The Hindu Vocabulary 10 Oct 2024

1. Epidemic (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease or a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease.
• Meaning (Hindi): महामारी
• Synonyms: Outbreak, plague
• Antonyms: Cure, remedy
• Example: The city faced an epidemic of flu last winter.
• Related Words: Epidemic (Adjective), Epidemically (Adverb)

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2. Stigma (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
• Meaning (Hindi): कलंक
• Synonyms: Shame, disgrace
• Antonyms: Honor, esteem
• Example: There is a stigma attached to mental health issues.
• Related Words: Stigmatize (Verb), Stigmatization (Noun)

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3. Tokenism (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The practice of making only a perfunctory or symbolic effort to be inclusive to members of marginalized groups.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रतीकात्मकता
• Synonyms: Symbolism, superficiality
• Antonyms: Authenticity, sincerity
• Example: The company’s diversity policy was criticized as mere tokenism.
• Related Words: Token (Noun), Tokenize (Verb)

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4. Resonate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To produce or be filled with a deep, full, reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling of shared emotion or belief.
• Meaning (Hindi): गूंजना
• Synonyms: Echo, reverberate
• Antonyms: Muffle, silence
• Example: Her speech resonated with the audience.
• Related Words: Resonance (Noun), Resonant (Adjective)

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5. Overwhelming (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Very great in amount; very strong.
• Meaning (Hindi): अत्यधिक
• Synonyms: Intense, overpowering
• Antonyms: Weak, insignificant
• Example: The support for the initiative was overwhelming.
• Related Words: Overwhelm (Verb), Overwhelmingly (Adverb)

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6. Marginalized (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Treated as insignificant or peripheral.
• Meaning (Hindi): हाशिए पर रखा गया
• Synonyms: Excluded, sidelined
• Antonyms: Included, central
• Example: The program aims to empower marginalized communities.
• Related Words: Marginalize (Verb), Marginality (Noun)

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7. Fulfillment (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.
• Meaning (Hindi): पूर्ति
• Synonyms: Satisfaction, realization
• Antonyms: Discontent, dissatisfaction
• Example: She found fulfillment in her career.
• Related Words: Fulfill (Verb), Fulfilled (Adjective)

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8. Crisis (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A time of intense difficulty or danger.
• Meaning (Hindi): संकट
• Synonyms: Emergency, disaster
• Antonyms: Stability, peace
• Example: The country is facing a financial crisis.
• Related Words: Critical (Adjective), Critically (Adverb)

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9. Contributors (Noun)

• Meaning (English): People or things that contribute to a result or outcome.
• Meaning (Hindi): योगदानकर्ता
• Synonyms: Donors, providers
• Antonyms: Detractors, opposers
• Example: Several factors are contributors to climate change.
• Related Words: Contribute (Verb), Contribution (Noun)

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10. Awareness (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
• Meaning (Hindi): जागरूकता
• Synonyms: Consciousness, recognition
• Antonyms: Ignorance, unawareness
• Example: There is a growing awareness of mental health issues.
• Related Words: Aware (Adjective), Awarely (Adverb)

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11. Prioritizing (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To designate or treat something as more important than other things.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्राथमिकता देना
• Synonyms: Focusing, emphasizing
• Antonyms: Neglecting, disregarding
• Example: The organization is prioritizing mental health initiatives.
• Related Words: Priority (Noun), Prioritized (Adjective)

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12. Fulfillment (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.
• Meaning (Hindi): पूर्ति
• Synonyms: Satisfaction, realization
• Antonyms: Discontent, dissatisfaction
• Example: She found fulfillment in her career.
• Related Words: Fulfill (Verb), Fulfilled (Adjective)

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13. Resilience (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
• Meaning (Hindi): लचीलापन
• Synonyms: Toughness, adaptability
• Antonyms: Fragility, weakness
• Example: Her resilience helped her overcome challenges.
• Related Words: Resilient (Adjective), Resiliently (Adverb)

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14. Equity (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The quality of being fair and impartial.
• Meaning (Hindi): समानता
• Synonyms: Fairness, justice
• Antonyms: Inequality, bias
• Example: The program aims to promote social equity.
• Related Words: Equitable (Adjective), Equitably (Adverb)

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15. Conducive (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.
• Meaning (Hindi): सहायक
• Synonyms: Favorable, beneficial
• Antonyms: Detrimental, harmful
• Example: A quiet environment is conducive to studying.
• Related Words: Conduce (Verb), Conduciveness (Noun)

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16. Intervention (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The action of becoming intentionally involved in a difficult situation to alter its course.
• Meaning (Hindi): हस्तक्षेप
• Synonyms: Interference, involvement
• Antonyms: Withdrawal, detachment
• Example: The intervention helped improve the community’s health.
• Related Words: Intervene (Verb), Interventional (Adjective)

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17. Sustainability (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; avoidance of the depletion of natural resources.
• Meaning (Hindi): स्थिरता
• Synonyms: Durability, viability
• Antonyms: Unsustainability, fragility
• Example: Sustainability is crucial for future generations.
• Related Words: Sustainable (Adjective), Sustainably (Adverb)

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18. Inclusion (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure.
• Meaning (Hindi): समावेश
• Synonyms: Incorporation, integration
• Antonyms: Exclusion, segregation
• Example: Inclusion of diverse voices is essential in decision-making.
• Related Words: Include (Verb), Inclusive (Adjective)

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19. Advocacy (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.
• Meaning (Hindi): वकालत
• Synonyms: Support, promotion
• Antonyms: Opposition, criticism
• Example: Advocacy for mental health awareness is growing.
• Related Words: Advocate (Verb), Advocative (Adjective)

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20. Perception (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses; a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something.
• Meaning (Hindi): धारणा
• Synonyms: Insight, awareness
• Antonyms: Misunderstanding, ignorance
• Example: Public perception of mental health is changing.
• Related Words: Perceive (Verb), Perceptive (Adjective)