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The Hindu Vocabulary 16 Dec 2024

The Hindu editorial vocabulary 16 December 2024

1. Communion (noun)

  • Meaning (English): The sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially when the exchange is on a mental or spiritual level.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सांप्रदायिकता (saanpradaayikta)
  • Synonyms: Intimacy, Rapport, Togetherness
  • Antonyms: Disunity, Distance, Estrangement
  • Example: The festival is a space for the communion of ideas.
  • Related Words: Communal, Commune

2. Diverse (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
  • Meaning (Hindi): विविध (vividh)
  • Synonyms: Different, Various, Varied
  • Antonyms: Similar, Uniform, Homogeneous
  • Example: The speakers had diverse points of view.
  • Related Words: Diversity, Diversely

3. Provoking (verb)

  • Meaning (English): Stimulating or arousing interest or curiosity.
  • Meaning (Hindi): उत्तेजक (uttejak)
  • Synonyms: Stimulating, Inspiring, Arousing
  • Antonyms: Dull, Boring, Uninteresting
  • Example: The discussions can be provoking.
  • Related Words: Provocative, Provokatively

4. Venue (noun)

  • Meaning (English): The place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports event.
  • Meaning (Hindi): स्थान (sthaan)
  • Synonyms: Place, Location, Site
  • Antonyms: Nowhere, Displacement
  • Example: The venue for the festival is the concert hall.
  • Related Words: Venues, Venue’s

5. Brewery (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A company that makes beer.
  • Meaning (Hindi): शराब की भट्टी (sharaab kee bhattee)
  • Synonyms: Brewery, Brewhouse, Distillery
  • Antonyms: Winery, Vineyard
  • Example: The brewery offered tours of its facilities.
  • Related Words: Breweries, Brewing

6. Smorgasbord (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A wide range of something; a variety.
  • Meaning (Hindi): बुफ़े (bufe)
  • Synonyms: Variety, Assortment, Mixture
  • Antonyms: Monotony, Uniformity, Sameness
  • Example: The festival will have a smorgasbord of sessions.
  • Related Words: Smorgasbords

7. Thespian (noun)

  • Meaning (English): An actor or actress.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अभिनेता (abhineta)
  • Synonyms: Actor, Actress, Performer
  • Antonyms: Amateur, Layman
  • Example: The thespian delivered a powerful performance.
  • Related Words: Thespians, Thespian’s

8. Maestro (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A distinguished musician, especially a conductor, composer, or performer.
  • Meaning (Hindi): उस्ताद (ustaad)
  • Synonyms: Master, Expert, Virtuoso
  • Antonyms: Beginner, Novice, Amateur
  • Example: The maestro conducted the orchestra.
  • Related Words: Maestros

9. Magisterial (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Having or showing great authority.
  • Meaning (Hindi): आधिकारिक (aadhikaarik)
  • Synonyms: Authoritative, Masterly, Definitive
  • Antonyms: Submissive, Unimportant, Amateurish
  • Example: The book is a magisterial work of scholarship.
  • Related Words: Magisterially, Magistrate

10. Kindle (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To light or set on fire.
  • Meaning (Hindi): जलाना (jalaana)
  • Synonyms: Light, Ignite, Spark
  • Antonyms: Extinguish, Douse, Quench
  • Example: The writers and readers come together to kindle energy.
  • Related Words: Kindling, Kindled

11. Immense (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.
  • Meaning (Hindi): विशाल (vishaal)
  • Synonyms: Huge, Vast, Enormous
  • Antonyms: Tiny, Small, Insignificant
  • Example: The festival generates immense energy.
  • Related Words: Immensely, Immensity

12. Crackling (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): (of a sound) short and sharp.
  • Meaning (Hindi): कर्कश (karkas)
  • Synonyms: Crackling, Crepitant, Popping
  • Antonyms: Soft, Muffled, Quiet
  • Example: The speakers and audience generate crackling electricity. [cite: 243]
  • Related Words: Crackle, Crackles

13. Electrifying (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Thrillingly exciting.
  • Meaning (Hindi): रोमांचकारी (romaanchkari)
  • Synonyms: Exciting, Thrilling, Exhilarating
  • Antonyms: Boring, Dull, Tedious
  • Example: The festival will be electrifying.
  • Related Words: Electrified, Electrify

14. Wordsmith (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A person who has skill with using words.
  • Meaning (Hindi): शब्दकार (shabdkaar)
  • Synonyms: Writer, Author, Wordsman
  • Antonyms: Illiterate, Inarticulate
  • Example: Shashi Tharoor is a wordsmith.
  • Related Words: Wordsmiths

15. Magisterial (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Having or showing great authority.
  • Meaning (Hindi): आधिकारिक (aadhikaarik)
  • Synonyms: Authoritative, Masterly, Definitive
  • Antonyms: Submissive, Unimportant, Amateurish
  • Example: The book is a magisterial work of scholarship.
  • Related Words: Magisterially, Magistrate

16. Inimitable (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अनोखा (anokha)
  • Synonyms: Unique, Matchless, Peerless
  • Antonyms: Common, Ordinary, Imitable
  • Example: The composer had an inimitable style. [cite: 281]
  • Related Words: Inimitably, Inimitability

17. Erode (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed.
  • Meaning (Hindi): नष्ट करना (nasht karna)
  • Synonyms: Destroy, Wear away, Corrode
  • Antonyms: Build, Construct, Restore
  • Example: Democracy will erode.
  • Related Words: Erosion, Eroded

18. Reinforce (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material.
  • Meaning (Hindi): मजबूत बनाना (majboot banana)
  • Synonyms: Strengthen, Support, Fortify
  • Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine, Erode
  • Example: Democracy will be reinforced.
  • Related Words: Reinforcement, Reinforced

19. Mediate (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To intervene between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation.
  • Meaning (Hindi): मध्यस्थता करना (madhyasthata karna)
  • Synonyms: Intervene, Intercede, Negotiate
  • Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect, Disregard
  • Example: The Chair is expected to mediate. [cite: 424]
  • Related Words: Mediation, Mediator

20. Occupant (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A person who resides or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, etc., at a particular time.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अधिवासी (adhivaasee)
  • Synonyms: Resident, Tenant, Inhabitant
  • Antonyms: Evacuee, Visitor, Transient
  • Example: The occupant of the Chair must be neutral. [cite: 425]
  • Related Words: Occupancy, Occupy

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