The Hindu Vocabulary 6 December 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Wrangle

Verb

To argue or quarrel noisily or persistently.

(झगड़ा करना)

Argue, Quarrel, Dispute, Bicker, Contend, Fight, Clash, Debate, Squabble, Altercate

Agree, Concur, Harmonize, Cooperate, Unite, Settle, Resolve, Mediate, Negotiate, Comply

The siblings wrangled over the television remote.

Ambitious

Adjective

Having a strong desire for success or achievement.

(महत्त्वाकांक्षी)

Aspiring, Determined, Driven, Motivated, Persistent, Bold, Eager, Enterprising, Hardworking, Resolute

Unmotivated, Content, Indifferent, Lazy, Unaspiring, Disinterested, Passive, Unambitious, Careless, Idle

She is ambitious and dreams of becoming a doctor.

Phase out

Verb

To gradually stop using or producing something.

(धीरे-धीरे समाप्त करना)

Withdraw, Eliminate, Terminate, End, Discontinue, Cease, Retire, Abolish, Conclude, Remove

Introduce, Launch, Initiate, Begin, Implement, Maintain, Sustain, Reinstate, Accelerate, Continue

The company plans to phase out old machinery.

Deem

Verb

To regard or consider in a specified way.

(समझना)

Consider, Regard, Believe, Think, Judge, Perceive, Assume, View, Evaluate, Reckon

Ignore, Disregard, Overlook, Misjudge, Misunderstand, Neglect, Reject, Abandon, Deny, Disbelieve

The project was deemed successful by the committee.

Unanimous

Adjective

Fully in agreement by everyone involved.

(सर्वसम्मत)

Agreed, United, Concordant, Harmonious, Collective, Undisputed, Consensual, Solid, Unified, Undivided

Divided, Split, Disagreeing, Discordant, Dissenting, Conflicting, Controversial, Opposed, Contradictory, Disunited

The board made a unanimous decision to approve the plan.

Divisive

Adjective

Tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people.

(विभाजनकारी)

Controversial, Disruptive, Polarizing, Conflictual, Inflammatory, Separating, Discordant, Oppositional, Alienating, Partisan

Unifying, Harmonious, Integrative, Cohesive, Consensus, Agreeable, Peaceful, United, Inclusive, Concordant

The divisive policy sparked debates among the citizens.

Indestructibility

Noun

The quality of being impossible to destroy.

(अविनाशिता)

Durability, Strength, Solidity, Resilience, Permanence, Toughness, Sturdiness, Robustness, Immortality, Impenetrability

Fragility, Weakness, Vulnerability, Perishability, Delicacy, Brittle, Frailty, Susceptibility, Destructibility, Softness

The indestructibility of the material makes it ideal for construction.

Litter

Verb

Trash, waste, or debris scattered in a place.

(कचरा फैलाना)

Trash, Waste, Debris, Garbage, Rubbish, Scrap, Junk, Filth, Clutter, Mess

Cleanliness, Purity, Orderliness, Neatness, Hygiene, Arrangement, Organization, Sanitation, Tidy, Discipline

The park was covered in litter after the event.

Extraction

Noun

The process of removing or obtaining something.

(निष्कर्षण)

Removal, Withdrawal, Mining, Separation, Obtaining, Isolation, Displacement, Purification, Elimination, Retrieval

Insertion, Implantation, Retention, Placement, Embedding, Addition, Fixation, Inclusion, Preservation, Supply

The extraction of minerals is vital for industry.

Masquerading

Verb

Pretending to be someone or something else.

(छद्म रूप धारण करना)

Pretending, Disguising, Impersonating, Faking, Camouflaging, Feigning, Posing, Concealing, Mimicking, Cloaking

Authenticity, Sincerity, Reality, Honesty, Genuineness, Truthfulness, Openness, Transparency, Straightforwardness, Veracity

The spy was masquerading as a diplomat.

Impasse

Noun

A situation where no progress is possible.

(गतिरोध)

Stalemate, Deadlock, Gridlock, Standstill, Blockage, Halt, Bottleneck, Obstruction, Dilemma, Standoff

Progress, Breakthrough, Advancement, Solution, Passage, Continuity, Development, Movement, Exit, Resolution

Negotiations reached an impasse after hours of discussion.

Averse

Adjective

Having a strong dislike or opposition to something.

(विरोधी)

Opposed, Reluctant, Disinclined, Hostile, Resistant, Unwilling, Unfavorable, Against, Loath, Anti

Eager, Willing, Agreeable, Favorable, Supportive, Receptive, Inclined, Cooperative, Enthusiastic, Approving

She is averse to taking unnecessary risks.