The Hindu Vocabulary 07 Jan 2025

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The Hindu editorial vocabulary 7 January 2025

1. Acrimonious (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Angry and bitter in tone or manner.
  • Meaning (Hindi): कटु, तीखा
  • Synonyms: Bitter, Hostile, Caustic
  • Antonyms: Pleasant, Harmonious
  • Example (in a sentence): Their acrimonious debate over the policy changes lasted hours.
  • Related Words: Rancorous, Resentful

2. Benevolence (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The quality of being kind and helpful.
  • Meaning (Hindi): परोपकारिता, दयालुता
  • Synonyms: Kindness, Generosity, Charity
  • Antonyms: Malevolence, Hostility
  • Example (in a sentence): The benevolence of the donors was evident in their contributions.
  • Related Words: Altruism, Compassion

3. Camaraderie (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): Mutual trust and friendship among people.
  • Meaning (Hindi): दोस्ती, भाईचारा
  • Synonyms: Fellowship, Companionship, Brotherhood
  • Antonyms: Hostility, Mistrust
  • Example (in a sentence): The camaraderie among the team members boosted their morale.
  • Related Words: Rapport, Solidarity

4. Debilitate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To weaken or reduce strength.
  • Meaning (Hindi): कमजोर करना, दुर्बल बनाना
  • Synonyms: Weaken, Enfeeble, Exhaust
  • Antonyms: Strengthen, Invigorate
  • Example (in a sentence): The flu debilitated her for weeks.
  • Related Words: Sap, Drain

5. Ephemeral (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Lasting for a short time.
  • Meaning (Hindi): क्षणभंगुर
  • Synonyms: Transient, Brief, Fleeting
  • Antonyms: Permanent, Enduring
  • Example (in a sentence): The ephemeral beauty of the sunset left everyone in awe.
  • Related Words: Momentary, Short-lived

6. Fluctuate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To change irregularly.
  • Meaning (Hindi): उतार-चढ़ाव होना
  • Synonyms: Vary, Oscillate, Waver
  • Antonyms: Stabilize, Steady
  • Example (in a sentence): The stock prices continued to fluctuate throughout the day.
  • Related Words: Alternate, Swing

7. Galvanize (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To shock or excite someone into taking action.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रेरित करना
  • Synonyms: Motivate, Energize, Stimulate
  • Antonyms: Dissuade, Discourage
  • Example (in a sentence): The leader’s speech galvanized the crowd into action.
  • Related Words: Spur, Ignite

8. Hierarchy (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A system where people or things are ranked.
  • Meaning (Hindi): श्रेणीबद्धता, पदक्रम
  • Synonyms: Order, Structure, Ranking
  • Antonyms: Equality, Disarray
  • Example (in a sentence): The corporate hierarchy determined the chain of command.
  • Related Words: Stratification, Tier

9. Indelible (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Not able to be erased or forgotten.
  • Meaning (Hindi): स्थायी, अमिट
  • Synonyms: Permanent, Enduring, Unforgettable
  • Antonyms: Temporary, Erasable
  • Example (in a sentence): The event left an indelible impression on her mind.
  • Related Words: Lasting, Immutable

10. Judicious (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Having or showing good judgment.
  • Meaning (Hindi): विवेकपूर्ण
  • Synonyms: Wise, Sensible, Prudent
  • Antonyms: Reckless, Foolish
  • Example (in a sentence): The board made a judicious decision to invest in renewable energy.
  • Related Words: Thoughtful, Discerning

11. Kudos (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): Praise or recognition for an achievement.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रशंसा, सराहना
  • Synonyms: Acclaim, Praise, Applause
  • Antonyms: Criticism, Disapproval
  • Example (in a sentence): She received kudos for her innovative design.
  • Related Words: Honor, Compliment

12. Lament (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To express sorrow or regret.
  • Meaning (Hindi): शोक करना, अफसोस करना
  • Synonyms: Mourn, Grieve, Wail
  • Antonyms: Celebrate, Rejoice
  • Example (in a sentence): He lamented the loss of his childhood home.
  • Related Words: Bewail, Deplore

13. Magnanimity (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): Generosity or nobility of spirit.
  • Meaning (Hindi): उदारता, बड़प्पन
  • Synonyms: Generosity, Kindness, Altruism
  • Antonyms: Selfishness, Pettiness
  • Example (in a sentence): The magnanimity of the donors was appreciated by the community.
  • Related Words: Benevolence, Charity

14. Nostalgic (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Feeling sentimental about the past.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अतीत की याद
  • Synonyms: Sentimental, Wistful, Reflective
  • Antonyms: Unsentimental, Indifferent
  • Example (in a sentence): The nostalgic music brought back fond memories.
  • Related Words: Reminiscent, Yearning

15. Omnipotent (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Having unlimited power.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सर्वशक्तिमान
  • Synonyms: All-powerful, Almighty, Supreme
  • Antonyms: Weak, Powerless
  • Example (in a sentence): The dictator acted as though he were omnipotent.
  • Related Words: Sovereign, Invincible

16. Quell (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To suppress or put an end to something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): शांत करना
  • Synonyms: Suppress, Subdue, Pacify
  • Antonyms: Incite, Agitate
  • Example (in a sentence): The police managed to quell the protests peacefully.
  • Related Words: Control, Contain

17. Retrospect (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A review of past events.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अतीत पर दृष्टि डालना
  • Synonyms: Reflection, Review, Hindsight
  • Antonyms: Foresight, Prediction
  • Example (in a sentence): In retrospect, they realized the decision was a mistake.
  • Related Words: Recollection, Looking back

18. Surreptitious (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Kept secret because it would not be approved of.
  • Meaning (Hindi): गुप्त, छुपा हुआ
  • Synonyms: Secretive, Stealthy, Furtive
  • Antonyms: Open, Transparent
  • Example (in a sentence): The surreptitious meeting raised suspicions among the staff.
  • Related Words: Covert, Hidden

19. Terse (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Sparing in the use of words; abrupt.
  • Meaning (Hindi): संक्षिप्त, रूखा
  • Synonyms: Brief, Concise, Curt
  • Antonyms: Long-winded, Verbose
  • Example (in a sentence): His terse reply suggested he was annoyed.
  • Related Words: Succinct, Laconic

20. Zealous (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Showing great energy or enthusiasm.
  • Meaning (Hindi): उत्साही, जोशीला
  • Synonyms: Passionate, Fervent, Ardent
  • Antonyms: Apathetic, Indifferent
  • Example (in a sentence): The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly for the cause.
  • Related Words: Eager, Devoted

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