The Hindu Vocabulary 17 May 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Incarceration

Noun

The state of being confined in prison; imprisonment.

(क़ैद)

Detention, Confinement, Custody, Internment, Restraint, Immurement, Detainment, captivity, Jail, Imprisonment

Freedom, Release, Liberation, Emancipation, Exoneration, Acquittal, Discharge, Deliverance, Relief, Escape

His incarceration lasted for five years before he was granted parole.

Inconsistency

Noun

 Lack of consistency

(असंगति)

Discrepancy, Disparity, Variability, Fluctuation, Incongruity, Unreliability, Instability, Contradiction, Irregularity, Unpredictability

Consistency, Uniformity, Stability, Reliability, Conformity, Agreement, Harmony, Coherence, Dependability, Accordance

The coach was frustrated by the team's inconsistency in performance.

Parity

Noun

The state or condition of being equal, especially regarding status or pay.

(समानता)

Equality, Equivalence, Sameness, Uniformity, Similarity, Equivalency, Identity, Correspondence, Balance, Evenness

Inequality, Disparity, Imbalance, Difference, Unfairness, Dissimilarity, Inequity, Bias, Prejudice, Discrimination

The company strives for pay parity among all its employees.

Underscore

Verb

To emphasize or highlight.

(बल देना)

Emphasize, Highlight, Accentuate, Stress, Accent, Reinforce, Spotlight, Feature, Mark, Point up

Understate, De-emphasize, Downplay, Minimize, Diminish, Belittle, Ignore, Disregard, Conceal, Mask

The data underscores the importance of early intervention in the education system.

Prosecution

Noun

 The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.

(मुक़दमेबाज़ी)

Legal action, Litigation, Trial, Lawsuit, Indictment, Accusation, Charge, Criminal proceedings, Legal process, Enforcement

Defense, Acquittal, Exoneration, Dismissal,  Pardon, Amnesty, Clemency, Absolution

The prosecution presented compelling evidence against the accused.

Bribery

Noun

The act of offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value for the purpose of influencing the action of an official in discharge of their public or legal duties.

(रिश्वत)

Corruption, Graft, Subornation, Extortion, Kickback, Payoff, Hush money

Integrity, Honesty, Probity, Rectitude, Virtue, Uprightness, Morality, Ethics, Honor, Righteousness

He was arrested for bribery after attempting to bribe a government official.

Laundering

Noun

The process of concealing the origins of money obtained illegally by passing it through a complex sequence of banking transfers or commercial transactions.

(धोखाधड़ी)

Whitewashing, Cleaning, Concealment, Disguise, Cover-up, Falsification, Camouflage, Misrepresentation, Deception

Transparency, Legitimacy, Honesty, Clarity, Openness, Disclosure, Revealing, Truthfulness, Authenticity, Legality

The authorities cracked down on money laundering operations in the city.

Accuse

Verb

To charge someone with an offense or crime.

(आरोप लगाना)

Charge, Blame, Impeach, Indict, Allege, Denounce, Incriminate, Censure, Condemn, Slander

Exonerate, Acquit, Absolve, Clear, Vindicate, Praise, Commend, Exculpate, Justify, Defend

The police will accuse him of theft if they find evidence against him.

Spirit

Noun

The non-physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the soul.

(आत्मा)

Soul, Essence, Psyche, Being, Inner self, Consciousness, Mind, Heart, Core, Nature

Body, Flesh, Materiality, Corporeality, Physicality, Matter, Substance, Exterior, Shell, Surface

Her indomitable spirit inspired everyone around her.

Canvass

Verb

 To solicit votes, orders, or opinions.

(प्रचार)

Solicit, Campaign, Lobby, Plead, Drum up support, Promote, Propagate, Advocate, Seek, Survey

Dissuade, Discourage, Deter, Prevent, Obstruct, Hinder, Restrain, Thwart, Oppose, Block

The candidate canvassed door-to-door in the neighborhood to garner support for his campaign.