The Hindu Vocabulary 27 June 2023

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Revival

Noun

The process of becoming more active or popular again.

( पुनस्र्त्थान)

Resurgence, Rebirth, Renewal, Resurrection, Regeneration, Revitalization, Renaissance

Kill, Suppress, Extinguish, Destruction, Downturn

The revival of Indian Classical dance is very necessary.

Overdue

Adjective

Not having arrived, happened, or been done by the expected time.

(अतिदेय)

Belated, Outstanding, Unpaid, Delayed, Delinquent, Late, Tardy, Behind, Slow

Premature, Early, Untimely, Prompt, Opportune, Unseasonable

An overdue book will be returned with a fine.

Instrumental

Adjective

That person or thing is one of the most important influences in causing it to happen.

(सहायक)

Involved, Active, Auxiliary, Conducive, Contributory, Helpful, Essential, Fundamental, Necessary, Requisite

Minor, Trivial, Insignificant, Unimportant, Inconsequential

She played an instrumental role in his release from prison.

Condone

Verb

To regard or treat something bad or blameworthy as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless

(नजरअंदाज)

Ignore, Forgive, Overlook, Justify, Explain, Excuse, Disregard, Pass over

Note, Mark, Mind, Heed, Censure, Forbid

I cannot condone violence against women.

Resolution

Noun

A firm decision to do or not to do something.

(संकल्प)

Resolve, Determination, Decisiveness, Persistence, Firmness, Confidence, Decidedness, Certainty

Hesitation, Indecision, Irresolution, Vacillation, Uncertainty, Doubt

His resolution to win is inspiring.

Blockade

Noun

To prevent goods or people entering or leaving a place

(नाकाबंदी)

Barricade, Closure, Encirclement, Restriction, Roadblock, Siege, Isolation, Containment, Segregation

Open, Unblock, Release, Rescue, Free, Liberate

The army blockaded the area around the city mall.

Pursue

Verb

To follow or chase (someone or something).

(पीछा करना)

Chase, Follow, Trail, Track, Trace, Search,

 Lead, Guide, Head, Pilot, Avoid, Flee

We shall not pursue the matter any further.

Antiquity

Noun

The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.

(प्राचीन समय)

Ancientness, Aged, Elderly, Superannuated, Obsolescent, Obsolete, Outdated

Newness, Modernity, Currency, Freshness, Novelty, Recentness

She is very much interested in antiquities.

Invaluable

Adjective

Extremely useful, indispensable.

(अमूल्य)

Valuable, Inestimable, Priceless, Immeasurable, Incalculable, Precious, Costly, Expensive

Worthless, Valueless, No-Good, Nothing, Dispensable,

Time is invaluable for everyone.

Deliberate

Adjective

Done consciously and intentionally.

(जानबूझकर किया गया)

Conscious, Voluntary, Intentional, Intended, Willed, Purposeful, Planned, Advised

Casual, Random, Haphazard, Uncalculated, Unconsidered, Unstudied, Unadvised

It was a deliberate decision as the result was obvious.

Bolstered

Adjective

To support or improve something or make it stronger

(बल मिला)

Approved, Assisted, Endorsed, Favored, Advocated, Aided, Boosted

Weakened, Undermined, Undercut, Disapproved, Backless, Discouraged, Opposed

She came with me to bolster my confidence.

Essaying

Verb

To try to do something.

(प्रयास करना)

Trying, Attempting, Striving, Endeavouring, Assaying, Seeking, Shooting 

Dropping, Quitting, Giving Up

She gets an opportunity despite essaying for the first time in her career.