The Hindu Vocabulary 10 October 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Consecutive

Adjective

Following one after another in uninterrupted succession.

(लगातार)

Sequential, Continuous, Unbroken, Successive, Uninterrupted, Following, Serial, Ongoing, Progressive, Straight

Intermittent, Sporadic, Inconsistent, Discontinuous, Broken, Interrupted, Irregular, Disjointed, Scattered, Random

She won the race for three consecutive years.

Accure

Verb

To accumulate or receive payments or benefits over time.

(अर्जित करना)

Accumulate, Gather, Collect, Amass, Build up, Add, Pile up, Grow, Increase, Earn

Deplete, Spend, Lose, Diminish, Dissipate, Disburse, Expend, Waste, Drain, Forfeit

Interest will accrue on your savings account annually.

Astute

Adjective

Having or showing the ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

(चतुर)

Shrewd, Sharp, Clever, Intelligent, Insightful, Cunning, Perceptive, Crafty, Wise, Savvy

Foolish, Inept, Naive, Dull, Stupid, Clumsy, Blunt, Ignorant, Unintelligent, Incapable

His astute observations helped the company avoid a major financial disaster.

Saddle

Verb

To burden someone with a responsibility or task.

(लादना)

Burden, Charge, Load, Encumber, Task, Oppress, Weigh down, Afflict, Impose, Obligate

Unburden, Relieve, Discharge, Free, Release, Exempt, Unload, Unchain, Liberate, Unshackle

The manager saddled him with the responsibility of organizing the event.

Incumbency

Noun

The holding of an office or the period during which one is held.

(पदधारिता)

Tenure, Office, Term, Occupancy, Service, Administration, Authority, Reign, Governance, Duty

Vacancy, Displacement, Dismissal, Removal, Resignation, Unemployment, Departure, Abdication, Eviction, Exile

His incumbency as mayor has brought many positive changes to the city.

Agitation

Noun

A state of anxiety or nervous excitement, or the action of stirring up public concern.

(आंदोलन)

Disturbance, Unrest, Excitement, Turmoil, Anxiety, Protest, Disquiet, Stirring, Uproar, Commotion

Calmness, Peace, Serenity, Tranquility, Composure, Stability, Relaxation, Stillness, Harmony, Repose

The workers' agitation for higher wages resulted in a strike.

Upend

Verb

To turn something upside down or cause a drastic change in a situation.

(पलट देना)

Overturn, Invert, Flip, Tip, Capsize, Reverse, Disrupt, Alter, Overhaul, Disturb

Stabilize, Settle, Secure, Fix, Ground, Steady, Reinforce, Balance, Support, Maintain

The new policy could upend the traditional way of doing business.

Decisive

Adjective

Settling an issue or producing a definite result.

(निर्णायक)

Conclusive, Determined, Final, Crucial, Definitive, Resolute, Firm, Critical, Clear, Authoritative

Indecisive, Uncertain, Hesitant, Ambiguous, Tentative, Undecided, Vague, Unclear, Unsure, Doubtful

His decisive leadership helped the team win the project.

Rebel

Noun

A person who rises in opposition against an established government or authority.

(विद्रोही)

Insurgent, Revolutionary, Dissenter, Protester, Mutineer, Defector, Nonconformist, Agitator, Maverick, Traitor

Loyalist, Follower, Supporter, Conformist, Obedient, Servant, Patriot, Adherent, Disciple, Loyal

The rebel group fought fiercely against the oppressive regime.

Delimitation

Noun

The action of fixing the boundaries or limits of something.

(परिसीमन)

Boundary, Limit, Demarcation, Border, Confine, Edge, Perimeter, Restriction, Circumscription, Frontier

Extension, Expansion, Enlargement, Prolongation, Increase, Widening, Broadening, Unlimited, Free-flowing, Boundless

The delimitation of electoral constituencies is a sensitive political issue.

Prospects

Noun

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring

(संभावनाएँ)

Chances, Likelihood, Possibility, Potential, Opportunity, Promise, Outlook, Expectation, Hope, Probability

Impossibility, Hopelessness, Despair, Discouragement, Doubt, Uncertainty, Unlikelihood, Questionability, Infeasibility, Improbability

The job offers good prospects for career advancement.

Empower

Verb

To give someone the authority or power to do something.

(सशक्त करना)

Authorize, Enable, Equip, Strengthen, Delegate, License, Encourage, Endow, Permit, Entrust

Disempower, Oppress, Weaken, Subdue, Inhibit, Restrain, Discourage, Limit, Subjugate, Suppress

The new policies aim to empower women in the workforce.