The Hindu Vocabulary 14 June 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Vacillation

Noun

The inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision.

(अस्थिरता)

Indecision, Hesitation, Wavering, Irresolution, Ambivalence, Doubt, Fluctuation, Faltering, Uncertainty, Oscillation

Certainty, Determination, Resolution, Decisiveness, Firmness, Confidence, Conviction, Stability, Steadfastness, Assurance

His vacillation over the decision caused delays.

Anticipate

Verb

To expect or predict

(पूर्वानुमान करना)

Expect, Foresee, Predict, Await, Envision, Forecast, Prepare for, Look forward to, Contemplate, Preempt

Doubt, Hesitate, Be surprised, Disregard, Ignore, Misunderstand, Neglect, Question, Delay, Procrastinate

She anticipated the challenges she would face.

Revitalise

Verb

To give new life or vigor to.

(पुनर्जीवित करना)

Renew, Refresh, Rejuvenate, Invigorate, Restore, Regenerate, Energize, Stimulate, Reactivate, Revive

Diminish, Deaden, Dull, Weaken, Drain, Exhaust, Depress, Deplete, Sap, Enervate

The new policies are expected to revitalise the economy.

Imperative

Adjective

Of vital importance; crucial.

(अनिवार्य)

Essential, Crucial, Vital, Urgent, Necessary, Compulsory, Mandatory, Pressing, Indispensable, Obligatory

Optional, Voluntary, Unimportant, Nonessential, Trivial, Insignificant, Minor, Superfluous, Negligible, Discretionary

It is imperative to follow safety guidelines.

Detriment

Noum

The state of being harmed or damaged.

(हानि)

Harm, Damage, Injury, Loss, Disadvantage, Impairment, Hurt, Prejudice, Setback, Drawback

Benefit, Advantage, Profit, Gain, Good, Improvement, Help, Boon, Aid, Blessing

Smoking is a detriment to your health.

Stagnation

Noun

The state of not flowing or moving.

(ठहराव)

Inactivity, Stillness, Idleness, Inertia, Immobility, Sluggishness, Dormancy, Lethargy, Decline, Stasis

Growth, Development, Progress, Movement, Activity, Advancement, Expansion, Flourishing, Evolution, Improvement

Economic stagnation can lead to unemployment.

Efficiency

Noun

The state or quality of being efficient.

(दक्षता)

Productivity, Competence, Effectiveness, Proficiency, Performance, Capability, Skill, Orderliness, Speed, Economy

Inefficiency, Wastefulness, Ineffectiveness, Unproductiveness, Incompetence, Disorder, Chaos, Sluggishness, Idleness, Slowness

The efficiency of the new system has improved productivity.

Alliance

Noun

A union or association formed for mutual benefit

(गठबंधन)

Partnership, Coalition, Association, Union, Confederation, League, Affiliation, Pact, Accord, Collaboration

Rivalry, Opposition, Conflict, Discord, Disunity, Separation, Hostility, Division, Isolation, Antagonism

The two countries formed an alliance for mutual defense.

Sustainable

Adjective

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

(टिकाऊ)

Renewable, Viable, Enduring, Maintainable, Supportable, Continuable, Durable, Feasible, Perpetual, Green

Unsustainable, Unstable, Temporary, Short-term, Unviable, Transient, Nonrenewable, Unendurable, Depletable, Ephemeral

Sustainable practices are essential for protecting the environment.

Predecessor

Noun

A person who held a job or office before the current holder

(पूर्वाधिकारी)

Forerunner, Antecedent, Ancestor, Precursor, Former holder, Forebear, Previous, Originator, Harbinger, Pioneer

Successor, Heir, Follower, Descendant, Inheritor, Offspring, Posterity, Future generation, Aftermath, Continuation

The new CEO is continuing the work of his predecessor.