The Hindu Vocabulary 27 Nov 2024

1. Hypocrisy (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform.
• Meaning (Hindi): द्वेष
• Synonyms: Deceit, Insincerity
• Antonyms: Sincerity, Honesty
• Example: His hypocrisy was evident when he criticized others for lying while he did the same.
• Related Words: Hypocritical (Adjective), Hypocrite (Noun)

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2. Conspiracy (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
• Meaning (Hindi): साजिश
• Synonyms: Plot, Scheme
• Antonyms: Agreement, Cooperation
• Example: The conspiracy to overthrow the government was uncovered by the authorities.
• Related Words: Conspire (Verb), Conspirator (Noun)

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3. Eliminate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To completely remove or get rid of something.
• Meaning (Hindi): समाप्त करना
• Synonyms: Remove, Eradicate
• Antonyms: Include, Retain
• Example: The team worked hard to eliminate all errors from the report.
• Related Words: Elimination (Noun), Eliminative (Adjective)

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4. Accountability (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
• Meaning (Hindi): जवाबदेही
• Synonyms: Responsibility, Liability
• Antonyms: Irresponsibility, Unaccountability
• Example: The manager emphasized accountability in all team projects.
• Related Words: Accountable (Adjective), Account (Noun)

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5. Harrowing (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Extremely distressing or painful.
• Meaning (Hindi): दुखद
• Synonyms: Distressing, Agonizing
• Antonyms: Comforting, Pleasant
• Example: The harrowing experience left her traumatized for years.
• Related Words: Harrow (Verb), Harrowed (Adjective)

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6. Legislature (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A governmental body primarily responsible for the making of laws.
• Meaning (Hindi): विधायिका
• Synonyms: Assembly, Parliament
• Antonyms: Executive, Judiciary
• Example: The legislature passed a new law to improve public safety.
• Related Words: Legislative (Adjective), Legislate (Verb)

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7. Dignified (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect.
• Meaning (Hindi): गरिमामय
• Synonyms: Noble, Stately
• Antonyms: Undignified, Disgraceful
• Example: She maintained a dignified silence during the proceedings.
• Related Words: Dignity (Noun), Dignify (Verb)

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8. Corruption (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
• Meaning (Hindi): भ्रष्टाचार
• Synonyms: Dishonesty, Fraud
• Antonyms: Integrity, Honesty
• Example: The investigation revealed widespread corruption in the government.
• Related Words: Corrupt (Adjective), Corruptible (Adjective)

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9. Commemorate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To honor the memory of someone or something, typically with a ceremony.
• Meaning (Hindi): स्मरण करना
• Synonyms: Celebrate, Memorialize
• Antonyms: Forget, Ignore
• Example: They gathered to commemorate the anniversary of the event.
• Related Words: Commemoration (Noun), Commemorative (Adjective)

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10. Independence (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The fact or state of being independent; self-sufficiency.
• Meaning (Hindi): स्वतंत्रता
• Synonyms: Freedom, Autonomy
• Antonyms: Dependence, Subordination
• Example: The country celebrated its independence with a grand parade.
• Related Words: Independent (Adjective), Independently (Adverb)

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11. Judicial (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge.
• Meaning (Hindi): न्यायिक
• Synonyms: Legal, Juridical
• Antonyms: Extrajudicial, Unlawful
• Example: The judicial system plays a crucial role in upholding the law.
• Related Words: Judiciary (Noun), Judicate (Verb)

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12. Tarnish (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture.
• Meaning (Hindi): धुंधला करना
• Synonyms: Dull, Stain
• Antonyms: Brighten, Polish
• Example: The scandal tarnished his reputation.
• Related Words: Tarnished (Adjective), Tarnishing (Noun)

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13. Examine (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To inspect or scrutinize carefully.
• Meaning (Hindi): जांचना
• Synonyms: Inspect, Analyze
• Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook
• Example: The doctor will examine the patient thoroughly.
• Related Words: Examination (Noun), Examinable (Adjective)

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14. Strategically (Adverb)

• Meaning (English): In a way that relates to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests.
• Meaning (Hindi): रणनीतिक रूप से
• Synonyms: Tactically, Purposefully
• Antonyms: Randomly, Haphazardly
• Example: The company strategically planned its expansion into new markets.
• Related Words: Strategic (Adjective), Strategy (Noun)

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15. Disturb (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of something.
• Meaning (Hindi): परेशान करना
• Synonyms: Disrupt, Upset
• Antonyms: Calm, Soothe
• Example: Please do not disturb the meeting.
• Related Words: Disturbance (Noun), Disturbed (Adjective)

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16. Comprehensive (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Complete and including everything that is necessary.
• Meaning (Hindi): समग्र
• Synonyms: Thorough, Extensive
• Antonyms: Incomplete, Limited
• Example: The report provided a comprehensive overview of the situation.
• Related Words: Comprehensively (Adverb), Comprehensiveness (Noun)

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17. Significant (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.
• Meaning (Hindi): महत्वपूर्ण
• Synonyms: Important, Noteworthy
• Antonyms: Insignificant, Trivial
• Example: The discovery had a significant impact on the field of science.
• Related Words: Significantly (Adverb), Significance (Noun)

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18. Overlapping (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Extending over and covering part of something.
• Meaning (Hindi): ओवरलैपिंग
• Synonyms: Intersecting, Coinciding
• Antonyms: Separate, Distinct
• Example: The overlapping responsibilities led to confusion among the staff.
• Related Words: Overlap (Verb), Overlap (Noun)

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19. Motivation (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रेरणा
• Synonyms: Incentive, Drive
• Antonyms: Apathy, Indifference
• Example: Her motivation to succeed inspired her team.
• Related Words: Motivate (Verb), Motivational (Adjective)

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20. Integrity (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
• Meaning (Hindi): अखंडता
• Synonyms: Honesty, Uprightness
• Antonyms: Dishonesty, Corruption
• Example: He is known for his integrity and ethical standards.
• Related Words: Integrate (Verb), Integral (Adjective)