The Hindu Vocabulary 20 May 2023

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Elite

Noun

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.

(समाज का उत्कृष्ट भाग)

Exclusive, Special, Better, Exceptional, High-grade, First-class, Superior

Bad, Inferior, Poor, Second-rate, Common, Low-class, Lower, Lower-class

An elite group of doctors will be present today.

Align

Verb

To place or arrange (things) in a straight line.

(पंक्ति में करनेवाला)

Correspond, Coincide, Coordinate, Organize, Check, Standardize

Disrupt, Skew, Disturb, Upset, Disjoin, Divide, Mess up, Separate

Please help me to align the characters.

Envoy

Noun

A diplomatic agent.

A person delegated to represent the government.

(दूत/ प्रतिनिधि)

Agent, Ambassador, Delegate, Minister

Receiver

India’s envoy to Ukraine did a great job in wartime.

Communique

Noun

An official bulletin or communication.

(विज्ञप्तियों)

Ad, Bulletin, Notice, Posting, Release, Warning, Address, News

Ignorance, Question, Concealment, Suppression

The communique declared the operation undertaken by Indian Army.

Elephants in the room

Phrasal verb

A major problem or controversial issue which is obviously present but is avoided as a subject for discussion

(एक स्पष्ट बड़ी समस्या या मुद्दा जिस पर लोग चर्चा करने या स्वीकार करने से बचते हैं ।)

Burden, Necessity, Chore, Major issue, Concern

No big deal, Not a problem, Not an issue, No big thing, Not a big deal, Not an issue at all 

The meeting ignored the big elephants in the room.

Amplify

Verb

To enlarge upon or add detail to (a story or statement)

(विस्तार से कहना/ बढ़ाना/ परिवर्धित करना)

Augment, Deepen, Exaggerate, Heighten, Intensify, Magnify

Condense, Shorten, Reduce, Decrease, Diminish, Lower

The pointers amplify the summary of the chapter.

Keenly

Adverb

In an eager or enthusiastic manner

(गौर से)

Severely, Heavily, Seriously, Strongly, Vigorously, Brilliantly, Judiciously, Logically, Prudently, Rationally, Reasonably

Indifferently, Perfunctorily, Apathetically, Reluctantly, Hesitantly

We all watched the show keenly.

Spearhead

Noun

A leading influence in development.

Any person that leads an attack.

(पहल करनेवाला)

Leader, Boss

-

Mr. Rakesh is the spearhead of our area.

Verb

To act as a spearhead.

(एक अग्रणी के रूप में कार्य करना)

Captain, Head, Lead

-

He spearheaded the campaign for the right to information.

Coalition

Noun

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government

(गठबंधन)

Alliance, Bloc, Fusion, Federation, League, Union, Cartel, Association, Confederacy, Combination, Confederation

Detachment, Disconnection, Disunion, Division, Divorce, Parting

A coalition is formed in India when no party is in the majority.

Impeccable

Adjective

In accordance with the highest standards; faultless

(त्रुटिहीन)

Perfect, Flawless, Ideal, Excellent, Immaculate, Superb, Faultless

Bad, Imperfect, Inadequate, Blemished, Corrupt, Defective, Suspicious

The essays written by him are impeccable.

Reliability

Verb

The quality of being trustworthy or of performing consistently well.

(विश्वसनीयता)

Dependability, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Solidity, Credibility, Dependableness

Unreliability, Dubiousness, Shakiness, Dodginess, Doubtfulness

The reliability of your project is in question.

Restraint

Noun

A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control.

(संयम/ कठोरता)

Discipline, Repression, Inhibition, Suppression, Composure

Incontinence, Disinhibition, Indulgence, Unconstraint, Freedom

The leader was placed under restraint.

Devastate

Verb

To Destroy

(उजाड़ना)

Ravage, Raze, Ruin, Wreck, Desolate

Build, Construct, Help, Protect

The town was devastated by the Tsunami.