The Hindu Vocabulary 31 December 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Conflict

Noun

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a prolonged one.

(संघर्ष)

Dispute, Clash, Struggle, Fight, Battle, Disagreement, Friction, Hostility, Rivalry, Confrontation

Harmony, Agreement, Peace, Accord, Unity, Cooperation, Concord, Reconciliation, Understanding, Truce

The conflict between the two nations lasted for years.

Divert

Verb

To change the direction or use of something.

(मोड़ना)

Redirect, Deflect, Distract, Switch, Shift, Reroute, Reallocate, Veer, Turn, Rechannel

Focus, Direct, Concentrate, Maintain, Steady, Continue, Fix, Adhere, Retain, Stay

The officer diverted traffic to a different route due to road construction.

Depressurisation

Noun

 A reduction in air pressure in a sealed environment.

(दबाव कम होना)

Decompression, Vacuum, Deflation, Relaxation, Equalization, Release, Ventilation, Unloading, Reduction, Letting out

Pressurisation, Compression, Inflation, Intensification, Amplification, Increase, Elevation, Augmentation, Stressing, Contraction

The sudden depressurisation of the cabin alarmed the passengers.

Sovereignty

Noun

Supreme authority or power over a territory or domain.

(संप्रभुता)

Autonomy, Independence, Freedom, Authority, Rule, Dominion, Supremacy, Self-government, Jurisdiction, Power

Subjugation, Dependence, Servitude, Colonialism, Weakness, Inferiority, Submission, Subordination, Bondage, Control

The country gained complete sovereignty after years of struggle.

Loopy

Adjective

Slightly crazy or eccentric.

(पागल)

Crazy, Silly, Eccentric, Unhinged, Weird, Odd, Absurd, Foolish, Whimsical, Nutty

Sane, Rational, Sensible, Logical, Normal, Balanced, Stable, Reasonable, Grounded, Calm

His loopy ideas often left everyone confused.

Tragic

Adjective

Causing or characterized by extreme sorrow or distress.

(दुखद)

Sad, Heartbreaking, Disastrous, Melancholy, Grievous, Pitiful, Tearful, Catastrophic, Mourning, Sorrowful

Joyful, Happy, Comedic, Delightful, Cheerful, Fortunate, Jubilant, Lighthearted, Optimistic, Lucky

The tragic accident shook the entire community.

Collateral

Noun

Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan.

(गिरवी)

Security, Guarantee, Pledge, Insurance, Surety, Bond, Deposit, Warranty, Backing, Stake

Unsecured, Primary, Non Pledged, Principal, Essential, Fundamental, Integral, Main, Leading, इंडिपेंडेंट

He offered his property as collateral for the loan.

Surveillance

Noun

Close observation, especially of a suspected person or group.

(निगरानी)

Observation, Monitoring, Supervision, Watch, Oversight, Scrutiny, Inspection, Tracking, Espionage, Patrol

Privacy, Neglect, Ignorance, Inattention, Carelessness, Freedom, Disregard, Abandonment, Disinterest, Unsupervised

The police placed the suspect under constant surveillance.

Swathes

Noun

Large areas of something.

(बड़े क्षेत्र)

Tracts, Regions, Zones, Belts, Areas, Lands, Expanses, Ranges, Territories, Fields

Fragments, Patches, Pieces, Bits, Scattered, Narrowness, Smallness, Limitation, Boundaries, Restrictions

Swathes of forest were cleared for agriculture.

Preponderantly

Adverb

Mostly or predominantly.

(मुख्य रूप से)

Mainly, Chiefly, Principally, Predominantly, Primarily, Largely, Extensively, Massively, Overwhelmingly, Totally

Partially, Scarcely, Seldom, Occasionally, Marginally, Rarely, Minimally, Insignificantly, Secondarily, Incidentally

The workforce in this industry is preponderantly male.

De-escalation

Noun

The process of reducing the intensity of a conflict or situation.

(तनाव कम करना)

Reduction, Defusing, Cooling, Easing, Alleviation, Mitigation, Moderation, Withdrawal, Diminishing, Relaxation

Escalation, Intensification, Aggravation, Heightening, Amplification, Worsening, Growth, Exacerbation, Enlargement, Prolongation

Talks were held to ensure the de-escalation of tensions between the countries.

Invasion

Noun

The act of forcefully entering a place to take control of it.

(आक्रमण)

Attack, Incursion, Encroachment, Intrusion, Occupation, Aggression, Raid, Overrun, Violation, Onslaught

Retreat, Withdrawal, Peace, Defense, Protection, Surrender, Agreement, Stay, Harmony, Security

The invasion of the enemy forces led to widespread destruction.