The Hindu Vocabulary 22 October 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Complicit

Adjective

Involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing.

 (मिलीभगत में शामिल)

Involved, Culpable, Participating, Engaged, Implicated, Associated, Guilty, Responsible, Aiding, Accomplice

Innocent, Uninvolved, Unaware, Ignorant, Blameless, Unaccountable, Guilt-free, Nonparticipating, Unconcerned, Detached

He was complicit in the plan to defraud the company.

Transitional

Adjective

Relating to or characterized by a process of transition.

(संक्रमणकालीन)

Temporary, Intermediate, Shifting, Changing, Interim, Provisional, Evolving, Unsettled, Intermediary, Passing

Permanent, Fixed, Stable, Unchanging, Constant, Settled, Enduring, Lasting, Uninterrupted, Steady

The country is in a transitional phase after the elections.

Indictment

Noun

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

(अभियोग)

Accusation, Charge, Allegation, Prosecution, Blame, Impeachment, Denunciation, Complaint, Arraignment, Condemnation

Acquittal, Pardon, Absolution, Exoneration, Vindication, Release, Discharge, Liberation, Exculpation, Clearing

The court issued an indictment against the businessman for fraud.

Delegation

Noun

A group of people authorized to represent others.

(प्रतिनिधिमंडल)

Representatives, Deputation, Envoy, Mission, Committee, Commission, Group, Deputies, Assignment, Entrustment

Centralization, Individual, Withdrawal, Taking, Seclusion, Solitude, Isolation, Reservation, Inaction, Singular

The delegation visited the foreign ministry to discuss trade agreements.

Supersede

Verb

To take the place of something or someone in authority or importance.

(प्रतिस्थापित करना)

Replace, Succeed, Displace, Override, Surpass, Substitute, Outrank, Outshine, Overtake, Overrule

Precede, Retain, Keep, Uphold, Maintain, Preserve, Reinforce, Sustain, Protect, Continue

The new law will supersede the old one next year.

Linkage

Noun

The action of linking or the state of being linked.

(संबंध)

Connection, Relation, Association, Bond, Tie, Affiliation, Interconnection, Attachment, Liaison, Coupling

Separation, Disconnection, Isolation, Detachment, Segregation, Severance, Dissociation, Break, Disjunction, Division

There is a clear linkage between poverty and lack of education.

Coincidence

Noun

The occurrence of events at the same time by chance.

(संयोग)

Concurrence, Accident, Happenstance, Luck, Chance, Serendipity, Fluke, Correlation, Synchrony, Simultaneity

Plan, Intention, Design, Preparation, Deliberation, Forethought, Calculation, Expectation, Intention, Arrangement

It was a coincidence that we both wore the same outfit to the party.

Sparking

Verb

To trigger or cause something to happen.

(प्रेरित करना)

Triggering, Igniting, Provoking, Stimulating, Inspiring, Initiating, Setting Off, Arousing, Stirring, Starting

Suppressing, Quenching, Extinguishing, Stifling, Halting, Dousing, Preventing, Calming, Ending, Containing

His comment ended up sparking a heated debate.

Reek

Noun

 A strong, unpleasant smell.

(दुर्गंध)

Stench, Odor, Smell, Foulness, Funk, Stink, Whiff, Aroma, Vapor, Fumes

Fragrance, Perfume, Scent, Aroma, Bouquet, Sweetness, Redolence, Freshness, Whiff, Zephyr

The trash can reeked after being left out in the sun

Proceed

Verb

To begin or continue a course of action.

(आगे बढ़ना)

Continue, Advance, Progress, Move On, Go Ahead, Carry On, Persist, Develop, Follow, Pursue

Halt, Stop, Cease, Refrain, Pause, Delay, Interrupt, Suspend, Discontinue, Abort

After the break, the meeting proceeded as scheduled.

Outrage

Noun

An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation.

(आक्रोश)

Fury, Anger, Indignation, Shock, Scandal, Offense, Disgrace, Resentment, Injustice, Abuse

Contentment, Satisfaction, Calm, Happiness, Peace, Tranquility, Delight, Gratitude, Approval, Serenity

The new law sparked public outrage across the country.

Diaspora

Noun

The dispersion of any people from their original homeland.

(प्रवासी समुदाय)

Dispersal, Scattering, Exile, Migration, Emigration, Expatriation, Dispersion, Refugees, Movement, Relocation

Homeland, Convergence, Gathering, Repatriation, Unity, Consolidation, Conglomeration, Return, Settlement, Concentration

The Indian diaspora has a significant influence in many countries.