The Hindu Vocabulary 13 Sep 2024

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1.Imperative (Adjective)

      • Meaning (English): Absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable.
      • Meaning (Hindi): अनिवार्य
      • Synonyms: Essential, Crucial
      • Antonyms: Optional, Unnecessary
      • Example: It is imperative to follow the safety guidelines.
      • Related Words: Imperatively (Adverb), Imperativeness (Noun)

      2. Cess (Noun)

      • Meaning (English): A tax on a particular service or commodity.
      • Meaning (Hindi): उपकर
      • Synonyms: Levy, Charge
      • Antonyms: Refund, Rebate
      • Example: The government imposed a cess on luxury goods.
      • Related Words: Cesspool (Noun)

      1. Clandestine (Adjective)
      • Meaning (English): Kept secret or done secretively, especially for illicit purposes.
      • Meaning (Hindi): गुप्त
      • Synonyms: Secret, Covert
      • Antonyms: Open, Overt
      • Example: They held clandestine meetings to discuss the plan.
      • Related Words: Clandestinely (Adverb), Clandestineness (Noun)

      4. Protagonist (Noun)

      • Meaning (English): The main character in a drama, movie, novel, or other narrative.
      • Meaning (Hindi): नायक
      • Synonyms: Hero, Lead
      • Antonyms: Antagonist, Villain
      • Example: The protagonist faced many challenges throughout the story.
      • Related Words: Protagonistic (Adjective)

      5. Democratisation (Noun)

      • Meaning (English): The transition to a more democratic political regime.
      • Meaning (Hindi): लोकतंत्रीकरण
      • Synonyms: Liberalization, Reform
      • Antonyms: Authoritarianism, Dictatorship
      • Example: The democratisation of the country was a significant achievement.
      • Related Words: Democratize (Verb), Democratic (Adjective)

      6. Marginalised (Adjective)

      • Meaning (English): Treated as insignificant or peripheral.
      • Meaning (Hindi): हाशिए पर रखा गया
      • Synonyms: Disadvantaged, Excluded
      • Antonyms: Included, Central
      • Example: The programme aims to support marginalised communities.
      • Related Words: Marginalize (Verb), Marginality (Noun)

      7. Significance (Noun)

      • Meaning (English): The quality of being worthy of attention; importance.
      • Meaning (Hindi): महत्व
      • Synonyms: Importance, Meaning
      • Antonyms: Insignificance, Unimportance
      • Example: The significance of the event was not lost on the attendees.
      • Related Words: Significant (Adjective), Significantly (Adverb)

      8. Proliferation (Noun)

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

      9. Autonomy (Noun)

      • Meaning (English): The right or condition of self-government.
      • Meaning (Hindi): स्वायत्तता
      • Synonyms: Independence, Self-rule
      • Antonyms: Dependence, Subordination
      • Example: The region was granted autonomy to govern itself.
      • Related Words: Autonomous (Adjective), Autonomously (Adverb)

      10. Exacerbate (Verb)

      • Meaning (English): To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
      • Meaning (Hindi): बढ़ाना
      • Synonyms: Aggravate, Intensify
      • Antonyms: Alleviate, Mitigate
      • Example: The new policy may exacerbate existing issues.
      • Related Words: Exacerbation (Noun), Exacerbating (Adjective)

      11. Transparency (Noun)

      • Meaning (English): The quality of being done in an open way without secrets.
      • Meaning (Hindi): पारदर्शिता
      • Synonyms: Openness, Clarity
      • Antonyms: Secrecy, Obscurity
      • Example: Transparency in government is essential for public trust.
      • Related Words: Transparent (Adjective), Transparently (Adverb)

      12. Standoff (Noun)

      • Meaning (English): A situation in which no progress can be made; a deadlock.
      • Meaning (Hindi): गतिरोध
      • Synonyms: Deadlock, Impasse
      • Antonyms: Agreement, Resolution
      • Example: The negotiations ended in a standoff.
      • Related Words: Stand off (Verb)

      13. Advocate (Noun)

      • Meaning (English): A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
      • Meaning (Hindi): समर्थक
      • Synonyms: Supporter, Champion
      • Antonyms: Opponent, Critic
      • Example: She is an advocate for environmental protection.
      • Related Words: Advocate (Verb), Advocacy (Noun)

      14. Conventional (Adjective)

      • Meaning (English): Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
      • Meaning (Hindi): पारंपरिक
      • Synonyms: Traditional, Standard
      • Antonyms: Unconventional, Innovative
      • Example: He prefers conventional methods of teaching.
      • Related Words: Convention (Noun), Conventionally (Adverb)

      15. Illicit (Adjective)

      • Meaning (English): Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
      • Meaning (Hindi): अवैध
      • Synonyms: Illegal, Unlawful
      • Antonyms: Legal, Lawful
      • Example: They were involved in illicit activities.
      • Related Words: Illicitly (Adverb), Illicitness (Noun)

      16. Resilience (Noun)

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

      17. Facilitate (Verb)

      • Meaning (English): To make an action or process easier.
      • Meaning (Hindi): सुगम बनाना
      • Synonyms: Assist, Enable
      • Antonyms: Hinder, Obstruct
      • Example: The new software will facilitate communication.
      • Related Words: Facilitation (Noun), Facilitator (Noun)

      18. Conundrum (Noun)

      • Meaning (English): A confusing and difficult problem or question.
      • Meaning (Hindi): पहेली
      • Synonyms: Puzzle, Dilemma
      • Antonyms: Solution, Answer
      • Example: The team faced a conundrum regarding the budget.
      • Related Words: Conundrums (Plural Noun)

      19. Adept (Adjective)

      • Meaning (English): Very skilled or proficient at something.
      • Meaning (Hindi): निपुण
      • Synonyms: Skilled, Proficient
      • Antonyms: Inept, Unskilled
      • Example: She is adept at solving complex problems.
      • Related Words: Adeptly (Adverb), Adeptness (Noun)

      1. Catalyst (Noun)
      • Meaning (English): A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
      • Meaning (Hindi): उत्प्रेरक
      • Synonyms: Stimulus, Spark
      • Antonyms: Hindrance, Obstacle
      • Example: The new policy acted as a catalyst for change.
      • Related Words: Catalytic (Adjective), Catalyze (Verb)

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