The Hindu Vocabulary 9 November 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Verdict

Noun

A judgment or decision, especially by a jury or judge in a legal case.

(निर्णय)

Judgment, Decision, Ruling, Conclusion, Finding, Determination, Opinion, Outcome, Decree, Pronouncement

Uncertainty, Doubt, Indecision, Disagreement, Confusion, Reversal, Rejection, Disapproval, Invalidation, Refusal

The jury reached a verdict of guilty in the case.

Concentration

Noun

The action or power of focusing one's mental effort or energy on something.

(एकाग्रता)

Focus, Attention, Dedication, Mindfulness, Devotion, Alertness, Intentness, Application, Absorption, Comprehension

Distractibility, Distraction, Inattention, Confusion, Disorganization, Scatterbrained, Diffusion, Disarray, Dispersal, Incoherence

The student showed great concentration while solving the math problems.

Subserve

Verb

To help or contribute to the achievement of a goal or purpose.

(सहायक होना)

Assist, Aid, Support, Facilitate, Contribute, Promote, Help, Benefit, Further, Encourage

Oppose, Hinder, Obstruct, Resist, Contradict, Challenge, Deter, Prevent, Counter, Discourage

His actions served to subserve the goals of the organization.

Obligation

Noun

A duty or commitment that requires someone to act in a certain way.

(दायित्व)

Duty, Responsibility, Commitment, Requirement, Bond, Promise, Liability, Burden, Debt, Task

Freedom, Option, Choice, Independence, Discretion, Liberty, Voluntariness, Exemption, Release, Discharge

He had an obligation to fulfill the promises made to his team.

Detriment

Noun

Harm or damage that is caused by something.

(हानि)

Harm, Damage, Loss, Injury, Disadvantage, Setback, Diminishment, Cost, Impairment, Deprivation

Benefit, Advantage, Gain, Profit, Help, Welfare, Blessing, Aid, Support, Good

Smoking is a serious detriment to your health.

Ambit

Noun

The scope, extent, or range of something.

(सीमा)

Scope, Range, Extent, Reach, Horizon, Domain, Field, Area, Realm, Sphere

Limitation, Bound, Boundary, Restriction, End, Edge, Border, Confinement, Margin, Cutoff

The company's ambit extends to several international markets.

Notable

Adjective

Worthy of attention or notice due to being important or outstanding.

(प्रसिद्ध)

Remarkable, Distinguished, Important, Outstanding, Significant, Prominent, Famous, Celebrated, Exceptional, Memorable

Unremarkable, Ordinary, Unimportant, Insignificant, Forgettable, Negligible, Trivial, Common, Ignorable, Average

The scientist made a notable discovery in the field of genetics.

Directive

Noun

An official or authoritative instruction or order.

(निर्देश)

Instruction, Order, Command, Guideline, Mandate, Recommendation, Regulation, Decree, Advice, Rule

Suggestion, Opinion, Request, Query, Question, Indifference, Freedom, Discretion, Option, Choice

The manager gave clear directives on how to complete the project.

Pursuit

Noun

The action of following or striving for something.

(प्रयास)

Chase, Search, Quest, Hunt, Pursuance, Endeavor, Effort, Objective, Aim, Mission

Avoidance, Disinterest, Retreat, Neglect, Abandonment, Inactivity, Lethargy, Rest, Surrender, Defeat

His pursuit of excellence in his career paid off over the years.

Acquisition

Noun

The act of acquiring or gaining something, especially in business or learning.

(अधिग्रहण)

Purchase, Gain, Attainment, Procurement, Possession, Collection, Seizure, Accumulation, Addition, Acquisition

Loss, Forfeiture, Surrender, Abandonment, Deficiency, Deprivation, Reduction, Exclusion, Dispossession, Diminishment

The company's latest acquisition of a tech firm is a strategic move.

Wisdom

Noun

The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.

(बुद्धिमानी)

Knowledge, Insight, Prudence, Understanding, Sense, Judgment, Enlightenment, Sagacity, Experience, Discretion

Foolishness, Ignorance, Stupidity, Naivety, Insensitivity, Inexperience, Rashness, Carelessness, Imprudence, Injudiciousness

With age comes wisdom, and his advice was invaluable.

Utility

Noun

The state of being useful or beneficial; a service or function.

(उपयोगिता)

Usefulness, Functionality, Service, Benefit, Value, Helpfulness, Advantage, Convenience, Practicality, Application

Uselessness, Futility, Pointlessness, Inefficiency, Impracticality, Unproductiveness, Incompetence, Worthlessness, Disadvantage, Harm

The new software has great utility for managing financial records.