The Hindu Vocabulary 19 February 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Intrigue

Noun

Arouse curiosity or make secret plans.

(साज़िश)

Mystery, Fascination, Plot, Scheme, Conspiracy, Trickery, Manipulation, Deception, Interest, Enchantment

Honesty, Transparency, Simplicity, Clarity, Boredom, Disinterest, Dullness, Plainness, Candor, Openness

The detective was drawn into the intrigue of the case.

Consensus

Noun

General agreement among a group.

(आम सहमति)

Agreement, Accord, Unity, Harmony, Concurrence, Consent, Compromise, Understanding, Approval, Concord

Disagreement, Discord, Conflict, Division, Dissent, Controversy, Opposition, Disunity, Disharmony

The team reached a consensus on the new strategy.

Endure

Verb

To suffer through or last over time.

(सहना)

Bear, Tolerate, Withstand, Persist, Sustain, Survive, Persevere, Resist, Overcome, Brave

Surrender, Quit, Give up, Falter, Stop, Relinquish, Cease, Collapse, Fail, Succumb

He had to endure months of pain after the accident.

Marquee

Adjective

A large tent for outdoor events; famous or important.

(बड़ा तंबू)

Canopy, Tent, Pavilion, Highlight, Notable, Prominent, Celebrity, Headline, Prestigious, Grand

Ordinary, Unimportant, Minor, Insignificant, Unknown, Obscure, Dull, Common, Regular, Small

The event featured a marquee performer.

Derail

Verb

To cause to go off track or fail.

(बाधा डालना)

 Hinder, Disrupt, Obstruct, Sabotage, Thwart, Upset, Deter, Block, Halt, Foil

Advance, Assist, Continue, Support, Promote, Facilitate, Encourage, Aid, Succeed, Proceed

The sudden storm derailed their travel plans.

Jeopardise

Verb

To put at risk or in danger.

(खतरे में डालना)

Endanger, Threaten, Risk, Compromise, Impair, Harm, Undermine, Weaken, Imperil, Damage

Protect, Safeguard, Secure, Save, Preserve, Defend, Shield, Ensure, Assist, Rescue

Reckless driving can jeopardise lives.

Redemption

Noun

The act of making up for mistakes or faults.

(मुक्ति)

Salvation, Recovery, Atonement, Compensation, Restitution, Rescue, Reparation, Expiation, Rectification, Repayment

Condemnation, Punishment, Blame, Guilt, Failure, Loss, Disgrace, Doom, Fault, Rejection

His apology was seen as an act of redemption.

Scrutiny

Noun

Close and detailed examination.

(जाँच-पड़ताल)

Inspection, Analysis, Investigation, Examination, Review, Probe, Inquiry, Evaluation, Assessment

Neglect, Ignorance, Carelessness, Indifference, Inattention, Omission, Oversight, Guesswork, Superficiality, Casualness

 The documents were under scrutiny for fraud detection.

Spearhead

Verb

To lead or be the driving force.

(अगुवाई करना)

Lead, Head, Drive, Pioneer, Command, Direct, Organize, Guide, Initiate, Champion

Follow, Obey, Trail, Submit, Yield, Retard, Delay, Hold back, Laggard, Stall

She spearheaded the campaign for clean energy.

Respite

Noun

A short period of rest or relief.

(विराम)

Relief, Pause, Rest, Break, Reprieve, Hiatus, Intermission, Lull, Suspension, Breather

Continuation, Agony, Suffering, Endurance, Persistence, Perpetuation, Struggle, Hardship, Relentlessness, Torture

The soldiers got a brief respite from battle.

Momentum

Noun

The force gained by movement or progress.

(प्रगति)

Speed, Drive, Acceleration, Force, Impulse, Energy, Push, Power, Motion, Thrust

Stagnation, Slowness, Halt, Decline, Recession, Regression, Inertia, Lethargy, Delay, Weakness

The project gained momentum after initial success.

Await

Verb

To wait for something to happen.

(प्रतीक्षा करना)

Expect, Anticipate, Look for, Hope for, Watch for, Prepare for, Long for

Ignore, Overlook, Avoid, Neglect, Disregard, Dismiss, Forget, Skip, Bypass, Reject

We await the final decision from the court.