The Hindu Vocabulary 31 July 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Ventilation

Noun

The provision of fresh air to a room, building, or other space

(हवादारी)

Airing, Freshening, Circulation, Aeration, Venting, Oxygenation, Draft, Breeze, Airflow, Ventilating

Stagnation, Confinement, Closure, Seal, Suffocation, Incarceration, Containment, Blockage, Obstruction, Restriction

Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining indoor air quality.

Trap

Noun

A device or tactic used to catch or confine someone or something

(जाल)

Snare, Capture, Catch, Ensnare, Entrap, Confine, Net, Imprison, Enmesh, Entrapment

Release, Free, Liberate, Unbind, Unchain, Let go, Open, Loose, Untie, Emancipate

The mouse got caught in the trap set by the farmer.

Mitigate

Verb

To make less severe, serious, or painful.

(कम करना)

Alleviate, Reduce, Diminish, Lessen, Ease, Soften, Relieve, Assuage, Moderate, Allay

Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen, Exacerbate, Amplify, Increase, Heighten, Escalate, Agitate, Aggrieve

Measures were taken to mitigate the impact of the economic crisis.

Sanction

Noun

 A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule; official permission or approval.

(अनुमति)

Approval, Authorization, Consent, Endorsement, Permission, Punishment, Penalty, Ratification, Blessing, Support

Prohibit, Ban, Forbid, Disallow, Veto, Deny, Prevent, Rescind, Reject, Repudiate

The new policy received sanction from the board of directors.

Interpretation

Noun

The action of explaining the meaning of something

(व्याख्या)

Explanation, Elucidation, Clarification, Translation, Analysis, Exposition, Decoding, Rendering, Explication, Understanding

Misunderstanding, Misinterpretation, Confusion, Misconception, Misreading, Obfuscation, Misconstruction, Ignorance, Error, Misrepresentation

The lawyer provided an interpretation of the contract’s terms.

Inevitable

Adjective

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

(अनिवार्य)

Unavoidable, Inescapable, Certain, Sure, Unpreventable, Bound, Destined, Ineluctable, Fated, Inexorable

Avoidable, Uncertain, Preventable, Improbable, Unlikely, Doubtful, Unpredictable, Escapable, Contingent, Optional

Death is an inevitable part of life.

Prefer

Verb

To like one thing or person better than another or others

(पसंद करना)

Choose, Favor, Opt for, Select, Incline towards, Lean towards, Elect, Fancy, Wish, Desire

Dislike, Reject, Shun, Avoid, Refuse, Abhor, Despise, Detest, Disregard, Neglect

I prefer coffee over tea.

Burst

Verb

To break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially as a result of an impact or internal pressure.

(फटना)

Explode, Erupt, Detonate, Rupture, Shatter, Break, Split, Pop, Fracture, Blow up

Seal, Close, Mend, Fix, Repair, Contain, Hold, Restrain, Compress, Contract

The balloon burst with a loud noise.

Resilience

Noun

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

(लचीलापन)

Toughness, Durability, Flexibility, Elasticity, Hardiness, Strength, Adaptability, Buoyancy, Stamina, Robustness

Fragility, Weakness, Vulnerability, Rigidity, Inflexibility, Brittleness, Sensitivity, Frailty, Softness, Delicacy

Her resilience in the face of adversity is admirable.

Haphazard

Adjective

Lacking any obvious principle of organization.

(अव्यवस्थित)

Random, Unplanned, Aimless, Arbitrary, Chaotic, Disorganized, Irregular, Careless, Disorderly, Unsightly

Methodical, Systematic, Organized, Planned, Orderly, Deliberate, Structured, Predictable, Prearranged, Coordinated

The books were stacked in a haphazard manner on the shelf.