The Hindu Vocabulary 16 Nov 2024

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1. Delegitimising (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To remove the legitimacy or authority of something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): वैधता को हटाना
  • Synonyms: Discrediting, Invalidating
  • Antonyms: Legitimizing, Validating
  • Example: The court’s ruling is delegitimizing the previous laws.
  • Related Words: Legitimate (Adjective), Legitimacy (Noun)

2. Barbaric (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Extremely cruel or brutal.
  • Meaning (Hindi): बर्बर
  • Synonyms: Savage, Brutal
  • Antonyms: Civilized, Humane
  • Example: The barbaric acts shocked the entire community.
  • Related Words: Barbarism (Noun), Barbarity (Noun)

3. Infiltrators (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): Individuals who secretly enter a place or group to gather information or cause harm.
  • Meaning (Hindi): घुसपैठिए
  • Synonyms: Intruders, Spies
  • Antonyms: Protectors, Defenders
  • Example: The infiltrators were caught before they could execute their plan.
  • Related Words: Infiltrate (Verb), Infiltration (Noun)

4. Demographic (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Relating to the structure of populations.
  • Meaning (Hindi): जनसांख्यिकीय
  • Synonyms: Population-related, Statistical
  • Antonyms: Individual, Singular
  • Example: The demographic changes are affecting local policies.
  • Related Words: Demography (Noun), Demographer (Noun)

5. Alienation (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The state of being isolated or estranged.
  • Meaning (Hindi): परायापन
  • Synonyms: Isolation, Estrangement
  • Antonyms: Inclusion, Belonging
  • Example: Alienation from society can lead to serious mental health issues.
  • Related Words: Alienate (Verb), Alienated (Adjective)

6. Cultural (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सांस्कृतिक
  • Synonyms: Societal, Ethnic
  • Antonyms: Uncultural, Nontraditional
  • Example: The cultural festival celebrated diversity.
  • Related Words: Culture (Noun), Cultured (Adjective)

7. Onus (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A burden or responsibility.
  • Meaning (Hindi): जिम्मेदारी
  • Synonyms: Burden, Obligation
  • Antonyms: Relief, Freedom
  • Example: The onus is on the government to ensure safety.
  • Related Words: Onus of proof (Phrase)

8. Domicile (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The country that a person treats as their permanent home.
  • Meaning (Hindi): निवास स्थान
  • Synonyms: Residence, Abode
  • Antonyms: Non-residence, Absence
  • Example: His domicile is registered in New Delhi.
  • Related Words: Domiciliary (Adjective)

9. Rhetoric (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
  • Meaning (Hindi): भाषण कला
  • Synonyms: Persuasion, Discourse
  • Antonyms: Inarticulateness, Muteness
  • Example: The politician’s rhetoric appealed to many voters.
  • Related Words: Rhetorical (Adjective), Rhetorician (Noun)

10. Coalition (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A temporary alliance for combined action.
  • Meaning (Hindi): गठबंधन
  • Synonyms: Alliance, Partnership
  • Antonyms: Division, Separation
  • Example: The coalition formed to address climate change.
  • Related Words: Coalesce (Verb), Coalescent (Adjective)

11. Surveillance (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.
  • Meaning (Hindi): निगरानी
  • Synonyms: Monitoring, Observation
  • Antonyms: Ignorance, Neglect
  • Example: The area was under constant surveillance.
  • Related Words: Surveil (Verb), Surveillant (Adjective)

12. 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)

13. Stability (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The state of being stable or steady.
  • Meaning (Hindi): स्थिरता
  • Synonyms: Steadiness, Balance
  • Antonyms: Instability, Uncertainty
  • Example: Economic stability is crucial for growth.
  • Related Words: Stabilize (Verb), Stable (Adjective)

14. Prominence (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The state of being important or famous.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रमुखता
  • Synonyms: Importance, Fame
  • Antonyms: Obscurity, Insignificance
  • Example: The scientist gained prominence for her research.
  • Related Words: Prominent (Adjective), Prominently (Adverb)

15. Nurture (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): पोषण करना
  • Synonyms: Foster, Cultivate
  • Antonyms: Neglect, Ignore
  • Example: Parents should nurture their children’s talents.
  • Related Words: Nurturing (Adjective), Nurturer (Noun)

16. Conducive (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सहायक
  • Synonyms: Favorable, Beneficial
  • Antonyms: Detrimental, Harmful
  • Example: A quiet environment is conducive to studying.
  • Related Words: Conduce (Verb), Conduciveness (Noun)

17. Apathy (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
  • Meaning (Hindi): उदासीनता
  • Synonyms: Indifference, Disinterest
  • Antonyms: Enthusiasm, Interest
  • Example: Apathy towards voting can affect democracy.
  • Related Words: Apathetic (Adjective), Apathetically (Adverb)

18. Advocacy (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.
  • Meaning (Hindi): वकालत
  • Synonyms: Support, Promotion
  • Antonyms: Opposition, Criticism
  • Example: Advocacy for human rights is essential.
  • Related Words: Advocate (Verb), Advocator (Noun)

19. 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)

20. Pertinent (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रासंगिक
  • Synonyms: Relevant, Appropriate
  • Antonyms: Irrelevant, Inapplicable
  • Example: Her comments were pertinent to the discussion.
  • Related Words: Pertinence (Noun), Pertinently (Adverb)

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