The Hindu Vocabulary 26 October 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Host

Noun

A person who receives or entertains guests.

(मेजबान)

Entertainer, Master of ceremonies, Landlord, Organizer, Welcomer, Compere, Facilitator, Announcer, Emcee, Presenter

Guest, Visitor, Outsider, Stranger, Foreigner, Intruder, Alien, Recipient, Addressee, Receiver

She was a gracious host to all her guests at the event.

Outreach

Noun

Efforts to connect or provide services to a wider audience.

(जन संपर्क)

Expansion, Extension, Access, Communication, Interaction, Engagement, Connection, Community service, Reach, Public relations

Withdraw, Retreat, Ignore, Exclude, Isolation, Inwardness, Contraction, Containment, Indifference, Disregard

The organization launched an outreach program to help the underserved community.

Dispel

Verb

To drive away or eliminate something, such as doubts or fears.

(दूर करना)

Eliminate, Disperse, Scatter, Clear, Dismiss, Banish, Remove, Disperse, Dissipate, Resolve

Gather, Accumulate, Attract, Collect, Assemble, Maintain, Keep, Retain, Welcome, Hoard

The teacher's explanation helped to dispel the students' confusion.

Isolate

To set apart from others or separate.

(अलग करना)

Separate, Detach, Segregate, Quarantine, Insulate, Seclude, Divide, Alienate, Cut off, Exclude

Connect, Unite, Join, Integrate, Combine, Associate, Blend, Merge, Link, Include

They had to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of the infection.

Intent

Noun

Purpose or determination to do something.

(इरादा)

Purpose, Aim, Objective, Goal, Resolution, Plan, Target, Determination, Resolve, Ambition

Unintended, Aimless, Casual, Distracted, Unfocused, Disinterest, Detachment, Inattentive, Apathetic, Indifferent

Her intent was clear from the beginning; she wanted to succeed.

Seek

Verb

To search or look for something.

(खोजना)

Search, Look for, Pursue, Strive, Explore, Inquire, Hunt, Probe, Investigate, Attempt

Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Dismiss, Abandon, Forget, Disregard, Reject, Shun, Evade

They traveled to seek new opportunities.

Prevail

Verb

To be victorious or widespread; to succeed.

(हावी होना)

Triumph, Succeed, Win, Overcome, Dominate, Rule, Reign, Persist, Conquer, Survive

Fail, Lose, Surrender, Fall, Yield, Retreat, Collapse, Submit, Be defeated, Succumb

Justice will prevail in the end.

Envisage

Verb

To imagine or foresee something in the future.

(कल्पना करना)

Imagine, Visualize, Conceive, Foresee, Anticipate, Contemplate, Picture, Consider, Project, Plan

Ignore, Disregard, Neglect, Overlook, Doubt, Mistrust, Disbelieve, Miss, Reject, Shun

He envisaged a world where peace and harmony prevailed.

Allay

To reduce or calm (such as fears or concerns).

(शांत करना)

Calm, Ease, Soothe, Relieve, Pacify, Alleviate, Mitigate, Reduce, Lessen, Quiet

Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen, Provoke, Exacerbate, Stir, Increase, Heighten, Escalate, Amplify

The doctor's reassurance helped to allay the patient's anxiety.

Skew

Verb

To twist or distort.

(तिरछा करना)

Distort, Twist, Misrepresent, Slant, Angle, Tilt, Warp, Bend, Deviate, Twist

Straighten, Align, Correct, Balance, Equalize, Order, Stabilize, Adjust, Rectify, Right

The survey results were skewed by biased questions.

Mock

Verb

To ridicule or make fun of someone or something.

(उपहास करना)

Ridicule, Tease, Taunt, Scoff, Deride, Mimic, Satirize, Sneer, Laugh at, Jeer

Praise, Admire, Respect, Support, Honor, Compliment, Commend, Encourage, Applaud, Uplift

They mocked his idea, but he proved them wrong.

Plenary

Adjective

Complete in every aspect or fully attended.

(संपूर्ण)

Complete, Full, Entire, Absolute, Comprehensive, Whole, Total, Unconditional, Perfect, General

Partial, Incomplete, Limited, Restricted, Conditional, Deficient, Insufficient, Fragmented, Divided, Restricted

A plenary meeting was held to discuss the new policies.