The Hindu Vocabulary 8 August 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Despair

Noun

The complete loss or absence of hope.

(निराशा)

Hopelessness, Despondency, Dejection, Misery, Sorrow, Desperation, Gloom, Pessimism, Melancholy, Anguish

Hope, Optimism, Confidence, Encouragement, Joy, Cheerfulness, Happiness, Assurance, Faith, Contentment

He was filled with despair after losing his job.

Vandalism

Noun

The action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property.

(तोड़फोड़)

Destruction, Defacement, Sabotage, Damage, Wreckage, Ruin, Demolition, Havoc, Desecration, Devastation

Preservation, Protection, Conservation, Safeguarding, Maintenance, Repair, Restoration, Care, Respect, Building

The act of vandalism caused severe damage to the historical monument.

Adversary

Noun

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

(प्रतिद्वंद्वी)

Opponent, Rival, Enemy, Foe, Antagonist, Competitor, Contender, Challenger, Combatant, Nemesis

Ally, Friend, Supporter, Collaborator, Partner, Associate, Benefactor, Comrade, Companion, Helper

He defeated his adversary in the final match.

Radicalisation

Noun

The action or process of causing someone to adopt radical positions on political or social issues

(उग्रवाद)

Extremism, Fanaticism, Militancy, Zealotry, Fundamentalism, Insurgency, Activism, Agitation, Subversion, Provocation

Moderation, Temperance, Restraint, Conservatism, Compliance, Adaptation, Acceptance, Flexibility, Tolerance, Conformity

The government is trying to combat the radicalisation of young people.

Suppression

Noun

The action of suppressing something such as an activity or publication.

(दमन)

Repression, Restraint, Subjugation, Stifling, Quelling, Silencing, Censorship, Control, Containment, Inhibition

Release, Freedom, Expression, Liberation, Unleashing, Exposure, Manifestation, Revelation, Uncovering, Disclosure

The suppression of free speech is a violation of human rights.

Interim

Adjective

The intervening time; temporary or provisional arrangement

(अस्थायी)

Temporary, Provisional, Short-term, Transitional, Acting, Stopgap, Makeshift, Momentary, Interim, Stand-in

Permanent, Final, Long-term, Enduring, Lasting, Continuous, Stable, Perpetual, Uninterrupted, Conclusive

An interim solution was put in place until a permanent one could be found.

Rubble

Noun

Waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially as the debris from the demolition of buildings.

(अवशेष)

Debris, Wreckage, Ruins, Fragments, Remains, Rubble, Detritus, Shards, Broken pieces, Wreck

Structure, Construction, Building, Fabrication, Edifice, Establishment, Creation, Assembly, Development, Erection

The earthquake left the city in rubble.

Introspection

Noun

The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.

(आत्म-निरीक्षण)

Self-examination, Reflection, Contemplation, Meditation, Self-analysis, Self-observation, Soul-searching, Self-contemplation, Inner search, Self-reflection

Extrospection, Negligence, Disregard, Ignorance, Thoughtlessness, Carelessness, Distraction, Extroversion, Forgetfulness, Heedlessness

After much introspection, she decided to change her career path.

Repercussion

Noun

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

(प्रतिध्वनि)

Consequence, Result, Outcome, Effect, Impact, Aftermath, Backlash, Fallout, Reverberation, Ripple

Cause, Origin, Source, Reason, Commencement, Catalyst, Trigger, Basis, Genesis, Foundation

The new law had serious repercussions for the local economy.

Transition

Noun

The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

(परिवर्तन)

Changeover, Conversion, Shift, Transformation, Passage, Progression, Metamorphosis, Switch, Evolution, Development

Stagnation, Stability, Continuity, Constancy, Sameness, Inertia, Fixity, Stillness, Unchangeableness, Idleness

The country is undergoing a period of economic transition.