The Hindu Vocabulary 21 February 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Bonhomie

Noun

Cheerful friendliness and warmth.

(सौहार्द)

Friendliness, Affability, Warmth, Amiability, Cordiality, Geniality, Cheerfulness, Camaraderie, Sociability, Kindness

Hostility, Coldness, Unfriendliness, Bitterness, Hatred, Enmity, Aloofness, Resentment, Animosity, Rudeness

The bonhomie between the colleagues made the workplace lively.

Reaffirmation

Noun

The act of confirming or endorsing again.

(पुनः पुष्टि)

Confirmation, Endorsement, Validation, Assertion, Reassurance, Verification, Acknowledgment, Approval, Recognition, Declaration

Denial, Refutation, Rejection, Negation, Contradiction, Opposition, Disproof, Revocation, Annulment, Disavowal

The company’s statement was a reaffirmation of its commitment to sustainability.

Expatriate

Noun

A person living outside their native country.

(प्रवासी)

Immigrant, Foreigner, Emigrant, Migrant, Alien, Exile, Displaced, Refugee, Nomad, Outsider

Native, Citizen, Resident, Local, Inhabitant, Indigenous, Settler, National, Domestic, Patriot

The expatriate community in Dubai is quite large.

Remittance

Noun

A sum of money sent in payment.

(धन प्रेषण)

Payment, Transfer, Transaction, Wire, Deposit, Settlement, Contribution, Disbursement, Reimbursement

Debt, Non-payment, Default, Withholding, Collection, Demand, Penalty, Arrears, Borrowing

His family depends on his monthly remittance from abroad.

Broaden

Verb

To make it wider or expand.

(विस्तारित करना)

Expand, Widen, Extend, Enlarge, Increase, Stretch, Develop, Grow, Spread

Narrow, Limit, Restrict, Constrain, Reduce, Shorten, Diminish, Contract, Shrink

Traveling helps to broaden one's perspective.

Forge

Verb

To create, build, or shape something forcefully.

(गढ़ना)

Create, Establish, Build, Develop, Fabricate, Form, Construct, Invent

Break, Destroy, Ruin, Weaken, Demolish, Shatter, Disband, Halt, Damage

The two nations decided to forge stronger diplomatic ties.

Overdue

Adjective

Delayed beyond the expected time.

(विलंबित)

Late, Delayed, Unpaid, Belated, Pending, Outstanding, Prolonged, Expired, Arrears, Stagnant

 Early, Punctual, Timely, Prompt, Ahead, On-time, Speedy, Rapid, Swift, Immediate

His loan payment was overdue by two months.

Avoidance

Noun

The act of keeping away from something.

(परहेज)

Evasion, Escape, Prevention, Circumvention, Dodging, Refraining, Shunning, Abstinence, Withdrawal, Neglect

Confrontation, Facing, Encounter, Engagement, Meeting, Dealing, Acknowledgment, Acceptance, Pursuit

His avoidance of responsibility was evident.

Readout

Noun

A display or printed output of information.

(प्रदर्शन)

Display, Output, Printout, Report, Interpretation, Measurement, Summary, Recording

Concealment, Secrecy, Hiding, Suppression, Misinterpretation, Ambiguity, Distortion, Confusion

The scientist checked the readout on the monitor.

Dwelt

Verb

Lived or resided in a place.

(निवास किया)

Lived, Resided, Inhabited, Settled, Occupied, Stayed, Abided, Lodged, Remained, Endured

Departed, Left, Moved, Migrated, Evacuated, Abandoned, Vacated, Relocated, Deserted, Escaped

He dwelt in the mountains for years.

Turmoil

Noun

A state of confusion or disorder.

(अशांति)

Chaos, Disorder, Confusion, Disturbance, Unrest, Havoc, Commotion, Agitation, Upheaval, Disruption

Peace, Calmness, Stability, Order, Serenity, Tranquility, Harmony, Balance, Quietness, Composure

The country was in turmoil after the elections.

Amidst

Preposition

In the middle of or surrounded by.

(के बीच में)

Among, Between, During, Surrounded by, In the middle of, Encircled by, Amid, Enclosed, Within, Through

Outside, Beyond, Apart, Away, Separated, Distant, Remote, Excluded, Without, Lacking

The speech continued amidst loud applause.