The Hindu Vocabulary 22 Dec 2024

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The Hindu editorial vocabulary 22 december 2024

1. Careen (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction.
  • Meaning (Hindi): तेज़ी से झुकना (tezi se jhukna)
  • Synonyms: Swerve, Lurch, Zigzag
  • Antonyms: Steady, Stabilize, Straighten
  • Example: The truck lost control and careened off the road.
  • Related Words: Careening, Careened

2. Furious (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Extremely angry.
  • Meaning (Hindi): क्रोधित (krodhit)
  • Synonyms: Angry, Enraged, Incensed
  • Antonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Tranquil
  • Example: The customer was furious about the poor service.
  • Related Words: Furiously, Fury

3. Unscientific (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Not scientific; not based on or conforming to the principles of science.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अवैज्ञानिक (avaigyaanik)
  • Synonyms: Irrational, Illogical, Unsound
  • Antonyms: Scientific, Rational, Logical
  • Example: The politician’s unscientific claims were dismissed by experts.
  • Related Words: Scientifically, Science

4. Inaugurate (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period).
  • Meaning (Hindi): उद्घाटन करना (udghaatan karna)
  • Synonyms: Begin, Start, Commence
  • Antonyms: End, Conclude, Terminate
  • Example: The mayor inaugurated the new park.
  • Related Words: Inauguration, Inaugural

5. Succumb (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To fail to resist (pressure, temptation, or some other negative force).
  • Meaning (Hindi): दम तोड़ देना (dam tod dena)
  • Synonyms: Yield, Surrender, Concede
  • Antonyms: Resist, Withstand, Defy
  • Example: The patient succumbed to his injuries.
  • Related Words: Succumbing, Succumbed

6. Purported (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so; alleged.
  • Meaning (Hindi): कथित (kathit)
  • Synonyms: Alleged, Claimed, Reputed
  • Antonyms: Real, Genuine, Authentic
  • Example: The purported video of the incident was widely circulated online.
  • Related Words: Purportedly, Purport

7. Estrange (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To cause (someone) to be no longer on friendly terms with someone.
  • Meaning (Hindi): विमुख करना (vimukh karna)
  • Synonyms: Alienate, Disaffect, Antagonize
  • Antonyms: Reconcile, Unite, Befriend
  • Example: The couple’s constant arguing estranged them from each other.
  • Related Words: Estranged, Estrangement

8. Abetment (noun)

  • Meaning (English): The act of encouraging or assisting someone to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime.
  • Meaning (Hindi): दुष्प्रेरण (dushpreran)
  • Synonyms: Encouragement, Assistance, Aid
  • Antonyms: Hindrance, Obstruction, Prevention
  • Example: The defendant was charged with abetment to murder.
  • Related Words: Abet, Abettor

9. Pandemonium (noun)

  • Meaning (English): Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
  • Meaning (Hindi): महाभारत (mahaabhaarat)
  • Synonyms: Chaos, Uproar, Turmoil
  • Antonyms: Order, Peace, Calm
  • Example: Pandemonium erupted in the courtroom after the verdict was read.
  • Related Words: Pandemoniac, Pandemoniacal

10. Reclassification (noun)

  • Meaning (English): The action or process of classifying something again or differently.
  • Meaning (Hindi): पुनर्वर्गीकरण (punarvargeekaran)
  • Synonyms: Reclassification, Regrouping, Reordering
  • Antonyms: Classification, Categorization
  • Example: The reclassification of the documents led to confusion.
  • Related Words: Reclassify, Reclassified

11. Protocol (noun)

  • Meaning (English): The official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रोटोकॉल (protocol)
  • Synonyms: Etiquette, Decorum, Procedure
  • Antonyms: Disregard, Neglect
  • Example: The diplomat followed the proper protocol when meeting the foreign leader.
  • Related Words: Protocols

12. Flout (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention).
  • Meaning (Hindi): अवज्ञा करना (avajnya karna)
  • Synonyms: Defy, Disobey, Violate
  • Antonyms: Obey, Follow, Respect
  • Example: The driver flouted the traffic laws by speeding.
  • Related Words: Flouting, Flouted

13. Uninterrupted (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Not interrupted or disturbed; continuous.
  • Meaning (Hindi): निर्बाध (nirbaadh)
  • Synonyms: Continuous, Unbroken, Consecutive
  • Antonyms: Interrupted, Disrupted, Broken
  • Example: The speaker gave an uninterrupted presentation for an hour.
  • Related Words: Interrupt, Interruption

14. Reshuffle (noun)

  • Meaning (English): An act of changing the positions of people or things in an organization or group.
  • Meaning (Hindi): फेरबदल (pherbadal)
  • Synonyms: Reorganization, Rearrangement, Shake-up
  • Antonyms: Stagnation, Status quo
  • Example: The company announced a reshuffle of its senior management team.
  • Related Words: Reshuffle, Reshuffled

15. Survivor (noun)

  • Meaning (English): A person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died.
  • Meaning (Hindi): उत्तरजीवी (uttarjeevi)
  • Synonyms: Survivor, Victim, Witness
  • Antonyms: Fatality, Casualty
  • Example: The survivors of the plane crash were rescued by helicopter.
  • Related Words: Survive, Survival

16. Abduct (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To take (someone) away illegally by force or deception; kidnap.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अपहरण करना (apaharan karna)
  • Synonyms: Kidnap, Seize, Carry off
  • Antonyms: Release, Free, Return
  • Example: The child was abducted from the playground.
  • Related Words: Abduction, Abductor

17. Recklessly (adverb)

  • Meaning (English): Without regard for danger or the consequences of one’s actions; rashly.
  • Meaning (Hindi): लापरवाही से (laaparvahi se)
  • Synonyms: Carelessly, Rashly, Heedlessly
  • Antonyms: Carefully, Cautiously, Prudently
  • Example: The driver was arrested for driving recklessly.
  • Related Words: Reckless, Recklessness

18. Embattled (adjective)

  • Meaning (English): (of a place or people) involved in or prepared for war, especially because surrounded by enemy forces.
  • Meaning (Hindi): घिरा हुआ (ghira hua)
  • Synonyms: Besieged, Beleaguered, Embattled
  • Antonyms: Peaceful, Calm, Undisturbed
  • Example: The embattled city was under constant attack.
  • Related Words: Battle, Embattle

19. Rescind (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).
  • Meaning (Hindi: रद्द करना (radd karna)
  • Synonyms: Revoke, Cancel, Repeal
  • Antonyms: Enact, Implement, Uphold
  • Example: The government rescinded the law after public outcry.
  • Related Words: Rescission, Rescinded

20. Embroil (verb)

  • Meaning (English): To involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.
  • Meaning (Hindi): उलझाना (ulajhana)
  • Synonyms: Involve, Entangle, Ensnare
  • Antonyms: Exclude, Separate, Disentangle
  • Example: The politician was embroiled in a scandal.
  • Related Words: Embroiled, Embroilment

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