The Hindu Vocabulary 10 October 2024

2024-10-10

The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 10 October 2024 is from the Editorial titled “Flipping scripts: On the Haryana and J&K election results".

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.