The Hindu Vocabulary 30 Oct 2024

1. Infiltrators (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Individuals who secretly enter or gain access to a place or group.
• Meaning (Hindi): घुसपैठिए
• Synonyms: Intruders, infiltrators
• Antonyms: Protectors, defenders
• Example: The security forces were on high alert for potential infiltrators.
• Related Words: Infiltrate (Verb), Infiltration (Noun)

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2. Mobilisation (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The act of assembling and making ready for use or action.
• Meaning (Hindi): जुटान
• Synonyms: Deployment, organization
• Antonyms: Disbandment, dispersal
• Example: The mobilization of resources was crucial for the campaign.
• Related Words: Mobilize (Verb), Mobile (Adjective)

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3. Divisive (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Causing disagreement or hostility between people.
• Meaning (Hindi): विभाजनकारी
• Synonyms: Polarizing, contentious
• Antonyms: Unifying, harmonious
• Example: The divisive issue split the community in half.
• Related Words: Division (Noun), Divide (Verb)

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4. Cohesion (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The action or fact of forming a united whole.
• Meaning (Hindi): एकता
• Synonyms: Unity, solidarity
• Antonyms: Disunity, division
• Example: The team showed great cohesion during the project.
• Related Words: Cohesive (Adjective), Cohere (Verb)

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5. Counter (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To act against something in order to reduce its force or neutralize it.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रतिकार करना
• Synonyms: Oppose, counteract
• Antonyms: Support, assist
• Example: They needed to counter the negative publicity.
• Related Words: Counteraction (Noun), Counterproductive (Adjective)

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6. Ploy (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one’s advantage.
• Meaning (Hindi): चाल
• Synonyms: Scheme, tactic
• Antonyms: Honesty, straightforwardness
• Example: The politician’s ploy was transparent to the voters.
• Related Words: Employ (Verb), Deployment (Noun)

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7. Incoherence (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The quality of being illogical or unclear.
• Meaning (Hindi): असंगति
• Synonyms: Disjointedness, confusion
• Antonyms: Clarity, coherence
• Example: The incoherence of his argument made it hard to follow.
• Related Words: Incoherent (Adjective), Coherent (Adjective)

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8. Emanate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To issue or spread out from a source.
• Meaning (Hindi): निकलना
• Synonyms: Emerge, radiate
• Antonyms: Absorb, conceal
• Example: A sense of calm emanated from the garden.
• Related Words: Emanation (Noun), Emanative (Adjective)

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9. Dissent (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held.
• Meaning (Hindi): असहमति
• Synonyms: Disagreement, opposition
• Antonyms: Agreement, consensus
• Example: There was a dissent among the members regarding the decision.
• Related Words: Dissenting (Adjective), Dissentient (Noun)

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10. Surveillance (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.
• Meaning (Hindi): निगरानी
• Synonyms: Monitoring, observation
• Antonyms: Ignorance, neglect
• Example: The area was under constant surveillance.
• Related Words: Surveil (Verb), Surveillant (Adjective)

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11. Conclave (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A private meeting or gathering.
• Meaning (Hindi): गोष्ठी
• Synonyms: Assembly, gathering
• Antonyms: Dispersal, separation
• Example: The conclave of leaders discussed urgent issues.
• Related Words: Conclavist (Noun), Conclave (Verb)

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12. Inequality (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The state of not being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
• Meaning (Hindi): असमानता
• Synonyms: Disparity, imbalance
• Antonyms: Equality, fairness
• Example: The report highlighted the growing inequality in society.
• Related Words: Inequitable (Adjective), Inequity (Noun)

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13. Diminishing (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Becoming less or smaller.
• Meaning (Hindi): घटता हुआ
• Synonyms: Decreasing, reducing
• Antonyms: Increasing, enlarging
• Example: The diminishing resources raised concerns among the community.
• Related Words: Diminish (Verb), Diminution (Noun)

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14. Resurgence (Noun)

• Meaning (English): An increase or revival after a period of little activity.
• Meaning (Hindi): पुनरुत्थान
• Synonyms: Revival, comeback
• Antonyms: Decline, decrease
• Example: The resurgence of interest in local culture was evident.
• Related Words: Resurge (Verb), Resurgent (Adjective)

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15. Exacerbate (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
• Meaning (Hindi): बढ़ाना
• Synonyms: Aggravate, intensify
• Antonyms: Alleviate, mitigate
• Example: The new policy may exacerbate existing issues.
• Related Words: Exacerbation (Noun), Exacerbating (Adjective)

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16. Caste-based (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Relating to a social class system based on hereditary status.
• Meaning (Hindi): जाति आधारित
• Synonyms: Class-based, hierarchical
• Antonyms: Classless, egalitarian
• Example: The caste-based system has deep roots in society.
• Related Words: Caste (Noun), Casteism (Noun)

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17. Corruption (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power.
• Meaning (Hindi): भ्रष्टाचार
• Synonyms: Dishonesty, bribery
• Antonyms: Integrity, honesty
• Example: The investigation revealed widespread corruption in the government.
• Related Words: Corrupt (Adjective), Corruptible (Adjective)

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18. Tactic (Noun)

• Meaning (English): An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.
• Meaning (Hindi): रणनीति
• Synonyms: Strategy, maneuver
• Antonyms: Ineffectiveness, randomness
• Example: The team employed a new tactic to win the game.
• Related Words: Tactical (Adjective), Tactician (Noun)

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19. Polarizing (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Causing division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions.
• Meaning (Hindi): ध्रुवीकरण
• Synonyms: Divisive, contentious
• Antonyms: Unifying, harmonious
• Example: The polarizing debate left many feeling frustrated.
• Related Words: Polarize (Verb), Polarization (Noun)

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20. Advocacy (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.
• Meaning (Hindi): वकालत
• Synonyms: Support, promotion
• Antonyms: Opposition, criticism
• Example: The advocacy for environmental protection is growing.
• Related Words: Advocate (Verb), Advocator (Noun)