The Hindu Vocabulary 8 October 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Foretold

Verb

Predicted or revealed beforehand.

(पूर्वकथित)

Predicted, Prophesied, Anticipated, Foreshadowed, Warned, Forecasted, Announced, Divined, Revealed, Presaged

Surprised, Unpredicted, Unexpected, Unforeseen, Abrupt, Unanticipated, Unknown, Sudden, Spontaneous, Instant

The consequences of the war were foretold by many political analysts.

Insurgency

Noun

An active revolt or uprising.

(विद्रोह)

Rebellion, Revolt, Uprising, Mutiny, Insurrection, Revolution, Resistance, Protest, Defiance, Riot

Peace, Compliance, Submission, Obedience, Conformity, Allegiance, Loyalty, Surrender, Agreement, Accord

The government is struggling to suppress the ongoing insurgency in the region.

Abandon

Verb

To leave something or someone behind, often forever.

(त्यागना)

Desert, Forsake, Leave, Quit, Relinquish, Surrender, Resign, Discard, Vacate, Renounce

Maintain, Keep, Retain, Continue, Support, Hold, Stay, Protect, Defend, Uphold

He decided to abandon his studies to pursue a career in music.

Stretch

Verb

To extend or spread over an area or distance.

(खींचना)

Extend, Expand, Lengthen, Spread, Prolong, Reach, Elongate, Distend, Widen, Inflate

Shrink, Contract, Compress, Condense, Curtail, Decrease, Diminish, Constrict, Reduce, Shorten

The road seemed to stretch endlessly across the desert.

Intensify

Verb

To make or become stronger or more extreme.

(तीव्र करना)

Heighten, Strengthen, Increase, Amplify, Deepen, Aggravate, Enhance, Boost, Escalate, Magnify

Lessen, Weaken, Diminish, Reduce, Decrease, Subdue, Alleviate, Soften, Calm, Moderate

The conflict is expected to intensify in the coming weeks.

Cognisant

Adjective

Having knowledge or awareness of something.

(अवगत)

Aware, Conscious, Informed, Mindful, Attentive, Knowledgeable, Apprehensive, Perceptive, Sensible, Alert

Ignorant, Oblivious, Unaware, Uninformed, Heedless, Unmindful, Forgetful, Inattentive, Unconscious, Negligent

She was fully cognisant of the risks involved in the project.

Clout

Noun

Influence or power, especially in politics or business.

(प्रभाव)

Influence, Power, Authority, Control, Sway, Prestige, Dominance, Leverage, Impact, Weight

Powerlessness, Weakness, Impotence, Ineffectiveness, Fragility, Frailty, Helplessness, Incompetence, Inferiority, Incapability

His political clout helped him win the election with ease.

Fatigue

Noun

Extreme tiredness or exhaustion.

(थकान)

Exhaustion, Weariness, Tiredness, Lethargy, Enervation, Burnout, Weakness, Debility, Lassitude, Apathy

Energy, Vitality, Strength, Freshness, Endurance, Vigor, Alertness, Invigoration, Liveliness, Stamina

After a long day of work, fatigue started to set in.

Adherence

Noun

Commitment or attachment to a cause or belief.

(अनुरक्षण)

Loyalty, Obedience, Devotion, Fidelity, Allegiance, Commitment, Attachment, Conformity, Faithfulness, Compliance

Defiance, Rebellion, Noncompliance, Disloyalty, Disregard, Disobedience, Neglect, Treason, Resistance, Betrayal

His adherence to the rules made him a respected leader.

Resemblance

Noun

 A way in which two or more things are alike.

(समानता)

Similarity, Likeness, Similitude, Affinity, Analogy, Correspondence, Parallelism, Homogeneity, Equivalence, Approximation

Difference, Distinction, Dissimilarity, Contrast, Unlikeness, Variation, Divergence, Incongruity, Variance, Discrepancy

There is a striking resemblance between the two sisters.

Remnant

Noun

A small remaining part of something.

(अवशेष)

Remainder, Residue, Leftover, Scrap, Fragment, Rest, Trace, Vestige, Relic, Surplus

Whole, Entirety, Bulk, Mass, Totality, Completeness, Fullness, Quantity, Majority, Ensemble

The remnant of the ancient city was buried under sand.

Sake

Noun

Purpose, reason, or motive behind doing something.

(खातिर)

Purpose, Reason, Benefit, Welfare, Advantage, Motive, Aim, Interest, Intention, Good

Meaninglessness, Pointlessness, Futility, Aimlessness, Waste, Neglect, Uselessness, Carelessness, Mismanagement, Recklessness

He works hard for the sake of his family’s well-being.