The Hindu Vocabulary 10 May 2023

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Levy

Verb

Impose (a tax, fee, or fine)

(लगाने)

Charge, Impose, Demand, Collect, Gather, Tax

Remit, Diminish, Lessen, Abate, Release

The Government has levied heavy taxes on the stated products.

Rely

Verb

Depend on with full trust or confidence

(आश्रय करना)

Depend, Count, Call upon, Lean, Stand on, Look to, Call on, Calculate

Suspect, Question, Distrust, Mistrust.

My father relied on my mother for financial support.

Adequately

Adverb

To a satisfactory or acceptable extent

(पर्याप्त रूप से)

Satisfactory, Tolerable, Suitable, Useful, Worthy, Good, Acceptable

Insufficient, Inadequate, Lacking, Deficient, Improper, Useless

Sheetal was not adequately prepared for the test.

Culminate

Verb

To reach a climax or point of highest development

(परिणाम निकलना)

Cap, Climax, Conclude, End up, Round off, Terminate, Complete, Finish

Anti-climax, Nadir, Base, Beginning, Bottom, Introduction,  Start

The team efforts culminate in a good result.

Assertive

Adjective

Having or showing a confident and forceful personality

(निश्चयात्मक)

Confident, Positive, Bold, Assertive, Decisive, Self-Assured

Unassertive, Unaggressive, Easy Going, Unambitious, Relaxed, Non-assertive

Their kid is an assertive genius one.

Tackle

Verb

Make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task)

(मुकाबला)

Approach, Address, Attack, Pursue, Focus

Avoid, Evade, Shun, Mess

The Army tried its best to tackle the terrorists.

Douse

Verb

Pour a liquid over; Drench

(बुझाया)

Drench, Soak, Saturate, Drown, Inundate, Deluge

Dry, Arid, Unwatered, Waterless, Bone-dry

The work required to douse the hot spots left by two fires in my area.

Retaliatory

Adjective

(of an action) characterized by a desire for revenge.

(प्रतिशोध)

Avenge, Revenge, Punish, Retaliate, Penalize, Repay

Forgive, Excuse, Pardon, Remit, Condone

His retaliatory behaviour is very negative.

Galvanize

Verb

Shock or excite (someone) into taking action

(प्रेरित करना)

Jolt, Shock, Impel, Urge, Motivate, Awaken, Excite, Thrill, Inspire, Delight

Bore, Weary, Pall, Tire, Discourage, Demoralize

You need to galvanize yourself to achieve success.

Entails

Verb

To impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result.

(जरूरी)

Contain, Subsume, Include, Contain, Encompass, Embrace

Prevent, Exclude, Leave (out), Preclude

Your decision entails more risk than benefit.