The Hindu Vocabulary 30 March 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Rebuke

Verb

An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism.

(डांट)

Reproach, Condemnation, Criticism, Censure, Reproval

Praise, Approval, Commendation, Applause, Acclaim

The teacher gave him a stern rebuke for being late to class.

Indictment

Noun

An official written statement charging a person with a crime.

(आरोप)

Accusation, Charge, Allegation, Impeachment, Accusatory statement

Acquittal, Exoneration, Absolution, Vindication, Discharge

The grand jury returned an indictment against the suspect for fraud.

Provoke

Verb

To cause a strong reaction or response.

(उकसाना)

Stirred, Incited, Instigated, Roused, Irritated

Calmed, Soothed, Pacified, Appeased, Placated

His insulting remarks provoked her to anger.

Pugilistic

Adjective

Relating to or characteristic of boxing.

(लड़ाई करने या झगड़ने के लिए प्रवृत्त)

Combative, Aggressive, Belligerent, Bellicose, Hostile

Peaceful, Pacifist, Nonviolent, Amicable, Conciliatory

His pugilistic nature often led to conflicts with his peers.

Alleged

Adjective

Asserted without proof.

(अभियुक्त)

Supposed, Presumed, Purported, Suspected, Claimed

Proven, Confirmed, Established, Verified, Actual

The alleged thief was arrested based on eyewitness accounts.

Separatist

Noun

A person who advocates or supports the separation of a particular group of people from a larger body on the basis of ethnicity, religion, or gender.

(विभाजनवादी)

Secessionist, Dissident, Rebel, Secessionary, Insurgent

Integrationist, Unionist, Includer, Unifier, Consolidator

The separatist movement in the region has led to ongoing tensions with the government.

Introspect

Verb

To examine and analyse one's own thoughts and feelings.

(आत्मनिरीक्षण करना)

Reflect, Contemplate, Ponder, Meditate, Self-examine

Ignore, Disregard, Overlook, Neglect, Avoid

After the breakup, she took some time to introspect and understand her own feelings.

Sternly

Adverb

In a serious, firm, or strict manner, showing no leniency or indulgence.

(कठोरता से)

Seriously, Firmly, Strictly, Severely, Resolutely

Gently, Mildly, Softly, Leniently, Tolerantly

The teacher spoke sternly to the students about the importance of following the rules.

Squaring

Verb

Adjusting or making something equal or balanced.

(समतुल्य करना)

Equalizing, Balancing, Leveling, Adjusting, Aligning

Imbalancing, Disproportioning, Disturbing, Unequalizing, Misaligning

The accountant is squaring the company's finances before the end of the fiscal year.

Diplomacy

Noun

The skill of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives.

(राजनीतिक अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय संबंधों का प्रबंधन करने की कौशलता)

Tact, Politeness, Discretion, Statesmanship, Foreign relations

Rudeness, Bluntness, Aggression, Hostility, Belligerence

The diplomat used his diplomacy to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the conflict.