The Hindu Vocabulary 28 May 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Reinforce

Verb

To strengthen or support, especially with additional material.

(सुदृढ़ करना)

Strengthen, Fortify, Bolster, Support, Enhance, Buttress, Cement, Augment, Solidify, Amplify

Weaken, Undermine, Diminish, Decrease, Reduce, Deteriorate, Erode, Lessen, Dilute, Discourage

The bridge was reinforced to withstand heavy traffic.

Absolute

Adjective

Not qualified or diminished in any way; total.

(पूर्ण)

Total, Complete, Utter, Perfect, Unconditional, Unlimited, Unqualified, Supreme, Pure, Entire

Relative, Partial, Limited, Conditional, Restricted, Qualified, Incomplete, Fractional, Imperfect, Bounded

She has absolute confidence in her abilities.

Sporadic

Adjective

Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.

(छिटपुट)

Occasional, Irregular, Infrequent, Intermittent, Scattered, Isolated, Random, Periodic, Erratic, Spasmodic

Constant, Regular, Steady, Continuous, Uninterrupted, Unbroken, Consistent, Frequent, Systematic, Persistent

The region experiences sporadic rainfall throughout the year.

Apathy

Noun

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

(उदासीनता)

Indifference, Lethargy, Unconcern, Disinterest, Detachment, Passivity, Insensitivity, Unresponsiveness, Languor, Lethargy

Interest, Enthusiasm, Passion, Concern, Attention, Zeal, Excitement, Involvement, Care, Eagerness

The students showed apathy towards the new curriculum.

Prevail

Verb

To be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally

(प्रबल होना)

Triumph, Succeed, Overcome, Win, Dominate, Reign, Rule, Survive, Exist, Endure

 Fail, Lose, Surrender, Yield, Fall, Collapse, Succumb, Submit, Relinquish, Diminish

Justice will ultimately prevail.

Inappropriate

Adjective

Not suitable or proper in the circumstances.

(अनुचित)

Unsuitable, Improper, Unfit, Incongruous, Irrelevant, Inadequate, Unseemly, Unbecoming, Indecorous

Appropriate, Suitable, Proper, Fitting, Acceptable, Correct, Relevant, Pertinent, Becoming, Adequate

His comments were highly inappropriate for the occasion.

Vitiate

Verb

To spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of.

(भ्रष्ट करना)

Spoil, Impair, Corrupt, Degrade, Tarnish, Blemish, Mar, Ruin, Weaken, Undermine

Purify, Strengthen, Enhance, Validate, Fortify, Improve, Correct, Bolster, Cleanse, Augment

The excessive use of jargon can vitiate the clarity of the report.

Insinuate

Verb

To suggest or hint slyly.

(संकेत करना)

Imply, Suggest, Hint, Intimate, Allude, Whisper, Innuendo, Implicate, Indicate, Mention

Declare, Announce, Proclaim, State, Assert, Affirm, Avow, Disclose, Reveal, Explicitly state

She insinuated that he was not to be trusted.

Conspiracy

Noun

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

(साजिश)

Plot, Scheme, Plan, Machination, Intrigue, Collusion, Cabal, Connivance, Subterfuge, Deception

Transparency, Honesty, Openness, Sincerity, Candidness, Frankness, Legality, Truthfulness, Publicity, Blamelessness

They uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.

Integrity

Noun

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

(ईमानदारी)

Honesty, Probity, Uprightness, Rectitude, Morality, Virtue, Sincerity, Truthfulness, Trustworthiness, Reliability

Dishonesty, Corruption, Deceit, Fraud, Immorality, Untruthfulness, Treachery, Duplicity, Infidelity, Inconsistency

Her integrity was never in question.