The Hindu Vocabulary 17 July 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Assassination

Noun

The act of deliberately killing someone, especially a public figure, usually for political or ideological reasons

(हत्या)

Murder, Homicide, Killing, Execution, Slaying, Liquidation, Political murder, Political assassination, Regicide, Butchery

Birth, Creation, Rebirth, Survival, Rescue, Lifesaving, Preservation, Salvation, Pardon, Clemency

The assassination of the president shocked the entire nation.

Dodge

Verb

To avoid something by moving quickly aside or changing direction suddenly.

(टाल-मटोल करना)

Evade, Avoid, Sidestep, Duck, Elude, Escape, Dodge, Shirk, Circumvent, Skirt

Face, Confront, Meet, Encounter, Confrontation, Tackle, Address, Confrontation, Face-off, Direct

He tried to dodge the question about his involvement in the incident.

Enforcement

Noun

The act of ensuring compliance with rules, laws, or standards through authority or legal measures.

(प्रवर्तन)

Implementation, Execution, Application, Administration, Implementation, Fulfillment, Operation, Exercise, Performance, Exertion

Non-enforcement, Ignorance, Neglect, Omission, Non-compliance, Disregard, Failure, Lawlessness, Anarchy, Disorder

The strict enforcement of traffic laws reduced accidents significantly.

Indulge

Verb

To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something

(आनंद लेना)

Gratify, Pamper, Spoil, Satisfy, Cater to, Yield to, Luxuriate, Bask, Immerse, Revel

Abstain, Refrain, Deny, Resist, Avoid, Curb, Control, Restrain, Moderate, Constrain

She decided to indulge in a relaxing spa treatment after a long week.

Rhetoric

Noun

Language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect, but often lacking sincerity or meaningful content.

(वक्रपटुता)

Oratory, Eloquence, Bombast, Grandiloquence, Hyperbole, Exaggeration, Magniloquence, Verbiage, Pomposity, Grandiosity

Conciseness, Precision, Clarity, Directness, Plainness, Substance, Facts, Reality, Truth, Authenticity

His speech was full of empty rhetoric and lacked any practical solutions.

Unequivocally

Adverb

In a way that leaves no doubt or ambiguity.

(स्पष्ट रूप से)

Clearly, Definitely, Absolutely, Positively, Clearly, Certainly, Definitely, Indisputably, Unquestionably, Undoubtedly

Ambiguously, Doubtfully, Uncertainly, Vaguely, Dubiously, Tentatively, Hesitantly, Qualifyingly, Conditionally, Indirectly

She stated her position on the matter unequivocally during the meeting.

Unassailable

Adjective

Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.

(अखंडनीय)

Impregnable, Invincible, Indisputable, Incontestable, Irrefutable, Unchallengeable, Bulletproof, Secure, Untouchable, Inviolable

Vulnerable, Attackable, Defeatable, Weak, Questionable, Contestable, Susceptible, Flawed, Imperfect, Fragile

The evidence presented was so compelling that his argument seemed unassailable.

Vicious

Adjective

Deliberately cruel or violent.

(दुष्ट)

Savage, Ferocious, Brutal, Ruthless, Fierce, Malevolent, Malicious, Fiendish, Wicked, Nasty

Kind, Gentle, Benevolent, Merciful, Compassionate, Mild, Tame, Innocuous, Friendly, Docile

The vicious attack left him with severe injuries.

Conflate

Verb

To combine two or more things into one.

(मिलाप करना)

Merge, Blend, Fuse, Integrate, Consolidate, Mix, Amalgamate, Unify, Coalesce, Combine

Separate, Divide, Distinguish, Differentiate, Disaggregate, Disentangle, Disconnect, Untangle, Unravel, Clarify

The article conflates several different events into one narrative.

Discourse

Noun

Written or spoken communication or debate.

(वाद-विवाद)

Discussion, Conversation, Dialogue, Debate, Argument, Communication, Chat, Talk, Converse, Exchange

Silence, Monologue, Soliloquy, Non-communication, Non-interaction, Non-discussion, Non-dialogue, Non-verbal, Withdrawal, Isolation

The discourse on social media often becomes heated and polarized.