The Hindu Vocabulary 6 February 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Accommodative

Adjective

Being cooperative or flexible

(सहयात्मक या लचीला होना)

Adaptive, Adjustable, Cooperative, Flexible, Responsive

Inflexible, Unyielding, Rigid, Uncooperative, Unaccommodating

The team showed an accommodative attitude, making changes to meet the client's requirements.

Reiterate

Verb

Typically for emphasis or clarity; to emphasize or reaffirm.

(महत्ता या पुनः पुष्टि करना)

Repeat, Emphasize, Restate, Recapitulate, Echo

Forget, Neglect, Ignore, Overlook, Disregard

The teacher had to reiterate the importance of studying for the upcoming exam.

Claim

Verb

To assert a right or demand as one's own.

(दावा करना)

Assert, Demand, State, Allege, Declare

Refute, Deny, Disclaim, Disprove, Reject

The company will claim the award for its innovative product.

Remainder

Noun

Part of something after some has been used or removed.

(शेष)

Residue, Residual, Remnant, Leftover, Balance

Whole, Entirety, Total, Completion, Exhaustion

After distributing the books, there were a few remainder copies left in the storage room.

Propose

Verb

To suggest, present, or put forward a plan.

(प्रस्तुत करना या इरादा करना)

Suggest, Recommend, Present, Advance, Offer

Withdraw, Retract, Reject, Oppose, Disapprove

He decided to propose a new strategy during the meeting to improve efficiency.

Borne

Verb

Carried or transported by; endured or sustained.

(परिवहित किया गया, सहित या सहारा किया गया)

Carried, Transported, Endured, Sustained, Tolerated

Discarded, Abandoned, Relieved, Unburdened, Avoided

The heavy workload was borne by the dedicated team members without complaints.

Affiliate

Verb

To officially connect or associate with a larger organization or group.

(अपनाना या संबद्ध होना)

Associate, Connect, Join, Attach, Align

Disconnect, Disassociate, Separate, Dissociate, Sever

The local charity decided to affiliate with a national organization to enhance its impact.

Ostensibly

Adverb

Apparently or outwardly, in a way that appears to be true.

(जो दिखाई दे रहा है या बाहरी रूप से)

Apparently, Seemingly, Evidently, Allegedly, Outwardly

Actually, Truly, Clearly, Certainly, Undoubtedly

He arrived late, ostensibly due to traffic, but some suspected another reason.

Eligible

Adjective

Suitable for a particular role, position, meeting the necessary criteria.

(आवश्यक मानकों को पूरा करना)

Qualified, Suitable, Fit, Appropriate, Entitled

Ineligible, Unfit, Unsuitable, Disqualified, Inappropriate

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must maintain a high academic performance.

Incentive

Noun

Something that motivates or encourages action, a stimulus or reward.

(प्रेरणा या पुरस्कार)

Motivation, Stimulus, Encouragement, Reward, Induce

Disincentive, Deterrent, Hindrance, Obstacle, Repellent

Companies often offer financial incentives to employees for achieving sales targets.

Laggard

Adjective

Someone that is slow, sluggish, or behind in terms of progress or development

(धीमा, सुस्त)

Slow, Sluggish, Tardy, Dilatory, Behind

Prompt, Swift, Speedy, Agile, Punctual

The company struggled with its laggard growth compared to industry competitors.

Galvanise

Verb

To stimulate, motivate, or arouse with a sudden sense of urgency.

(एक अचानक उत्कृष्टता या ऊर्जा के साथ प्रेरित, प्रेरित करना)

Energize, Motivate, Stir, Spur, Activate

Deter, Discourage, Suppress, Hinder, Restrain

The urgent call for help galvanized the community into swift action.

Impede

Verb

To obstruct, hinder, or delay the progress or movement of something or someone.

(अवरुद्ध, या विलंबित करना)

Hinder, Obstruct, Delay, Inhibit, Hamper

Facilitate, Assist, Promote, Aid, Expedite

The heavy traffic can impede the smooth flow of vehicles on the highway.