The Hindu Vocabulary 14 April 2024
2024-04-14
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 14 April 2024 is from the Editorial titled "A three-pronged race: On Telangana and the general election 2024."
Word/Phrase |
Part of Speech/Idiom |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Frantic |
Adjective |
Someone who is in a state of wild or frenzied activity, usually due to anxiety or panic. (उन्मादपूर्ण या हलचली गतिविधियों की अवस्था को वर्णित करता है, जो आमतौर पर चिंता या आतंक के कारण होती है।) |
Wild, Hysterical, Chaotic, Agitated |
Calm, Composed, Serene, Tranquil |
She was in a frantic rush to catch the last train. |
Contested |
Adjective |
Something that is disputed or challenged, often in a competitive context. (जो विवादित या चुनौतीपूर्ण हो) |
Disputed, Challenged, Disagreed, Disputed |
Accepted, Uncontested, Unchallenged, Undisputed |
The decision was fiercely contested by both parties. |
Perception |
Noun |
The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted by an individual. (उस तरीके का नाम है जिस तरह से कोई व्यक्ति किसी चीज़ को देखता है, समझता है, या व्याख्या करता है।) |
Understanding, Awareness, Perspective, Insight |
Misunderstanding, Ignorance, Misconception, Blindness |
His perception of the situation was influenced by his past experiences. |
Exclusion |
Noun |
The act of deliberately leaving someone or something out, typically from a group or activity. (बाहर करने की क्रिया) |
Omission, Neglect, Rejection, Alienation |
Inclusion, Admission, Acceptance, Incorporation |
His exclusion from the team saddened him deeply. |
Sack |
Verb |
The act of dismissing someone from their job or position, typically due to poor performance or misconduct. (अपनी नौकरी या पद से किसी को बर्खास्त करने की क्रिया) |
Fired, Dismissed, Terminated, Axed |
Hired, Employed, Retained, Promoted |
He was sacked from his job for consistently arriving late. |
Bleak |
Adjective |
Something that is cold, desolate, and without hope or encouragement. (सीधा, बुरे हालात) |
Dismal, Dreary, Gloomy, Grim |
Bright, Cheerful, Optimistic, Hopeful |
The outlook for their business appeared bleak after the economic downturn. |
Lieutenant |
Noun |
A deputy or substitute acting for a superior, especially in military contexts. (लेफ्टिनेंट एक उपाधीकारी या उपस्थिति का नाम है जो एक उच्चतर व्यक्ति के लिए कार्रवाई करता है) |
Deputy, Assistant, Subordinate, Second-in-command |
Superior, Chief, Leader, Commander |
The lieutenant assumed command in the absence of the captain. |
Alliance |
Noun |
A formal agreement or union between two or more parties for mutual benefit or cooperation. (संधि एक औपचारिक समझौता या दो या दो से अधिक पक्षों के बीच साझेदारी के लिए।) |
Partnership, Coalition, Union, Pact |
Rivalry, Enmity, Opposition, Hostility |
The two countries formed an alliance to tackle the common threat. |
Margin |
Noun |
The border or edge of something, the amount by which one thing exceeds or falls short of another, or a permissible difference. (एक चीज़ जिसमें एक चीज़ दूसरे से अधिक या कम होती है, या एक अनुमत अंतर।) |
Edge, Border, Boundary, Perimeter |
Center, Core, Middle, Interior |
She wrote her notes in the margin of the book. |
Impressive |
Adjective |
Something that evokes admiration, respect, or awe due to its size, quality, or skill. (प्रभावशाली किसी चीज़ को वर्णित करता है जो अपने आकार, गुणवत्ता, या कौशल के कारण प्रशंसा, सम्मान, या भय को उत्पन्न करता है) |
Striking, Remarkable, Grand, Magnificent |
Unimpressive, Ordinary, Mediocre, Unremarkable |
The view from the mountaintop was truly impressive. |