The Hindu Vocabulary 31 Jan 2025

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The Hindu editorial vocabulary 31 January 2025

1. Exemplary (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Serving as a desirable model or example.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अनुकरणीय
  • Synonyms: Commendable, ideal, admirable
  • Antonyms: Dishonorable, unworthy, inferior
  • Example (in a sentence): His exemplary behavior earned him the respect of his peers.
  • Related Words: Exemplify (Verb), Exemplarily (Adverb)

2. Resonate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To evoke a strong feeling or shared belief.
  • Meaning (Hindi): गूंजना
  • Synonyms: Echo, reverberate, connect
  • Antonyms: Dampen, silence, ignore
  • Example (in a sentence): Her words resonated deeply with the audience.
  • Related Words: Resonance (Noun), Resonant (Adjective)

3. Allegation (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): A claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong, often without proof.
  • Meaning (Hindi): आरोप
  • Synonyms: Accusation, charge, claim
  • Antonyms: Denial, exoneration, acquittal
  • Example (in a sentence): The company denied the allegations of misconduct.
  • Related Words: Allege (Verb), Allegedly (Adverb)

4. Precedent (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): An earlier event or action regarded as an example or guide.
  • Meaning (Hindi): मिसाल
  • Synonyms: Example, model, standard
  • Antonyms: Successor, follower, descendant
  • Example (in a sentence): The ruling set a legal precedent for similar cases.
  • Related Words: Preceding (Adjective)

5. Vigilance (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The action of keeping careful watch for danger.
  • Meaning (Hindi): सतर्कता
  • Synonyms: Alertness, watchfulness, caution
  • Antonyms: Negligence, carelessness, inattentiveness
  • Example (in a sentence): Vigilance is essential when driving at night.
  • Related Words: Vigilant (Adjective), Vigilantly (Adverb)

6. Scrutiny (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): Critical observation or examination.
  • Meaning (Hindi): जांच
  • Synonyms: Inspection, analysis, investigation
  • Antonyms: Neglect, disregard, omission
  • Example (in a sentence): The contract came under intense scrutiny before approval.
  • Related Words: Scrutinize (Verb), Scrutinizer (Noun)

7. Detrimental (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Causing harm or damage.
  • Meaning (Hindi): हानिकारक
  • Synonyms: Harmful, damaging, injurious
  • Antonyms: Beneficial, advantageous, helpful
  • Example (in a sentence): Smoking is detrimental to your health.
  • Related Words: Detriment (Noun), Detrimentally (Adverb)

8. Reciprocal (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Given or felt by each toward the other.
  • Meaning (Hindi): पारस्परिक
  • Synonyms: Mutual, shared, exchanged
  • Antonyms: One-sided, unilateral, singular
  • Example (in a sentence): The two countries signed a reciprocal trade agreement.
  • Related Words: Reciprocity (Noun), Reciprocate (Verb)

9. Augment (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To increase or make greater.
  • Meaning (Hindi): बढ़ाना
  • Synonyms: Enhance, enlarge, expand
  • Antonyms: Reduce, diminish, decrease
  • Example (in a sentence): He took on a part-time job to augment his income.
  • Related Words: Augmentation (Noun), Augmentative (Adjective)

10. Pertinent (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रासंगिक
  • Synonyms: Relevant, appropriate, suitable
  • Antonyms: Irrelevant, unrelated, inapplicable
  • Example (in a sentence): The question was pertinent to the topic being discussed.
  • Related Words: Pertinently (Adverb), Pertinence (Noun)

11. Curtail (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To reduce or limit something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): घटाना
  • Synonyms: Shorten, reduce, restrict
  • Antonyms: Extend, expand, lengthen
  • Example (in a sentence): The government decided to curtail unnecessary expenses.
  • Related Words: Curtailment (Noun)

12. Empirical (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Based on observation or experience rather than theory.
  • Meaning (Hindi): प्रायोगिक
  • Synonyms: Observational, practical, experimental
  • Antonyms: Theoretical, hypothetical, speculative
  • Example (in a sentence): The study provided empirical evidence supporting the hypothesis.
  • Related Words: Empirically (Adverb), Empiricism (Noun)

13. Consolidate (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To combine into a more effective whole.
  • Meaning (Hindi): मजबूत करना
  • Synonyms: Strengthen, unite, merge
  • Antonyms: Weaken, separate, disperse
  • Example (in a sentence): The company plans to consolidate its operations into one location.
  • Related Words: Consolidation (Noun), Consolidative (Adjective)

14. Abolish (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To officially end a system or practice.
  • Meaning (Hindi): समाप्त करना
  • Synonyms: Eliminate, terminate, annul
  • Antonyms: Establish, enact, institute
  • Example (in a sentence): Slavery was abolished in many countries in the 19th century.
  • Related Words: Abolition (Noun), Abolishable (Adjective)

15. Deprivation (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The lack of basic necessities.
  • Meaning (Hindi): अभाव
  • Synonyms: Lack, scarcity, deficiency
  • Antonyms: Abundance, plenty, surplus
  • Example (in a sentence): Prolonged sleep deprivation can affect mental health.
  • Related Words: Deprive (Verb), Deprived (Adjective)

16. Articulate (Adjective/Verb)

  • Meaning (English): (Adjective) Able to express ideas clearly; (Verb) To express clearly.
  • Meaning (Hindi): स्पष्ट
  • Synonyms: Expressive, eloquent, fluent
  • Antonyms: Mumble, inarticulate, unclear
  • Example (in a sentence): She is known for her ability to articulate complex ideas.
  • Related Words: Articulation (Noun), Articulately (Adverb)

17. Foreseeable (Adjective)

  • Meaning (English): Able to be predicted or anticipated.
  • Meaning (Hindi): पूर्वानुमानित
  • Synonyms: Predictable, expected, likely
  • Antonyms: Unpredictable, unforeseen, unexpected
  • Example (in a sentence): The company expects profits to rise in the foreseeable future.
  • Related Words: Foresee (Verb), Foresight (Noun)

18. Legitimacy (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The quality of being lawful or acceptable.
  • Meaning (Hindi): वैधता
  • Synonyms: Validity, legality, authenticity
  • Antonyms: Illegitimacy, invalidity, unlawfulness
  • Example (in a sentence): The legitimacy of the election was questioned.
  • Related Words: Legitimate (Adjective), Legitimately (Adverb)

19. Coerce (Verb)

  • Meaning (English): To compel someone to act using force or threats.
  • Meaning (Hindi): मजबूर करना
  • Synonyms: Force, pressure, compel
  • Antonyms: Persuade, encourage, free
  • Example (in a sentence): They tried to coerce him into signing the agreement.
  • Related Words: Coercion (Noun), Coercive (Adjective)

20. Inception (Noun)

  • Meaning (English): The beginning of something.
  • Meaning (Hindi): आरंभ
  • Synonyms: Start, initiation, commencement
  • Antonyms: End, conclusion, termination
  • Example (in a sentence): The organization has grown significantly since its inception.
  • Related Words: Inceptive (Adjective)

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