The Hindu Vocabulary 22 January 2024
2024-01-22
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 22 January 2023 is from the Editorial titled “Gearing up for change: On IMD and weather analyses having contemporary relevance".
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. |