The Hindu Vocabulary 23 August 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Resurgent

Adjective

Increasing or reviving after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.

(पुनर्जीवित)

Reviving, Rebounding, Reawakening, Renewing, Revitalizing, Rejuvenating, Recovering, Resurrecting, Flourishing, Thriving

Declining, Subsiding, Waning, Fading, Dwindling, Decreasing, Weakening, Receding, Diminishing, Withering

The resurgent economy brought new hope to the struggling nation.

Incumbency

Noun

The holding of an office or the period during which one is held.

(पदभार)

Tenure, Office, Term, Occupancy, Administration, Position, Reign, Authority, Leadership, Command

Successor, Predecessor, Outgoing, Retired, Former, Ex, Inexperienced, Newcomer, Replacement, Subordinate

During his incumbency, he introduced several key reforms.

Cognisant

Adjective

Being aware of or having knowledge of something.

(जागरूक)

Aware, Informed, Conscious, Mindful, Perceptive, Attuned, Observant, Sensible, Alert, Knowledgeable

Unaware, Ignorant, Oblivious, Inattentive, Unmindful, Uninformed, Unconscious, Indifferent, Negligent, Careless

 The manager was fully cognisant of the challenges ahead.

Pacify

Verb

To calm down or bring peace to a situation or person

(शांत करना)

Calm, Soothe, Appease, Placate, Tranquilize, Mollify, Subdue, Reconcile, Quell, Settle

Agitate, Provoke, Incite, Enrage, Inflame, Disturb, Irritate, Annoy, Disrupt, Exasperate

The mother tried to pacify the crying baby with a lullaby.

Curtail

Verb

To reduce in extent or quantity; to impose a restriction on.

(सीमित करना)

Reduce, Shorten, Diminish, Decrease, Cut, Limit, Restrict, Abridge, Constrain, Truncate

Extend, Prolong, Expand, Increase, Lengthen, Amplify, Enlarge, Continue, Grow, Protract

The company had to curtail its expenses to avoid bankruptcy.

Superannuation

Noun

Regular payment made into a fund by an employee toward a future pension.

(सेवा-निवृत्ति)

Pension, Retirement, Retrenchment, Pension fund, Retirement savings, Pension scheme, Retirement plan, Annuity, Benefit, Allowance

Employment, Hiring, Engagement, Recruitment, Appointment, Retainment, Continuation, Workforce, Activeness, Service

He lives comfortably on his superannuation after years of service.

Consolidate

Verb

To make something physically stronger or more solid; to combine into a single more effective whole.

(सुदृढ़ करना)

Strengthen, Combine, Unite, Merge, Fortify, Integrate, Solidify, Amalgamate, Reinforce, Centralize

Separate, Weaken, Divide, Fragment, Disperse, Scatter, Split, Dismantle, Diffuse, Disintegrate

The company decided to consolidate its operations to improve efficiency.

Implication

Noun

The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.

(निहितार्थ)

Inference, Suggestion, Indication, Hint, Connection, Ramification, Involvement, Consequence, Association, Insinuation

Explicitness, Clarity, Declaration, Directness, Statement, Disconnection, Separation, Exclusion, Obscurity, Ambiguity

The implication of his words was that he was not happy with the decision.

Factional

Adjective

Relating to a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

(गुटीय)

Divisive, Sectarian, Splintered, Partisan, Sectarian, Grouped, Polarized, Fragmented, Dissenting, Split

Unanimous, United, Cooperative, Harmonious, Unified, Agreeable, Consensus, Congruent, Aligned, Nonpartisan

The factional disputes within the party weakened its overall effectiveness.

Wreck

Noun

The destruction or severe damage of a structure, vehicle, or other object.

(मलबा)

Ruin, Destroy, Demolish, Devastate, Shatter, Collapse, Damage, Smash, Break, Annihilate

Build, Create, Restore, Repair, Construct, Mend, Develop, Fix, Preserve, Establish

The storm left a trail of wreck and ruin along the coast.