The Hindu Vocabulary 4 June 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Consensus

Noun

General agreement among a group.

(सर्वसम्मति)

Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Unanimity, Concord, Unity, Consent, Concurrence, Solidarity, Cohesion

Disagreement, Conflict, Discord, Dissent, Division, Disunity, Opposition, Dispute, Controversy, Polarization

The team reached a consensus on the project plan

Review

Noun

A formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary

(समीक्षा)

Assessment, Evaluation, Analysis, Critique, Examination, Inspection, Survey, Appraisal, Check, Audit

Ignore, Overlook, Neglect, Dismiss, Disregard, Forget, Skip, Abandon, Shun, Reject

The committee conducted a thorough review of the policy.

Rhetoric

Noun

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

(वक्तृत्व कला)

Oratory, Eloquence, Persuasion, Discourse, Bombast, Speech, Expressiveness, Grandiloquence, Verbiage, Articulation

Silence, Quiet, Conciseness, Brevity, Simplicity, Plainness, Mutism, Straightforwardness, Directness

The politician's speech was full of powerful rhetoric.

Concession

Noun

A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands.

(रियायत)

Compromise, Allowance, Grant, Yielding, Surrender, Admission, Adjustment, Acknowledgment, Relinquishment, Permit

Refusal, Denial, Protest, Retention, Rejection, Resistance, Stubbornness, Obstruction, Withholding, Opposition

The company made a concession to the union to avoid a strike

Pejoratively

Adverb

In a way that expresses contempt or disapproval

(निंदात्मक रूप से)

Disparagingly, Derogatorily, Negatively, Critically, Contemptuously, Scornfully, Sneeringly, Defamatorily, Insultingly, Belittlingly

Respectfully, Positively, Admirably, Approvingly, Commendably, Favorably, Praise, Complimentarily, Affectionately, Kindly

He spoke pejoratively about the opposing team.

Transgress

Verb

To go beyond the bounds of a moral principle or other established standard of behavior.

(उल्लंघन करना)

Violate, Infringe, Breach, Break, Offend, Overstep, Sin, Contravene, Defy, Flout

Obey, Comply, Conform, Follow, Adhere, Respect, Observe, Abide, Uphold, Honor

Those who transgress the law will be punished.

Brash

Adjective

Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.

(उद्दंड)

Bold, Impudent, Audacious, Cocky, Insolent, Pushy, Forward, Reckless, Aggressive, Tactless

Cautious, Timid, Reserved, Humble, Polite, Retiring, Discreet, Gentle, Modest, Subdued

His brash behavior offended many people

Propaganda

Noun

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

(प्रचार)

Misinformation, Indoctrination, Hype, Promotion, Publicity, Spin, Manipulation, Persuasion, Brainwashing, Deception

Truth, Accuracy, Honesty, Fact, Reality, Authenticity, Transparency, Veracity, Integrity, Sincerity

The regime used propaganda to control public opinion

Credibility

Noun

The quality of being trusted and believed in.

(विश्वसनीयता)

Trustworthiness, Reliability, Believability, Plausibility, Integrity, Authenticity

Untrustworthiness, Doubt, Unreliability, Dishonesty, Deception, Questionability, Dubiousness, Incredibility, Improbability, Fraudulence

One must test the credibility of his close ones at times.

Endure

Verb

To suffer something painful or uncomfortable, usually without complaining

(बिना शिकायत किए सहन करना; चुपचाप पीड़ा झेलना)

Brave, Encounter, Experience, Face, Feel, Go through, Know, Ride out, Suffer, Sustain, Tolerate, Undergo, Weather, Withstand

Refuse, Reject, Resist, Dismiss, Fight, Avoid

He endured 7 years as a prisoner of war.