The Hindu Vocabulary 27 Dec 2024

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The Hindu editorial vocabulary 27 december 2024

1. Ramifications (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The consequences or outcomes of an action or decision.
  • Meaning (Hindi): परिणाम, प्रभाव
  • Synonyms: Consequences, Outcomes, Repercussions
  • Antonyms: Causes, Reasons
  • Example (in a sentence): The decision to cut down trees had serious environmental ramifications.
  • Related Words: Implications, Effects

2. Credence (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): Belief or acceptance of something as true.
  • Meaning (Hindi): विश्वास, प्रमाणिकता
  • Synonyms: Belief, Trust, Confidence
  • Antonyms: Disbelief, Doubt
  • Example (in a sentence): His alibi gave credence to his claim of innocence.
  • Related Words: Faith, Reliance

3. Dissuade (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To persuade someone not to take a particular course of action.
  • Meaning (Hindi): हतोत्साहित करना, मना करना
  • Synonyms: Discourage, Prevent, Warn
  • Antonyms: Encourage, Persuade
  • Example (in a sentence): The teacher tried to dissuade students from cheating during exams.
  • Related Words: Deter, Oppose

4. Fortify (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To strengthen or reinforce.
  • Meaning (Hindi): मजबूत करना, सुदृढ़ करना
  • Synonyms: Strengthen, Reinforce, Secure
  • Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine
  • Example (in a sentence): They fortified the city walls to protect against invaders.
  • Related Words: Bolster, Support

5. Exorbitant (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Excessively high in price or amount.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अत्यधिक, अनुचित रूप से महंगा
  • Synonyms: Excessive, Outrageous, Overpriced
  • Antonyms: Reasonable, Affordable
  • Example (in a sentence): The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a simple meal.
  • Related Words: Extravagant, Over-the-top

6. Antithesis (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A person or thing that is the direct opposite of something else.
  • Meaning (Hindi): विपरीत, विरोधाभास
  • Synonyms: Opposite, Contrast, Contradiction Antonyms: Similarity, Parallel
  • Example (in a sentence): His calm demeanor is the antithesis of her fiery temperament.
  • Related Words: Contradistinction, Counterpart

7. Prescient (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Having foresight or the ability to predict the future.
  • Meaning (Hindi): दूरदर्शी, भविष्यदृष्टा
  • Synonyms: Prophetic, Predictive, Foreseeing
  • Antonyms: Shortsighted, Unpredictive
  • Example (in a sentence): The prescient leader warned about the impending economic crisis.
  • Related Words: Visionary, Foresighted

8. Reconcile (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To restore friendly relations or to make consistent.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सुलह करना, मेल कराना
  • Synonyms: Settle, Resolve, Harmonize
  • Antonyms: Separate, Alienate
  • Example (in a sentence): The two neighbors reconciled after years of disputes.
  • Related Words: Mediate, Pacify

9. Relinquish (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To give up or surrender something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): त्याग देना, छोड़ना
  • Synonyms: Abandon, Renounce, Yield
  • Antonyms: Retain, Keep
  • Example (in a sentence): He relinquished his position as CEO to pursue other opportunities.
  • Related Words: Surrender, Resign

10. Subvert (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To undermine or overthrow a system or authority.
  • Meaning (Hindi): पलटना, नष्ट करना
  • Synonyms: Overthrow, Undermine, Sabotage
  • Antonyms: Uphold, Support
  • Example (in a sentence): The rebels tried to subvert the existing government.
  • Related Words: Destabilize, Weaken

11. Ubiquitous (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सर्वव्यापी, हर जगह मौजूद
  • Synonyms: Omnipresent, Pervasive, Universal
  • Antonyms: Rare, Scarce
  • Example (in a sentence): Smartphones have become ubiquitous in today’s world.
  • Related Words: Ever-present, Widespread

12. Vehement (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Showing strong feelings; passionate or intense.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रबल, जोशीला
  • Synonyms: Passionate, Intense, Ardent
  • Antonyms: Mild, Indifferent
  • Example (in a sentence): She gave a vehement speech against corruption.
  • Related Words: Fervent, Forceful

13. Detriment (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The state of being harmed or damaged.
  • Meaning (Hindi): नुकसान, हानि
  • Synonyms: Harm, Damage, Injury
  • Antonyms: Benefit, Advantage
  • Example (in a sentence): Smoking is a detriment to one’s health.
  • Related Words: Impairment, Loss

14. Expedite (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To make an action or process happen faster.
  • Meaning (Hindi): तेज करना, शीघ्रता से करना
  • Synonyms: Accelerate, Hasten, Speed up
  • Antonyms: Delay, Hinder
  • Example (in a sentence): The company promised to expedite the delivery of goods.
  • Related Words: Facilitate, Quicken

15. Intrusive (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome.
  • Meaning (Hindi): दखल देने वाला, घुसपैठ करने वाला
  • Synonyms: Interfering, Invasive, Obtrusive
  • Antonyms: Subtle, Unobtrusive
  • Example (in a sentence): The paparazzi’s intrusive behavior annoyed the celebrity.
  • Related Words: Nosy, Meddlesome

16. Nostalgia (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A sentimental longing for the past.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अतीत की याद, स्मृतिलोक
  • Synonyms: Sentimentality, Yearning, Longing
  • Antonyms: Indifference, Disinterest
  • Example (in a sentence): The old photographs filled her with nostalgia.
  • Related Words: Reminiscence, Homesickness

17. Conflate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To combine two or more ideas or elements into one.
  • Meaning (Hindi): मिलाना, जोड़ना
  • Synonyms: Merge, Blend, Fuse
  • Antonyms: Separate, Divide
  • Example (in a sentence): The report conflated two unrelated issues into a single problem.
  • Related Words: Integrate, Unite

18. Taciturn (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अल्पभाषी, चुप रहने वाला
  • Synonyms: Reserved, Reticent, Quiet
  • Antonyms: Talkative, Communicative
  • Example (in a sentence): The taciturn student rarely participated in class discussions.
  • Related Words: Silent, Introverted

19. Convergence (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The process of coming together from different directions.
  • Meaning (Hindi): संगम, मिलन
  • Synonyms: Union, Meeting, Merging
  • Antonyms: Divergence, Separation
  • Example (in a sentence): The convergence of technology and art created a unique experience.
  • Related Words: Intersection, Amalgamation

20. Augment (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To make something greater by adding to it.
  • Meaning (Hindi): बढ़ाना, पूरक बनाना
  • Synonyms: Increase, Enhance, Amplify
  • Antonyms: Reduce, Decrease
  • Example (in a sentence): The company plans to augment its workforce next year.
  • Related Words: Supplement, Improve

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