The Hindu Vocabulary 20 October 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Mettle

Noun

A person's ability to cope well with difficulties; spirit and resilience.

(साहस)

Courage, Spirit, Determination, Resilience, Fortitude, Tenacity, Valor, Grit, Bravery, Backbone

Cowardice, Timidity, Weakness, Fear, Submission, Hesitance, Inactivity, Indecision, Passivity, Fragility

She showed her mettle by standing up to the challenge.

Faction

Noun

A small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one.

(गुट)

Group, Sect, Clique, Division, Coalition, Party, Cabal, Squad, Team, Factionalism

Unity, Whole, Cohesion, Consensus, Agreement, Solidarity, Harmony, Collaboration, Alliance, Collective

The political faction was divided over the new policy.

Respective

Adjective

Relating or belonging to each of the people or things mentioned.

(संबंधित)

Individual, Corresponding, Particular, Distinct, Separate, Individualistic, Specific, Personal, Unique, Diverse

Common, Shared, Collective, Unified, Joint, Together, Collaborative, Combined, Overall, General

Each student was responsible for their respective projects.

Waiver

Noun

The voluntary relinquishment or surrender of some known right or privilege.

(छूट)

Renunciation, Relinquishment, Release, Exemption, Forbearance, Discharge, Abandonment, Nullification, Resignation, Forgiveness

Assertion, Claim, Demand, Requirement, Imposition, Obligation, Request, Enforcement, Compulsion, Necessity

He signed a waiver to participate in the extreme sports event.

Hype

Noun

Extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion.

(प्रचार)

Promotion, Publicity, Buzz, Exaggeration, Fanfare, Hysteria, Agitation, Razzmatazz, Sensationalism, Fanfare

Understatement, Disregard, Neglect, Concealment, Apathy, Quietness, Dullness, Indifference, Ignorance, Diminishment

The movie was released with a lot of hype, but it failed to impress audiences.

Demographic

Adjective

Relating to the structure of populations.

(जनसांख्यिकीय)

Population, Statistical, Census, Social, Economic, Population-based, Group-related, Collective, Class, Community

Individual, Singular, Specific, Unique, Personal, Particular, One, Isolated, Detached, Separate

The demographic changes in the area have influenced local policies.

Consolidation

Noun

The action or process of making something stronger or more solid.

(एकत्रीकरण)

Strengthening, Unification, Merging, Solidification, Combination, Amalgamation, Integration, Coalescence, Fusion, Organization

Division, Separation, Fragmentation, Disintegration, Dissolution, Dispersal, Weakening, Deterioration, Unraveling, Splitting

The consolidation of companies led to increased market power.

Shrink

 Verb

To become smaller in size or amount.

(सिकुड़ना)

Contract, Diminish, Reduce, Compress, Decrease, Shorten, Narrow, Constrict, Retrench, Deflate

Expand, Grow, Enlarge, Increase, Inflate, Extend, Augment, Widen, Amplify, Broaden

 The sweater may shrink if washed in hot water.

Migration

Noun

Movement from one region or habitat to another.

(स्थानांतरण)

Movement, Relocation, Exodus, Displacement, Emigration, Immigration, Transference, Journey, Travel, Passage

Settlement, Stagnation, Residence, Stay, Permanence, Fixity, Stability, Immobility, Remaining, Stationary

The migration of birds southward for the winter is a common sight.

Ally

Noun

A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.

(सहयोगी)

Partner, Associate, Supporter, Collaborator, Friend, Companion, Confidant, Colleague, Coalition, Accomplice

Enemy, Adversary, Opponent, Rival, Foe, Antagonist, Competitor, Opposition, Detractor, Competitor

The two countries became allies to fight against a common threat.

Overdependent

Adjective

Reliant on someone or something to an excessive degree.

(अत्यधिक निर्भर)

Dependent, Reliant, Subordinate, Conditional, Attached, Affiliated, Bound, Controlled, Dominated, Influenced

Independent, Self-sufficient, Autonomous, Self-reliant, Unattached, Detached, Free, Unaffiliated, Unsubsidized, Standalone

Relying too much on technology can make us overdependent.

Overlook

Verb

To fail to notice or consider something.

(अनदेखी करना, नजरअंदाज करना)

Ignore, Neglect, Disregard, Overpass, Miss, Discount, Brush Aside, Dismiss, Tune Out, Pass Over

Notice, Observe, Acknowledge, Attend, Mind, Heed, Recognize, Consider, Regard, Spot

Don’t overlook the small details; they can be very important.