The Hindu Vocabulary 5 December 2023

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Decisive

Adjective

Settling an issue or producing a definite result.

(निर्णयात्मक)

Conclusive, Resolute, Definitive, Firm, Unambiguous, Clear-cut, Determined, Settled, Irrevocable

Indecisive, Hesitant, Uncertain, Tentative, Doubtful, Ambiguous, Wavering, Undecided, Vacillating, Inconclusive

His decisive actions during the crisis ensured a swift resolution.

Revival

Noun

The act or process of bringing something back to life, health, or activity.

(पुनर्जीवन)

Renaissance, Resurgence, Renewal, Resurrection, Rejuvenation, Restoration, Reawakening, Regeneration, Rehabilitation, Comeback

Decline, Deterioration, Decay, Degeneration, Wane, Downturn, Erosion, Inactivity, Stagnation, Retrogression

The cultural revival in the city brought forth a vibrant arts community.

Consolidation

Noun

The action or process of making something more solid.

(समेकन)

Integration, Unity, Amalgamation, Merging, Unification, Strengthening, Combining, Centralization, Cohesion, Solidification

Disintegration, Fragmentation, Division, Disunion, Dissolution, Separation, Dispersion, Divergence, Disconnection

The consolidation of various departments led to improved efficiency within the organization.

Opportunistic

Adjective

Taking advantage of opportunities, often with little regard for principles or ethics.

(अवसरवादी)

Exploitative, Self-serving, Calculating, Machiavellian, Pragmatic, Astute, Shrewd, Resourceful, Advantageous, Cunning

Principled, Ethical, Honorable, Fair, Altruistic, Benevolent, Considerate, Upright, Conscientious, Virtuous

His opportunistic behavior during the crisis raised ethical concerns among the team members.

Synonymous

Adjective

Having the same or nearly the same meaning.

(समार्थक)

Equivalent, Identical, Alike, Equal, Corresponding, Parallel, Similar, Commensurate, Homogeneous, Uniform

Dissimilar, Incompatible, Unrelated, Divergent, Contrasting, Disparate, Varied, Heterogeneous, Inconsistent, Unequal

In this context, "similar" and "alike" are synonymous terms.

Divergence

Noun

The process of moving or extending in different directions from a common point.

(विच्छेद)

Deviation, Discrepancy, Disparity, Disunion, Separation, Variance, Disjunction, Dissimilarity, Difference

Convergence, Agreement, Harmony, Similarity, Consistency, Uniformity, Accord, Conformity, Alignment, Unity

The divergence in opinions among the team members led to a prolonged discussion.

Antagonise

Verb

To incur the hostility or anger of someone; to oppose or counteract.

(विरोधी बनाना)

Provoke, Irritate, Offend, Oppose, Challenge, Incite, Enrage, Rile, Ruffle

Appease, Conciliate, Pacify, Placate, Soothe, Support, Agree, Harmonize, Align, Collaborate

Constant criticism is likely to antagonize even the most patient individuals.

Reinforce

Verb

To strengthen or support with additional personnel, resources, or information.

(मजबूती देना)

Strengthen, Support, Bolster, Fortify, Enhance, Sustain, Boost, Augment, Consolidate

Weaken, Undermine, Diminish, Erode, Debilitate, Deteriorate, Sabotage, Reduce, Impair, Counteract

Additional training programs were introduced to reinforce the employees' skills.

Spirit

Noun

The non-physical part of a person that is the seat of emotions and character.

(आत्मा)

Soul, Essence, Psyche, Core, Being, Character, Nature, Disposition, Temperament, Vitality

Body, Materialism, Corporeal, Flesh, Physicality, Mundanity, Matter, Substance, Inanimateness, Insensibility

The team displayed great spirit in overcoming the challenges they faced.

Armour

Noun

Protective covering, often made of metal, worn to prevent injury in battle.

(खगोल)

Shield, Protection, Safeguard, Guard, Bulwark, Defender, Covering, Security, Screen

Vulnerability, Exposed, Unprotected, Defenseless, Open, Weak, Susceptible, Unarmed, Unshielded, Unfortified

Knights wore heavy armour to shield themselves from the enemy's attacks.

Sufficient

Adjective

Adequate; as much as needed; enough.

(पर्याप्त)

Adequate, Enough, Ample, Plenty, Abundant, Competent, Satisfactory, Ample, Equal, Suitable

Insufficient, Inadequate, Deficient, Scarce, Limited, Short, Lacking, Unfit, Scanty, Meager

Ensure you have sufficient time to complete the task thoroughly.

Astute

Adjective

Clever, perceptive, and sharp in understanding and observing situations.

(चतुर)

Shrewd, Clever, Wise, Insightful, Discerning, Sharp, Intelligent, Sagacious, Acute, Smart

Naive, Dull, Stupid, Unwise, Foolish, Inexperienced, Obtuse, Ignorant, Gullible, Simple

Her astute analysis of the market trends helped the company make strategic decisions.

Retain

Verb

To keep possession of; to continue to have or hold.

(बनाए रखना)

Keep, Preserve, Hold, Maintain, Sustain, Secure, Continue, Own, Possess, Carry

Release, Surrender, Relinquish, Abandon, Yield, Give up, Forfeit, Lose, Discard, Dispose

It's essential to retain key information for future reference.