The Hindu Vocabulary 06 Oct 2024

1. Pro bono (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Done or undertaken for the public good without charge; free.
• Meaning (Hindi): निःशुल्क
• Synonyms: Free, Voluntary, Charitable
• Antonyms: Paid, Commercial, For-profit
• Example: The lawyer offered his services pro bono to help the community.
• Related Words: Pro bono publico (Noun)

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2. Incumbency (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The holding of an office or the period during which one is held.
• Meaning (Hindi): पदधारिता
• Synonyms: Tenure, Occupancy
• Antonyms: Vacancy, Departure
• Example: The incumbent’s policies were widely debated.
• Related Words: Incumbent (Adjective)

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3. Destabilise (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make unstable or cause to lose stability.
• Meaning (Hindi): अस्थिर करना
• Synonyms: Undermine, Disrupt
• Antonyms: Stabilize, Secure
• Example: The protests aimed to destabilize the government.
• Related Words: Destabilization (Noun)

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4. Emolument (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A salary, fee, or profit from employment or office.
• Meaning (Hindi): वेतन
• Synonyms: Compensation, Salary
• Antonyms: Deduction, Loss
• Example: His emoluments were significantly higher than expected.
• Related Words: Emolumentary (Adjective)

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5. Accusation (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A charge of wrongdoing.
• Meaning (Hindi): आरोप
• Synonyms: Charge, Claim
• Antonyms: Defense, Exoneration
• Example: She faced an accusation of misconduct.
• Related Words: Accuse (Verb)

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6. Probing (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Investigative or searching.
• Meaning (Hindi): जांच करने वाला
• Synonyms: Inquisitive, Investigative
• Antonyms: Uninquisitive, Indifferent
• Example: The probing questions revealed a lot about the case.
• Related Words: Probe (Verb)

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7. Bounty (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A sum paid for killing or capturing a person or animal.
• Meaning (Hindi): इनाम
• Synonyms: Reward, Premium
• Antonyms: Penalty, Fine
• Example: The bounty on the fugitive was substantial.
• Related Words: Bountiful (Adjective)

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8. Legitimacy (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Conformity to the law or rules; validity.
• Meaning (Hindi): वैधता
• Synonyms: Validity, Lawfulness
• Antonyms: Illegitimacy, Unlawfulness
• Example: The legitimacy of the election was questioned.
• Related Words: Legitimate (Adjective)

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9. Dissent (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held.
• Meaning (Hindi): असहमति
• Synonyms: Disagreement, Opposition
• Antonyms: Agreement, Consensus
• Example: There was a dissent among the committee members.
• Related Words: Dissenting (Adjective)

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10. Surveillance (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.
• Meaning (Hindi): निगरानी
• Synonyms: Monitoring, Observation
• Antonyms: Neglect, Disregard
• Example: The area was under constant surveillance.
• Related Words: Surveil (Verb)

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11. Disdainful (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Showing contempt or lack of respect.
• Meaning (Hindi): तिरस्कारपूर्ण
• Synonyms: Scornful, Contemptuous
• Antonyms: Respectful, Admiring
• Example: She gave a disdainful look at the proposal.
• Related Words: Disdain (Noun)

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12. Constitutional (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Relating to an established set of principles governing a state.
• Meaning (Hindi): संवैधानिक
• Synonyms: Legal, Statutory
• Antonyms: Unconstitutional, Illegal
• Example: The law was deemed constitutional by the court.
• Related Words: Constitution (Noun)

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13. Accord (Noun)

• Meaning (English): An official agreement or treaty.
• Meaning (Hindi): संधि
• Synonyms: Agreement, Pact
• Antonyms: Disagreement, Conflict
• Example: The two nations signed an accord to promote peace.
• Related Words: Accordance (Noun)

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14. Exonerate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To clear from blame or fault.
• Meaning (Hindi): दोषमुक्त करना
• Synonyms: Absolve, Acquit
• Antonyms: Incriminate, Convict
• Example: The evidence served to exonerate the accused.
• Related Words: Exoneration (Noun)

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15. Proliferation (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Rapid increase in numbers.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रसार
• Synonyms: Expansion, Growth
• Antonyms: Reduction, Decline
• Example: The proliferation of technology has changed our lives.
• Related Words: Proliferate (Verb)

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16. Scrutiny (Noun)

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

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17. Infringe (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To violate or breach a law or agreement.
• Meaning (Hindi): उल्लंघन करना
• Synonyms: Violate, Breach
• Antonyms: Comply, Obey
• Example: They were accused of infringing copyright laws.
• Related Words: Infringement (Noun)

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18. Mitigate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make less severe, serious, or painful.
• Meaning (Hindi): कम करना
• Synonyms: Alleviate, Reduce
• Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify
• Example: Measures were taken to mitigate the risks.
• Related Words: Mitigation (Noun)

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19. Culminate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To reach a climax or point of highest development.
• Meaning (Hindi): चरम पर पहुँचना
• Synonyms: Conclude, Peak
• Antonyms: Begin, Commence
• Example: The event will culminate in a grand finale.
• Related Words: Culmination (Noun)

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20. Repercussion (Noun)

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