The Hindu Vocabulary 19 September 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Sake

Noun

The purpose or benefit of something.

(उद्देश्य)

Purpose, Benefit, Interest, Cause, Aim, Objective, Reason, Good, Advantage, Welfare

Detriment, Harm, Damage, Disadvantage, Loss, Destruction, Ruin, Hindrance, Setback, Impairment

She did it for the sake of her children.

Agitation

Noun

A state of nervousness or unrest.

(उत्तेजना)

Anxiety, Disturbance, Unrest, Excitement, Turmoil, Disquiet, Tension, Nervousness, Disruption, Commotion

Calmness, Peace, Tranquility, Serenity, Composure, Relaxation, Harmony, Stability, Stillness, Ease

His agitation was obvious during the meeting.

Reclaim

Verb

To retrieve or recover something; to bring back under control.

(पुनः प्राप्त करना)

Recover, Retrieve, Regain, Recapture, Restore, Redeem, Rescue, Salvage, Reform, Save

Lose, Abandon, Relinquish, Surrender, Forsake, Yield, Forfeit, Desert, Give up, Renounce

She worked hard to reclaim her lost land.

Pelt

Verb

To throw things at someone or something; also refers to an animal's fur or skin.

(फेंकना)

Throw, Hurl, Strike, Bombard, Lash, Fling, Barrage, Hit, Attack, Shower

Protect, Defend, Guard, Cover, Shelter, Aid, Preserve, Safeguard, Cushion, Shield

The boys pelted each other with snowballs.

Flock

Noun

A large group of animals, especially birds or sheep, or a gathering of people.

(झुंड)

Group, Herd, Swarm, Pack, Crowd, Gathering, Cluster, Troop, Congregation, Multitude

Individual, Lone, One, Dispersal, Solitude, Solitary, Isolation, Scatter, Separation, Division

A flock of birds flew overhead.

Impasse

Noun

A situation where no progress is possible, especially due to disagreement.

(गतिरोध)

Deadlock, Stalemate, Standstill, Gridlock, Standoff, Blockage, Obstruction, Cul-de-sac, Halt, Dilemma

Agreement, Breakthrough, Solution, Compromise, Understanding, Progress, Advancement, Concession, Resolution, Continuation

Negotiations have reached an impasse.

Whiff

Noun

A slight or brief smell or gust of wind.

(झोंका)

Smell, Scent, Trace, Puff, Hint, Breath, Breeze, Fragrance, Odor, Aroma

Blast, Gust, Breeze, Gush, Storm, Strong odor, Torrent, Outpour, Gale, Deluge

She caught a whiff of fresh flowers as she entered the room.

Prevade

Verb

To spread through and be present in every part of something.

(व्याप्त होना)

Spread, Fill, Penetrate, Diffuse, Saturate, Infiltrate, Permeate, Infuse, Imbue, Flood

Isolate, Confine, Contain, Limit, Restrict, Enclose, Withdraw, Remove, Segregate, Localize

A sense of calm pervaded the room.

Sceptical

Adjective

Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

(संशयपूर्ण)

Doubtful, Suspicious, Dubious, Questioning, Wary, Disbelieving, Distrustful, Cynical, Unconvinced, Hesitant

Certain, Sure, Confident, Trustful, Convinced, Optimistic, Believing, Gullible, Faithful, Credulous

He was skeptical of her claims.

Deploy

Verb

To position or arrange resources or troops for a particular purpose.

(तैनात करना)

Position, Station, Arrange, Set up, Organize, Dispatch, Utilize, Mobilize, Send out, Align

Withdraw, Retreat, Recall, Hold, Retain, Withhold, Disorganize, Conceal, Hide, Scatter

The army was deployed to the border.