The Hindu Vocabulary 8 January 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Contrive

Verb

To create or bring about something by deliberate use of skill or planning.

(योजना बनाना)

Devise, Plan, Fabricate, Scheme, Design, Engineer, Invent, Orchestrate, Forge, Conceive

Destroy, Neglect, Disorganize, Forget, Abandon, Ignore, Overlook, Ruin, Waste, Discard

 He managed to contrive a solution to the complex problem.

Unsavoury

Adjective

Disagreeable or unpleasant to the senses or moral feelings.

(अस्वादिष्ट)

Distasteful, Offensive, Disagreeable, Objectionable, Repugnant, Foul, Unpleasant, Unwholesome, Repellent, Malodorous

Pleasant, Savoury, Agreeable, Attractive, Tasty, Appealing, Delightful, Ethical, Enjoyable, Palatable

The unsavoury details of the scandal shocked everyone.

Regrettable

Adjective

Causing or deserving regret.

(अफसोसजनक)

Unfortunate, Lamentable, Pitiful, Disappointing, Sad, Shameful, Distressing, Agonizing, Mournful, Unhappy

Fortunate, Delightful, Welcome, Lucky, Favorable, Joyful, Happy, Beneficial, Appreciable, Encouraging

Missing the flight was a regrettable mistake.

Penchant

Noun

A strong or habitual liking for something.

(झुकाव)

Liking, Fondness, Preference, Inclination, Affection, Propensity, Bias, Tendency, Attraction, Predilection

Dislike, Aversion, Hatred, Indifference, Apathy, Loathing, Disdain, Hostility, Disinclination, Reluctance

She has a penchant for reading historical novels.

Invocation

Noun

The act of calling upon a higher power for help or inspiration.

(आह्वान)

Prayer, Appeal, Supplication, Entreaty, Plea, Petition, Call, Summoning, Request, Evocation

Abandonment, Neglect, Renouncement, Curse, Disregard, Rejection, Exclusion, Avoidance, Disownment, Negation

The priest began the ceremony with an invocation for peace.

Convey

Verb

To communicate or make known.

(व्यक्त करना)

Communicate, Transfer, Impart, Deliver, Express, Transmit, Announce, Send, Carry, Disclose

Conceal, Hide, Suppress, Withhold, Misrepresent, Obscure, Deny, Retain, Refrain, Mislead

The teacher tried to convey the importance of honesty to her students.

Flagrant

Adjective

Conspicuously offensive or obviously wrong.

(स्पष्ट)

Blatant, Outrageous, Glaring, Egregious, Notorious, Obvious, Shameless, Heinous, Brazen, Bold

Subtle, Concealed, Hidden, Modest, Unobtrusive, Minor, Insignificant, Trivial, Ambiguous, Obscured

His flagrant disregard for the rules angered the team.

Propound

Verb

To put forward an idea or theory for consideration.

(प्रस्ताव रखना)

Propose, Suggest, Advocate, Recommend, Present, Put forward, Assert, Introduce, Offer, Advance

Reject, Oppose, Deny, Refuse, Disregard, Dismiss, Ignore, Neglect, Rebuke, Suppress

He propounded a new theory about climate change.

Gubernatorial

Adjective

Relating to a governor, especially in the US.

(राज्यपाल से संबंधित)

Administrative, Official, Ruling, Authoritative, Jurisdictional, Legislative, Executive, Political, State-related, Supervisory

Non-governmental, Private, Civic, Non-official, Non-administrative, Non-political, Ordinary, Common, Local, Domestic

The gubernatorial election results were announced yesterday.

Incumbent

Adjective

Necessary as a duty or currently holding office.

(पदस्थ)

Obligatory, Current, Present, In-office, Essential, Mandatory, Required, Necessary, Existing, Occupant

Optional, Unnecessary, Nonessential, Voluntary, Exempt, Alternate, Successor, Secondary, Substitute, Elective

It is incumbent upon the leader to address the public.

Render

Verb

To provide or deliver something.

(प्रदान करना)

Provide, Give, Deliver, Offer, Submit, Present, Make, Produce, Impart, Supply

Retain, Keep, Hold, Conceal, Withhold, Deny, Refuse, Neglect, Take, Withdraw

The artist rendered the scene beautifully in his painting.

Persistent

Adjective

Continuing firmly in spite of difficulty or opposition.

(लगातार)

Tenacious, Determined, Steadfast, Constant, Continuous, Enduring, Resolute, Insistent, Relentless, Perpetual

Intermittent, Temporary, Fleeting, Inconsistent, Occasional, Irregular, Sporadic, Ephemeral, Momentary, Transient

Her persistent efforts finally paid off.