The Hindu Vocabulary 26 October 2022

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Dominance

Noun

Control or influence.

The state of being dominant.

(प्रभाव/ प्रधानता/ प्राबल्य/ प्राबल्य)

Control, Domination, Influence, Power

Impotence, Incapacity, Powerlessness, Submission

There was a time when the dominance of Australia over Cricket was unmatched.

Powerhouse

Noun

A person, group, team or the like, having great energy, strength, or potential for success.

(महान ऊर्जा या शक्ति का व्यक्ति या वस्तु)

Dominant, Great, Impressive, Almighty, Influential

Inactive, Soft, Weak, Fragile

Narendra Modi is the powerhouse of the BJP.

Ecosystem

Noun

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

(पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र)

Environment, Ecological community

-

It is our duty to save and think about keeping the Forest ecosystem in mind.

Impose

Verb

Force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place.

Take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment.

(थोपना)

Appoint, Charge, Demand, Require, Establish, Foist

Disorder, Overlook, Displace, Forget

Heavy fines are imposed due to illegal activities.

Facilitate

Verb

Make an action or process easy or easier

(सुगम बनाना)

Aid, Ease, Expedite, Further, Promote, Speed, Simplify

Block, Cease, Check, Delay, Halt, Hinder

Hiring of experienced personnel will facilitate growth of the company.

Uninterrupted

Adjective

Not broken.

Discontinued or hindered.

(निरंतर/ लगातार/ अविरल/ बराबर)

Constant, Continual, Continuous, Endless, Interminable, Nonstop, Peaceful, Steady

Bounded, Broken, Ceasing, Completed, Discontinuous, Disturbed, Finished, Halting

I was feeling energized after an uninterrupted eight-hour sleep.

Cease and Desist Order

Noun

An order by a government agency to a person or corporation to refrain from a business practice found by the agency to be unfair or illegal.

(किसी सरकारी एजेंसी द्वारा किसी व्यक्ति या निगम को एजेंसी द्वारा अनुचित या अवैध पाए जाने वाले व्यवसायिक व्यवहार से दूर रहने का आदेश ।)

-

-

A cease-and-desist order has been issued by the Competition Commission of India.

Instance

Noun

A case or occurrence of anything.

(उदाहरण)

Case, Example, Illustration, Prototype

Hide

He asked me to keep this instance a secret between us.

Verb

To illustrate or mention as an example.

(उदाहरण के रूप में उद्धृत करें)

Adduce, Cite, Mention, Quote

Hide

My father instances a story about him driving to Shimla while we discuss a trip to hilly regions.

Henceforth

Adverb

From this point on.

From this point forward.

(अब से/ भविष्य में/ अब से आगे/ आगे से)

From this point forward, From this time forth, Hence, Hereafter

-

Henceforth, the Marketing team will report to the CEO directly.

Bouquet

Noun

A bunch of flowers.

A compliment.

A distinctive aroma.

(पुष्प गुच्छ/ फूलों का गुच्छा/ गुलदस्ता)

Nosegay, Posy, Garland, Pot, Vase, Wreath, Perfume, Scent, Smell, Aura

Smell, Stench, Stink

I gifted a rose bouquet to my wife on the occasion of our anniversary.

Slew

Noun

A large number of things.

(निहत/ अनेकता/ मोड़/ दलदल)

Abundance, Aggregation, Batch, Bunch

Individual, Lack, Debt, Ditch

He has stored a slew of books in his room.

Verb

To turn something about a fixed point that is usually the axis.

To put to death deliberately.

(घूमना/ झूलना/ झुलाना/ मदहोश करना)

Carried off, Dispatched, Assassinated, Executed

Raised, Nurtured, Animated, Restored

He slewed the telescope towards the International Space Station.