The Hindu Vocabulary 17 January 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Closure

Noun

The act of closing something or the state of being closed; a sense of resolution or finality.

(बंद)

Conclusion, Termination, Finality, Shutdown, Completion, Resolution, Settlement, Culmination, End, Finish

Opening, Continuation, Beginning, Introduction, Initiation

The closure of the factory left many employees without jobs.

Dismantle

Verb

To take apart or demolish; to strip something of its components or structure.

(खोलना)

Disassemble, Deconstruct, Take apart, Break down, Strip, Demolish, Dismount, Dissolve, Separate, Break up

Assemble, Construct, Build, Put together, Establish

The old factory was dismantled to make way for a new development.

Chop

Verb

To cut something with a quick, heavy blow; to reduce or decrease abruptly.

(काटना)

Cut, Hack, Slash, Sever, Reduce, Decrease, Trim, Slaughter, Dice, Mince

Build, Increase, Expand, Augment, Grow

The chef used a sharp knife to chop vegetables for the soup.

 Fugitive

Adjective

A person who is fleeing or escaping from danger, authority, or a pursuer; fleeting or transitory.

(भगोड़ा)

Runaway, Refugee, Escapist, Evader, Transient, Fleeting, Ephemeral, Passing, Evasive, Elusive

Resident, Permanent, Settled, Immovable, Stable

The fugitive managed to evade capture by disappearing into the dense forest.

Notorious

Adjective

Famous or well-known, typically for some undesirable quality or behavior.

(कुख्यात)

Infamous, Disreputable, Scandalous, Dishonorable, Ill-famed, Wicked, Shameful, Deplorable, Conspicuous, Unpleasant

Inconspicuous, Unknown, Obscure, Unremarkable, Unrecognized, Uncelebrated, Unfamiliar, Anonymous, Ordinary, Ignored

The city had a notorious reputation for crime and corruption.

Unearth

Verb

To dig up or uncover from the ground; to discover or expose something hidden or unknown.

(खोदना)

Excavate, Uncover, Dig up, Discover, Expose, Reveal, Find, Extract, Unearthed, Unveil

Bury, Conceal, Hide, Cover, Camouflage

Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts during the excavation.

Barbaric

Adjective

Savagely cruel or brutal; characteristic of a barbarian or primitive society.

(जंगली)

Savage, Brutal, Cruel, Uncivilized, Inhuman, Fierce, Ruthless, Wild, Primal, Ferocious

Civilized, Cultured, Refined, Gentle, Humanitarian

The barbaric treatment of prisoners shocked the international community.

Assault

Noun

A violent attack, physical or verbal, intended to cause harm or damage; to make a forceful attack.

(हमला)

Attack, Aggression, Onslaught, Offensive, Battery, Strike, Offense, Invasion, Raid, Ambush

Defend, Protect, Guard, Shield, Safeguard, Secure, Ward, Fortify, Uphold, Resist

The victim reported the assault to the police, seeking justice.

Blasphemous

Adjective

Showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things, religious beliefs, or deity; sacrilegious.

(ईश्वरनिंदक)

Irreverent, Profane, Sacrilegious, Impious, Heretical, Unholy, Insulting, Offensive, Godless, Unpardonable

Respectful, Pious, Devout, Holy, Sacred

His blasphemous remarks offended many members of the religious community.

Disconsolate

Adjective

Unhappy, dejected, or without consolation; unable to be comforted.

(उदास)

Dejected, Miserable, Crestfallen, Dismal, Forlorn, Melancholy, Depressed, Unhappy, Despondent, Sorrowful

Cheerful, Content, Happy, Joyful, Elated, Satisfied, Pleased, Uplifted, Comforted, Delighted

After the loss, she sat in a disconsolate state, grieving the tragedy.

Accuse

Verb

To charge someone with an offense or crime; to blame or allege someone's guilt.

(आरोप लगाना)

Charge, Blame, Impeach, Denounce, Condemn, Incriminate, Finger, Censure, Sue, Indict

Acquit, Exonerate, Praise, Absolve, Vindicate, Pardon, Justify, Defend, Excuse, Approve

The prosecutor will accuse the suspect of embezzlement during the trial.