The Hindu Vocabulary 30 Nov 2024

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The hindu editorial vocabulary 30 November 2024

1. Laudable (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): (of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रशंसनीय (praśansanīya)
  • Synonyms: Praiseworthy, commendable, admirable
  • Antonyms: Disgraceful, shameful, deplorable
  • Example: The doctor’s dedication to her patients was laudable.
  • Related Words: Laud (verb), Laudably (adverb)

2. Multilateral (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Agreed upon or participated in by three or more parties, especially the governments of different countries.
  • Meaning (Hindi): बहुपक्षीय (bahupakshīya)
  • Synonyms: Many-sided, multipartite
  • Antonyms: Unilateral, bilateral
  • Example: The countries engaged in multilateral trade negotiations to reduce tariffs.
  • Related Words: Multilaterally (adverb)

3. Jurisdiction (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
  • Meaning (Hindi): न्यायक्षेत्र (nyāyakṣētra)
  • Synonyms: Authority, control, power
  • Antonyms: Submission, impotence
  • Example: The court had jurisdiction over cases involving residents of the county.
  • Related Words: Jurisdictional (adjective)

4. Threshold (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction, phenomenon, result, or condition to occur or be manifested.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सीमा (sīmā)
  • Synonyms: Limit, boundary, starting point
  • Antonyms: End, finish, termination
  • Example: The company had to reach a certain sales threshold to qualify for bonuses.
  • Related Words: Threshold (adjective)

5. Consensus (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A general agreement.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सर्वसम्मति (sarvasammati)
  • Synonyms: Agreement, harmony, accord
  • Antonyms: Disagreement, discord, conflict
  • Example: The team reached a consensus on the best way to proceed with the project.
  • Related Words: Consensual (adjective)

6. Marine (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Relating to or found in the sea.
  • Meaning (Hindi): समुद्री (samudrī)
  • Synonyms: Aquatic, oceanic, maritime
  • Antonyms: Terrestrial
  • Example: The marine biologist studied the behavior of dolphins in the wild.
  • Related Words: Mariner (noun)

7. Exacerbate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
  • Meaning (Hindi): बढ़ाना (baṛhānā)
  • Synonyms: Aggravate, worsen, intensify
  • Antonyms: Improve, alleviate, reduce
  • Example: Stress can exacerbate health problems like heart disease and anxiety.
  • Related Words: Exacerbation (noun)

8. Repercussion (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रतिक्रिया (pratikriyā)
  • Synonyms: Consequence, effect, outcome
  • Antonyms: Cause, origin, source
  • Example: The company’s decision to lay off workers had repercussions for the local economy.
  • Related Words: Repercussive (adjective)

9. Ambitious (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
  • Meaning (Hindi): महत्वाकांक्षी (mahattvākaṅkshī)
  • Synonyms: Aspiring, determined, driven
  • Antonyms: Unmotivated, lazy, complacent
  • Example: The ambitious young entrepreneur hoped to start her own business.
  • Related Words: Ambition (noun)

10. Geopolitical (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Relating to the study of the geographical factors in world politics.
  • Meaning (Hindi): भू-राजनीतिक (bhū-rājanītik)
  • Synonyms: Political, geographical, international
  • Antonyms: N/A
  • Example: The geopolitical tensions between the two countries led to increased military spending.
  • Related Words: Geopolitics (noun)

11. Contentious (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
  • Meaning (Hindi): विवादास्पद (vivādaspad)
  • Synonyms: Controversial, disputable, debatable
  • Antonyms: Uncontroversial, agreeable
  • Example: The new tax law was a contentious issue in the election.
  • Related Words: Contention (noun)

12. Accountability (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
  • Meaning (Hindi): जवाबदेही (javābdehī)
  • Synonyms: Responsibility, liability, answerability
  • Antonyms: Irresponsibility, unreliability
  • Example: The company emphasized accountability and transparency in its business practices.
  • Related Words: Accountable (adjective)

13. Equitable (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Fair and impartial.
  • Meaning (Hindi): न्यायसंगत (nyāyasangat)
  • Synonyms: Fair, just, impartial
  • Antonyms: Unfair, unjust, biased
  • Example: The judge made an equitable decision that satisfied both parties.
  • Related Words: Equity (noun)

14. Vulnerable (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.
  • Meaning (Hindi): कमजोर (kamzor)
  • Synonyms: At risk, endangered, susceptible
  • Antonyms: Safe, protected, secure
  • Example: The elderly are particularly vulnerable to the flu.
  • Related Words: Vulnerability (noun)

15. Perpetuate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): Make (something, typically an undesirable situation or an unfounded belief) continue indefinitely.
  • Meaning (Hindi): स्थायी बनाना (sthāyī banānā)
  • Synonyms: Continue, preserve, maintain
  • Antonyms: Stop, end, discontinue
  • Example: The stereotypes perpetuated in the media can be harmful to minority groups.
  • Related Words: Perpetual (adjective)

16. Cascade (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): (of water) pour downward rapidly and in large quantities.
  • Meaning (Hindi): झरना (jharanā)
  • Synonyms: Pour, flow, gush
  • Antonyms: Drip, trickle
  • Example: The waterfall cascaded down the rocks into the pool below.
  • Related Words: Cascade (noun)

17. Hazardous (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Risky; dangerous.
  • Meaning (Hindi): खतरनाक (khatarnāk)
  • Synonyms: Dangerous, risky, perilous
  • Antonyms: Safe, secure
  • Example: The workers were exposed to hazardous chemicals without proper safety equipment.
  • Related Words: Hazard (noun)

18. Deplete (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): Use up the supply or resources of.
  • Meaning (Hindi): कम करना (kam karnā)
  • Synonyms: Reduce, exhaust, consume
  • Antonyms: Increase, replenish, augment
  • Example: Overfishing has depleted the fish population in the ocean.
  • Related Words: Depletion (noun)

19. Hinge (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): Depend entirely on.
  • Meaning (Hindi): निर्भर होना (nirbhar honā)
  • Synonyms: Depend, rely, pivot
  • Antonyms: N/A
  • Example: The success of the project hinges on the team’s ability to work together effectively.
  • Related Words: Hinge (noun)

20. Reconcile (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): Restore friendly relations between.
  • Meaning (Hindi): मेल-मिलाप करना (mēl-milāp karnā)
  • Synonyms: Reunite, conciliate, harmonize
  • Antonyms: Divide, separate, estrange
  • Example: The two brothers finally reconciled after years of feuding.
  • Related Words: Reconciliation (noun)

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