The Hindu Vocabulary 18 Dec 2024

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The hindu editorial vocabulary 17 December 2024

1. Disparate (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Fundamentally different or distinct in kind; entirely dissimilar.
  • Meaning (Hindi): असमान (asamaan)
  • Synonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Unlike
  • Antonyms: Similar, Alike, Homogeneous
  • Example: The book is a collection of disparate writings.
  • Related Words: Disparity, Disparately

2. Immaculate (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.
  • Meaning (Hindi): बेदाग (bedaag)
  • Synonyms: Clean, Spotless, Flawless
  • Antonyms: Dirty, Flawed, Imperfect
  • Example: The introduction is immaculate.
  • Related Words: Immaculately,

3. Partake (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To join in (an activity).
  • Meaning (Hindi): भाग लेना (bhaag lena)
  • Synonyms: Participate, Join, Engage
  • Antonyms: Abstain, Refrain, Withdraw
  • Example: The reader can partake of the spirit behind the book.
  • Related Words: Partaking, Partaken

4. Derisive (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Expressing contempt or ridicule.
  • Meaning (Hindi): उपहासपूर्ण (upahaasapurn)
  • Synonyms: Mocking, Scornful, Contemptuous
  • Antonyms: Respectful, Complimentary, Admiring
  • Example: The speaker made derisive comments about his opponent.
  • Related Words: Derisively, Derision

5. Disparate (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Fundamentally different or distinct in kind; entirely dissimilar.
  • Meaning (Hindi): असमान (asamaan)
  • Synonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Unlike
  • Antonyms: Similar, Alike, Homogeneous
  • Example: The conference attracted people from disparate fields.
  • Related Words: Disparity, Disparately

6. Immaculate (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.
  • Meaning (Hindi): बेदाग (bedaag)
  • Synonyms: Clean, Spotless, Flawless
  • Antonyms: Dirty, Flawed, Imperfect
  • Example: The chef’s kitchen was immaculate.
  • Related Words: Immaculately, Immaculateness

7. Partake (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To eat or drink (something).
  • Meaning (Hindi): खाना (khana)
  • Synonyms: Consume, Ingest, Eat
  • Antonyms: Abstain, Fast, Starve
  • Example: The guests were invited to partake of the feast.
  • Related Words: Partaking, Partaken

8. Derisive (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Expressing contempt or ridicule.
  • Meaning (Hindi): उपहासपूर्ण (upahaasapurn)
  • Synonyms: Mocking, Scornful, Contemptuous
  • Antonyms: Respectful, Complimentary, Admiring
  • Example: The comedian’s derisive jokes offended some people.
  • Related Words: Derisively, Derision

9. Didactic (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
  • Meaning (Hindi): शिक्षाप्रद (shikshaaprad)
  • Synonyms: Instructive, Educational, Moralizing
  • Antonyms: Uninformative, Uninstructive
  • Example: The story was didactic, teaching children the importance of honesty.
  • Related Words: Didactically, Didacticism

10. Mystical (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Inspiring a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination.
  • Meaning (Hindi): रहस्यमय (rahasyamaya)
  • Synonyms: Spiritual, Mystical, Esoteric
  • Antonyms: Mundane, Ordinary, Commonplace
  • Example: The princess had a mystical experience in the forest.
  • Related Words: Mystic, Mysticism

11. Esteemed (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Held in great respect and admiration.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सम्मानित (sammaanit)
  • Synonyms: Respected, Admired, Honored
  • Antonyms: Despised, Scorned, Disrespected
  • Example: The esteemed professor was known for his groundbreaking research.
  • Related Words: Esteem, Estimable

12. Brimful (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Filled with something to the point of overflowing.
  • Meaning (Hindi): लबालब (labalaab)
  • Synonyms: Full, Overflowing, Packed
  • Antonyms: Empty, Vacant, Unfilled
  • Example: The memoir was brimful of confidence and adventure.
  • Related Words: Brim, Brimfully

13. Chaperoned (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To accompany someone as a chaperone.
  • Meaning (Hindi): संरक्षण करना (sanrakshan karna)
  • Synonyms: Escort, Accompany, Supervise
  • Antonyms: Abandon, Neglect, Ignore
  • Example: The young woman was chaperoned to the dance by her aunt.
  • Related Words: Chaperone, Chaperonage

14. Stereotype (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
  • Meaning (Hindi): रूढ़िवादिता (roodhivadita)
  • Synonyms: Cliché, Label, Pigeonhole
  • Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Individuality
  • Example: The book challenges stereotypes about Muslim women.
  • Related Words: Stereotypical, Stereotype

15. Transmission (noun)

  • Meaning (English): The action or process of transmitting something or the state of being transmitted.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रसारण (prasaran)
  • Synonyms: Transmitting, Broadcasting, Communication
  • Antonyms: Reception, Obstruction, Suppression
  • Example: The radio transmission was heard across the Atlantic.
  • Related Words: Transmit, Transmitted

16. Detractor (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A person who disparages someone or something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): निंदक (nindak)
  • Synonyms: Critic, Opponent, Adversary
  • Antonyms: Supporter, Advocate, Proponent
  • Example: The detractors of the project predicted its failure.
  • Related Words: Detract, Detraction

17. Dissected (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To methodically cut up (a body, part, or plant) in order to study its internal parts.
  • Meaning (Hindi): विच्छेदन (vichchhedan)
  • Synonyms: Cut up, Dissect, Analyze
  • Antonyms: Assemble, Combine, Join
  • Example: The students dissected a frog in biology class.
  • Related Words: Dissection, Dissecting

18. Dissected (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To analyze (something) in minute detail.
  • Meaning (Hindi): विश्लेषण (vishleshan)
  • Synonyms: Analyze, Examine, Scrutinize
  • Antonyms: Synthesize, Combine, Unify
  • Example: The professor dissected the poem in her lecture.
  • Related Words: Dissection, Dissecting

19. Hormone (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood or sap to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action.
  • Meaning (Hindi): हार्मोन (haarmon)
  • Synonyms: Hormone, Endocrine, Secretion
  • Antonyms: Enzyme, Neurotransmitter
  • Example: The hormone insulin regulates blood sugar levels.
  • Related Words: Hormonal, Endocrinology

20. Signal (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions, typically by prearrangement between the parties concerned.
  • Meaning (Hindi): संकेत (sanket)
  • Synonyms: Sign, Signal, Gesture
  • Antonyms: Silence, Quiet, Stillness
  • Example: The traffic light turned red, signaling drivers to stop.
  • Related Words: Signaling, Signaled

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