The Hindu Vocabulary 29 November 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Compensation

Noun

Something given to make up for loss, damage, or work done.

(मुआवजा)

Reimbursement, Restitution, Remuneration, Reparation, Indemnity, Payment, Amends, Reward, Settlement, Allowance

Penalty, Loss, Forfeit, Deprivation, Punishment, Damage, Fine, Harm, Subtraction, Debt

He received compensation for the damage to his car.

Grappling

Verb

Struggling or fighting, especially to overcome a challenge.

(पकड़ने या संघर्ष करने की क्रिया)

Struggling, Wrestling, Fighting, Tackling, Contending, Handling, Engaging, Battling, Confronting, Seizing

Ignoring, Avoiding, Rejecting, Refusing, Evading, Disengaging, Neglecting, Overlooking, Relinquishing, Surrendering

He is grappling with a difficult decision.

Negotiate

Verb

To discuss and come to an agreement.

(बातचीत करना)

Bargain, Discuss, Mediate, Settle, Confer, Arrange, Resolve, Deal, Consult, Agree

Reject, Refuse, Deny, Ignore, Break, Argue, Oppose, Destroy, Worsen, Sabotage

They negotiated the terms of the contract.

Vibrancy

Noun

The quality of being full of energy and life.

(जीवंतता)

Energy, Brightness, Dynamism, Vitality, Animation, Enthusiasm, Radiance, Spark, Spirit, Liveliness

Dullness, Inactivity, Lethargy, Stillness, Insipidity, Laziness, Lifelessness, Calmness, Weakness, Drabness

The vibrancy of the festival was contagious.

Affirmation

Noun

A positive statement or confirmation.

(पुष्टि)

Confirmation, Assertion, Endorsement, Declaration, Agreement, Support, Validation, Approval, Recognition, Encouragement

Denial, Refusal, Rejection, Opposition, Negation, Disapproval, Contradiction, Disagreement, Invalidation, Dismissal

Her affirmation of the idea boosted everyone’s confidence.

Stealthy

Adjective

Done in a way that is secretive or sneaky.

(गुप्त)

Secretive, Sly, Sneaky, Covert, Underhanded, Furtive, Hidden, Surreptitious, Quiet, Discreet

Open, Obvious, Overt, Honest, Public, Visible, Clear, Transparent, Known, Revealed

The cat moved in a stealthy manner toward its prey.

Pronouncement

Noun

A formal declaration or statement.

(घोषणा)

Declaration, Announcement, Proclamation, Statement, Verdict, Decree, Assertion, Judgment, Affirmation, Notification

Silence, Denial, Question, Refusal, Rejection, Request, Uncertainty, Withholding, Ambiguity, Quiet

The judge's pronouncement ended the trial.

Temptation

Noun

A desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.

(प्रलोभन)

Allurement, Enticement, Seduction, Attraction, Desire, Urge, Lure, Charm, Fascination, Persuasion

Repulsion, Disinterest, Aversion, Resistance, Abstinence, Avoidance, Deterrent, Discouragement, Neglect, Indifference

She couldn’t resist the temptation to eat the chocolate.

Vigorously

Adverb

With great force or energy.

(जोशपूर्वक)

Energetically, Forcefully, Strongly, Actively, Robustly, Dynamically, Fiercely, Powerfully, Intensely, Strenuously

Weakly, Passively, Lazily, Softly, Gently, Slowly, Idly, Feebly, Inactively, Casually

He vigorously opposed the new policy.

Censorship

Noun

The suppression or prohibition of speech or writing is considered harmful.

(सेंसरशिप)

Restriction, Suppression, Control, Regulation, Prohibition, Ban, Restraint, Editing, Monitoring, Inspection

Freedom, Expression, Liberty, Free Speech, Openness, Tolerance, Authorization, Permission, Publication, Transparency

Censorship of the book sparked a debate on free speech.

Deterrent

Noun

Something that discourages or prevents an action.

(निवारक)

Hindrance, Obstacle, Barrier, Restraint, Discouragement, Impediment, Obstruction, Prevention, Check, Detainment

Encouragement, Incentive, Motivation, Attraction, Provocation, Inducement, Enticement, Lure, Urge, Inspiration

A strict law acts as a deterrent to crime.

Imbalance

Noun

A lack of proportion or equilibrium.

(असंतुलन)

Disparity, Inequality, Disproportion, Instability, Irregularity, Lopsidedness, Asymmetry, Disequilibrium, Disharmony, Variance

Balance, Harmony, Stability, Equality, Symmetry, Proportion, Regularity, Order, Consistency, Equilibrium

The financial crisis caused an imbalance in the economy.