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The Hindu Vocabulary 20 Dec 2024

The Hindu editorial vocabulary 20 December 2024

1. Encroachment (noun)

  • Meaning (English): Intrusion on a person’s territory, rights, etc.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अतिक्रमण (atikraman)
  • Synonyms: Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass
  • Antonyms: Compliance, Obedience, Respect
  • Example: The encroachment of the settlers on the indigenous people’s land led to conflict.
  • Related Words: Encroach, Encroach

2. Grievance (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, especially unfair treatment.
  • Meaning (Hindi): शिकायत (shikayat)
  • Synonyms: Complaint, Injustice, Wrong
  • Antonyms: Praise, Approval, Commendation
  • Example: The employees filed a grievance with their union.
  • Related Words: Grieve, Grievances

3. Marginal (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Relating to or situated at the edge or margin of something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): मामूली (maamooli)
  • Synonyms: Peripheral, Borderline, Unimportant
  • Antonyms: Central, Core, Significant
  • Example: The company had a marginal profit increase.
  • Related Words: Marginally, Marginality

4. Shortfall (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A deficit of something required or expected.
  • Meaning (Hindi): कमी (kami)
  • Synonyms: Deficit, Shortage, Deficiency
  • Antonyms: Surplus, Excess, Overabundance
  • Example: The charity faced a shortfall in donations.
  • Related Words: Shortfalls

5. Unreserved (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Not held back; not keeping one’s feelings or opinions hidden.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अनारक्षित (anaarakshit)
  • Synonyms: Unqualified, Complete, Total
  • Antonyms: Reserved, Restrained, Limited
  • Example: The politician gave unreserved support for the new policy.
  • Related Words: Unreservedly, Unreserve

6. Culmination (noun)

  • Meaning (English): The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
  • Meaning (Hindi): पराकाष्ठा (paraakaashtha)
  • Synonyms: Climax, Peak, Acme
  • Antonyms: Nadir, Base, Bottom
  • Example: The athlete’s culmination was winning the gold medal.
  • Related Words: Culminate, Culminating

7. Helm (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A position of leadership.
  • Meaning (Hindi): शीर्ष (sheersh)
  • Synonyms: Leadership, Control, Authority
  • Antonyms: Subordination, Dependence
  • Example: The new CEO took the helm of the company.
  • Related Words: Helmsman, Helmsmanship

8. Significance (noun)

  • Meaning (English): The quality of being worthy of attention; importance.
  • Meaning (Hindi): महत्व (mahatva)
  • Synonyms: Importance, Noteworthiness, Consequence
  • Antonyms: Insignificance, Unimportance, Triviality
  • Example: The discovery had great significance for the scientific community.
  • Related Words: Significant, Signify

9. Entitled (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Believing oneself to be inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.
  • Meaning (Hindi): हकदार (hakdaar)
  • Synonyms: Privileged, Authorized, Qualified
  • Antonyms: Unentitled, Disqualified, Ineligible
  • Example: The prince was entitled to a life of luxury.
  • Related Words: Entitlement, Entitle

10. Divisible (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Capable of being divided.
  • Meaning (Hindi): विभाज्य (vibhaajy)
  • Synonyms: Separable, Dividable
  • Antonyms: Indivisible, Inseparable
  • Example: The company’s assets were divisible among the shareholders.
  • Related Words: Divide, Division

11. Rejuvenation (noun)

  • Meaning (English): The action or process of making someone or something look or feel better, younger, or more vital.
  • Meaning (Hindi): कायाकल्प (kaayaakalp)
  • Synonyms: Renewal, Revival, Regeneration
  • Antonyms: Deterioration, Decline, Degradation
  • Example: The spa offered a variety of rejuvenation treatments.
  • Related Words: Rejuvenate, Rejuvenated

12. Replenish (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To fill (something) up again.
  • Meaning (Hindi): फिर से भरना (phir se bharna)
  • Synonyms: Refill, Top up, Stock up
  • Antonyms: Deplete, Empty, Drain
  • Example: The travelers stopped to replenish their water supply.
  • Related Words: Replenishment, Replenished

13. Fag (noun)

  • Meaning (English): The last part of something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): आखिर (aakhir)
  • Synonyms: End, Conclusion, Finish
  • Antonyms: Beginning, Start, Commencement
  • Example: The athlete was exhausted by the fag end of the race.
  • Related Words: Fagged, Fagging

14. Confrontation (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A hostile or argumentative situation or meeting between opposing parties.
  • Meaning (Hindi): टकराव (takaraav)
  • Synonyms: Conflict, Clash, Encounter
  • Antonyms: Agreement, Harmony, Compromise
  • Example: The two countries were on the brink of a military confrontation.
  • Related Words: Confront, Confrontational

15. Unprecedented (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Never done or known before.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अभूतपूर्व (abhootpurv)
  • Synonyms: Unparalleled, Unmatched, Unrivaled
  • Antonyms: Normal, Common, Ordinary
  • Example: The company faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic.
  • Related Words: Precedent, Precedented

16. Prorogue (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To discontinue a session of (a parliament or other legislative assembly) without dissolving it.
  • Meaning (Hindi): स्थगित करना (sthagit karna)
  • Synonyms: Adjourn, Suspend, Recess
  • Antonyms: Convene, Open, Resume
  • Example: The President prorogued the legislative session.
  • Related Words: Prorogation, Prorogued

17. Resolution (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A firm decision to do or not to do something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): संकल्प (sankalp)
  • Synonyms: Intention, Resolve, Determination
  • Antonyms: Indecision, Vacillation, Hesitation
  • Example: The committee passed a resolution to support the new project.
  • Related Words: Resolve, Resolved

18. Unacceptable (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Not satisfactory or allowable.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अस्वीकार्य (asveekary)
  • Synonyms: Intolerable, Objectionable, Unacceptable
  • Antonyms: Acceptable, Tolerable, Agreeable
  • Example: The employee’s behavior was unacceptable and he was fired.
  • Related Words: Accept, Acceptable

19. Dignity (noun)

  • Meaning (English): The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.
  • Meaning (Hindi): गरिमा (garima)
  • Synonyms: Honor, Respect, Self-respect
  • Antonyms: Dishonor, Disgrace, Degradation
  • Example: The judge maintained his dignity throughout the trial.
  • Related Words: Dignified, Dignify

20. Manner (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A way in which a thing is done or happens.
  • Meaning (Hindi): तरीका (tareeka)
  • Synonyms: Way, Fashion, Style
  • Antonyms: Chaos, Randomness
  • Example: The child completed the task in a timely manner.
  • Related Words: Manners, Mannerly

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