The Hindu Vocabulary 15 May 2021
2021-05-15
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 15 May 2021 is from the Editorial titled ‘Protecting prisoners: On overcrowding of prisons’.
Word |
Part of Speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Overcrowding |
Noun |
the presence of more people or things in a space than is is comfortable, safe, or permissible. (भीड़) |
Packed, Jammed, Filled, Overfilled, Congested |
Empty, vacant, Clear, Loose, Spacious |
The overcrowding at the hall ruined the plan. |
Perennial |
Adjective |
lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring. (चिरस्थायी) |
Everlasting, Perpetual, Eternal, Continuing, Unending, Never-ending |
Ending, Lasting, Peripheral, Temporary, Momentary |
People had perennial trust in Mr. Oli. |
Salience |
Noun |
the quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence. (प्रमुखता) |
Importance, Prominence, Fame, Distinction, Eminence |
Fake, False, Fallacious, Forgery, Hoax |
The substantial salience of the verdict could not be sensed. |
Raging |
Adjective |
continuing with great force or intensity. (प्रकोप) |
Angry, Furious, Enraged, Incensed, Infuriated, Irate |
Calm, Placid, Equable, Tranquil, Unexcitable |
The disaster brought a raging torrent. |
Parole |
Noun |
the temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behaviour. (कारावकाश) |
- |
- |
The criminal is on the parole of fifteen days. |
Congested |
Adjective |
so crowded. (भीड़ भरा) |
Crowded, Full, Overfull, Overflowing, Thronged, Packed |
Clear, Free, Loose, Fine, Uncrowded |
We cycled in the congested streets of the village. |
Vulnerability |
Noun |
the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. (भेद्यता) |
- |
- |
The terrorists have been able to comprehend the vulnerability of the locals. |
Inmate |
Noun |
a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital. (कैदी) |
Patient, Inpatient, Convalescent, Resident, Inhabitant |
- |
Inmates of the embassy visited recently. |
Stringent |
Adjective |
strict, precise, and exacting. (कठोर) |
Strict, Firm, Rigid, Rigorous, Severe, Harsh, Tough |
Lenient, Flexible, Sparing, Forgiving, Kind, Pitying |
The government needs to establish stringent rules on the pollution control. |
Complicity |
Noun |
the fact or condition of being involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong. (सहापराध) |
Collusion, Involvement, Collaboration, Connivance, Conspiracy |
Ignorance, Unconsciousness, Inexperience, Innocence, Stupidity |
The opposition’s complicity could not be appreciated. |
Adhere |
Verb |
closely follow, observe, or represent. (पालन करना) |
Stick to, Hold, Stand by, Follow, Uphold, Support |
Flout, Ignore, Neglect, Avoid, Defy, Scorn, Disdain |
The accountant adhered firmly to the regime. |
Undertrial |
Noun |
a person who is being held in custody awaiting trial for a crime. (विचाराधीन कैदी) |
Lawbreaker, offender, Criminal, Delinquent, Culprit |
Lawful, Legal, Legit, Legitimate, Law-abiding |
The constable guarded the undertrials. |
Arbitrarily |
Adverb |
on the basis of random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. (मनमाने ढंग से) |
Randomly, Indiscriminately, Unmethodical, Haphazardly, Unarranged |
Systematic, Planned, Arranged, Structured, Ordered |
The leader was chosen arbitrarily. |
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