The Hindu Vocabulary 23 November 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Insanity

Noun

A state of being seriously mentally ill or extreme foolishness.

(मानसिक अस्थिरता)

Madness, Lunacy, Derangement, Delusion, Mania, Psychosis, Hysteria, Irrationality, Dementia, Frenzy

Sanity, Rationality, Reason, Soundness, Sensibility, Balance, Prudence, Wisdom, Judiciousness, Clarity

His decision to quit a stable job seemed like insanity to his friends.

Erupt

Verb

To burst forth suddenly and violently.

(फट पड़ना)

Explode, Burst, Detonate, Ignite, Flare, Blow up, Break out, Spew, Discharge, Eject

Subside, Calm, Suppress, Quell, Pacify, Cease, Halt, End, Contain, Cool

The volcano erupted after years of dormancy.

Sporadic

Adjective

Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.

(अनियमित)

Occasional, Irregular, Intermittent, Scattered, Rare, Infrequent, Unpredictable, Isolated, Patchy, Random

Consistent, Regular, Frequent, Constant, Persistent, Continuous, Stable, Systematic, Steady, Predictable

The region experiences sporadic rainfall throughout the year.

Reconciliation

Noun

The restoration of friendly relations or the resolution of a dispute.

(मेल-मिलाप)

Resolution, Reunion, Settlement, Harmony, Accord, Compromise, Adjustment, Amends, Agreement, Pacification

Disagreement, Conflict, Estrangement, Division, Separation, Disunity, Discord, Alienation, Dispute, Opposition

The reconciliation between the two warring nations was welcomed by the global community.

Engulf

Verb

To swallow up or completely surround something.

(निगल जाना)

Envelop, Swallow, Consume, Cover, Overwhelm, Immerse, Submerge, Devour, Flood, Encircle

Release, Eject, Expose, Free, Uncover, Open, Disengage, Relinquish, Abandon, Emit

The flames quickly engulfed the entire building.

Entrench

Verb

To establish something firmly and securely.

(मजबूत करना)

Establish, Embed, Fortify, Cement, Secure, Root, Stabilize, Implant, Reinforce, Strengthen

Dislodge, Uproot, Weaken, Unsettle, Relinquish, Remove, Disperse, Eliminate, Abandon, Release

Corruption has become deeply entrenched in the system.

Descent

Noun

 A movement downward or decline.

(अवरोह)

Decline, Drop, Downfall, Plunge, Slope, Fall, Slide, Decrease, Dip, Collapse

Ascent, Rise, Climb, Elevation, Uplift, Advancement, Improvement, Progress, Growth, Surge

The airplane began its descent towards the runway.

Mishandle

Verb

To deal with something wrongly or ineffectively.

(गलत तरीके से संभालना)

Mismanage, Botch, Abuse, Bung, Fumble, Misuse, Mangle, Neglect, Spoil, Blunder

Manage, Handle, Execute, Organize, Care, Direct, Control, Oversee, Address, Arrange

The project failed due to being mishandled by inexperienced leaders.

Persist

Verb

To continue firmly in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition.

( दृढ़ रहना)

Continue, Persevere, Endure, Remain, Stick, Persist, Maintain, Insist, Last, Prevail

Relent, Cease, Quit, Stop, Surrender, Abandon, Yield, Desist, Discontinue, Forego

Despite the challenges, she persisted in achieving her goals.

Presumably

Adverb

Used to convey that something is very likely but not certain.

(संभवतः)

Likely, Probably, Supposedly, Apparently, Allegedly, Conceivably, Theoretically, Ostensibly, Plausibly, Assumedly

Certainly, Definitely, Surely, Unquestionably, Undoubtedly, Clearly, Obviously, Factually, Absolutely, Assuredly

Presumably, he forgot about the meeting as he did not show up.

Fester

Verb

To become worse or more intense, especially through neglect.

(बिगड़ना)

Rot, Decay, Deteriorate, Aggravate, Inflame, Worsen, Corrode, Degenerate, Infect, Suppurate

Heal, Cure, Mend, Improve, Soothe, Alleviate, Relieve, Mitigate, Resolve, Fix

Ignoring the issue will only allow it to fester over time.

Partisan

Adjective

Strongly supporting a specific party, cause, or person, often without considering other options.

(पक्षपाती)

Biased, Supporter, Follower, Advocate, Devotee, Adherent, Fanatic, Loyalist, Sectarian, Ally

Neutral, Impartial, Unbiased, Objective, Indifferent, Fair, Detached, Nonpartisan, Balanced, Open-minded

His partisan attitude made it difficult to have a neutral discussion.