The Hindu Vocabulary 28 August 2024

1. Catastrophe (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A sudden and widespread disaster.
• Meaning (Hindi): आपदा
• Synonyms: Disaster, calamity, tragedy
• Antonyms: Blessing, fortune, success
• Example: The earthquake was a catastrophe for the region.
• Related Words: Catastrophic (Adjective)

2. Adept (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Very skilled or proficient at something.
• Meaning (Hindi): कुशल Synonyms: Skilled, proficient, expert
• Antonyms: Inept, unskilled, clumsy
• Example: She is adept at solving complex problems.
• Related Words: Adeptness (Noun)

3. Exacerbate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
• Meaning (Hindi): बढ़ाना
• Synonyms: Aggravate, intensify, worsen
• Antonyms: Alleviate, mitigate, soothe
• Example: The new policy may exacerbate the existing issues.
• Related Words: Exacerbation (Noun)

4. Dissatisfaction (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A feeling of unhappiness or discontent.
• Meaning (Hindi): असंतोष
• Synonyms: Discontent, displeasure, disappointment
• Antonyms: Satisfaction, contentment, pleasure
• Example: There is widespread dissatisfaction with the current government.
• Related Words: Dissatisfied (Adjective)

5. Surveillance (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.
• Meaning (Hindi): निगरानी
• Synonyms: Observation, monitoring, scrutiny
• Antonyms: Ignorance, neglect, inattention
• Example: The area is under constant surveillance for security reasons.
• Related Words: Surveil (Verb)

6. Conundrum (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A confusing and difficult problem or question.
• Meaning (Hindi): पहेली
• Synonyms: Puzzle, enigma, riddle
• Antonyms: Solution, answer, clarity
• Example: The team faced a conundrum regarding resource allocation.
• Related Words: Conundrums (Plural Noun)

7. Advocacy (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.
• Meaning (Hindi): वकालत
• Synonyms: Support, promotion, defense
• Antonyms: Opposition, deterrence, disapproval
• Example: Her advocacy for environmental issues is well-known.
• Related Words: Advocate (Verb)

8. Mitigate (Verb)

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

9. Turbulent (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
• Meaning (Hindi): अशांत
• Synonyms: Chaotic, tumultuous, wild
• Antonyms: Calm, peaceful, stable
• Example: The turbulent waters made sailing dangerous.
• Related Words: Turbulence (Noun)

10. Incessant (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Continuing without pause or interruption.
• Meaning (Hindi): निरंतर
• Synonyms: Unceasing, constant, perpetual
• Antonyms: Intermittent, occasional, sporadic
• Example: The incessant noise from the construction site was distracting.
• Related Words: Incessantly (Adverb)

11. Ambiguous (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
• Meaning (Hindi): अस्पष्ट
• Synonyms: Unclear, vague, equivocal
• Antonyms: Clear, definite, explicit
• Example: The instructions were ambiguous and led to confusion.
• Related Words: Ambiguity (Noun)

12. Precarious (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
• Meaning (Hindi): अस्थिर
• Synonyms: Unstable, risky, uncertain
• Antonyms: Secure, stable, safe
• Example: The precarious situation required immediate attention.
• Related Words: Precariously (Adverb)

13. Alleviate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
• Meaning (Hindi): कम करना
• Synonyms: Ease, relieve, mitigate
• Antonyms: Aggravate, worsen, intensify
• Example: The medication helped to alleviate her pain.
• Related Words: Alleviation (Noun)

14. Disseminate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To spread or disperse information widely.
• Meaning (Hindi): फैलाना
• Synonyms: Distribute, circulate, propagate
• Antonyms: Withhold, suppress, conceal
• Example: The organization aims to disseminate knowledge about health.
• Related Words: Dissemination (Noun)

15. Resilience (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
• Meaning (Hindi): लचीलापन
• Synonyms: Toughness, adaptability, flexibility
• Antonyms: Weakness, fragility, vulnerability
• Example: Her resilience in the face of adversity is inspiring.
• Related Words: Resilient (Adjective)

16. Scrutiny (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Critical observation or examination.
• Meaning (Hindi): गहन अध्ययन
• Synonyms: Inspection, review, analysis
• Antonyms: Neglect, oversight, disregard
• Example: The project was under scrutiny by the board.
• Related Words: Scrutinize (Verb)

17. Advocate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To publicly recommend or support.
• Meaning (Hindi): समर्थन करना
• Synonyms: Support, promote, endorse
• Antonyms: Oppose, contest, disapprove
• Example: She advocates for animal rights.
• Related Words: Advocacy (Noun)

18. Cohesion (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The action or fact of forming a united whole.
• Meaning (Hindi): एकता
• Synonyms: Unity, togetherness, solidarity
• Antonyms: Division, separation, discord
• Example: Team cohesion is essential for success.
• Related Words: Cohesive (Adjective)

19. Disparity (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A great difference.
• Meaning (Hindi): विषमता
• Synonyms: Inequality, difference, imbalance
• Antonyms: Equality, similarity, uniformity
• Example: There is a disparity in wealth distribution.
• Related Words: Disparate (Adjective)

20. Sustainable (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
• Meaning (Hindi): टिकाऊ
• Synonyms: Viable, maintainable, eco-friendly
• Antonyms: Unsustainable, harmful, destructive
• Example: We need to find sustainable solutions for energy.
• Related Words: Sustainability (Noun)