The Hindu Vocabulary 18 August 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Outbreak

Noun

A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as war or disease.

(प्रकोप)

Eruption, Explosion, Flare-up, Surge, Escalation, Epidemic, Upsurge, Burst, Onset, Upsweep

Containment, Suppression, Extinction, Disappearance, Peace, Control, Resolution, Calm, Conclusion, End

The outbreak of the virus caused widespread panic.

Continental

Adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a continent.

(महाद्वीपीय)

Global, Intercontinental, Universal, Worldwide, Globalized, Pancontinental, Multinational, Terrestrial, Geographical, Borderless

Insular, Local, Regional, Domestic, Parochial, Provincial, Specific, Island, Narrow, Limited

Continental climates differ greatly from coastal ones.

Reveal

Verb

To make known to others something previously unknown or secret.

(प्रकट करना)

Disclose, Unveil, Expose, Show, Uncover, Divulge, Manifest, Exhibit, Declare, Unmask

Conceal, Hide, Cover, Suppress, Mask, Obscure, Secrete, Withhold, Bury, Camouflage

The magician refused to reveal the secret of his trick.

Emerge

Verb

To move out of or away from something and become visible

(उभरना)

Appear, Arise, Surface, Come out, Materialize, Show up, Come forth, Manifest, Rise, Ascend

Disappear, Vanish, Fade, Recede, Retreat, Withdraw, Submerge, Sink, Fade, Subside

The sun began to emerge from behind the clouds

Transmission

Noun

The action or process of transmitting something or the state of being transmitted.

(संचरण)

Transfer, Conveyance, Communication, Spread, Dissemination, Broadcasting, Propagation, Passing, Delivery, Relay

Blockage, Interruption, Obstruction, Stoppage, Prevention, Containment, Hindrance, Cessation, Halt, Deterrence

The transmission of the disease was rapid in densely populated areas.

Acute

Adjective

Severe in effect; intense; critical.

(तीव्र)

Severe, Intense, Sharp, Critical, Grave, Keen, Drastic, Dire, Perceptive, Piercing

Chronic, Mild, Dull, Blunt, Insensitive, Weak, Gentle, Moderate, Slow, Soft

The patient is experiencing acute pain in his abdomen.

Blunt

Adjective

Having a dull edge or point; not sharp; also, being straightforward or abrupt in speech.

(बेरुखा)

Dull, Abrupt, Forthright, Frank, Direct, Candid, Unsubtle, Plain-spoken, Bluff, Coarse

Sharp, Pointed, Keen, Subtle, Acute, Polished, Refined, Delicate, Sensitive, Smooth

His blunt remark offended many people at the meeting.

Endemic

Adjective

Regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.

(स्थानिक)

Native, Indigenous, Localized, Regional, Domestic, Characteristic, Aboriginal, Restricted, Autochthonous, Particular

Epidemic, Pandemic, Widespread, Universal, Outbreak, Sporadic, Foreign, Exotic, Global, Non-native

Malaria is endemic in many tropical regions.

Hurdle

Noun

An obstacle or difficulty that must be overcome.

(बाधा)

Obstacle, Barrier, Impediment, Challenge, Difficulty, Block, Hindrance, Obstruction, Problem, Snag

Aid, Assistance, Facilitation, Help, Support, Advantage, Benefit, Boost, Opportunity, Encouragement

The team faced several hurdles before achieving success.

Lethal

Adjective

Sufficient to cause death; deadly.

(जानलेवा)

Deadly, Fatal, Mortal, Poisonous, Venomous, Dangerous, Destructive, Deathly, Killing, Perilous

Harmless, Safe, Innocuous, Benign, Non-lethal, Beneficial, Mild, Gentle, Healing, Safe

The venom of the snake is lethal to humans.