The Hindu Vocabulary 14 October 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Inclusive

Adjective

Including all parts, members, or elements.

(समावेशी)

Comprehensive, All-encompassing, Universal, Embracing, General, Complete, Whole, Global, Total, All-inclusive

Exclusive, Limited, Selective, Restricted, Narrow, Discriminative, Isolated, Particular, Segregated, Specific

The policy is meant to be inclusive of all employees, regardless of their background.

Grasp

Verb

To seize and hold firmly; to understand something.

(पकड़)

Seize, Grip, Clutch, Comprehend, Understand, Grasp, Catch, Hold, Master, Perceive

Release, Let go, Drop, Misunderstand, Lose, Forget, Ignore, Misinterpret, Surrender, Abandon

She quickly grasped the complex concepts during the lecture.

Aforesaid

Adjective

Previously mentioned or stated.

(उपर्युक्त)

Previously mentioned, Stated above, Prior, Forementioned, Referred to, Preceding, Said earlier, Above-stated, Mentioned before, Foregoing

Unmentioned, New, Untold, Unstated, Unspecified, Unnoted, Subsequent, Future, Later, Following

The aforesaid rules must be followed strictly.

Annulment

Noun

The act of declaring something invalid, typically a marriage or legal decision.

(रद्द करना)

Cancellation, Invalidation, Nullification, Repeal, Abolition, Revocation, Termination, Dissolution, Void, Abrogation

Validation, Confirmation, Approval, Ratification, Endorsement, Acceptance, Enactment, Enforcement, Authorization, Sanction

The court ordered the annulment of the contract due to fraud.

Prejudice

Noun

Preconceived opinion not based on reason or actual experience.

(पक्षपात)

Bias, Discrimination, Partiality, Intolerance, Preconception, Bigotry, Narrow-mindedness, Stereotyping, Injustice, Disfavor

Impartiality, Fairness, Objectivity, Neutrality, Justice, Tolerance, Open-mindedness, Equality, Equity, Unbiasedness

The decision was made without any prejudice.

Validity

Noun

The quality of being logically or factually sound; legally binding.

(वैधता)

Legitimacy, Authenticity, Soundness, Accuracy, Strength, Lawfulness, Veracity, Genuineness, Authority, Reliability

Invalidity, Illegitimacy, Falseness, Weakness, Illegality, Incorrectness, Unsoundness, Nullity, Falsehood, Fraudulence

The validity of the research was questioned after errors were found in the data.

Provision

Noun

The action of providing or supplying something; a condition or requirement in a legal document

(प्रावधान)

Supply, Arrangement, Stipulation, Clause, Condition, Requirement, Precaution, Measure, Distribution, Reservation

Deprivation, Denial, Lack, Shortage, Scarcity, Omission, Refusal, Withdrawal, Exclusion, Absence

The contract includes a provision for early termination.

Fortnight

Noun

A period of two weeks.

(पखवाड़ा)

Two weeks, Half-month, Fourteen days, Biweekly, Period, Time, Interval, Fortnightly, Time span, 15 days

Instant, Day, Hour, Month, Year, Long time, Eternity, Moment, Flash, Short span

He will be back in a fortnight.

Default

Noun

Failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan.

(चूक)

Nonpayment, Breach, Lapse, Failure, Neglect, Omission, Negligence, Inaction, Forfeit, Deficiency

Compliance, Payment, Fulfillment, Adherence, Execution, Settlement, Performance, Completion, Achievement, Success

He defaulted on his mortgage payment, leading to foreclosure.

Shortfall

Noun

A deficit of something required or expected.

(अभाव)

Deficit, Lack, Deficiency, Insufficiency, Scarcity, Dearth, Shortcoming, Undersupply, Inadequacy, Gap

Surplus, Excess, Abundance, Overflow, Plenty, Sufficiency, Fullness, Satisfaction, Gain, Surfeit

The company faced a shortfall in meeting its quarterly sales targets.

Precede

Verb

To come before something in time or order.

(आगे होना)

Lead, Come before, Antedate, Herald, Foreshadow, Advance, Pioneer, Introductory, Outrun, Forego

Follow, Succeed, Come after, Proceed, Trail, Result, Accompany, Linger, Extend, Persist

The introduction precedes the main body of the text.

Penal

Adjective

Relating to punishment, especially for breaking the law.

(दंडात्मक)

Punitive, Disciplinary, Correctional, Punishing, Penological, Penalizing, Retaliatory, Reformatory, Judicial, Condemning

Rewarding, Incentive, Non-punitive, Permissive, Rehabilitative, Lenient, Law-abiding, Tolerant, Lawful, Corrective

He was sent to a penal colony for his crimes.