The Hindu Vocabulary 18 September 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Poise

Noun

Graceful and elegant bearing in a person; composure and dignity.

(संतुलन)

Balance, Composure, Grace, Assurance, Equanimity, Dignity, Confidence, Serenity, Self-control, Calmness

Awkwardness, Instability, Clumsiness, Imbalance, Nervousness, Agitation, Hesitation, Disarray, Confusion, Tension

She handled the difficult situation with poise.

Unfold

Verb

To open or spread out something; to reveal or develop.

(प्रकट होना)

Reveal, Open, Expand, Develop, Spread, Disclose, Exhibit, Extend, Evolve, Display

Fold, Close, Conceal, Cover, Suppress, Hide, Shrink, Compress, Collapse, Wrap

The story began to unfold slowly.

Confront

Verb

To face or deal with a difficult situation or opponent.

(सामना करना)

Face, Challenge, Tackle, Oppose, Meet, Encounter, Resist, Grapple, Approach, Address

Avoid, Evade, Ignore, Retreat, Shun, Bypass, Escape, Dodge, Flee, Sidestep

He had to confront his fears to move forward.

Margin

Noun

The edge or border of something; the amount by which something is won or lost.

(अंतर)

Edge, Border, Rim, Periphery, Limit, Fringe, Boundary, Leeway, Buffer, Space

Center, Core, Middle, Majority, Heart, Main, Mainstream, Interior, Bulk, Body

The election was won by a narrow margin.

Trend

A general direction in which something is developing or changing.

(प्रवृत्ति)

Pattern, Movement, Drift, Direction, Current, Flow, Progress, Tendency, Inclination, Fashion

Stagnation, Stability, Consistency, Immobility, Constancy, Uniformity, Unchangeableness, Fixity, Sameness, Inactivity

The current trend in fashion is toward minimalism.

Adage

Noun

A proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.

(कहावत)

Proverb, Saying, Maxim, Axiom, Aphorism, Motto, Expression, Dictum, Phrase, Precept

Novelty, Invention, Modernity, Innovation, Creation, Newness, Originality, Freshness, Imagination, Fiction

The old adage says, "A stitch in time saves nine.”

Incumbent

Adjective

Currently holding office or necessary as a duty.

(पदाधिकारी)

Current, Present, Officeholder, Necessary, Mandatory, Obligatory, Required, Sitting, In office, Binding

Challenger, Opponent, Successor, Optional, Non-essential, Future, Elect, Nominee, Candidate, Alternate

The incumbent mayor is running for re-election.

Thorny

Adjective

Full of difficulties; painful or prickly.

(कठिन)

Difficult, Troublesome, Painful, Prickly, Challenging, Problematic, Vexing, Complex, Knotty, Tough

Smooth, Easy, Simple, Pleasant, Unproblematic, Straightforward, Plain, Clear, Soft, Gentle

The project faced several thorny issues.

Derogatory

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

(अपमानजनक)

Disparaging, Demeaning, Offensive, Insulting, Defamatory, Belittling, Disrespectful, Scornful, Critical, Negative

Complimentary, Respectful, Praising, Appreciative, Laudatory, Admirable, Courteous, Flattering, Positive, Affirming

He made a derogatory remark about her appearance.

Bipartism

Noun

Cooperation between two political parties that usually oppose each other’s policies.

(द्विदलीयता)

Cooperation, Collaboration, Nonpartisan, Consensus, Cross-party, Unity, Agreement, Joint effort, Alliance, Coalition

Partisan, Divisive, Unilateral, Oppositional, Non-cooperation, Polarization, Sectarian, Monopartisan, Factionalism, Rivalry

The bill was passed with bipartisan support.