The Hindu Vocabulary 6 October 2021

Word

Part of Speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Escalation

Noun

An increase in the intensity.

(वृद्धि)

Enlargement, Expansion, Growth, Rise

Decrease, Abatement, Compressing, Condensation

The whole matter is a result of escalation of news.

Mow

Verb

To cut grass.

(घास काटना)

Face, Frown, Grimace, Flinch

Grin, Grow

He was planning to mow the lawn.

Convoy

Noun

A group of vehicles.

(काफिले)

Group, Fleet

Individual

A convoy of ships headed towards the island.

Rapprochement

Noun

Establishment of normal or cordial relations,

(सुलह)

Communion, Fellowship, Accord, Concord

Alienation, Disaffection, Disgruntlement, Estrangement

At this time, process of rapprochement is undergoing between the enemy countries.

Abeyance

Noun

A state of temporary inactivity.

(ठहराव)

Discontinuation, Dormancy, Inactivity, Intermission

Continuance, Activity, Continuance, Renewal

All the contracts passed in previous government are in abeyance.

Agitator

Noun

A person who tries to persuade others to participate in political protest.

(उद्वेग उत्पन्न करनेवाला मनुष्य)

Anarchist, Demagogue, Firebrand, Leftist

Peacemaker, Reconciler, Uniter

Many called Mr. Kejriwal an agitator.

Discontent

Noun

The state of being (असंतोष)

Displeasure, Regret, Restlessness, Uneasiness

Calm, Contentedness, Pleasure, Happiness

His later part of life was discontentful.

Robust

Adjective

Strongly built.

(मज़बूत)

Booming, Strong, Potent, Powerful, Sturdy

Fragile, Impotent, Incapable, Ineffective

The old architecture is robust.

Deliberation

Noun

Careful consideration before decision

(विवेचना)

Conference, Consultation, Thinking, Speculation

Carelessness, Disregard, Inattention, Neglect

After much deliberation, I thought of not joining politics.

Linger

Verb

To stay in a place longer than usual or expected.

(दीर्घ काल तक रहना)

Dawdle, Drift, Remain, Stay

Forge, Forward, Advance, Continue

I lingered with my friends after the class.