The Hindu Vocabulary 17 April 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Marginal

Adjective

Something that is small, minimal, or barely sufficient, often on the edge or periphery.

(जो छोटा, न्यून, या मात्रिक होता है)

Minor, Limited, Peripheral, Negligible

Significant, Substantial, Central, Major

He made only marginal improvements in his performance despite extra practice.

Estimate

Noun

Rough calculation or assessment of the value, number

(अनुमान एक ठोस गणना या मूल्यांकन को विवर्तन या मात्रा)

Approximation, Assessment, Evaluation, Guess

Exactness, Precision, Certainty, Accuracy

She made an estimate of the cost before starting the project.

Impact

Noun

Powerful effect or influence that something has on a person (किसी चीज़ का मज़बूत प्रभाव)

Effect, Influence, Consequence, Impression

Unimportance

The new policy had a significant impact on the company's profits.

Pleasant

Adjective

Something that is enjoyable, agreeable, or pleasing to the senses or feelings.

(जो अनुकूल हो)

Agreeable, Enjoyable, Delightful, Gratifying

Unpleasant, Disagreeable, Distasteful, Unwelcome

It was a pleasant evening for a stroll in the park.

Persist

Verb

To continue firmly or obstinately despite opposition or difficulty.

(समय के साथ जारी रहना)

Continue, Endure, Persevere, Persist

Cease, Stop, Surrender, Yield

Despite facing setbacks, she persisted in pursuing her dreams.

Perishable

Adjective

Something that is likely to decay or spoil if not consumed.

(नष्ट होने वाला)

Spoilable, Decaying, Deteriorating, Spoiling

Nonperishable, Durable, Long-lasting, Preserved

It's essential to refrigerate perishable foods to prevent them from spoiling.

Entrenched

Adjective

Something that is firmly established and difficult to change.

(आरोपित/ स्थापित)

Established, Firmly established, Ingrained, Deep-seated

Flexible, Changeable, Unestablished, Unfixed

The company's culture of innovation became entrenched over the years.

Elusive

Adjective

Something that is difficult to find, catch, understand, or define.

(जो ढूँढना, पकड़ना, समझना, या परिभाषित करना कठिन हो)

Evasive, Slippery, Hard to pin down, Deceptive

Obvious, Clear, Plain, Evident

The elusive thief managed to evade capture once again.

Resurgence

Noun

Revival or renewal of activity, interest

(पुनरुत्थान)

Revival, Renewal, Reawakening, Revitalization

Decline, Deterioration, Stagnation, Regression

There has been a resurgence of interest in traditional crafts in recent years.

Faltering

Adjective

Something that is hesitating or wavering in action or speech.

(ताकत या गति खोना)

Hesitating, Wavering, Stumbling, Uncertain

Confident, Steady, Firm, Resolute

She gave a faltering response to the difficult question.