The Hindu Vocabulary 15 July 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Wobbly

Adjective

Unsteady or unstable

(डगमगाने वाला)

Unsteady, Shaky, Unstable, Rickety, Tottering, Trembling, Faltering, Swaying, Weak, Unreliable

Stable, Steady, Firm, Strong, Sturdy, Solid, Secure, Balanced, Certain, Unshakable

The table was wobbly and needed to be fixed.

Unprecedented

Adjective

Never done or known before.

(अभूतपूर्व)

Unparalleled, Unmatched, Unrivaled, Unheard-of, Extraordinary, Novel, Exceptional, Singular, Unique, Groundbreaking

Precedented, Common, Ordinary, Usual, Familiar, Known, Customary, Regular, Routine, Expected

The pandemic led to unprecedented changes in our daily lives.

Reaffirmation

Noun

The act of affirming or asserting again.

(पुनः पुष्टि)

Confirmation, Reassertion, Reinforcement, Restatement, Ratification, Validation, Endorsement, Reconfirmation, Avowal, Recommitment

Denial, Refutation, Rejection, Disavowal, Negation, Repudiation, Contradiction, Renunciation, Annulment, Disproof

The speech was a reaffirmation of the government's commitment to education.

Massive

Adjective

Large and heavy or solid.

(विशाल)

Huge, Enormous, Gigantic, Immense, Colossal, Tremendous, Vast, Mammoth, Monumental, Stupendous

Small, Tiny, Petite, Minute, Little, Minuscule, Lightweight, Minor, Modest, Insignificant

The construction of the massive building took two years.

Enlist

Verb

To enroll or be enrolled in the armed services.

(भर्ती होना)

Enroll, Sign up, Recruit, Join, Register, Enter, Engage, Induct, Enroll, Conscribe

Discharge, Dismiss, Reject, Expel, Disenroll, Exclude, Decline, Oppose, Avoid, Resist

He decided to enlist in the army after graduating from college

Alliance

Noun

 A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations

(गठबंधन)

Partnership, Coalition, Union, Association, Confederation, League, Pact, Accord, Federation, Consortium

Conflict, Opposition, Rivalry, Separation, Discord, Disunion, Division, Disassociation, Hostility, Disagreement

The two companies formed an alliance to tackle the market challenges.

Hypocrisy

Noun

The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense.

(पाखंड)

Insincerity, Deceit, Duplicity, Pretense, Falsehood, Phoniness, Dishonesty, Deception, Sham, Fraudulence

Honesty, Sincerity, Truthfulness, Authenticity, Integrity, Frankness, Genuineness, Candor, Transparency, Straightforwardness

Her hypocrisy was evident when she criticized others for things she herself did.

Convince

Verb

To cause someone to believe firmly in the truth of something

(समझाना)

Persuade, Sway, Assure, Influence, Induce, Win over, Coax, Prompt, Prove, Satisfy

Dissuade, Discourage, Deter, Prevent, Unsettle, Confuse, Mislead, Misguide, Unconvince, Obstruct

He managed to convince his father to join the business.

Relentless

Adjective

Oppressively constant; incessant.

(कठोर)

Unyielding, Incessant, Persistent, Unceasing, Unremitting, Unrelenting, Continuous, Constant, Dogged, Determined

Lenient, Merciful, Compassionate, Gentle, Yielding, Indulgent, Flexible, Soft, Forgiving, Tolerant

The relentless rain caused severe flooding in the area.

Conflict

Noun

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

(संघर्ष)

Dispute, Clash, Struggle, Battle, Fight, War, Controversy, Feud, Argument, Confrontation

Harmony, Peace, Accord, Agreement, Unity, Concord, Consensus, Truce, Alliance, Reconciliation

The conflict between the two nations escalated quickly.