The Hindu Vocabulary 26 August 2024

1. Inconceivable (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally.
• Meaning (Hindi): असंभव
• Synonyms: Unimaginable, unbelievable
• Antonyms: Conceivable, imaginable
• Example: It was inconceivable that he would win the lottery.
• Related Words: Inconceivably (Adverb), Inconceivability (Noun)

2. Advocate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To publicly recommend or support.
• Meaning (Hindi): समर्थन करना
• Synonyms: Support, champion
• Antonyms: Oppose, contest
• Example: She advocates for environmental protection.
• Related Words: Advocacy (Noun), Advocate (Noun)

3. Complicit (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing.
• Meaning (Hindi): सह-भागी
• Synonyms: Involved, implicated
• Antonyms: Innocent, uninvolved
• Example: He was found complicit in the crime.
• Related Words: Complicity (Noun)

4. Wilfully (Adverb)

• Meaning (English): With intention; deliberately.
• Meaning (Hindi): जानबूझकर
• Synonyms: Intentionally, deliberately
• Antonyms: Accidentally, unintentionally
• Example: She wilfully ignored the warning signs.
• Related Words: Wilful (Adjective)

5. Deter (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To discourage someone from doing something.
• Meaning (Hindi): रोकना
• Synonyms: Discourage, prevent
• Antonyms: Encourage, promote
• Example: The high cost of living may deter people from moving here.
• Related Words: Deterrent (Noun)

6. Plebiscite (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal.
• Meaning (Hindi): जनमत संग्रह
• Synonyms: Referendum, vote
• Antonyms: None
• Example: The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new law.
• Related Words: Plebiscitary (Adjective)

7. Existential (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Relating to existence, especially human existence.
• Meaning (Hindi): अस्तित्व से संबंधित
• Synonyms: Essential, fundamental
• Antonyms: Nonessential
• Example: He faced an existential crisis during his midlife.
• Related Words: Existentialism (Noun)

8. Affidavit (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.
• Meaning (Hindi): शपथ पत्र
• Synonyms: Declaration, testimony
• Antonyms: None
• Example: She submitted an affidavit to support her claims.
• Related Words: Affidavit (Verb)

9. Disinvestment (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The action of withdrawing investment.
• Meaning (Hindi): निवेश की कमी
• Synonyms: Withdrawal, divestment
• Antonyms: Investment
• Example: The company faced disinvestment due to poor performance.
• Related Words: Disinvest (Verb)

10. Detrimental (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Tending to cause harm.
• Meaning (Hindi): हानिकारक
• Synonyms: Harmful, damaging
• Antonyms: Beneficial, advantageous
• Example: Smoking is detrimental to your health.
• Related Words: Detriment (Noun)

10. Arrogance (Noun)

• Meaning (English): An attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner.
• Meaning (Hindi): घमंड
• Synonyms: Hubris, pride
• Antonyms: Humility, modesty
• Example: His arrogance alienated his friends.
• Related Words: Arrogant (Adjective)

11. Infringe (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To violate or encroach upon.
• Meaning (Hindi): उल्लंघन करना
• Synonyms: Violate, breach
• Antonyms: Comply, obey
• Example: The new law may infringe on personal freedoms.
• Related Words: Infringement (Noun)

12. Elicit (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To draw out a response or reaction.
• Meaning (Hindi): उत्पन्न करना
• Synonyms: Evoke, extract
• Antonyms: Suppress, hide
• Example: The teacher tried to elicit responses from the students.
• Related Words: Elicitation (Noun)

13. Substantiate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रमाणित करना
• Synonyms: Validate, confirm
• Antonyms: Disprove, refute
• Example: He could not substantiate his claims.
• Related Words: Substantiation (Noun)

14. Disparity (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A great difference.
• Meaning (Hindi): असमानता
• Synonyms: Inequality, difference
• Antonyms: Equality, similarity
• Example: There is a disparity in income levels across the country.
• Related Words: Disparate (Adjective)

15. Implicate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To show someone to be involved in a crime.
• Meaning (Hindi): शामिल करना
• Synonyms: Involve, incriminate
• Antonyms: Exonerate, absolve
• Example: The evidence may implicate him in the scandal.
• Related Words: Implication (Noun)

16. Concur (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To agree or have the same opinion.
• Meaning (Hindi): सहमत होना
• Synonyms: Agree, coincide
• Antonyms: Disagree, dissent
• Example: I concur with your assessment of the situation.
• Related Words: Concurrence (Noun)

17. Reiterate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To say something again or a number of times for emphasis.
• Meaning (Hindi): दोहराना
• Synonyms: Repeat, restate
• Antonyms: Withdraw, retract
• Example: The manager reiterated the importance of teamwork.
• Related Words: Reiteration (Noun)

18. Mitigate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make less severe, serious, or painful.
• Meaning (Hindi): कम करना
• Synonyms: Alleviate, reduce
• Antonyms: Aggravate, intensify
• Example: Measures were taken to mitigate the risks.
• Related Words: Mitigation (Noun)

19. Cohesion (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The action or fact of forming a united whole.
• Meaning (Hindi): एकता
• Synonyms: Unity, togetherness
• Antonyms: Disunity, division
• Example: The team showed great cohesion during the project.
• Related Words: Cohesive (Adjective)