The Hindu Vocabulary 12 June 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Exhaustion

Noun

 A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.

(थकावट)

Fatigue, Weariness, Tiredness, Lethargy, Burnout, Depletion, Prostration, Weakness, Lassitude, Debilitation

Energy, Vigor, Vitality, Strength, Stamina, Endurance, Alertness, Freshness, Invigoration, Activity

After the marathon, she was overcome with exhaustion.

Stagnate

Verb

 To cease to flow or move; become stagnant.

(स्थिर होना)

Idle, Inactive, Decline, Languish, Deteriorate, Decay, Stale, Stand still, Hibernate, Dormant

Flourish, Thrive, Advance, Progress, Develop, Grow, Improve, Enhance, Evolve, Succeed

Without new challenges, their skills began to stagnate.

Chunk

Noun

A thick, solid piece of something.

(टुकड़ा)

Piece, Hunk, Lump, Block, Slab, Segment, Section, Wedge, Bit, Part

Fragment, Piece, Particle, Shred, Bit, Slice, Portion, Section, Segment

She cut a chunk of cheese for the snack.

Incumbent

Noun

Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility; currently holding office.

(पदाधिकारी)

Necessary, Obligatory, Mandatory, Required, Essential, Compulsory, Current, Sitting, Existing, Present

Optional, Voluntary, Unnecessary, Nonessential, Irrelevant, Former, Past, Previous, Ex-official, Prospective

It is incumbent upon all employees to follow the company's safety guidelines.

Preference

Noun

A greater liking for one alternative over another or others.

(प्राथमिकता)

Liking, Partiality, Predilection, Inclination, Fondness, Favoritism, Choice, Priority, Selection, Taste

Indifference, Dislike, Apathy, Aversion, Hatred, Disregard, Neglect, Detestation, Abhorrence, Rejection

She has a preference for classical music over pop.

Rely

Verb

To depend on with full trust or confidence.

(भरोसा करना)

Depend, Trust, Count on, Confide, Lean on, Bank on, Believe in, Have faith in, Rest on, Resort to

Distrust, Doubt, Mistrust, Disbelieve, Suspect, Question, Ignore, Neglect, Disregard, Forsake

You can rely on him to get the job done.

Diligent

Adjective

Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

(परिश्रमी)

Hardworking, Industrious, Assiduous, Meticulous, Conscientious, Persistent, Tireless, Earnest, Dedicated, Thorough

Lazy, Negligent, Careless, Indolent, Idle, Slothful, Inattentive, Neglectful, Lethargic, Unproductive

The diligent student completed all his assignments on time.

Credible

Adjective

Able to be believed; convincing.

(विश्वसनीय)

Believable, Convincing, Trustworthy, Reliable, Plausible, Dependable, Valid, Probable, Persuasive, Authentic

Unreliable, Unbelievable, Untrustworthy, Implausible, Dubious, Suspicious, Questionable, False, Incredulous, Dishonest

The witness provided a credible account of the incident.

Hindrance

Noun

A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.

(रुकावट)

Obstacle, Barrier, Impediment, Obstruction, Blockage, Deterrent, Interference, Restriction, Drawback, Limitation

Aid, Help, Assistance, Benefit, Advantage, Support, Facilitation, Encouragement, Boost, Enablement

The heavy traffic was a major hindrance to their progress.

Contrast

Noun

The state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.

(विपरीतता)

Difference, Distinction, Disparity, Variation, Divergence, Dissimilarity, Oppositeness, Contradiction, Conflict, Discrepancy

Similarity, Likeness, Resemblance, Sameness, Uniformity, Accord, Agreement, Conformity, Consistency, Harmony

There is a stark contrast between the rich and the poor in the city.