The Hindu Vocabulary 22 Jan 2025

1. Reprisal (Noun)

• Meaning (English) An act of retaliation.
• Meaning (Hindi) प्रतिशोध
• Synonyms Revenge, Retaliation, Vengeance
• Antonyms Forgiveness, Clemency
• Example The government warned of swift reprisals if the attack was repeated.
• Related Words Retaliate, Recompense

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2. Eclectic (Adjective)

• Meaning (English) Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad range of sources.
• Meaning (Hindi) विविधतापूर्ण
• Synonyms Diverse, Varied, Comprehensive
• Antonyms Narrow, Limited
• Example Her music collection is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop.
• Related Words Variegated, Assorted

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3. Delineate (Verb)

• Meaning (English) To describe or portray something precisely.
• Meaning (Hindi) वर्णन करना
• Synonyms Outline, Depict, Define
• Antonyms Confuse, Distort
• Example The report delineates the steps required to complete the project.
• Related Words Illustrate, Specify

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4. Cogent (Adjective)

• Meaning (English) Clear, logical, and convincing.
• Meaning (Hindi) प्रभावशाली
• Synonyms Persuasive, Compelling, Convincing
• Antonyms Weak, Ineffective
• Example She presented a cogent argument for the new policy.
• Related Words Rational, Coherent

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5. Fallacy (Noun)

• Meaning (English) A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments.
• Meaning (Hindi) भ्रम
• Synonyms Misconception, Error, Delusion
• Antonyms Truth, Reality
• Example The idea that money brings happiness is a common fallacy.
• Related Words Misbelief, Myth

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6. Alacrity (Noun)

• Meaning (English) Cheerful readiness or eagerness.
• Meaning (Hindi) तत्परता
• Synonyms Enthusiasm, Eagerness, Promptness
• Antonyms Reluctance, Hesitation
• Example She accepted the offer with alacrity.
• Related Words Briskness, Willingness

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7. Perfunctory (Adjective)

• Meaning (English) Carried out with minimum effort or reflection.
• Meaning (Hindi) औपचारिक
• Synonyms Superficial, Mechanical, Indifferent
• Antonyms Thorough, Detailed
• Example His apology was perfunctory and lacked sincerity.
• Related Words Casual, Unthinking

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8. Juxtapose (Verb)

• Meaning (English) To place side by side for comparison or contrast.
• Meaning (Hindi) पास-पास रखना
• Synonyms Compare, Contrast, Pair
• Antonyms Separate, Divide
• Example The film juxtaposes reality and fantasy seamlessly.
• Related Words Align, Parallel

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9. Euphoria (Noun)

• Meaning (English) A feeling of intense happiness or excitement.
• Meaning (Hindi) उल्लास
• Synonyms Elation, Joy, Bliss
• Antonyms Misery, Sadness
• Example The team was in a state of euphoria after winning the championship.
• Related Words Ecstasy, Delight

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10. Austere (Adjective)

• Meaning (English) Severe or strict in manner or appearance.
• Meaning (Hindi) कठोर
• Synonyms Stern, Harsh, Spartan
• Antonyms Luxurious, Indulgent
• Example The monks lived an austere life devoid of comforts.
• Related Words Rigorous, Unadorned

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11. Clandestine (Adjective)

• Meaning (English) Done secretively, especially to avoid detection.
• Meaning (Hindi) गुप्त
• Synonyms Secret, Covert, Undercover
• Antonyms Open, Transparent
• Example They held clandestine meetings to discuss their plans.
• Related Words Surreptitious, Hidden

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12. Imminent (Adjective)

• Meaning (English) About to happen.
• Meaning (Hindi) आसन्न
• Synonyms Impending, Looming, Approaching
• Antonyms Distant, Unlikely
• Example The dark clouds indicated an imminent storm.
• Related Words Forthcoming, Near

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13. Ostracize (Verb)

• Meaning (English) To exclude from a group or society.
• Meaning (Hindi) बहिष्कार करना
• Synonyms Exclude, Shun, Alienate
• Antonyms Include, Accept
• Example He was ostracized by his colleagues after the scandal.
• Related Words Isolate, Reject

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14. Veracity (Noun)

• Meaning (English) Conformity to facts; accuracy.
• Meaning (Hindi) सत्यता
• Synonyms Truthfulness, Honesty, Authenticity
• Antonyms Falsehood, Deceit
• Example The lawyer questioned the veracity of the witness’s statement.
• Related Words Integrity, Accuracy

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15. Magnanimous (Adjective)

• Meaning (English) Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival.
• Meaning (Hindi) उदार
• Synonyms Noble, Charitable, Big-hearted
• Antonyms Mean, Selfish
• Example The magnanimous winner shared his prize with his competitors.
• Related Words Altruistic, Benevolent

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16. Trepidation (Noun)

• Meaning (English) A feeling of fear or agitation.
• Meaning (Hindi) घबराहट
• Synonyms Anxiety, Dread, Apprehension
• Antonyms Confidence, Calm
• Example She approached the podium with trepidation.
• Related Words Unease, Nervousness

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17. Parsimony (Noun)

• Meaning (English) Extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources.
• Meaning (Hindi) मितव्ययता
• Synonyms Stinginess, Frugality, Meanness
• Antonyms Generosity, Extravagance
• Example The millionaire’s parsimony was infamous despite his wealth.
• Related Words Miserliness, Economy

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18. Ambivalent (Adjective)

• Meaning (English) Having mixed feelings about something.
• Meaning (Hindi) दुविधा में
• Synonyms Uncertain, Conflicted, Hesitant
• Antonyms Decisive, Resolute
• Example She felt ambivalent about moving to a new city.
• Related Words Doubtful, Indecisive

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19. Expunge (Verb)

• Meaning (English) To remove completely.
• Meaning (Hindi) मिटाना
• Synonyms Erase, Delete, Eliminate
• Antonyms Retain, Preserve
• Example The editor expunged the controversial paragraph from the article.
• Related Words Obliterate, Remove

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20. Propensity (Noun)

• Meaning (English) A natural inclination or tendency.
• Meaning (Hindi) प्रवृत्ति
• Synonyms Predisposition, Inclination, Tendency
• Antonyms Aversion, Disinclination
• Example He has a propensity for solving complex problems.
• Related Words Predilection, Bias