The Hindu Vocabulary 7 January 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Resistance

Noun

The act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding.

(प्रतिरोध)

Opposition, Defiance, Obstruction, Combativeness, Unyieldingness, Endurance, Resilience, Struggle, Rebellion, Persistence

Surrender, Submission, Compliance, Obedience, Acquiescence, Conformity, Yielding, Submissiveness, Docility, Passivity

The team showed great resistance in the face of adversity, refusing to give up.

Obnubilate

Verb

To darken, dim, or obscure something.

(अंधकारमय करना)

Cloud, Shroud, Veil, Conceal, Eclipse, Blur, Dim, Befog, Enshroud, Mystify

Illuminate, Clarify, Uncover, Disclose, Reveal, Enlighten, Brighten, Unveil, Expose, Elucidate

The heavy fog began to obnubilate the landscape, making visibility difficult.

Negate

Verb

To nullify, deny, or contradict the effect or existence of something.

(नकारात्मक बनाना)

Annul, Nullify, Invalidate, Counteract, Contradict, Revoke, Cancel, Neutralize, Abolish, Rebut

Affirm, Confirm, Validate, Approve, Support, Uphold, Acknowledge, Ratify, Corroborate, Verify

His apology did little to negate the impact of his earlier insensitive remarks.

Resultant

Adjective

Occurring as a consequence or effect of a specific action or set of conditions.

(परिणाम स्वरूप)

Consequent, Outcome, Follow-up, Subsequent, Ensuing, Derivative, resultant, Resulting, Accompanying, Sequel

-

The traffic jam was the resultant effect of the road construction.

Minutiae

Noun

Small, precise, or trivial details of something.

(छोटे विवर)

Details, Particulars, Trifles, Nitty-gritty, Specifics, Particularities, Fine Points, Technicalities, Nuances, Specificities

Overview, Generality, Macrocosm, Totality, Summation, Bulk, Aggregate, Entirety, Whole

The traffic jam was the resultant effect of the road construction.

Crucial

Adjective

Extremely important or significant; decisive or critical.

(महत्वपूर्ण)

Vital, Pivotal, Essential, Critical, Paramount, Key, Fundamental, Indispensable, Momentous, Consequential

Insignificant, Minor, Trivial, Unimportant, Negligible, Minor, Peripheral, Optional, Incidental, Superfluous

The success of this mission depends on the crucial information we gather.

Reveal

Verb

To make known or disclose something previously concealed or secret.

(प्रकट करना)

Disclose, Uncover, Expose, Unveil, Manifest, Display, Divulge, Exhibit, Show, Present

Conceal, Hide, Withhold, Suppress, Cover, Camouflage, Bury, Keep Secret

The investigation will reveal the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.

Evolve

Verb

To develop gradually; to undergo evolutionary changes.

(विकसित होना)

Develop, Progress, Advance, Grow, Unfold, Mature, Expand, Change, Transform, Flourish

Regress, Decline, Deteriorate, Wane, Shrink, Devolve, Stagnate, Disintegrate

Over time, societies evolve in response to changing needs and circumstances.

Exacerbate

Verb

To make a situation, condition, or feeling worse or more intense.

(बिगड़ाना)

Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen, Escalate, Heighten, Exaggerate, Irritate, Provoke, Compound, Deteriorate

Alleviate, Mitigate, Ease, Calm, Pacify, Ameliorate, Soothe, Relieve, Improve

His criticism only served to exacerbate an already tense situation.

Regulate

Verb

To control or maintain a process or system within certain limits or parameters.

(नियंत्रित करना)

Control, Govern, Manage, Direct, Administer, Adjust, Supervise, Organize, Coordinate, Monitor

Deregulate, Free, Release, Unleash, Liberate, Disorganize, Abandon, Ignore, Neglect, Permit, Allow

Governments often need to regulate industries to ensure fair practices and consumer protection.

Establish

Verb

To set up, create, or bring into existence; to firmly institute or place.

(स्थापित करना)

Found, Institute, Set Up, Initiate, Install, Build, Create, Form, Secure, Confirm

Dismantle, Abolish, Disestablish, Break Down, Demolish, Destroy, Annihilate, Ruin, Abrogate, Eliminate

The company aims to establish itself as a leader in sustainable business practices.