The Hindu Vocabulary 10 March 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Dubious

Adjective

Hesitating or doubting

(शंकात्मक)

Skeptical, Uncertain, Suspicious, Questionable

Trustworthy, Reliable, Certain, Confident

The politician's promises seemed dubious, and many voters questioned the sincerity of his intentions.

Unanimous

Adjective

Fully in agreement

(एकमत)

Consensual, Undivided, Accordant, Unified

Divided, Disagreeing, Discordant, Dissenting

The board members were unanimous in their decision to approve the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Facilitate

Verb

To make a process or action easier

(सुविधा प्रदान करना)

Ease, Expedite, Assist, Simplify

Hinder, Impede, Obstruct, Complicate

The new software is designed to facilitate the data entry process, making it more efficient and user-friendly.

Intent

Noun

Purpose or plan

(तय)

Purpose, Objective, Intention, Aim

Indifferent, Uninterested, Unintentional, Careless

With a determined intent, she focused on her studies to achieve academic excellence.

Curious

Adjective

Eager to know or learn something (अनोखा)

Inquisitive, Interested, Peculiar, Unusual

Indifferent, Apathetic, Uninterested, Ordinary

The curious child always asked a lot of questions and was eager to explore the world around him.

Relevant

Adjective

Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.

(उपयुक्त)

Applicable, Pertinent, Connected, Appropriate

Irrelevant, Inapplicable, Unrelated, Inappropriate

Please provide only relevant information in your report that directly addresses the issue we are discussing.

Unique

Adjective

Being the only one of its kind.

(विशिष्ट)

Singular, Distinct, Unusual, Exclusive

Common, Ordinary, Typical, Conventional

The artist created a unique masterpiece that stood out from all other artworks in the gallery.

Tricky

Adjective

Difficult, complicated, or intricate.

(कपटी)

Complicated, Cunning, Deceptive, Knotty

Simple, Straightforward, Easy, Clear

Solving the puzzle proved to be quite tricky, but she enjoyed the challenge.

Redeem

Verb

To compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something

(छुड़ाना)

Compensate, Fulfill, Retrieve, Recover

Forfeit, Abandon, Fail, Neglect

She worked hard to redeem her reputation after the mistake she made in the previous project.

Contempt

Noun

The state of being despised or dishonored.

(निरादर)

Disdain, Scorn, Disrespect, Derision

Respect, Admiration, Esteem, Honor

His actions were met with contempt from those who witnessed his unethical behavior.

Compel

Adjective

To force or drive someone to do something.

(जबरदस्ती करना)

Force, Coerce, Oblige, Pressure

Persuade, Convince, Allow, Entice

The circumstances were so dire that they had to compel him to seek medical attention for his health issues.