The Hindu Vocabulary 11 November 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Churn

Verb

To stir or agitate something vigorously; also, to experience rapid turnover.

(मंथन करना)

Agitate, Stir, Whip, Shake, Mix, Beat, Disturb, Swirl, Revolve, Whirl

Stabilize, Calm, Steady, Settle, Rest, Ease, Soothe, Quiet, Pacify, Solidify

The mixer began to churn the ingredients for the cake batter.

Intensify

Verb

To increase in degree, strength, or severity.

(तीव्र करना)

Amplify, Strengthen, Escalate, Enhance, Heighten, Deepen, Exacerbate, Magnify, Boost, Reinforce

Weaken, Lessen, Diminish, Decrease, Alleviate, Reduce, Soften, Subdue, Moderate, Ease

The storm began to intensify as it approached the coastline.

Clash

Noun

A violent confrontation or conflict; disagreement or collision.

(टकराव)

Conflict, Fight, Confrontation, Dispute, Encounter, Collision, Argument, Quarrel, Opposition, Struggle

Harmony, Agreement, Accord, Unity, Peace, Cooperation, Concord, Consensus, Amity, Conformity

There was a clash between the two groups over land rights.

Evident

Adjective

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

(स्पष्ट)

Obvious, Apparent, Clear, Noticeable, Manifest, Transparent, Plain, Visible, Distinct, Conspicuous

Obscure, Hidden, Unclear, Doubtful, Concealed, Ambiguous, Uncertain, Vague, Disguised, Secret

It was evident from her expression that she was happy with the result.

Faction

Noun

A small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

(गुट)

Group, Division, Sect, Wing, Subgroup, Party, Clique, Coterie, Minority, Alliance

Unity, Consensus, Agreement, Conformity, Alliance, Cohesion, Concord, Coalition, Majority, Amity

The organization was divided into factions that disagreed on policy.

Undermine

Verb

To weaken gradually or subtly; to erode support or strength.

(कमज़ोर करना)

Weaken, Diminish, Erode, Sabotage, Subvert, Impair, Threaten, Deplete, Cripple, Harm

Strengthen, Support, Bolster, Fortify, Reinforce, Enhance, Aid, Assist, Build, Encourage

The scandal could undermine public trust in the government.

Narrative

Noun

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

(कहानी)

Story, Account, Tale, Description, Chronicle, Report, Saga, Anecdote, Explanation, Plot

Silence, Fact, Nonfiction, Truth, Reality, Fragment, Disjointedness, Jumble, Incoherence, Disarray

The novel’s narrative is captivating and engaging.

Coalition

Noun

An alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties.

(गठबंधन)

Alliance, Union, Partnership, Federation, Association, Bloc, League, Affiliation, Consortium, Confederation

Separation, Division, Disunion, Fragmentation, Disconnection, Split, Discord, Disagreement, Disjunction, Isolation

Several small parties formed a coalition to challenge the ruling party.

Subtly

Adverb

In a delicate or understated way; not obviously or strongly.

(सूक्ष्मता से)

Delicately, Slightly, Gently, Understatedly, Softly, Faintly, Indirectly, Gradually, Imperceptibly, Wisely

Obviously, Clearly, Boldly, Blatantly, Strongly, Coarsely, Distinctly, Openly, Loudly, Garishly

She subtly hinted that she wanted a promotion.

Proclaim

Verb

To announce or declare officially or publicly.

(घोषणा करना)

Announce, Declare, Pronounce, State, Assert, Publish, Reveal, Affirm, Broadcast, Advertise

Conceal, Hide, Deny, Suppress, Silence, Cover, Disavow, Refuse, Withhold, Neglect

The government proclaimed a new policy on education.

Fealty

Noun

Loyalty or allegiance, especially to a lord or ruler.

(निष्ठा)

Loyalty, Allegiance, Fidelity, Devotion, Obedience, Honor, Duty, Faithfulness, Attachment, Support

Disloyalty, Treason, Betrayal, Rebellion, Sedition, Treachery, Unfaithfulness, Infidelity, Treason, Revolt

The knights swore fealty to the king.

Demography

Noun

The statistical study of populations, especially human beings.

(जनसांख्यिकी)

Population study, Census, Statistics, Population analysis, Social science, Population structure, Population survey, Population dynamics, Population distribution

Individual, Unpopulated, Solitude, Lone, Vacancy, Isolation, Non-statistical, Void, Wilderness, Vacant

The demography of the city has changed drastically over the years.