The Hindu Vocabulary 8 March 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Guilty

Adjective

Responsible for a morally or legally wrong act.

(अपराध की जिम्मेदार)

Culprit, Blameworthy, Criminal, Responsible

Innocent, Blameless, Justified, Absolved

The jury found the defendant guilty of the charges, and he was sentenced accordingly.

Exoneration

Noun

The state of being declared not guilty.

(निर्दोषी साबित करना)

Acquittal, Absolution, Vindication, Clearance

Conviction, Blame, Incrimination, Guilt

After a thorough investigation, new evidence emerged, leading to the exoneration of the wrongly accused person.

Acquittal

Noun

The act of declaring someone not guilty.

(दोषनिराकरण)

Clearance, Exoneration, Absolution, Vindication

Conviction, Guilt, Blame, Incrimination

The defense lawyer presented compelling evidence, leading to the acquittal of the defendant in the court trial.

Stringent

Adjective

Characterized by rigor and severity in requirements or regulations.

(सख्त)

Rigorous, Strict, Severe, Exact

Lenient, Flexible, Permissive, Gentle

The company implemented stringent quality control measures to ensure that only the highest standard products were released to the market.

Countervail

Verb

To offset the effect of something by countering it.

(बराबरी करना)

Offset, Counteract, Counterbalance, Neutralize

Support, Promote, Facilitate, Strengthen

The increase in production costs was countervailed by the company's efforts to improve operational efficiency.

Flimsy

Adjective

Weak and insubstantial.

(नाजूक)

Fragile, Thin, Weak, Insubstantial

Sturdy, Solid, Robust, Strong

The contractor used flimsy materials in construction, resulting in a building that was vulnerable to damage in adverse weather conditions.

Incarcerate

Verb

To imprison or confine someone in a jail or prison.

(जेल में डालना)

Imprison, Confine, Detain, Lock up

Release, Free, Liberate, Unshackle

The criminal was sentenced to be incarcerated for ten years for his involvement in the robbery.

Dubious

Adjective

Hesitating or doubtful

(अनिश्चित)

Uncertain, Doubtful, Skeptical, Questionable

Certain, Confident, Clear, Trustworthy

The businessman had a dubious reputation, and many were skeptical about investing in his ventures.

Repudiation

Verb

The denial or rejection of a belief, idea, or obligation.

(नकारात्मकता)

Rejection, Denial, Disavowal, Disapproval

Acceptance, Approval, Acknowledgment, Endorsement

The company issued a repudiation of the misleading statements made by the former executive, distancing itself from any involvement in unethical practices.

Conspiracy

Noun

A plot or scheme carried out in secret.

(मिलीभगत)

Plot, Scheme, Machination, Collusion

Transparency, Openness, Honesty, Fairness

The investigation uncovered a conspiracy among the employees to embezzle company funds for personal gain.

Reiterate

Verb

To state or do something repeatedly.

(बार-बार कहना)

Repeat, Emphasize, Echo, Iterate

Abandon, Omit, Ignore, Neglect

The teacher had to reiterate the importance of completing the assignment on time to the students.