The Hindu Vocabulary 29 Nov 2024

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The hindu editorial vocabulary 29 November 2024

1. Reprieve (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
  • Meaning (Hindi): दंडविराम (daṇḍvirām)
  • Synonyms: Respite, postponement, pardon
  • Antonyms: Punishment, sentence, penalty
  • Example: The prisoner was granted a reprieve from execution while new evidence was reviewed.
  • Related Words: Reprieve (verb)

2. Indictment (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अभियोग (abhiyōg)
  • Synonyms: Accusation, charge, allegation
  • Antonyms: Exoneration, acquittal
  • Example: The grand jury returned an indictment against the CEO for fraud and embezzlement.
  • Related Words: Indict (verb)

3. Paradigm (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A typical example or pattern of something; a model.
  • Meaning (Hindi): आदर्श (ādarś)
  • Synonyms: Model, pattern, example
  • Antonyms: Anomaly, exception
  • Example: The new CEO introduced a paradigm shift in the company’s management style.
  • Related Words: Paradigmatic (adjective)

4. Divisive (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people.
  • Meaning (Hindi): विभाजनकारी (vibhājanakārī)
  • Synonyms: Disruptive, discordant, contentious
  • Antonyms: Unifying, harmonious, conciliatory
  • Example: The divisive political rhetoric fueled tensions between the two groups.
  • Related Words: Divide (verb), Division (noun)

5. Bipartisan (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Involving the agreement or cooperation of two political parties that usually oppose each other’s policies.
  • Meaning (Hindi): द्विदलीय (dvidaliīya)
  • Synonyms: Cooperative, collaborative, unified
  • Antonyms: Partisan, divisive, one-sided
  • Example: The bipartisan bill received support from both Democrats and Republicans in Congress.
  • Related Words: Bipartisanship (noun)

6. Acute (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): (of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.
  • Meaning (Hindi): तीव्र (tīvra)
  • Synonyms: Severe, critical, drastic
  • Antonyms: Mild, slight, minor
  • Example: The country faced an acute shortage of healthcare workers during the pandemic.
  • Related Words: Acutely (adverb)

7. Congenital (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): (of a disease or physical abnormality) present from birth.
  • Meaning (Hindi): जन्मजात (janmajāt)
  • Synonyms: Inborn, inherited, innate
  • Antonyms: Acquired
  • Example: The child was born with a congenital heart defect.
  • Related Words: Congenitally (adverb)

8. Opaque (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Not able to be seen through; not transparent.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अपारदर्शी (apārdarśī)
  • Synonyms: Non-transparent, cloudy, obscure
  • Antonyms: Transparent, clear, translucent
  • Example: The windows were opaque with condensation.
  • Related Words: Opacity (noun)

9. Presume (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): Suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.
  • Meaning (Hindi): मान लेना (mān lenā)
  • Synonyms: Assume, suppose, surmise
  • Antonyms: Doubt, question
  • Example: The court presumed the defendant innocent until proven guilty.
  • Related Words: Presumption (noun)

10. Ethically (Adverb)

  • Meaning (English): In a way that is morally right.
  • Meaning (Hindi): नैतिक रूप से (naitik rūp see)
  • Synonyms: Morally, virtuously, righteously
  • Antonyms: Immorally, unethically
  • Example: The company was committed to sourcing its products ethically.
  • Related Words: Ethical (adjective), Ethics (noun)

11. Procure (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): Obtain (something), especially with care or effort.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्राप्त करना (prāpt karnā)
  • Synonyms: Obtain, acquire, get
  • Antonyms: Forfeit, relinquish
  • Example: The museum managed to procure the rare artifact for its collection.
  • Related Words: Procurement (noun)

12. Scarcity (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
  • Meaning (Hindi): कमी (kamī)
  • Synonyms: Shortage, lack, deficiency
  • Antonyms: Abundance, surplus, excess
  • Example: The scarcity of water during the drought led to strict rationing.
  • Related Words: Scarce (adjective)

13. Mandate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): Give (someone) authority to act in a certain way.
  • Meaning (Hindi): आदेश देना (ādeś denā)
  • Synonyms: Order, instruct, direct
  • Antonyms: Prohibit, forbid
  • Example: The new law mandated the use of seat belts in all vehicles.
  • Related Words: Mandatory (adjective)

14. Disinclination (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A reluctance or lack of enthusiasm.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अनिच्छा (anicchā)
  • Synonyms: Reluctance, unwillingness, aversion
  • Antonyms: Willingness, eagerness, enthusiasm
  • Example: The student’s disinclination to study resulted in poor grades.
  • Related Words: Disinclined (adjective)

15. Cohesive (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Characterized by or causing cohesion.
  • Meaning (Hindi): एकजुट (ēkajuṭ)
  • Synonyms: United, integrated, connected
  • Antonyms: Fragmented, disunited, disconnected
  • Example: The team’s cohesive effort led them to victory in the championship game.
  • Related Words: Cohesion (noun)

16. Ally (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सहयोगी (sahayōgī)
  • Synonyms: Partner, associate, collaborator
  • Antonyms: Enemy, opponent, adversary
  • Example: The two countries were allies during the war, fighting together against a common enemy.
  • Related Words: Alliance (noun)

17. Integrity (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
  • Meaning (Hindi): ईमानदारी (īmāndārī)
  • Synonyms: Honesty, probity, rectitude
  • Antonyms: Dishonesty, corruption, deceit
  • Example: The judge was known for his integrity and impartiality in the courtroom.
  • Related Words: Integral (adjective)

18. Tacit (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Understood or implied without being stated.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अस्पष्ट (aspaṣṭ)
  • Synonyms: Implicit, unspoken, implied
  • Antonyms: Explicit, stated, overt
  • Example: There was a tacit agreement between the two competitors not to mention each other’s products negatively in advertisements.
  • Related Words: Tacitly (adverb)

19. Fraught (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): (of a situation or course of action) filled with or destined to result in (something undesirable).
  • Meaning (Hindi): भरा हुआ (bharā huā)
  • Synonyms: Filled with, laden with, charged with
  • Antonyms: Empty of, devoid of
  • Example: The negotiations were fraught with tension and disagreement.
  • Related Words: Fraught (noun)

20. Underscore (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): Emphasize.
  • Meaning (Hindi): ज़ोर देना (zor denā)
  • Synonyms: Emphasize, highlight, stress
  • Antonyms: Downplay, de-emphasize
  • Example: The recent accident underscores the need for improved safety measures.
  • Related Words: Underscore (noun)

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