The Hindu Vocabulary 3 August 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Torturous

Adjective

Involving or causing excruciating pain or suffering.

(यातनापूर्ण)

Painful, Agonizing, Excruciating, Harrowing, Tortuous, Grueling, Suffering, Distressing, Intolerable, Unbearable

Pleasant, Enjoyable, Delightful, Easy, Comfortable, Painless, Effortless, Simple, Soothing, Relaxing

The long, torturous journey left them exhausted.

Saga

Noun

A long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative.

(गाथा)

Epic, Chronicle, Tale, Narrative, Story, Legend, Yarn, Adventure, History, Account

Short story, Anecdote, Brief, Episode, Summary, Snippet, Fragment, Incident, Interruption, Snapshot

The family saga spanned several generations.

Permissible

Adjective

Allowed or permitted

(स्वीकार्य)

Allowed, Permitted, Acceptable, Legal, Lawful, Admissible, Authorized, Legitimate, Sanctioned, Tolerable

Forbidden, Prohibited, Banned, Illegal, Unlawful, Unacceptable, Impermissible, Not allowed, Restricted, Disallowed

It is permissible to take photographs in the museum.

Underpin

Verb

To support, justify, or form the basis for.

(आधार बनाना)

Support, Bolster, Strengthen, Reinforce, Buttress, Sustain, Uphold, Back, Confirm, Foundation

Undermine, Weaken, Invalidate, Disprove, Contradict, Oppose, Dismantle, Topple, Discredit, Destabilize

The evidence underpins his theory.

Lucrative

Adjective

Producing a great deal of profit.

(लाभदायक)

Profitable, Gainful, Money-making, Remunerative, Rewarding, Economic, Beneficial, Fruitful, Productive, Paying

Unprofitable, Nonviable, Loss-making, Costly, Expensive, Undesirable, Fruitless, Wasteful, Bankrupting, Unrewarding

The business turned out to be highly lucrative.

Tolerant

Adjective

Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.

(सहिष्णु)

Accepting, Open-minded, Forgiving, Understanding, Patient, Liberal, Lenient, Unprejudiced, Broad-minded, Permissive

Intolerant, Prejudiced, Biased, Bigoted, Narrow-minded, Unaccepting, Unforgiving, Rigid, Inflexible, Harsh

The teacher was tolerant of different viewpoints.

Precautionary

Adjective

Taken in advance to prevent harm or danger.

(एहतियाती)

Preventive, Protective, Safeguarding, Careful, Prudent, Cautious, Wary, Prophylactic, Safety, Anticipatory

Reckless, Careless, Negligent, Impulsive, Rash, Unconsidered, Hazardous, Dangerous, Unplanned, Unprepared

Precautionary measures were taken to ensure everyone's safety.

Amplify

Verb

To make larger, greater, or stronger; to increase in strength or intensity.

(बढ़ाना)

Increase, Boost, Enhance, Intensify, Magnify, Expand, Augment, Elevate, Enlarge, Strengthen

Reduce, Diminish, Decrease, Lessen, Weaken, Shrink, Curtail, Lower, Minimize, Contract

The speaker used a microphone to amplify his voice.

Unleash

Verb

To release from a leash or restraint.

(खोलना)

Release, Let loose, Free, Discharge, Set free, Liberate, Unchain, Unfetter, Loose, Disengage

Restrain, Hold back, Suppress, Contain, Control, Inhibit, Curb, Confine, Restrict, Check

The coach unleashed his team in the final quarter.

Panacea

Noun

 A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

(सर्वरोगनाशक)

Cure-all, Universal remedy, Elixir, Magic bullet, Solution, Relief, Answer, Heal-all, Nostrum, Remedy

Curse, Poison, Bane, Problem, Disease, Harm, Issue, Plague, Misery, Woe

Many believe that education is the panacea for all social problems