The Hindu Vocabulary 16 March 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Antagonistic

Adjective

Showing or feeling opposition or hostility.

(विरोधात्मक)

Hostile, Unfriendly, Adversarial, Confrontational

Friendly, Amicable, Supportive, Cooperative

Despite their differences, they managed to avoid becoming openly antagonistic towards each other.

Affinities

Noun

Natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.

(साजेदारी)

Fondness, Inclination, Attraction, Rapport

Aversion, Dislike, Antipathy, Repulsion

She felt a strong affinity for the peaceful countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Solely

Adverb

Without any others being included or involved.

(अकेले)

Only, Exclusively, Purely, Entirely

Partially, Collectively, Inclusively

She was solely responsible for the success of the project, having worked tirelessly day and night.

Affinities

Noun

Natural liking or sympathy for someone or something

(समानता)

Sympathy, Liking, Kinship, Resemblance

Aversion, Antipathy, Dissimilarity, Discord

There was an affinity between the two artists, as they both shared a passion for abstract expressionism.

Influence

Noun

The power to shape or alter opinions and actions.

(प्रभुता)

Impact, Sway, Authority, Control, Leverage

Impotence, Insignificance, Weakness, Powerlessness

Her mentor's influence played a significant role in shaping her career path.

Claim

Noun

A demand or request for something considered one's due.

(मांग)

Assertion, Allegation, Contention, Demand, Plea

Denial, Rejection, Concession, Disclaimer

She filed a claim with the insurance company after the accident.

Incumbency

Noun

The holding of an office or the period during which one holds an office.

(कर्तव्यशीलता)

Tenure, Term, Occupancy, Stewardship, Responsibility

Vacancy, Unoccupancy, Nonexistence, Inactivity

The incumbent president is running for reelection.

Inevitable

Adjective

Certain to happen

(अवश्य)

Unavoidable, Certain, Unavoidable, Inescapable, Necessary

Avoidable, Preventable, Escapable, Uncertain

Change is inevitable, so we must learn to adapt to it.

Dialectics

Noun

The art or practice of arriving at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments.

(तार्किक विवाद)

Logic, Reasoning, Argumentation, Debate, Discussion

Agreement, Concurrence, Harmony, Unity

The dialectics of philosophy involve the systematic examination of opposing viewpoints to arrive at a deeper understanding.

Coalition

Noun

An alliance or union formed for a specific purpose, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states.

(संगठन)

Alliance, Partnership, Federation, Union, Confederation

Disunion, Division, Discord, Separation, Disintegration

The refugees faced persecution in their home country due to their political views.