The Hindu Vocabulary 12 December 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Acceleration

Noun

The act of increasing speed or progress.

(त्वरण)

Speeding, Quickening, Boost, Escalation, Haste, Surge, Momentum, Rapidness, Increase, Swiftness

Deceleration, Slowdown, Retardation, Hesitation, Delay, Stagnation, Regression, Halt, Decline, Recession

The car showed remarkable acceleration after the signal turned green.

Pursue

Verb

To follow or chase something in order to achieve or catch it.

(पीछा करना)

Chase, Follow, Seek, Aim, Strive, Track, Hunt, Persist, Aspire, Advance

Abandon, Ignore, Forsake, Neglect, Quit, Desert, Stop, Retreat, Escape, Withdraw

She decided to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.

Autonomy

Noun

Independence or self-governance.

(स्वायत्तता)

 Independence, Freedom, Self-rule, Sovereignty, Self-determination, Liberty, Self-governance, Emancipation, Free will, Individuality

Dependence, Subjugation, Slavery, Control, Submission, Colonization, Regulation, Helplessness, Conformity, Subordination

The region demanded autonomy from the central government.

Rigidity

Noun

Inflexibility or strictness.

(कठोरता)

Stiffness, Strictness, Hardness, Severity, Sternness, Inflexibility, Harshness, Immovability, Firmness, Rigour

Flexibility, Elasticity, Softness, Leniency, Adaptability, Resilience, Malleability, Fluidity, Relaxation, Suppleness

The rigidity of the rules discouraged many participants.

Laudable

Adjective

Deserving praise or commendation.

(प्रशंसनीय)

Praiseworthy, Commendable, Admirable, Creditable, Worthy, Honorable, Meritorious, Esteemed, Exemplary, Celebrated

Blameworthy, Shameful, Disgraceful, Dishonorable, Reprehensible, Unworthy, Criticizable, Deplorable, Condemnable, Discreditable

Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.

Backtrack

Verb

To go back over the same route or to reverse one's earlier actions, opinions, or decisions.

(पीछे हटना)

Retrace, Reverse, Withdraw, Reconsider, Return, Regret, Revoke, Undo, Revise, Backpedal

Advance, Proceed, Continue, Persist, Progress, Forward, Follow-through, Move ahead, Uphold, Persist

The politician had to backtrack on his controversial statement after public outrage

Flexibility

Noun

The quality of bending easily without breaking.

(लचीलापन)

Adaptability, Elasticity, Malleability, Suppleness, Resilience, Agility, Pliability, Versatility, Adjustability, Bendability

Rigidity, Stiffness, Inflexibility, Hardness, Sternness, Immovability, Firmness, Inadaptability, Tension, Rigour

Flexibility in the schedule helped everyone participate.

Sweep

Verb

To clean or move something in a wide motion; to cover a large area.

(झाड़ू लगाना)

Clear, Cleanse, Expand, Span, Range, Cover, Spread, Brush, Glide, Traverse

Stop, Halt, Stagnation, Restriction, Obstruction, Standstill, Limitation, Hesitation, Pause, Retention

The storm swept across the coastline, causing widespread damage.

Hurdle

Noun

An obstacle or difficulty.

(बाधा)

Obstacle, Barrier, Blockage, Difficulty, Challenge, Obstruction, Impediment, Restriction, Hindrance, Encumbrance

Advantage, Aid, Help, Benefit, Opportunity, Facilitation, Support, Clearance, Ease, Success

She overcame every hurdle to achieve her goal.

Complicate

Verb

To make something more difficult or intricate.

(जटिल बनाना)

Complexify, Intricate, Confuse, Convolute, Perplex, Entangle, Mix-up, Aggravate, Obfuscate, Obstruct

Simplify, Ease, Resolve, Clarify, Straighten, Uncomplicate, Facilitate, Lighten, Streamline, Unravel

Adding unnecessary details will only complicate the matter.

Resistance

Noun

The act of opposing or standing against something.

(प्रतिरोध)

Opposition, Defiance, Struggle, Rebellion, Refusal, Resilience, Objection, Standoff, Counteraction, Withstanding

Acceptance, Submission, Surrender, Compliance, Agreement, Yielding, Conformity, Cooperation, Succession, Assistance

Their resistance to change delayed the project.

Hinge

Noun

A point or factor on which something depends; a joint that allows a door to move.

(निर्भर करना)

Pivot, Swivel, Dependence, Joint, Fulcrum, Base, Attach, Hang, Fasten, Anchor

Disconnect, Separate, Detach, Divide, Disjoin, Loosen, Release, Uncouple, Unlink, Diverge

The success of the plan will hinge on public support.