The Hindu Vocabulary 31 August 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Mislead

Verb

To cause someone to have a wrong idea or belief.

(गुमराह करना)

Deceive, Betray, Fool, Misinform, Misguide, Delude, Misdirect, Confuse, Trick, Cheat

Enlighten, Inform, Clarify, Guide, Direct, Correct, Instruct, Educate, Reveal, Advise

The advertisement was designed to mislead customers.

Defiance

Noun

Open resistance or bold disobedience.

(अवज्ञा)

Resistance, Rebellion, Disobedience, Opposition, Confrontation, Insolence, Boldness, Challenge, Revolt, Defiance

Obedience, Submission, Compliance, Agreement, Conformity, Respect, Surrender, Acquiescence, Deference, Yielding

The act of defiance was met with strict punishment.

Ire

Noun

 Intense anger.

(क्रोध)

Anger, Fury, Wrath, Rage, Indignation, Resentment, Annoyance, Vexation, Irritation, Displeasure

Calm, Peace, Joy, Delight, Happiness, Patience, Serenity, Tranquility, Pleasure, Contentment

His comments sparked the ire of many people.

Navigate

Verb

To plan and direct the course of a journey or to find a way through something.

(मार्गदर्शन करना)

Steer, Guide, Direct, Maneuver, Pilot, Plot, Sail, Control, Manage, Travel

Mislead, Wander, Roam, Drift, Stray, Stumble, Lose, Confuse, Hesitate, Falter

The captain navigated the ship through the storm.

Evade

Verb

To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

(टालना)

Avoid, Dodge, Elude, Escape, Sidestep, Shun, Bypass, Circumvent, Eschew, Parry

Confront, Face, Meet, Encounter, Engage, Address, Acknowledge, Admit, Accept, Handle

He tried to evade the question during the interview.

Presumably

Adverb

Used to convey that something is likely but not certain.

(संभवतः)

Probably, Likely, Apparently, Seemingly, Supposedly, Assumedly, Allegedly, Believably, Possibly, Credibly

Unlikely, Doubtfully, Improbably, Implausibly, Questionably, Uncertainly, Dubiously, Inconceivably, Unbelievably, Disbelievingly

Presumably, he will attend the meeting tomorrow.

Confront

Verb

To face up to and deal with a problem or difficult situation.

(सामना करना)

Face, Challenge, Oppose, Meet, Encounter, Address, Tackle, Resist, Grapple, Confrontation

Avoid, Evade, Ignore, Dodge, Shun, Elude, Overlook, Sidestep, Miss, Bypass

She decided to confront her fears head-on.

Rectify

Verb

To correct something; to make something right.

(सुधारना)

Correct, Fix, Amend, Repair, Resolve, Adjust, Improve, Remedy, Reform, Redress

Worsen, Damage, Ruin, Corrupt, Harm, Impair, Spoil, Break, Deteriorate, Injure

The technician worked to rectify the issue with the system.

Purview

Verb

The scope of the influence or concerns of something.

(कार्यक्षेत्र)

Scope, Range, Reach, Extent, Ambit, Domain, Field, Area, Competence, Authority

Boundaries, Limitations, Restriction, Confines, Narrowness, Constriction, Reduction, Constraints, Limits, Bounds

The matter falls outside the purview of this committee.

Concessionary

Adjective

Relating to or constituting a concession; offered at a lower price.

(रियायती)

Discounted, Reduced, Preferential, Cut-price, Lowered, Subsidized, Bargain, Cheapened, Rebated, Promotional

Nonconcessional, Full-priced, Nonnegotiable, Firm, Fixed, Rigid, Stiff, Inflexible, Uncompromising, Premium

Students are offered concessionary rates for tickets.