The Hindu Vocabulary 28 Oct 2024

1. Intoxicating (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Causing excitement or exhilaration; capable of causing intoxication.
• Meaning (Hindi): नशे में लाने वाला
• Synonyms: Exciting, exhilarating
• Antonyms: Sobering, dull
• Example: The intoxicating aroma of spices filled the air.
• Related Words: Intoxicate (Verb), Intoxication (Noun)

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2. Gamut (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The complete range or scope of something.
• Meaning (Hindi): सम्पूर्ण श्रृंखला
• Synonyms: Range, spectrum
• Antonyms: Limitation, restriction
• Example: The festival offered a gamut of activities for all ages.
• Related Words: Gametic (Adjective)

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3. Rectified (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Corrected or set right.
• Meaning (Hindi): सुधारित
• Synonyms: Corrected, amended
• Antonyms: Incorrect, flawed
• Example: The rectified version of the report was much clearer.
• Related Words: Rectify (Verb), Rectification (Noun)

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4. Denatured (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Altered from its natural state, often to make it unsuitable for consumption.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्राकृतिक स्थिति से परिवर्तित
• Synonyms: Altered, modified
• Antonyms: Natural, pure
• Example: The denatured alcohol is used for industrial purposes.
• Related Words: Denature (Verb), Denaturation (Noun)

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5. Federal (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
• Meaning (Hindi): संघीय
• Synonyms: National, central
• Antonyms: Local, regional
• Example: The federal government implemented new policies.
• Related Words: Federation (Noun), Federalism (Noun)

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6. Principle (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A fundamental truth or proposition serving as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
• Meaning (Hindi): सिद्धांत
• Synonyms: Rule, doctrine
• Antonyms: Exception, anomaly
• Example: She stood by her principles despite the pressure.
• Related Words: Principal (Adjective), Principled (Adjective)

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7. Scope (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with.
• Meaning (Hindi): दायरा
• Synonyms: Range, extent
• Antonyms: Limitation, boundary
• Example: The scope of the project was clearly defined.
• Related Words: Scopic (Adjective), Scope out (Verb)

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8. Constitution (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.
• Meaning (Hindi): संविधान
• Synonyms: Charter, law
• Antonyms: Anarchy, chaos
• Example: The Constitution guarantees certain rights to citizens.
• Related Words: Constitutional (Adjective), Constitute (Verb)

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9. Clarified (Verb)

• Meaning (English): Made (a statement or situation) less confused and more comprehensible.
• Meaning (Hindi): स्पष्ट किया
• Synonyms: Explained, elucidated
• Antonyms: Confused, obscured
• Example: The teacher clarified the complex topic for the students.
• Related Words: Clarification (Noun), Clear (Adjective)

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10. Exert (Verb)

• Meaning (English): Apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality).
• Meaning (Hindi): लागू करना
• Synonyms: Apply, exercise
• Antonyms: Neglect, ignore
• Example: She exerted her influence to help the project succeed.
• Related Words: Exertion (Noun), Exertive (Adjective)

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11. Aggression (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.
• Meaning (Hindi): आक्रामकता
• Synonyms: Hostility, belligerence
• Antonyms: Peacefulness, calmness
• Example: The aggression shown by the team was commendable.
• Related Words: Aggressive (Adjective), Aggressiveness (Noun)

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12. Sustainable (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
• Meaning (Hindi): टिकाऊ
• Synonyms: Viable, maintainable
• Antonyms: Unsustainable, harmful
• Example: The company focuses on sustainable practices.
• Related Words: Sustain (Verb), Sustainability (Noun)

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13. Expenditure (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.
• Meaning (Hindi): व्यय
• Synonyms: Spending, outlay
• Antonyms: Income, revenue
• Example: The government’s expenditure on education has increased.
• Related Words: Expend (Verb), Expendable (Adjective)

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14. Clarification (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.
• Meaning (Hindi): स्पष्टता
• Synonyms: Explanation, elucidation
• Antonyms: Confusion, ambiguity
• Example: The clarification of the rules was necessary.
• Related Words: Clarify (Verb), Clear (Adjective)

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15. Imposed (Verb)

• Meaning (English): Force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone.
• Meaning (Hindi): थोपना
• Synonyms: Enforced, levied
• Antonyms: Removed, lifted
• Example: The government imposed new regulations on businesses.
• Related Words: Impose (Noun), Imposition (Noun)

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16. Community (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
• Meaning (Hindi): समुदाय
• Synonyms: Society, Population
• Antonyms: Individual, outsider
• Example: The community came together to support the cause.
• Related Words: Communal (Adjective), Communicate (Verb)

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17. Influence (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रभाव
• Synonyms: Impact, sway
• Antonyms: Powerlessness, impotence
• Example: Her influence on the team was significant.
• Related Words: Influential (Adjective), Influence (Verb)

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18. Sanction (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A penalty for disobeying a law or rule; official permission or approval.
• Meaning (Hindi): दंड
• Synonyms: Penalty, approval
• Antonyms: Reward, permission
• Example: The country faced sanctions for its actions.
• Related Words: Sanctioned (Adjective), Sanctioning (Verb)

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19. Exaggerated (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Represented as greater than is true; overstated.
• Meaning (Hindi): बढ़ा-चढ़ा कर बताना
• Synonyms: Overstated, inflated
• Antonyms: Understated, minimized
• Example: His exaggerated claims were not taken seriously.
• Related Words: Exaggerate (Verb), Exaggeration (Noun)

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20. Conservation (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The action of preserving, guarding, or protecting; wise use of resources.
• Meaning (Hindi): संरक्षण
• Synonyms: Preservation, protection
• Antonyms: Destruction, waste
• Example: Conservation efforts are crucial for wildlife protection.
• Related Words: Conserve (Verb), Conservational (Adjective)