The Hindu Vocabulary 10 Sep 2024

1. Conundrum (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A confusing and difficult problem or question.
• Meaning (Hindi): पहेली
• Synonyms: Puzzle, dilemma, riddle
• Antonyms: Solution, answer
• Example: The new policy presented a conundrum for the government.
• Related Words: Conundrums (plural), conundrummy (adjective)

2. Scrutiny (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Critical observation or examination.
• Meaning (Hindi): गहन निरीक्षण
• Synonyms: Inspection, analysis, review
• Antonyms: Neglect, oversight
• Example: The proposal came under intense scrutiny from the public.
• Related Words: Scrutinize (verb), scrutinizer (noun)

3. Disparity (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A great difference.
• Meaning (Hindi): असमानता
• Synonyms: Inequality, difference, divergence
• Antonyms: Similarity, equality
• Example: There is a significant disparity in wealth distribution.
• Related Words: Disparate (adjective), disparately (adverb)

4. Dichotomy (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
• Meaning (Hindi): द्वंद्व
• Synonyms: Contrast, division, split
• Antonyms: Unity, agreement
• Example: The dichotomy between rich and poor is stark in many cities.
• Related Words: Dichotomous (adjective), dichotomize (verb)

5. Exacerbate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
• Meaning (Hindi): बढ़ाना
• Synonyms: Aggravate, intensify, worsen
• Antonyms: Alleviate, improve
• Example: The new law may exacerbate existing inequalities.
• Related Words: Exacerbation (noun), exacerbating (adjective)

6. Proliferation (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Rapid increase in numbers.
• Meaning (Hindi): वृद्धि
• Synonyms: Growth, escalation, multiplication
• Antonyms: Decline, decrease
• Example: The proliferation of technology has changed communication.
• Related Words: Proliferate (verb), proliferative (adjective)

7. Mitigate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make less severe, serious, or painful.
• Meaning (Hindi): कम करना
• Synonyms: Alleviate, reduce, lessen
• Antonyms: Aggravate, intensify
• Example: Steps were taken to mitigate the impact of the disaster.
• Related Words: Mitigation (noun), mitigative (adjective)

8. Ambiguity (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
• Meaning (Hindi): अस्पष्टता
• Synonyms: Uncertainty, vagueness, obscurity
• Antonyms: Clarity, certainty
• Example: The ambiguity in the statement led to confusion.
• Related Words: Ambiguous (adjective), ambiguously (adverb)

9. Alleviate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
• Meaning (Hindi): कम करना
• Synonyms: Mitigate, ease, relieve
• Antonyms: Aggravate, intensify
• Example: The medication helped alleviate her pain.
• Related Words: Alleviation (noun), alleviative (adjective)

10. Paradigm (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A typical example or pattern of something; a model.
• Meaning (Hindi): उदाहरण
• Synonyms: Model, standard, example
• Antonyms: Anomaly, deviation
• Example: The new research offered a paradigm shift in understanding the disease.
• Related Words: Paradigmatic (adjective), paradigmatically (adverb)

11. Sustainability (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
• Meaning (Hindi): स्थिरता
• Synonyms: Durability, viability, stability
• Antonyms: Unsustainability
• Example: Sustainability is crucial for the future of our planet.
• Related Words: Sustainable (adjective), sustainably (adverb)

12. Trepidation (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
• Meaning (Hindi): भय
• Synonyms: Anxiety, apprehension, dread
• Antonyms: Confidence, assurance
• Example: She approached the interview with trepidation.
• Related Words: Trepidatious (adjective), trepidatiously (adverb)

13. Cohesion (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The action or fact of forming a united whole.
• Meaning (Hindi): एकता
• Synonyms: Unity, togetherness, bond
• Antonyms: Disunity, separation
• Example: Team cohesion is essential for success.
• Related Words: Cohesive (adjective), cohesively (adverb)

14. Consolidate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make something physically stronger or more solid.
• Meaning (Hindi): मजबूत करना
• Synonyms: Strengthen, secure, unify
• Antonyms: Weaken, disperse
• Example: The company aims to consolidate its position in the market.
• Related Words: Consolidation (noun), consolidated (adjective)

15. Repercussion (Noun)

• Meaning (English): An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
• Meaning (Hindi): परिणाम
• Synonyms: Consequence, effect, fallout
• Antonyms: Cause, source
• Example: The repercussions of the policy change were felt across the industry.
• Related Words: Repercussive (adjective), repercussively (adverb)

16. Vulnerable (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Susceptible to physical or emotional harm.
• Meaning (Hindi): असुरक्षित
• Synonyms: Exposed, defenseless, weak
• Antonyms: Invulnerable, protected
• Example: The vulnerable population needs more support.
• Related Words: Vulnerability (noun), vulnerably (adverb)

17. Inequity (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Lack of fairness or justice.
• Meaning (Hindi): अन्याय
• Synonyms: Injustice, unfairness, disparity
• Antonyms: Equity, fairness
• Example: The report highlighted the inequity in healthcare access.
• Related Words: Inequitable (adjective), inequitable (adverb)

18. Facilitate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make an action or process easy or easier.
• Meaning (Hindi): सुविधा प्रदान करना
• Synonyms: Assist, help, enable
• Antonyms: Hinder, obstruct
• Example: The new software will facilitate better communication.
• Related Words: Facilitation (noun), facilitator (noun)

19. Scrutinize (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
• Meaning (Hindi): गहन निरीक्षण करना
• Synonyms: Examine, inspect, analyze
• Antonyms: Glance, overlook
• Example: The auditor will scrutinize the financial records.
• Related Words: Scrutiny (noun), scrutinizer (noun)

20. Fortify (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To strengthen or secure a place with defensive works.
• Meaning (Hindi): मजबूत करना
• Synonyms: Strengthen, reinforce, secure
• Antonyms: Weaken, undermine
• Example: They plan to fortify the castle against attacks.
• Related Words: Fortification (noun), fortified (adjective)