The Hindu Vocabulary 29 Jan 2025

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The Hindu editorial vocanulary 29 january 2025

1. Jurisprudence (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The theory or philosophy of law.
  • Meaning (Hindi): विधिशास्त्र
  • Synonyms: Legal theory, law, legislation
  • Antonyms: Lawlessness, anarchy
  • Example (in a sentence): The country’s jurisprudence has evolved over centuries.
  • Related Words: Jurist (Noun), Juridical (Adjective)

2. Ratify (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To officially approve or confirm something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अनुमोदन करना
  • Synonyms: Approve, endorse, validate
  • Antonyms: Reject, veto, disapprove
  • Example (in a sentence): The parliament voted to ratify the trade agreement.
  • Related Words: Ratification (Noun), Ratifiable (Adjective)

3. Exacerbate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To make a bad situation or condition worse.
  • Meaning (Hindi): और खराब करना
  • Synonyms: Aggravate, worsen, intensify
  • Antonyms: Alleviate, mitigate, reduce
  • Example (in a sentence): His comments only served to exacerbate the conflict.
  • Related Words: Exacerbation (Noun)

4. Resurgence (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): An increase or revival after a period of little activity.
  • Meaning (Hindi): पुनरुत्थान
  • Synonyms: Revival, comeback, renewal
  • Antonyms: Decline, downfall, stagnation
  • Example (in a sentence): The city witnessed a resurgence in tourism.
  • Related Words: Resurgent (Adjective)

5. Consensus (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): General agreement among a group.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सर्वसम्मति
  • Synonyms: Agreement, harmony, unity
  • Antonyms: Disagreement, discord, conflict
  • Example (in a sentence): The committee reached a consensus on the issue.
  • Related Words: Consensual (Adjective), Consensually (Adverb)

6. Disillusionment (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): Disappointment from discovering something is not as good as believed.
  • Meaning (Hindi): मोहभंग
  • Synonyms: Disenchantment, disappointment, despair
  • Antonyms: Optimism, belief, trust
  • Example (in a sentence): His disillusionment with politics grew over time.
  • Related Words: Disillusion (Verb), Disillusioned (Adjective)

7. Conspicuous (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Clearly visible or attracting attention.
  • Meaning (Hindi): स्पष्ट, ध्यान आकर्षित करने वाला
  • Synonyms: Noticeable, prominent, evident
  • Antonyms: Inconspicuous, hidden, subtle
  • Example (in a sentence): The error was conspicuous in the report.
  • Related Words: Conspicuously (Adverb), Conspicuousness (Noun)

8. Allegiance (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, or cause.
  • Meaning (Hindi): निष्ठा
  • Synonyms: Loyalty, fidelity, devotion
  • Antonyms: Disloyalty, treachery, betrayal
  • Example (in a sentence): The soldiers pledged allegiance to their country.
  • Related Words: Allegiant (Adjective)

9. Erroneous (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Containing error or wrong.
  • Meaning (Hindi): गलत
  • Synonyms: Incorrect, false, mistaken
  • Antonyms: Correct, accurate, true
  • Example (in a sentence): The report was filled with erroneous conclusions.
  • Related Words: Error (Noun), Erroneously (Adverb)

10. Substantiate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To provide evidence to support or prove something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रमाणित करना
  • Synonyms: Confirm, validate, prove
  • Antonyms: Disprove, refute, contradict
  • Example (in a sentence): The lawyer failed to substantiate the claims.
  • Related Words: Substantiation (Noun), Substantial (Adjective)

11. Intrigue (Noun/Verb)

  • Meaning (English): (Noun) Secret planning; (Verb) To arouse curiosity or interest.
  • Meaning (Hindi): षड्यंत्र (Noun), उत्सुक करना (Verb)
  • Synonyms: Fascinate, plot, scheme
  • Antonyms: Bore, honesty, transparency
  • Example (in a sentence): The novel is full of political intrigue.
  • Related Words: Intriguing (Adjective)

12. Disparity (Noun)

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

13. Adversary (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): One’s opponent in a conflict or dispute.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रतिद्वंदी
  • Synonyms: Opponent, rival, foe
  • Antonyms: Ally, supporter, friend
  • Example (in a sentence): The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.
  • Related Words: Adversarial (Adjective)

14. Indomitable (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Impossible to subdue or defeat.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अजेय
  • Synonyms: Unbeatable, resilient, invincible
  • Antonyms: Weak, submissive, fragile
  • Example (in a sentence): Her indomitable spirit inspired the team.
  • Related Words: Indomitably (Adverb)

15. Implication (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The conclusion that can be drawn from something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): निहितार्थ
  • Synonyms: Consequence, inference, meaning
  • Antonyms: Exclusion, ignorance
  • Example (in a sentence): The implications of the decision were far-reaching.
  • Related Words: Imply (Verb), Implicative (Adjective)

16. Amicable (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
  • Meaning (Hindi): मैत्रीपूर्ण
  • Synonyms: Friendly, cordial, peaceful
  • Antonyms: Hostile, unfriendly, antagonistic
  • Example (in a sentence): They reached an amicable settlement to the dispute.
  • Related Words: Amicability (Noun), Amicably (Adverb)

17. Tenacity (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The quality of being determined.
  • Meaning (Hindi): दृढ़ता
  • Synonyms: Persistence, determination, resolve
  • Antonyms: Weakness, indecision, surrender
  • Example (in a sentence): His tenacity helped him achieve his dreams.
  • Related Words: Tenacious (Adjective), Tenaciously (Adverb)

18. Facilitate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To make an action or process easier.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सुविधा प्रदान करना
  • Synonyms: Assist, simplify, ease
  • Antonyms: Hinder, obstruct, complicate
  • Example (in a sentence): The new app will facilitate online payments.
  • Related Words: Facilitation (Noun), Facilitator (Noun)

19. Ambiguous (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Open to more than one interpretation.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अस्पष्ट
  • Synonyms: Vague, unclear, equivocal
  • Antonyms: Clear, explicit, certain
  • Example (in a sentence): The rules were ambiguous, leading to confusion.
  • Related Words: Ambiguity (Noun), Ambiguously (Adverb)

20. Inception (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The beginning of something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): आरंभ
  • Synonyms: Start, origin, commencement
  • Antonyms: End, conclusion, termination
  • Example (in a sentence): The company has grown rapidly since its inception.
  • Related Words: Inceptive (Adjective)

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