The Hindu Vocabulary 22 January 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Relevance

Noun

The quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.

(उपयुक्तता)

Pertinence, Applicability, Importance, Significance, Applicableness, Materiality, Connection, Relationship, Bearing, Concern.

Irrelevance, Inappropriateness, Unimportance, Immateriality, Inconsequence, Non-essentiality, Unrelatedness, Extraneousness, Insignificance.

The relevance of the information to the topic was evident in every paragraph.

Existence

Noun

The fact or state of living or having objective reality.

(अस्तित्व)

Being, Life, Reality, Presence, Subsistence, Existency, Actuality, Animation, Essence, Beingness.

Nonexistence, Absence, Inexistence, Nothingness, Void, Nonbeing, Annihilation, Extinction, Oblivion, Nihility.

The existence of extraterrestrial life is a topic of ongoing scientific exploration.

Conceive

Verb

To form or develop in the mind; to imagine or think.

(धारणा करना)

Envision, Imagine, Concoct, Visualize, Perceive, Comprehend, Realize, Conceive of, Formulate, Devise.

Disbelieve, Reject, Disregard, Misunderstand, Ignore, Overlook, Disregard, Overrule, Dismiss, Abandon.

It's fascinating to see how artists conceive and bring their imaginative ideas to life.

Mystery

Noun

Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.

(रहस्य)

Enigma, Puzzle, Secret, Riddle, Puzzle, Concealment, Conundrum, Intrigue, Unexplained phenomenon, Mysteriousness

Clarity, Explanation, Transparency, Comprehensibility, Certainty, Plainness, Illumination, Solution, Knowledge, Familiarity.

The mystery surrounding the ancient artifact intrigued archaeologists worldwide

Predict

Verb

To foretell or forecast a future event based on observation, knowledge, or intuition.

(पूर्वानुमान)

Forecast, Foretell, Anticipate, Project, Prophecy, Envisage, Presage, Prognosticate, Estimate, Divine.

Surmise, Guess, Speculate, Assume, Wonder, Doubt, Disbelieve, Ignore, Overlook, Neglect.

The scientist tried to predict the outcome of the experiment based on previous data

Gargantuan

Adjective

Enormous, gigantic, or colossal in size or scale.

(विशालकाय)

Colossal, Huge, Massive, Immense, Mammoth, Titanic, Gigantic, Monumental, Tremendous, Elephantine

Tiny, Miniature, Small, Minuscule, Petite, Diminutive, Microscopic, Lilliputian, Mini, Pocket-sized.

The construction project involved moving a gargantuan amount of earth to create the foundation.

Decline

Verb

To decrease or diminish in quantity, quality, or importance.

(कमी)

Decrease, Diminish, Deteriorate, Wane, Ebb, Slump, Fall, Drop, Reduce, Weaken.

Increase, Rise, Improve, Ascend, Climb, Grow, Advance, Appreciate, Strengthen, Enhance.

The company experienced a gradual decline in sales over the past quarter.

Excessive

Adjective

Going beyond what is necessary, normal, or appropriate; too much.

(अत्यधिक)

Overmuch, Immoderate, Extravagant, Unreasonable, Unbridled, Exorbitant, Unnecessary, Inordinate, Overabundant, Lavish.

Moderate, Reasonable, Limited, Appropriate, Sufficient, Adequate, Frugal, Restrained, Balanced, Proportionate

His excessive spending habits led to financial troubles

Variablity

Noun

The quality or state of being variable; the degree to which something is subject to change.

(परिवर्तनशीलता)

Variableness, Fluctuation, Instability, Inconstancy, Unpredictability, Changeability, Volatility, Oscillation, Alteration, Flexibility.

Stability, Consistency, Constancy, Uniformity, Predictability, Regularity, Dependability, Unchangeability, Immutability, Fixedness.

The variability in weather patterns makes it challenging to predict the climate accurately.

Resilience

Noun

The ability to bounce back or recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks.

(सहनशीलता)

Toughness, Flexibility, Strength, Adaptability, Endurance, Robustness, Fortitude, Tenacity, Elasticity, Stamina

Fragility, Vulnerability, Weakness, Sensitivity, Inflexibility, Brittle, Breakability, Frailty, Susceptibility, Delicacy

The community showed great resilience in rebuilding after the natural disaster.

Forecast

Noun

A prediction or estimate of future events or trends.

(पूर्वानुमान)

Prediction, Prognosis, Projection, Outlook, Anticipation, Estimation, Expectation, Prophecy, Foretell

Hindsight, Retrospect, Review, Analysis, Postdiction, Afterthought, Past, Memory, Recollection, Reevaluation.

The weather forecast suggested rain for the upcoming weekend.