The Hindu Vocabulary 7 December 2023

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Wrangle

Verb

To engage in a long and complicated dispute or argument.

(विवाद करना)

Argue, Quarrel, Dispute, Bicker, Contend, Squabble, Clash, Wrangle, Debate, Struggle

Agree, Concede, Harmonize, Concur, Accord, Comply, Unite, Yield, Submit, Surrender

The neighbors often wrangle over property boundaries.

Consensus

Noun

General agreement among a group; collective opinion or judgment.

(सामूहिक सहमति)

Agreement, Unity, Harmony, Concurrence, Accord, Consistency, Unanimity, Concord, Consent, Conformity

Disagreement, Discord, Dissent, Disunity, Conflict, Clash, Division, Disaccord, Disharmony, Disapproval

After much discussion, the team reached a consensus on the project's direction.

Perceive

Verb

To become aware or conscious of something; to understand or comprehend.

(समझना)

Discern, Grasp, Realize, Recognize, Comprehend, Sense, Apprehend, Understand, Detect, Identify

Ignore, Overlook, Neglect, Miss, Misunderstand, Disregard, Oversee, Negligent, Unaware, Oblivious

She could perceive a subtle change in his attitude.

Endorse

Verb

To give approval, support, or backing to; to sign one's name on the back of a document.

(समर्थन देना)

Approve, Support, Validate, Sanction, Ratify, Back, Confirm, Advocate, Authorize, Approbate

Oppose, Reject, Disapprove, Deny, Disavow, Condemn, Refuse, Disallow, Veto, Invalidate

The famous actor agreed to endorse the new product.

Abstain

Verb

To refrain from doing something, often by choice or as a form of self-discipline.

(बचना)

Refrain, Forbear, Withhold, Avoid, Renounce, Resist, Shun, Decline, Abjure, Eschew

Indulge, Partake, Engage, Embrace, Consume, Enjoy, Participate, Yield, Submit, Succumb

He decided to abstain from sweets during his diet.

Pursuit

Noun

The action of following or engaging in an activity, often a goal or a career.

(पीछा)

Quest, Chase, Undertaking, Endeavor, Adventure, Occupation, Activity, Campaign, Mission, Vocation

Abandonment, Inactivity, Neglect, Surrender, Disengagement, Avoidance, Indifference, Apathy, Repudiation, Renunciation

His pursuit of knowledge led him to explore various fields.

Unabate

Adjective

Without any reduction in intensity or strength; continuing at full force.

(बिना किसी कमी के)

Unrelenting, Relentless, Intense, Persistent, Unyielding, Unbroken, Uninterrupted, Unceasing, Incessant, Sustained

Abated, Diminished, Weakened, Subsided, Relented, Alleviated, Decreased, Eased, Moderated, Mitigated

The storm continued unabated throughout the night.

Paradox

Noun

A seemingly contradictory statement that may reveal a deeper truth.

(परिधिरूढ़ता)

Contradiction, Enigma, Puzzle, Anomaly, Inconsistency, Antinomy, Riddle, Conundrum, Mystery, Dilemma

Truth, Certainty, Clarity, Harmony, Consistency, Agreement, Explanation, Resolution, Coherence, Simplicity

The concept of time travel presents a paradox in physics.

Gear

Verb

Equipment or machinery used for a particular purpose; to adjust or adapt for a specific function.

(यंत्र)

Equipment, Apparatus, Machinery, Tools, Tackle, Kit, Implement, Attire, Adjust, Adapt, Align, Modify, Set

Disarray, Disorder, Unfit, Disorganize, Unadapted, Unprepared, Unset, Disconnect, Disengage, Disturb

Make sure to gear up for the challenging journey ahead.

Eschew

Verb

To deliberately avoid or abstain from; to keep away from something undesirable.

(त्यागना)

Avoid, Shun, Abstain, Renounce, Forsake, Evade, Refrain, Sidestep, Dodge

Embrace, Accept, Adopt, Welcome, Seek, Pursue, Engage, Confront, Face, Encounter

Health-conscious individuals often eschew sugary snacks.

Draft

Verb

A preliminary version of a document or plan; to select or choose for a particular purpose.

(मसौदा)

Outline, Sketch, Blueprint, Preliminary, Version, Select, Choose, Pick, Designate, Nominate

Final, Finished, Completed, Conclusive, Settled, Ultimate, Conclusive, Confirm, Ratify, Approve, Accept

The author is working on the draft of his new novel.

Determine

Verb

To decide or settle conclusively; to ascertain or establish precisely.

(निर्धारित करना)

Decide, Settle, Conclude, Resolve, Ascertain, Establish, Define, Assess, Confirm, Specify

Hesitate, Vacillate, Waver, Uncertain, Indecisive, Undecided, Ambiguous, Dither, Fluctuate, Doubtful

The committee will determine the winner of the competition.