The Hindu Vocabulary 26 April 2024

Word/ Phrase

Part of Speech/ Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Incentive

Noun

Something that motivates or encourages someone to do something.

(प्रोत्साहन)

Motivation, Encouragement, Stimulus, Reward, Inducement, Persuasion, Impetus, Initiative, Inspiration, Urge

Disincentive, Deterrent, Hindrance, Obstacle, Repellent, Discouragement, Dissuasion, Impediment, Restraint, Inhibition

The promise of a bonus served as a strong incentive for the employees to work harder.

Ambient

Adjective

Relating to the immediate surroundings or environment

(परिवेश)

Surrounding, Environmental, Atmosphere, Surroundings, Encircling, Enclosing, Encompassing, Enveloping

Central, Enclosed, Interior, Internal, Inward, Limited, Narrow, Restricted, Confined, Intimate

The soft ambient lighting in the room created a relaxed atmosphere for the evening.

Dissuade

Verb

To deter someone from a course of action or a purpose by persuasion or advice.

(रोकना)

Deter, Discourage, Prevent, Deterge, Divert, Obviate, Inhibit, Dishearten, Repress, Inhibit

Persuade, Encourage, Urge, Incite, Prompt, Motivate, Support, Induce, Inspire, Spur

Despite his friends' attempts to dissuade him, he was determined to pursue his dream of becoming an actor.

Adequate

Adjective

Sufficient or satisfactory for a particular purpose; enough.

(पर्याप्त)

Satisfactory, Sufficient, Satisfying, Enough, Ample, Suitable, Appropriate, Competent, Fitting

Insufficient, Inadequate, Deficient, Unsatisfactory, Lacking, Limited, Scant, Short, Incommensurate, Defective

Despite the team's adequate preparation, they still struggled to win the match.

Deviation

Noun

The action of departing from an established course or accepted standard; divergence

(विचलन)

Divergence, Variance, Departure, Digression, Deflection, Aberration, Deviance, Anomaly, Discrepancy, Irregularity

Conformity, Accordance, Agreement, Adherence, Alignment, Consistency, Uniformity, Normalcy, Regularity, Consonance

The company noticed a significant deviation from the usual sales trends last quarter.

Accumulate

Verb

To gather or collect something over time; to amass.

(जमा करना)

Amass, Gather, Collect, Hoard, Stockpile, Accrue, Aggregate, Assemble, Compile, Conserve

Disperse, Scatter, Dissipate, Disseminate, Distribute, Release, Squander, Waste, Deplete, Spend

She tried to accumulate as much wealth as possible to secure her future.

Exacerbate

Verb

To make a situation worse or more severe; to aggravate or intensify.

(बिगाड़ना)

Aggravate, Worsen, Escalate, Intensify, Heighten, Compound, Provoke, Exaggerate, Fan, Incite

Alleviate, Mitigate, Calm, Pacify, Soothe, Relieve, Ease, Improve, Ameliorate, Lessen

His constant complaints only served to exacerbate the tension in the room.

Exposure

Noun

The state of being exposed to something, especially something harmful or unpleasant; the revelation of something secret or hidden.

(अनावरण)

Vulnerability, Disclosure, Unveiling, Revelation, Exposition, Uncovering, Manifestation, Unmasking, Presentation, Display

Concealment, Seclusion, Protection, Privacy, Shelter, Immunity, Safeguarding, Insulation, Covering, Secrecy

Her long exposure to the sun resulted in a severe sunburn.

Encroach

Verb

To advance gradually beyond usual or acceptable limits; to intrude on someone's rights, territory, or domain.

(अतिक्रमण करना)

 Intrude, Trespass, Infringe, Invade, Impinge, Infiltrate, Overstep, Violate, Inveigle, Overrun

Retreat, Withdraw, Recede, Surrender, Yield, Give in, Relinquish, Concede, Conform, Comply

The construction of the new building began to encroach on the neighboring property.

Tweak

Verb

To make small adjustments or changes to something in order to improve it or make it work better

(सुधारना)

Adjust, Modify, Fine-tune, Improve, Refine, Alter, Revise, Adapt, Amend, Correct

Maintain, Keep, Preserve, Leave alone, Neglect, Disregard, Ignore, Reject, Abandon

She tweaked the settings on her camera to get the perfect shot

Morbidity

Noun

The condition of being diseased or unhealthy, or the relative incidence of disease.

(मृत्यु  / अस्वस्थता)

Illness, Sickness, Disease, Ailment, Affliction, Malady, Disorder, Pathology, Infirmity, Unhealthiness

Healthiness, Well-being, Fitness, Vitality, Soundness, Wholesomeness, Robustness, Vigor, Wellness, Flourishing

The report analyzed the morbidity rates in different age groups across the country.