The Hindu Vocabulary 31 May 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Incendiary

Adjective

Designed to cause fires or stir up conflict

(भड़काऊ)

Inflammatory, Provocative, Agitating, Combustible, Flammable, Seditious, Inciting, Instigative, Explosive, Fiery

Noninflammatory, Calm, Soothing, Pacifying, Quenching, Extinguishing, Peaceful, Harmonious, Tranquil, Cooling

The politician's incendiary remarks ignited a heated debate.

Devastating

Adjective

Highly destructive or damaging.

(विनाशकारी)

Destructive, Ruinous, Catastrophic, Disastrous, Crushing, Shattering, Overwhelming, Calamitous, Detrimental, Harmful

Beneficial, Constructive, Favorable, Advantageous, Positive, Healing, Restorative, Fortifying, Strengthening, Helpful

The earthquake had a devastating impact on the city.

Pervasive

Adjective

Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people

(व्यापक)

Widespread, Omnipresent, Ubiquitous, Universal, Prevalent, Extensive, Penetrating, Infiltrating, Common, Diffuse

Limited, Restricted, Confined, Isolated, Narrow, Exclusive, Localized, Rare, Scarce, Infrequent

The influence of social media is pervasive in today's society.

Apparent

Adjective

Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

(स्पष्ट)

Obvious, Clear, Evident, Manifest, Plain, Noticeable, Perceptible, Distinct, Visible, Recognizable

Hidden, Obscure, Unclear, Concealed, Inconspicuous, Invisible, Uncertain, Vague, Ambiguous, Mysterious

It was apparent that she was not happy with the decision.

Revamp

Verb

To give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.

(सुधारना)

Renovate, Remodel, Renew, Redesign, Reconstruct, Overhaul, Upgrade, Refresh, Modernize, Rework

Degrade, Deteriorate, Worsen, Damage, Harm, Decline, Deplete, Depreciate, Corrupt, Sabotage

They decided to revamp the old building to attract new tenants.

Synchronisation

Noun

The operation or activity of two or more things at the same time or rate.

(समन्वयन)

Coordination, Harmonization, Alignment, Integration, Unison, Simultaneity, Synchrony, Correlation, Accord, Concurrence

Discoordination, Disunion, Asynchrony, Desynchronization, Disconnection, Disjunction, Separation, Disparity, Imbalance, Divergence

The synchronisation of the dancers was flawless.

Holistic

Adjective

Characterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole.

(समग्र)

Comprehensive, Integrated, Inclusive, Total, Entire, Full, Complete, Thorough, Unifying, All-encompassing

Fragmented, Partial, Incomplete, Narrow, Isolated, Individual, Singular, Specific, Limited, Exclusive

The new programme aims at the holistic development of the children. 

Insidious

Adjective

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

(कपटी)

Cunning, Crafty, Sly, Deceitful, Treacherous, Stealthy, Subtle, Surreptitious, Perfidious, Underhanded

Harmless, Transparent, Benign, Honest, Straightforward, Clear, Safe, Open, Overt, Sincere

The disease progresses in an insidious manner.

Restructure

Verb

To organize differently.

(पुनर्गठन करना)

Reorganize, Rearrange, Reform, Revise, Reconstruct, Overhaul, Renew, Modify, Reengineer, Alter

Maintain, Preserve, Keep, Stabilize, Sustain, Uphold, Retain, Continue, Conserve, Perpetuate

The company plans to restructure its operations to improve efficiency.

Manifold

Adjective

Many and various.

(विविध)

Numerous, Multiple, Diverse, Varied, Various, Plentiful, Countless, Multifaceted, Manifold, Myriad

Single, Sole, Lone, Unique, Singular, Simple, Limited, One, Exclusive, Unitary

The benefits of the new policy are manifold.