The Hindu Vocabulary 31 August 2024

1. Preserve (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A place or area maintained for protection.
• Meaning (Hindi): संरक्षण स्थल
• Synonyms: Sanctuary, Reserve
• Antonyms: Destruction, Depletion
• Example: The wildlife preserve is home to many endangered species.
• Related Words: Preserve (Verb), Preservation (Noun)

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2. Obduracy (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Stubbornness or resistance to persuasion.
• Meaning (Hindi): कठोरता
• Synonyms: Stubbornness, Intransigence
• Antonyms: Flexibility, Compliance
• Example: His obduracy made negotiations difficult.
• Related Words: Obdurate (Adjective)

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3. Allegiance (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Loyalty or commitment to a group or cause.
• Meaning (Hindi): निष्ठा
• Synonyms: Loyalty, Fidelity
• Antonyms: Betrayal, Disloyalty
• Example: Soldiers pledge allegiance to their country.
• Related Words: Allegiant (Adjective)

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4. Conjecture (Noun)

• Meaning (English): An opinion or conclusion formed on incomplete information.
• Meaning (Hindi): अनुमान
• Synonyms: Guess, Speculation
• Antonyms: Fact, Certainty
• Example: The theory was based on conjecture rather than evidence.
• Related Words: Conjectural (Adjective)

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5. Proliferation (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Rapid increase or spread.
• Meaning (Hindi): वृद्धि Synonyms: Expansion, Multiplication
• Antonyms: Reduction, Diminution
• Example: The proliferation of technology has changed our lives.
• Related Words: Proliferate (Verb)

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6. Sanctuary (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A place of refuge or safety.
• Meaning (Hindi): आश्रय
• Synonyms: Refuge, Haven
• Antonyms: Danger, Threat
• Example: The sanctuary provided safety for the refugees.
• Related Words: Sanctum (Noun)

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7. Apathy (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
• Meaning (Hindi): उदासीनता
• Synonyms: Indifference, Disinterest
• Antonyms: Enthusiasm, Interest
• Example: Voter apathy was evident during the elections.
• Related Words: Apathetic (Adjective)

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8. Conflation (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The merging of two or more sets of information or ideas.
• Meaning (Hindi): विलय
• Synonyms: Fusion, Combination
• Antonyms: Separation, Distinction
• Example: The conflation of facts and opinions can lead to misinformation.
• Related Words: Conflate (Verb)

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9. Dissemination (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The act of spreading something, especially information, widely.
• Meaning (Hindi): प्रसार
• Synonyms: Distribution, Circulation
• Antonyms: Withholding, Concealment
• Example: The dissemination of knowledge is crucial in education.
• Related Words: Disseminate (Verb)

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10. Incumbent (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Necessary for someone as a duty or responsibility.
• Meaning (Hindi): अनिवार्य
• Synonyms: Obligatory, Required
• Antonyms: Optional, Unnecessary
• Example: It is incumbent upon leaders to act ethically.
• Related Words: Incumbency (Noun)

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11. Cognizance (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Awareness or knowledge of something.
• Meaning (Hindi): जागरूकता
• Synonyms: Awareness, Recognition
• Antonyms: Ignorance, Unawareness
• Example: The court took cognizance of the new evidence.
• Related Words: Cognizant (Adjective)

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12. Intransigence (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Refusal to change one’s views or to agree about something.
• Meaning (Hindi): अडिगता
• Synonyms: Stubbornness, Uncompromising
• Antonyms: Flexibility, Compromise
• Example: His intransigence led to a stalemate in negotiations.
• Related Words: Intransigent (Adjective)

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13. Impunity (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.
• Meaning (Hindi): दंड से मुक्ति
• Synonyms: Immunity, Exemption
• Antonyms: Accountability, Punishment
• Example: Criminals often act with impunity in corrupt systems.
• Related Words: Impune (Verb)

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14. Tenacity (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; persistence.
• Meaning (Hindi): दृढ़ता
• Synonyms: Determination, Persistence
• Antonyms: Weakness, Indecision
• Example: Her tenacity helped her overcome many obstacles.
• Related Words: Tenacious (Adjective)

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15. Equanimity (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Mental calmness, stability, or composure, especially in a difficult situation.
• Meaning (Hindi): समभाव
• Synonyms: Composure, Calmness
• Antonyms: Agitation, Anxiety
• Example: He faced the challenges with equanimity.
• Related Words: Equanimous (Adjective)

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16. Repercussion (Noun)

• Meaning (English): An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
• Meaning (Hindi): परिणाम
• Synonyms: Consequence, Aftermath
• Antonyms: Cause, Origin
• Example: The repercussions of the decision were felt for years.
• Related Words: Repercussive (Adjective)

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17. Veneration (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Great respect or reverence.
• Meaning (Hindi): श्रद्धा
• Synonyms: Reverence, Admiration
• Antonyms: Disrespect, Contempt
• Example: The veneration of historical figures is common in many cultures.
• Related Words: Venerate (Verb)

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18. Fractious (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Irritable and quarrelsome.
• Meaning (Hindi): चिड़चिड़ा
• Synonyms: Irritable, Grumpy
• Antonyms: Agreeable, Cooperative
• Example: The fractious debate led to a heated argument.
• Related Words: Fractiousness (Noun)

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19. Dichotomy (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
• Meaning (Hindi): द्वैत
• Synonyms: Division, Contrast
• Antonyms: Similarity, Unity
• Example: The dichotomy between rich and poor is stark in many cities.
• Related Words: Dichotomous (Adjective)

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20. Pernicious (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
• Meaning (Hindi): हानिकारक
• Synonyms: Harmful, Destructive
• Antonyms: Beneficial, Harmless
• Example: The pernicious weed spread quickly through the garden.
• Related Words: Perniciousness (Noun)