The Hindu Vocabulary 10 December 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Contamination

Noun

The presence of harmful or undesirable substances in something.

(प्रदूषण)

Pollution, Impurity, Adulteration, Defilement, Taint, Infection, Spoilage, Corruption, Stain, Dirt

Purification, Cleansing, Sterility, Freshness, Purity, Refinement, Sanitation, Detoxification, Cleanliness, Hygiene

The contamination of water sources is a serious issue.

Potable

Adjective

Suitable for drinking.

(पीने योग्य)

Drinkable, Pure, Clean, Edible, Safe, Filtered, Fresh, Usable, Consumable, Wholesome

Undrinkable, Non-potable, Impure, Contaminated, Tainted, Polluted, Unsafe, Hazardous, Foul, Dirty

The villagers were happy to finally have access to potable water.

Coverage

Noun

The extent to which something is covered or reported.

(विस्तार)

Reporting, Inclusion, Protection, Insurance, Range, Scope, Reach, Span, Extent, Shelter

Omission, Exclusion, Neglect, Gap, Absence, Deficiency, Incompleteness, Shortfall, Void, Lack

The media's coverage of the event was extensive.

Hygiene

Noun

Conditions and practices that promote health and cleanliness.

(स्वच्छता)

Sanitation, Cleanliness, Sterility, Purity, Health, Neatness, Disinfection, Orderliness, Freshness, Safety

Dirtiness, Filth, Neglect, Contamination, Uncleanliness, Pollution, Unsanitary, Impurity, Disorder, Unsafeness

Maintaining good hygiene helps prevent diseases.

Periodicity

Noun

The quality of recurring intervals.

(आवधिकता)

Regularity, Cyclicity, Repetition, Consistency, Recurrence, Interval, Pattern, Frequency, Rhythm, Sequence

Randomness, Irregularity, Chaos, Disorder, Haphazardness, Inconsistency, Interruption, Sporadic, Discontinuity, Variation

The periodicity of the tides is predictable.

Congested

Adjective

Overcrowded or filled to excess.

(भीड़भाड़ वाला)

Crowded, Packed, Blocked, Jammed, Stuffy, Overloaded, Busy, Overfull, Overpopulated, Cluttered

Clear, Open, Uncluttered, Spacious, Empty, Free, Uncrowded, Wide, Vacant, Roomy

The roads were congested due to heavy traffic.

Environ

Verb

Surround or enclose.

(चारों ओर घेरना)

Surround, Encircle, Enclose, Envelop, Ring, Beset, Hedge, Gird, Wrap, Circumvent

Expose, Free, Release, Open, Liberate, Untie, Detach, Unveil, Disperse, Separate

Thick forests environed the small village.

Sanitation

Noun

Measures for maintaining cleanliness and preventing disease.

(स्वच्छता)

Cleanliness, Hygiene, Disinfection, Sterilization, Purification, Neatness, Freshness, Health, Tidiness, Safety

Contamination, Pollution, Dirtiness, Filth, Impurity, Neglect, Squalor, Uncleanliness, Disorder, Unhygienic

Proper sanitation is essential for public health.

Negotiable

Adjective

Open to discussion or modification.

(बातचीत योग्य)

Adjustable, Flexible, Discussable, Modifiable, Open, Settled, Changeable, Revisable, Debatable, Bargainable

Non-negotiable, Fixed, Unchangeable, Rigid, Firm, Decided, Final, Resolute, Inflexible, Determined

The price of the car is negotiable.

Cognisant

Adjective

Having knowledge or awareness.

(जागरूक)

Aware, Conscious, Mindful, Informed, Attentive, Perceptive, Observant, Knowing, Alert, Sensible

Ignorant, Unaware, Oblivious, Forgetful, Negligent, Inattentive, Careless, Unmindful, Inconsiderate, Unconcerned

She was cognisant of the risks involved in the project.

Unveil

Verb

To reveal or make known something hidden.

(उजागर करना)

Disclose, Tell, Open, Display, Discover, Expose

Hide, Conceal, Withhold, Cover

The prototype of the new gen technology based missile was unveiled. 

Recycle

Verb

To reuse something.

(पुनरावृत्ति करना)

Recover, Reprocess, Reclaim, Save

Endanger, Harm, Lose, Hurt, Waste

One of the important components of the government's green policy is to recycle waste.