The Hindu Vocabulary 22 May 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Reprieve

Noun

A cancellation or postponement of a punishment.

(राहत)

Pardon, Respite, Relief, Suspension, Abeyance, Amnesty, Remission, Stay, Postponement, Clemency

Punishment, Execution, Condemnation, Penalty, Sentence, Continuation, Enforcement, Persistence, Extension, Prolongation

The governor granted a last-minute reprieve to the condemned prisoner.

Prejudice

Noun

Preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience.

(पूर्वाग्रह)

Bias, Discrimination, Intolerance, Bigotry, Preconception, Partiality, Stereotype, Predisposition, Chauvinism, Racism

Impartiality, Fairness, Neutrality, Objectivity, Tolerance, Justice, Equity, Open-mindedness, Balance, Acceptance

His prejudice against the new policy was evident in his speech.

Unambiguous

Adjective

Not open to more than one interpretation; clear.

(स्पष्ट)

Clear, Explicit, Definite, Unequivocal, Lucid, Plain, Straightforward, Distinct, Transparent, Direct

Ambiguous, Vague, Unclear, Obscure, Confusing, Indeterminate, Uncertain, Equivocal, Dubious, Cryptic

The instructions were unambiguous and easy to follow.

Spotlight

Noun

Intense scrutiny or public attention.

(प्रकाश डालना)

 Limelight, Attention, Focus, Highlight, Publicity, Prominence, Exposure, Center stage, Emphasis, Visibility

Obscurity, Darkness, Shadow, Concealment, Hidden, Neglect, Privacy, Secrecy, Ignorance, Unawareness

The new policy has put the company in the spotlight.

Incarceration

Noun

The state of being confined in prison

(कारावास)

Imprisonment, Confinement, Detention, Custody, Jail, Internment, Captivity, Restraint, Penitentiary, Lockup

 Freedom, Release, Liberation, Discharge, Emancipation, Parole, Liberty, Acquittal, Pardon, Exoneration

His incarceration lasted for ten years

Confidential

Adjective

 Intended to be kept secret.

(गोपनीय)

Secret, Private, Classified, Restricted, Intimate, Personal, Privileged, Off-the-record, Concealed, Hushed

Public, Open, Overt, Known, Transparent, Revealed, Exposed, Disclosed, Unrestricted, Shared

The report contains confidential information.

Commute

Verb

To reduce a judicial sentence to one less severe.

(परिवर्तित करना)

Reduce, Shorten, Alleviate, Lessen, Mitigate, Amend, Change, Modify, Convert, Diminish

Aggravate, Intensify, Increase, Worsen, Enforce, Maintain, Uphold, Continue, Extend, Prolong

The judge decided to commute his sentence from death to life imprisonment.

Redact

Verb

To edit text for publication.

(संपादित करना)

Edit, Censor, Revise, Amend, Alter, Modify, Correct, Adapt, Rework, Refine

Reveal, Disclose, Publish, Release, Expose, Uncover, Show, Broadcast, Unveil, Unmask

The classified document was heavily redacted before release.

Alleged

Adjective

Claimed to be true, especially without proof.

(कथित)

Supposed, Claimed, Accused, Purported, Asserted, Stated, Reported, Suspected, Ostensible, Implied

Proven, Confirmed, Verified, Certain, Definite, Substantiated, Authentic, Real, Genuine, True

The alleged thief was caught on camera.

Reveal

Verb

To make known to others.

(प्रकट करना)

Disclose, Uncover, Unveil, Show, Expose, Manifest, Display, Divulge, Broadcast, Announce

Conceal, Hide, Suppress, Cover, Disguise, Mask, Obscure, Veil, Cloak, Secrete

The journalist promised to reveal the truth.