The Hindu Vocabulary 17 December 2023

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Debt

Noun

Something, typically money, that is owed or due.

(कर्ज)

Obligation, Liability, Indebtedness, Arrears, Borrowing, IOU, Due, Loan, Credit, Red ink

Asset, Wealth, Surplus, Credit, Profit, Abundance, Excess, Riches, Prosperity, Plenty

The company struggled to pay off its substantial debt, leading to financial challenges.

Herald

Noun

A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

(सूचना देने वाला)

Announce, Proclaim, Signal, Foretell, Declare, Introduce, Precursor, Harbinger, Indicate, Pioneer

Conceal, Suppress, Hush up, Muffle, Silence, Secrecy, Hide, Keep quiet, Withhold, Keep silent

The trumpets were the heralds of the king's grand entrance.

Realignment

Noun

The action of changing or adjusting something to a different or previous position.

(पुनर्स्थापन)

Adjustment, Reorganization, Restructuring, Rearrangement, Adaptation, Modification, Reshuffling, Redefinition, Reordering, Transformation

Disarray, Disorder, Confusion, Chaos, Unrest, Disturbance, Upheaval, Unsettling, Disruption, Turmoil

The realignment of the political parties led to a shift in power dynamics.

Paradoxically

Adverb

In a seemingly contradictory way that may nonetheless be true.

(पराधीनता में)

Contradictorily, Ironically, Perversely, Anomalously, Inconsistently, Confoundingly, Unexpectedly, Counterintuitively, Enigmatically, Bizarrely

Consistently, Coherently, Conclusively, Clearly, Logically, Predictably, Rationally, Sensibly, Clearly, Understandably

Paradoxically, the more he tried to control, the less influence he seemed to have.

Consolidate

Verb

To combine a number of things into a single, more effective or coherent whole.

(समेकित करना)

Unify, Merge, Integrate, Combine, Amalgamate, Fuse, Join, Cohere, Solidify, Strengthen

Divide, Separate, Disintegrate, Disperse, Scatter, Fragment, Dissolve, Break up, Weaken, Dismantle

The company decided to consolidate its various departments for better efficiency.

Exclusion

Noun

The process or state of excluding or being excluded.

(बहिष्कृति)

Omission, Elimination, Rejection, Banishment, Prohibition, Bar, Repudiation, Isolation, Exemption, Neglect

Inclusion, Admission, Acceptance, Embrace, Allowance, Incorporation, Permission, Reception, Recognition, Welcome

The exclusion of certain items from the agreement raised concerns among the stakeholders.

Influential

Adjective

Having great influence on someone or something.

(प्रभावशाली)

Powerful, Persuasive, Authoritative, Impactful, Dominant, Significant, Commanding, Potent, Effective, Authoritative

Insignificant, Ineffective, Powerless, Uninfluential, Weak, Feeble, Inconspicuous, Inoperative, Impotent, Irrelevant

Her influential speeches played a key role in shaping public opinion.

Widen

Verb

To make or become wider; to increase in width.

(बढ़ाना)

Broaden, Expand, Enlarge, Extend, Stretch, Diversify, Dilate, Spread, Amplify, Augment

Narrow, Contract, Shrink, Reduce, Constrict, Tighten, Limit, Curtail, Decrease, Restrict

The government decided to widen the road to accommodate increasing traffic.

Needless

Adjective

Unnecessary; not required.

(अनावश्यक)

Unnecessary, Superfluous, Gratuitous, Excessive, Unwarranted, Unneeded, Redundant, Extraneous, Dispensable, Avoidable

Necessary, Essential, Required, Vital, Indispensable, Needed, Requisite, Mandatory, Compulsory, Inevitable

The additional paperwork was deemed needless and burdensome.

Beneficiary

Noun

A person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.

(लाभार्थी)

Recipient, Heir, Receiver, Legatee, Devisee, Inheritor, Donee, Grantee, Assignee, Nominee

Donor, Giver, Contributor, Bestower, Grantor, Offeror, Endower, Payer, Provider, Sponsor

The children were named as the beneficiaries in their grandfather's will.

Effective

Adjective

Successful in producing a desired or intended result.

(प्रभावी)

Efficient, Successful, Productive, Efficacious, Potent, Competent, Capable, Powerful, Operative, Forceful

Ineffective, Inefficient, Unproductive, Weak, Incompetent, Impotent, Feeble, Unsuccessful, Inadequate, Powerless

The new strategy proved to be highly effective in boosting sales.