The Hindu Vocabulary 17 September 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Probe

Verb

To investigate or explore thoroughly.

(जांच करना)

Investigate, Examine, Explore, Scrutinize, Inspect, Inquire, Research, Study, Analyze, Delve

Ignore, Overlook, Neglect, Disregard, Dismiss, Skip, Avoid, Bypass, Evade, Overpass

The police decided to probe further into the case.

Conditional

Adjective

Subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met.

(शर्तों पर आधारित)

Dependent, Contingent, Limited, Restrictive, Provisional, Subjective, Constrained, Bound, Qualified, Relative

Unconditional, Absolute, Free, Unlimited, Unrestricted, Certain, Definite, Guaranteed, Total, Unqualified

His offer was conditional on further approvals.

Accuse

Verb

To charge someone with an offense or crime.

(आरोप लगाना)

Blame, Charge, Indict, Prosecute, Denounce, Allege, Cite, Reproach, Impute, Incriminate

Defend, Justify, Excuse, Exonerate, Absolve, Acquit, Clear, Pardon, Free, Support

She accused him of stealing her purse.

Entitle

Verb

To give someone the right to do or have something.

(हक़ देना)

Authorize, Empower, Permit, Allow, Qualify, Enable, Grant, License, Legitimize, Warrant

Deny, Refuse, Disallow, Forbid, Prohibit, Revoke, Disqualify, Bar, Exclude, Oppose

The pass entitles you to free entry.

Bluntly

Adverb

In a direct and straightforward manner, often without considering the feelings of others.

(सपाट रूप से)

Frankly, Directly, Plainly, Abruptly, Candidly, Openly, Honestly, Rudely, Baldly, Explicitly

Subtly, Gently, Softly, Diplomatically, Tactfully, Politely, Indirectly, Cautiously, Carefully, Considerately

He spoke bluntly about his feelings.

Precedent

Noun

An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.

(उदाहरण)

Example, Model, Standard, Exemplar, Pattern, Instance, Tradition, Authority, Guide, Template

Novelty, Originality, Uniqueness, Newness, Invention, Break, Disruption, Exception, Aberration, Deviation

This case sets a precedent for future decisions.

Dispel

Verb

To drive away or eliminate a feeling, idea, or belief.

(दूर करना)

Eliminate, Banish, Dismiss, Disperse, Scatter, Remove, Dissipate, Clear, Drive away, Distribute

Gather, Accumulate, Collect, Retain, Attract, Welcome, Gather, Harbor, Maintain, Preserve

The evidence dispelled all doubts about his innocence.

Biased

Adjective

Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.

(पक्षपाती)

Prejudiced, Partial, One-sided, Slanted, Influenced, Unfair, Favorable, Discriminatory, Inclined, Prepossessed

Unbiased, Impartial, Neutral, Fair, Objective, Equal, Unprejudiced, Open-minded, Just, Detached

The judge was biased in favor of the defendant.

Propensity

Noun

A natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

(झुकाव)

Tendency, Inclination, Predisposition, Proneness, Habit, Penchant, Bias, Preference, Leaning, Disposition

Aversion, Disinclination, Reluctance, Resistance, Opposition, Rejection, Repulsion, Deterrence, Hesitation, Avoidance

The marginal propensity to consume varies between 0 and 1.