The Hindu Vocabulary 17 March 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Volatile

Adjective

Tending or threatening to break out into open violence.

(अस्थिर)

Unstable, Unpredictable, Erratic, Changeable, Explosive

Stable, Steady, Constant, Calm, Predictable

The political situation in the country remained volatile, with protests erupting frequently.

Lynchpin

Noun

A person or thing vital to an enterprise or organization.

(मुख्य अंकुश)

Keystone, Linchpin, Cornerstone, Mainstay, Backbone

Weak link, Insignificance, Unimportant, Peripheral, Nonessential

The CEO was the lynchpin of the company, without whom the organization would struggle to function effectively.

Marginally

Adverb

To a limited extent

(सीमित रूप से)

Slightly, Minimally, Insignificantly, Marginally, Modestly

Significantly, Substantially, Considerably, Markedly, Substantially

The company's profits increased only marginally this quarter, indicating slow growth.

Triumvirate

Noun

A group of three powerful or notable people existing in a cooperative relationship.

(त्रिमूर्ति)

Trio, Threesome, Triumvirate, Troika, Trinity

Solo, Individual, Loner, Solitary

The triumvirate of leaders worked together to implement the new policy.

Respite

Noun

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

(राहत)

Break, Pause, Interval, Recess, Relief

Continuation, Persistence, Perpetuation, Endurance

After weeks of hard work, he finally found some respite during his vacation in the mountains.

Impact

Noun

The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.

(प्रभाव)

Effect, Influence, Consequence, Repercussion, Impression

Elusion, Evasion, Prevention

The impact of the earthquake was felt across the entire region, causing widespread damage.

Reservoirs

Noun

A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

(सागर, जलाशय)

Lake, Pond, Basin, Storage, Stock

Drought, Shortage, Lack, Scarcity

The reservoirs in the region were running low due to the prolonged dry spell.

Trailing

Verb

Following behind or lagging behind

(पीछे, पट्टी)

Following, Lagging, Pursuing, Chasing, Tracking

Leading, Ahead, Progressing, Advancing, Preceding

The hiker found himself trailing behind the rest of the group as he stopped to take photographs along the way.

Deficit

Noun

The amount by which something

(घाटा, कमी)

Shortage, Shortfall, Deficiency, Insufficiency, Dearth

Surplus, Abundance, Excess, Plenty, Sufficiency

The company faced a significant deficit in its budget due to unexpected expenses.

Aptly

Adverb

In a manner that is appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.

(उपयुक्त रूप से, उचिततापूर्वक)

Appropriately, Fittingly, Suitably, Correctly, Properly

Inappropriately, Unsuitably, Improperly, Incorrectly, Inadequately

She aptly pointed out the flaws in the plan during the meeting.

Languishing

Adjective

Becoming weak or feeble; losing vitality

(दुर्बल, कमजोर, अशक्त)

Declining, Deteriorating, Weakening, Fading, Wilting

Thriving, Flourishing, Thriving, Prospering, Blooming

The plant was languishing in the heat without enough water.