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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)
  1. 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)
  1. 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)
  1. 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)

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