The Hindu Vocabulary 14 Nov 2024

1. Prohibit (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To formally forbid something.
• Meaning (Hindi): निषेध करना
• Synonyms: Ban, Forbid, Prevent
• Antonyms: Allow, Permit, Enable
• Example: The guidelines prohibit misleading advertisements.
• Related Words: Prohibition (Noun), Prohibitive (Adjective)

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2. Misleading (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Giving the wrong idea or impression.
• Meaning (Hindi): भ्रामक
• Synonyms: Deceptive, Confusing, Misrepresentative
• Antonyms: Clear, Accurate, Honest
• Example: Misleading claims can harm students’ decisions.
• Related Words: Mislead (Verb), Misleadership (Noun)

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3. Assured (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Guaranteed; certain to happen.
• Meaning (Hindi): सुनिश्चित
• Synonyms: Certain, Guaranteed, Confident
• Antonyms: Uncertain, Doubtful, Insecure
• Example: The program does not offer assured admissions.
• Related Words: Assure (Verb), Assurance (Noun)

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4. Exaggerated (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Represented as greater than is true.
• Meaning (Hindi): अतिशयोक्तिपूर्ण
• Synonyms: Overstated, Amplified, Magnified
• Antonyms: Understated, Minimized, Diminished
• Example: The exaggerated success rates mislead students.
• Related Words: Exaggerate (Verb), Exaggeration (Noun)

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5. Consent (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Permission for something to happen.
• Meaning (Hindi): सहमति
• Synonyms: Agreement, Approval, Permission
• Antonyms: Disagreement, Refusal, Denial
• Example: Students must give written consent for their photos.
• Related Words: Consent (Verb), Consentaneous (Adjective)

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6. Disclose (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make known or reveal.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रकट करना
• Synonyms: Reveal, Uncover, Expose
• Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Suppress
• Example: They must disclose course details in advertisements.
• Related Words: Disclosure (Noun), Disclosable (Adjective)

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7. Prominently (Adverb)

• Meaning (English): In a way that is easily noticeable.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रमुखता से
• Synonyms: Conspicuously, Noticeably, Clearly
• Antonyms: Obscurely, Inconspicuously, Unnoticeably
• Example: Disclaimers must be displayed prominently.
• Related Words: Prominent (Adjective), Prominence (Noun)

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8. Guidelines (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A general rule or principle.
• Meaning (Hindi): दिशा-निर्देश
• Synonyms: Instructions, Protocols, Recommendations
• Antonyms: Misguidance, Confusion, Disorder
• Example: The guidelines aim to protect students.
• Related Words: Guide (Verb), Guideline (Adjective)

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9. Impose (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To force something to be accepted.
• Meaning (Hindi): थोपना
• Synonyms: Enforce, Inflict, Levy
• Antonyms: Remove, Withdraw, Relieve
• Example: They impose penalties for misleading practices.
• Related Words: Imposition (Noun), Imposing (Adjective)

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10. Concerns (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Worries or anxieties about something.
• Meaning (Hindi): चिंताएँ
• Synonyms: Worries, Issues, Matters
• Antonyms: Indifference, Apathy, Disregard
• Example: There are growing concerns about misleading claims.
• Related Words: Concern (Verb), Concerned (Adjective)

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11. Deceptive (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Intended to mislead or trick.
• Meaning (Hindi): धोखाधड़ी
• Synonyms: Misleading, Dishonest, Fraudulent
• Antonyms: Honest, Truthful, Straightforward
• Example: Deceptive advertisements can mislead consumers.
• Related Words: Deception (Noun), Deceptively (Adverb)

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12. Endorse (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To declare one’s public approval or support.
• Meaning (Hindi): समर्थन करना
• Synonyms: Support, Approve, Back
• Antonyms: Oppose, Reject, Disapprove
• Example: Officials should not endorse coaching centers.
• Related Words: Endorsement (Noun), Endorsable (Adjective)

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13. Penalties (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Punishments imposed for breaking rules.
• Meaning (Hindi): दंड
• Synonyms: Punishments, Fines, Sanctions
• Antonyms: Rewards, Benefits, Incentives
• Example: The ministry imposed penalties on misleading centers.
• Related Words: Penalize (Verb), Penalty (Adjective)

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14. Exaggeration (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A statement that represents something as better or worse than it is.
• Meaning (Hindi): अतिशयोक्ति
• Synonyms: Overstatement, Amplification, Embellishment
• Antonyms: Understatement, Minimization, Diminution
• Example: His story was full of exaggeration.
• Related Words: Exaggerate (Verb), Exaggerated (Adjective)

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15. Influencing (Verb)

• Meaning (English): Having an effect on the character or behavior of someone.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रभावित करना
• Synonyms: Affecting, Swaying, Guiding
• Antonyms: Discouraging, Dissuading, Deterring
• Example: Advertisements are influencing student choices.
• Related Words: Influence (Noun), Influential (Adjective)

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16. Concealing (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To keep something secret or hidden.
• Meaning (Hindi): छिपाना
• Synonyms: Hiding, Covering, Disguising
• Antonyms: Revealing, Disclosing, Exposing
• Example: Concealing important information is unethical.
• Related Words: Concealment (Noun), Concealable (Adjective)

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17. Practices (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Repeated exercise in or performance of an activity.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रथाएँ
• Synonyms: Procedures, Methods, Habits
• Antonyms: Inactivity, Neglect, Apathy
• Example: Ethical practices are essential in education.
• Related Words: Practice (Verb), Practicing (Adjective)

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18. Safeguard (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To protect from harm or damage.
• Meaning (Hindi): सुरक्षा करना
• Synonyms: Protect, Shield, Secure
• Antonyms: Endanger, Expose, Jeopardize
• Example: The guidelines safeguard students’ interests.
• Related Words: Safeguard (Noun), Safeguarding (Adjective)

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19. Transparency (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The quality of being open and honest.
• Meaning (Hindi): पारदर्शिता
• Synonyms: Clarity, Openness, Accountability
• Antonyms: Opacity, Concealment, Ambiguity
• Example: Transparency in advertising is crucial.
• Related Words: Transparent (Adjective), Transparently (Adverb)

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20. Regulations (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.
• Meaning (Hindi): नियम
• Synonyms: Rules, Guidelines, Laws
• Antonyms: Anarchy, Lawlessness, Disorder
• Example: New regulations were introduced to protect consumers.
• Related Words: Regulate (Verb), Regulatory (Adjective)