The Hindu Vocabulary 21 February 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Solidarity

Noun

Mutual support within a group

(सांघर्षिक समर्थन)

Unity, Cohesion, Togetherness, Support, Camaraderie

Division, Disunity, Discord, Disagreement

The community showed great solidarity in helping each other during the natural disaster.

The team members expressed solidarity with their colleague who was facing a challenging situation.

Dynastic

Adjective

Pertaining to hereditary succession.

(वंशानुवंशिक)

Hereditary, Familial, Ancestral, Lineage-Related, Succession-based

Non-hereditary, Non-lineage, Non-familial

The country has a long history of dynastic rule, with leadership often passed down through generations within the same family.

The company's success was attributed to its dynastic management structure, where leadership transitions occurred within the founder's family.

Manifestation

Noun

The act of showing or demonstrating something.

(प्रत्यक्षीकरण)

Display, Expression, Demonstration, Embodiment, Indication

Concealment, Suppression, Hiding, Obscurity

Her kindness towards others was a manifestation of her compassionate nature.

The success of the project was a clear manifestation of the team's dedication and hard work.

Raft

Noun

A large number of something

(तट)

Float, Buoy, Platform, Fleet, Multitude

Sink, Submerge, Descend, Decrease

They built a raft to navigate across the river.

The project generated a raft of new ideas for improving efficiency.

Peripherality

Noun

The quality or state of being peripheral

(परिक्षेत्रता)

Marginality, Externality, Outskirts, Edge, Remoteness

Centrality, Importance, Prominence, Centrism

The peripherality of the town led to fewer resources and development opportunities.

The issue was often treated with peripherality in the discussions, despite its significance to the community.

Propel

Verb

Drive or push something forward.

(प्रचुरित करना)

Drive, Push, Thrust, Propel, Launch

Halt, Hinder, Impede, Restrain

The powerful engines helped propel the spacecraft into orbit.

A strong marketing campaign can propel a product to success in the market.

Notion

Noun

A general understanding or idea

(धारणा)

Concept, Idea, Belief, Perception, Thought

Reality, Fact, Truth, Certainty

She had a notion that the project would be successful based on previous experiences.

The notion of equality is fundamental to a just society.

Autonomy

Noun

The right or condition of self-government.

(स्वायत्तता)

Independence, Self-Governance, Sovereignty, Self-rule, Freedom

Dependence, Subjugation, Control, Restriction

The university granted autonomy to its departments, allowing them to make decisions independently.

Autonomy is essential for personal growth and development.

Invalidate

Verb

Make something legally or officially void.

(अमान्य करना)

Nullify, Annul, Void, Negate, Abolish

Validate, Confirm, Approve, Authorize

The court decided to invalidate the contract due to a breach of terms.

The new evidence presented could potentially invalidate the previous findings.

Combat

Noun

Engage in a battle or conflict

(संघर्ष)

Battle, Fight, Conflict, Warfare, Skirmish

Peace, Truce, Ceasefire, Harmony

The soldiers were well-trained for combat and ready to defend their country.

Diplomacy should always be prioritized over combat to resolve international conflicts.

Symbolism

Noun

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

(प्रतीकता)

Representation, Allegory, Metaphor, Emblem, Signification.

Literalism, Realism, Explicitness, Directness.

The use of colors in the painting carried deep symbolism, representing various emotions and concepts.

The novel employed religious symbolism to convey broader themes about faith and morality.