The Hindu Vocabulary 11 April 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Distinct

Adjective

Readily distinguishable from all others

(अलग)

Clear, Separate, Unique, Individual, Noticeable

Indistinct, Unclear, Indiscernible, Ambiguous, Vague

Each species has its own distinct characteristics that set it apart from others.

Vagaries

Noun

Unexpected and inexplicable changes in a situation

(अनियंत्रितता)

Fluctuations, Whims, Eccentricities, Unpredictability, Caprices

Stability, Predictability, Consistency, Regularity, Uniformity

The stock market is subject to the vagaries of investor sentiment.

Adverse

Adjective

Something unfavorable or harmful

(विपरीत)

Unfavorable, Detrimental, Hostile

Favorable, Beneficial, Advantageous, Conducive, Positive

The adverse weather conditions forced the cancellation of the outdoor event.

Degradation

Noun

The process of deterioration

(अवनति)

Deterioration, Decline, Decay, Debasement

Improvement, Enhancement, Advancement, Progression, Elevation

The degradation of the environment is a matter of serious concern for scientists and environmentalists.

Conundrum

Noun

Confusing or difficult problem or question

(विकट समस्या)

Puzzle, Enigma, Mystery, Riddle, Dilemma

Solution, Clarity, Simplicity, Straightforwardness

The conundrum of balancing work and family life is a common challenge faced by many professionals.

Peculiar

Adjective

Something strange or unusual

(अजीब)

Strange, Odd, Unique, Distinctive, Eccentric

Common, Ordinary, Typical, Normal, Conventional

She had a peculiar habit of collecting unusual rocks from different places she visited.

Spillover

Noun

Unintended consequences or effects of an action.

(प्रसार)

Overflow, Overspill, Runoff, Leakage, Dissemination

Containment, Restriction, Confinement, Control, Suppression

The conflict had a spillover effect on neighboring countries, leading to regional instability.

Endanger

Verb

Someone or something at risk or in danger of harm

(खतरे में डालना)

Jeopardize, Imperil, Risk, Hazard, Threaten

Protect, Safeguard, Secure, Shield, Defend

The construction work near the forest might endanger the habitat of some endangered species.

Species

Noun

To a group of organisms that share similar characteristics and can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.

(जाति)

Breed, Kind, Variety, Type, Race

Individual, Specimen, Anomaly, Aberration, Hybrid

There are many different species of birds found in this region.

Priority

Noun

The fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others.

(प्राथमिकता)

Precedence, Preference, Primacy, Importance, Urgency

Secondary, Insignificance, Triviality, Irrelevance, Neglect

Repairing the damaged infrastructure should be our priority after the storm.