The Hindu Vocabulary 15 December 2023

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Proactive

Adjective

Taking initiative and making things happen; anticipatory action to prevent problems.

(पूर्वनिर्धारी)

 Anticipatory, Initiative, Vigilant, Dynamic, Assertive, Pre-emptive, Preventive, Forward-looking, Resourceful, Ingenious

Reactive, Passive, Indifferent, Complacent, Apathetic, Inactive, Negligent, Lethargic, Unresponsive, Sluggish

The company adopted a proactive approach to address customer concerns before they escalated.

Succour

Noun

Assistance or support in times of hardship or distress; relief.

(सहारा)

Aid, Help, Assistance, Relief, Support, Comfort, Solace, Encouragement, Backing

Hindrance, Obstacle, Hurdle, Impediment, Opposition, Resistance, Blockage, Restraint, Barrier, Disapproval

The government provided succour to the victims of the natural disaster.

Repatriate

Verb

To return someone to their own country, especially involuntarily.

(प्रत्रुटि करना)

Return, Send back, Reintegrate, Reinstate, Resettle, Recall, Bring back, Restore, Homeward, Relocate

Deport, Exile, Banish, Expel, Extradite, Ostracize, Remove, Evict, Displace, Outcast

The embassy worked to repatriate the stranded citizens during the crisis.

Rescue

Verb

To save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.

(उबारना)

Save, Salvage, Retrieve, Deliver, Extricate, Free, Release, Liberate, Free, Redeem

Abandon, Neglect, Forsake, Endanger, Ignore, Leave, Surrender, Sacrifice, Relinquish, Desert

The lifeguard quickly moved to rescue the drowning swimmer.

Refugee

Noun

A person who has been forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

(शरणार्थी)

Displaced person, Asylum seeker, Exile, Migrant, Fugitive, Evacuee, Outcast, Alien, Outlaw, Pariah

Native, Citizen, Inhabitant, Resident, Local, Settler, Denizen, Compatriot, National, Indigenous

The humanitarian organization provided aid to the refugees fleeing the conflict zone.

Entitle

Verb

To give someone the right to do or have something; to qualify for a right or privilege.

(सिर चढ़ाना)

Enable, Empower, Qualify, Authorize, Permit, Grant, Allow, Invest, Vest, License

Disqualify, Prohibit, Forbid, Restrict, Deny, Deprive, Refuse, Disallow, Bar

Meeting the eligibility criteria will entitle you to certain benefits.

Exclusion

Noun

The act or state of excluding or being excluded; the deliberate omission or rejection of something.

(बहिष्कार)

Omission, Rejection, Exclusionary, Ban, Prohibition, Elimination, Preclusion, Ouster, Debarment, Blackballing

Inclusion, Admission, Acceptance, Allowance, Involvement, Incorporation, Embrace, Enclosure, Counting, Comprehension

The exclusion of certain items from the agreement caused disagreements.

Non-refoulement

Noun

The principle that prevents the expulsion, return, or extradition of an individual to a country where they may face persecution or harm.

(अग्रिम शरणार्थी संरक्षण)

Protection, Sanctuary, Asylum, Shelter, Haven, Safe haven, Refuge, Harbor, Immunity, Security

Extradition, Deportation, Expulsion, Repatriation, Ejection, Eviction, Banishment, Displacement

Non-refoulement is a crucial principle in international human rights law.

Pursue

Verb

To follow or chase; to engage in an activity or course of action with determination.

(पीछा करना)

Chase, Follow, Hunt, Track, Seek, Go after, Prosecute, Engage, Persist, Continue

Abandon, Halt, Drop, Discontinue, Forsake, Give up, Surrender, Relinquish, Renounce, Disengage

He decided to pursue a career in medicine to help others.

Voluntary

Adjective

Done, given, or acting of one's own free will; without compulsion or obligation.

(स्वैच्छिक)

Willing, Freewill, Optional, Self-imposed, Autonomous, Unforced, Spontaneous, Intentional, Uncompelled

Involuntary, Compulsory, Forced, Obligatory, Coerced, Pressured, Mandatory, Unwilling, Unintentional

Her participation in the charity event was entirely voluntary.