The Hindu Vocabulary 30 Jan 2025

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The Hindu editorial vocabulary 30 January 2025

1. Eliminate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To remove or get rid of something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): समाप्त करना
  • Synonyms: Eradicate, remove, abolish
  • Antonyms: Include, retain, add
  • Example (in a sentence): The government aims to eliminate corruption through strict measures.
  • Related Words: Elimination (Noun), Eliminative (Adjective)

2. Commend (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To praise formally or officially.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रशंसा करना
  • Synonyms: Praise, applaud, acclaim
  • Antonyms: Criticize, condemn, disapprove
  • Example (in a sentence): The officer was commended for his bravery.
  • Related Words: Commendation (Noun), Commendable (Adjective)

3. Remnants (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A small remaining part or quantity of something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अवशेष
  • Synonyms: Remainder, residue, fragment
  • Antonyms: Whole, entirety
  • Example (in a sentence): The remnants of the ancient civilization were discovered during the excavation.
  • Related Words: Remnant (Adjective)

4. Advocate (Verb/Noun)

  • Meaning (English): (Verb) To support or recommend a cause or policy; (Noun) A person who publicly supports a cause.
  • Meaning (Hindi): समर्थन करना / समर्थक
  • Synonyms: Support, promote, proponent
  • Antonyms: Oppose, critic, adversary
  • Example (in a sentence): She advocates for equal rights in the workplace.
  • Related Words: Advocacy (Noun), Advocative (Adjective)

5. Ambivalence (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The state of having mixed or contradictory feelings about something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): दुविधा
  • Synonyms: Uncertainty, doubt, indecision
  • Antonyms: Certainty, decisiveness, clarity
  • Example (in a sentence): His ambivalence about the project was evident in his lack of enthusiasm.
  • Related Words: Ambivalent (Adjective), Ambivalently (Adverb)

6. Expulsion (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The action of forcing someone to leave.
  • Meaning (Hindi): निष्कासन
  • Synonyms: Removal, ejection, banishment
  • Antonyms: Admission, inclusion, acceptance
  • Example (in a sentence): The expulsion of the diplomat caused tensions between the two countries.
  • Related Words: Expel (Verb), Expulsive (Adjective)

7. Imminent (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): About to happen.
  • Meaning (Hindi): आसन्न
  • Synonyms: Impending, forthcoming, approaching
  • Antonyms: Distant, delayed, remote
  • Example (in a sentence): The dark clouds indicated an imminent storm.
  • Related Words: Imminence (Noun), Imminently (Adverb)

8. Altruism (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The selfless concern for the well-being of others.
  • Meaning (Hindi): परोपकारिता
  • Synonyms: Selflessness, generosity, benevolence
  • Antonyms: Selfishness, greed, egotism
  • Example (in a sentence): Her altruism was evident in her work at the shelter.
  • Related Words: Altruistic (Adjective), Altruistically (Adverb)

9. Rectify (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To correct or make right.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सुधार करना
  • Synonyms: Correct, amend, resolve
  • Antonyms: Worsen, exacerbate, neglect
  • Example (in a sentence): The company took immediate steps to rectify the error.
  • Related Words: Rectification (Noun), Rectifiable (Adjective)

10. Fortitude (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): Courage in pain or adversity.
  • Meaning (Hindi): धैर्य
  • Synonyms: Resilience, bravery, endurance
  • Antonyms: Cowardice, weakness, fear
  • Example (in a sentence): She faced the challenges with remarkable fortitude.
  • Related Words: Fortitudinous (Adjective)

11. Autonomy (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The right or condition of self-government.
  • Meaning (Hindi): स्वायत्तता
  • Synonyms: Independence, self-rule, sovereignty
  • Antonyms: Dependence, subjugation, control
  • Example (in a sentence): The region was granted autonomy to govern its internal affairs.
  • Related Words: Autonomous (Adjective), Autonomously (Adverb)

12. Undermine (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To weaken or damage gradually.
  • Meaning (Hindi): कमजोर करना
  • Synonyms: Erode, sabotage, weaken
  • Antonyms: Strengthen, bolster, support
  • Example (in a sentence): The scandal could undermine public trust in the government.
  • Related Words: Undermining (Noun)

13. Inevitable (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Certain to happen; unavoidable.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अनिवार्य
  • Synonyms: Unavoidable, inescapable, certain
  • Antonyms: Avoidable, uncertain, preventable
  • Example (in a sentence): With the rising costs, change seemed inevitable.
  • Related Words: Inevitability (Noun), Inevitably (Adverb)

14. Proclamation (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A public or official announcement.
  • Meaning (Hindi): घोषणा
  • Synonyms: Declaration, announcement, statement
  • Antonyms: Silence, concealment
  • Example (in a sentence): The king issued a proclamation to mark the holiday.
  • Related Words: Proclaim (Verb), Proclamatory (Adjective)

15. Eradicate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To destroy or eliminate completely.
  • Meaning (Hindi): मिटाना
  • Synonyms: Eliminate, abolish, exterminate
  • Antonyms: Preserve, establish, protect
  • Example (in a sentence): The program aims to eradicate poverty in rural areas.
  • Related Words: Eradication (Noun), Eradicative (Adjective)

16. Comprehensive (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Complete and including all elements.
  • Meaning (Hindi): व्यापक
  • Synonyms: Extensive, thorough, inclusive
  • Antonyms: Partial, limited, narrow
  • Example (in a sentence): The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the issue.
  • Related Words: Comprehensiveness (Noun), Comprehensively (Adverb)

17. Instigate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To provoke or bring about an action.
  • Meaning (Hindi): भड़काना
  • Synonyms: Provoke, incite, initiate
  • Antonyms: Prevent, suppress, deter
  • Example (in a sentence): The leaders instigated a movement for reform.
  • Related Words: Instigation (Noun), Instigative (Adjective)

18. Impartial (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Treating all rivals or disputants equally.
  • Meaning (Hindi): निष्पक्ष
  • Synonyms: Neutral, unbiased, fair
  • Antonyms: Biased, partial, prejudiced
  • Example (in a sentence): The judge is known for being impartial in her decisions.
  • Related Words: Impartiality (Noun), Impartially (Adverb)

19. Impediment (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A hindrance or obstruction.
  • Meaning (Hindi): बाधा
  • Synonyms: Obstacle, barrier, deterrent
  • Antonyms: Aid, assistance, benefit
  • Example (in a sentence): His speech impediment didn’t hinder his success.
  • Related Words: Impede (Verb)

20. Disseminate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To spread widely, especially information.
  • Meaning (Hindi): फैलाना
  • Synonyms: Distribute, propagate, broadcast
  • Antonyms: Conceal, suppress, withhold
  • Example (in a sentence): The organization works to disseminate knowledge to rural areas.
  • Related Words: Dissemination (Noun), Disseminative (Adjective)

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