The Hindu Vocabulary 8 March 2024
2024-03-08
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 8 March 2024 is from the Editorial titled “Free of guilt: On the exoneration of former Delhi University professor G.N. Saibaba and five others".
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. |