The Hindu Vocabulary 15 February 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Brinkmanship

Noun

The art of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping.

(सीमांततावाद)

Daring, Risk-taking, Confrontation, Boldness, Brinksmanship

Caution, Diplomacy, Restraint, Prudence

The leaders engaged in brinkmanship, escalating tensions with provocative actions, leading to concerns of potential conflict.

Relief

Noun

A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.

(राहत)

Comfort, Assistance, Support, Alleviation, Relaxation

Distress, Anxiety, Hardship, Discomfort, Burden

The news of his safe arrival brought a sense of relief to his worried family.

Sparse

Adjective

Thinly dispersed or scattered

(बिखरा हुआ)

Scattered, Meager, Scarce, Scant, Thin

Abundant, Plentiful, Dense, Crowded

In the sparse forest, sunlight filtered through the few trees that dotted the landscape.

Deny

Verb

Refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

(इनकार करना)

Refuse, Reject, Repudiate, Disavow, Negate

Admit, Accept, Acknowledge, Affirm, Grant

Despite the evidence presented, he continued to deny any involvement in the incident.

Accuse

Verb

Charge someone with an offense or crime

(आरोप लगाना)

Charge, Blame, Allege, Indict, Impute

Absolve, Exonerate, Clear, Exculpate, Acquit

The prosecutor chose to accuse the suspect of theft based on the available evidence.

Espionage

Noun

The practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities of a foreign government or organization.

(जासूसी)

Spying, Intelligence Gathering, Undercover Work, Surveillance

Transparency, Openness, Disclosure

Espionage activities were discovered when sensitive information about the military operations was leaked to a foreign agency.

Commute

Verb

Travel regularly to and from one's place of work or residence

(सामान्य सुपरफास यात्रा करना)

Travel, Journey, Traverse, Reduce, Lessen

Stay, Remain, Increase, Lengthen

He decided to commute to the city by train, finding it more convenient than driving every day. The governor decided to commute the death sentence to life imprisonment.

Convict

Noun

A person found guilty of a criminal offense

(दोषी)

Adjudicate, Sentence, Find guilty, Criminal

Acquit, Exonerate, Absolve, Innocent

After a fair trial, the court had no choice but to convict the accused of the charges brought against him.

Counsel

Noun

Advice, especially that given formally

(सलाह)

Advice, Guidance, Recommendation, Attorney, Lawyer

Discourage, Dissuade, Mislead, Client

She sought counsel from her mentor before making a crucial decision. The counsel presented a compelling argument in favor of the defendant during the trial.

Interlocutor

Noun

A person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation

(संवाददाता)

Conversationalist, Participant, Speaker, Discussant

Observer, Silent participant, Non-participant

The interlocutors engaged in a meaningful conversation, exchanging ideas and perspectives on the topic.

Assassination

Noun

The act of killing someone, typically for political or religious reasons, especially a public figure.

(हत्या)

Murder, Killing, Homicide, Slaying, Political killing

Protection, Preservation, Safeguarding, Life-saving

The President narrowly escaped an assassination attempt while addressing the public during the rally.

Harsh

Adjective

Unpleasantly rough or severe

(कठोर)

Severe, Stern, Rough, Abrasive, Stringent

Gentle, Mild, Soft, Kind, Lenient

His harsh criticism of the team's performance demotivated the players rather than inspiring improvement.