was carefully scrutinized by the experts.
  • Related Words: Investigate, Probe

17. Superfluous (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अनावश्यक, फालतू
  • Synonyms: Redundant, Excessive, Extraneous
  • Antonyms: Necessary, Essential
  • Example (in a sentence): The report included many superfluous details.
  • Related Words: Surplus, Unneeded

18. Tenacity (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The quality of being determined or persistent.
  • Meaning (Hindi): दृढ़ता, हठ
  • Synonyms: Determination, Persistence, Resolve
  • Antonyms: Weakness, Irresolution
  • Example (in a sentence): Her tenacity in achieving her goals was commendable.
  • Related Words: Grit, Perseverance

19. Ubiquitous (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सर्वव्यापी, हर जगह मौजूद
  • Synonyms: Omnipresent, Pervasive, Universal
  • Antonyms: Rare, Scarce
  • Example (in a sentence): Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
  • Related Words: Common, Ever-present

20. Vicarious (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Experienced through the feelings or actions of another person.
  • Meaning (Hindi): परोक्ष, अप्रत्यक्ष
  • Synonyms: Indirect, Surrogate, Substitute
  • Antonyms: Direct, Personal
  • Example (in a sentence): He got vicarious pleasure from his son’s achievements.
  • Related Words: Secondhand, Representative

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