The Hindu Vocabulary 29 October 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Intoxication

Noun

The state of being affected by alcohol or drugs.

(नशा)

Inebriation, Drunkenness, Stupor, Euphoria, Stimulation, Excitement, High, Buzz, Rapture, Ecstasy

Sobriety, Abstinence, Temperance, Moderation, Clarity, Alertness, Restraint, Control, Consciousness, Sanity

His intoxication was evident from his slurred speech.

Liquor

Noun

Alcoholic drink, especially distilled spirits.

(मदिरा)

Alcohol, Spirit, Beverage, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Wine, Ale, Brew

Water, Soft Drink, Tea, Juice, Abstinence, Non-Alcoholic, Sobriety, Freshness, Clarity, Moderation

The store sells various types of liquor.

Potable

Adjective

Safe to drink.

(पीने योग्य)

Drinkable, Edible, Pure, Clean, Safe, Consumable, Fresh, Usable, Filtered, Suitable

Non-Drinkable, Toxic, Polluted, Contaminated, Impure, Unsafe, Harmful, Unfiltered, Hazardous, Unpotable

The mountain spring water is potable and refreshing.

Detriment

Noun

Harm or damage.

(हानि)

Harm, Damage, Loss, Injury, Drawback, Disadvantage, Impairment, Hindrance, Hurt, Handicap

Benefit, Advantage, Profit, Improvement, Enhancement, Help, Assistance, Aid, Blessing, Gain

Excessive sun exposure can be a detriment to your health.

Gamut

Noun

The complete range or scope of something.

(विस्तार)

Range, Scope, Extent, Spectrum, Scale, Breadth, Array, Sequence, Span, Reach

Limitation, Narrow, Shortage, Scarcity, Confinement, Deficiency, Lack, Absence, Restriction, Insufficiency

Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to despair.

Rectify

Verb

 To correct or make right.

(सुधारना)

Correct, Amend, Fix, Repair, Resolve, Adjust, Mend, Improve, Modify, Redress

Worsen, Damage, Spoil, Corrupt, Harm, Break, Ruin, Impair, Mislead, Neglect

She worked hard to rectify her previous mistakes.

Contention

Noun

Heated disagreement or assertion.

(विवाद)

Dispute, Argument, Conflict, Debate, Disagreement, Assertion, Rivalry, Fight, Opposition, Feud

Agreement, Harmony, Peace, Concord, Unity, Accord, Acceptance, Reconciliation, Calm, Cooperation

The topic of climate change is a point of contention.

Purview

Noun

The scope or range of influence or authority.

(अधिकार-क्षेत्र)

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

Limitation, Outside, Bound, Restraint, Boundary, Constraint, Exclusion, Lack, Unrelated, Beyond

The policy falls within the purview of the legal department.

Verdict

Noun

 A decision or judgment, especially in a legal context.

(निर्णय)

Judgment, Decision, Ruling, Decree, Finding, Resolution, Conclusion, Pronouncement, Sentence, Determination

Uncertainty, Indecision, Doubt, Mistrial, Mistrust, Misjudgment, Error, Retrial, Appeal, Question

The jury announced a unanimous verdict of guilty.

Denude

Verb

To strip or make bare.

(नष्ट करना)

Strip, Bare, Expose, Clear, Deprive, Lay bare, Empty, Uncover, Remove, Dismantle

Cover, Protect, Preserve, Cloak, Dress, Shield, Guard, Wrap, Adorn, Beautify

Deforestation has denuded large parts of the forest.

Dislodge

Verb

To remove or force out of a position.

(उखाड़ना)

Remove, Eject, Oust, Expel, Dismount, Shift, Evict, Clear, Extract, Dismiss

Anchor, Settle, Embed, Fix, Place, Secure, Stabilize, Entrench, Retain, Establish

The earthquake was strong enough to dislodge rocks from the mountain.

Cautionary

Adjective

Serving as a warning or a caution.

(चेतावनी देने वाला)

Warning, Advisory, Preventive, Guarding, Forewarning, Prudent, Wary, Careful, Protective, Alerting

Encouraging, Promoting, Risky, Bold, Reckless, Thoughtless, Carefree, Rash, Adventurous, Inspiring

The teacher gave a cautionary tale about the dangers of procrastination.