The Hindu Vocabulary 11 December 2023
2023-12-11
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 11 December 2023 is from the Editorial titled “Invidious divide: On political discussions".
Word/Phrase |
Part of Speech/Idiom |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Invidious |
Adjective |
Likely to arouse resentment or anger in others; unpleasant and likely to cause resentment. (ईर्ष्यानुपपन्न) |
Hateful, Detrimental, Offensive, Malicious, Hostile, Envious, Bitter, Resentful, Odious, Vindictive |
Benevolent, Favorable, Friendly, Generous, Kind, Gracious, Laudable, Amiable, Sympathetic, Praiseworthy |
Making invidious comparisons can damage relationships. |
Exacerbate |
Verb |
To make a situation, feeling, or problem more intense or severe. (बिगाड़ना) |
Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen, Escalate, Heighten, Provoke, Irritate, Compound, Exaggerate, Deteriorate |
Alleviate, Mitigate, Improve, Lessen, Ease, Pacify, Calm, Soothe, Relieve, Ameliorate |
Adding more pressure will only exacerbate the stress levels. |
Expunge |
Verb |
To erase or remove completely; to eliminate or destroy. (मिटाना) |
Erase, Delete, Remove, Wipeout, Obliterate, Efface, Abolish, Cancel, Annul, Liquidate |
Retain, Preserve, Keep, Include, Add, Insert, Reinstate, Restore, Reinforce |
The court ordered to expunge the false accusations from the record. |
Disparagingly |
Adverb |
In a manner that belittles or expresses contempt; with a critical or negative tone. (अपमानजनक रूप से) |
Derisively, Contemptuously, Mockingly, Ridiculously, Scornfully, Insultingly, Sneeringly, Demeaningly, Disdainfully, Sardonically |
Complimentarily, Praisefully, Admiringly, Respectfully, Supportively, Encouragingly, Appreciatively, Approvingly, Flatteringly |
He spoke disparagingly about his colleague's work, which was discouraging. |
Bigotry |
Noun |
Intolerance or prejudice, especially on the basis of race, religion, or other characteristics. (धर्मान्धता) |
Prejudice, Intolerance, Bias, Discrimination, Narrow-mindedness, Sectarianism, Partisanship, Racism, Chauvinism, Fanaticism |
Tolerance, Open-mindedness, Acceptance, Inclusivity, Broad-mindedness, Fairness, Equality, Liberality, Impartiality, Pluralism |
Overcoming bigotry requires promoting understanding and acceptance. |
Coalition |
Noun |
An alliance or partnership, especially between political parties or countries. (गठबंधन) |
Alliance, Union, Partnership, Confederation, Federation, Combine, Confederacy, Merger, Collaboration, Pact |
Division, Separation, Disunion, Dissociation, Disconnection, Split, Isolation, Estrangement, Disintegration, Disengagement |
The coalition of political parties worked together to form a stable government. |
Reconcile |
Verb |
To restore friendly relations; to make compatible or consistent. (सुलह करना) |
Settle, Resolve, Harmonize, Mend, Pacify, Unite, Conciliate, Rectify, Restore, Accommodate |
Conflict, Divide, Separate, Disagree, Estrange, Clash, Dispute, Alien, Disunite, Split |
It took time, but they were able to reconcile their differences. |
Impend |
Verb |
To be about to happen; to be imminent or looming. (आसन्न) |
Loom, Approach, Threaten, Lurk, Await, Menace, Hover, Hangover, Be imminent, Be close |
Retreat, Recede, Withdraw, Abate, Subside, Diminish, Evade, Elude, Disperse, Dissipate |
The storm clouds suggested that bad weather was impending. |
Delimitation |
Noun |
The process of fixing limits or boundaries; the act of demarcating or determining the extent of something. (सीमांतरण) |
Demarcation, Boundary Definition, Limitation, Restriction, Specification, Delineation, Circumscription |
Unlimited, Unrestricted, Boundless, Infinite, Expansive, Unconfined, Unbounded, Unrestrained, Endless, Extensive |
The delimitation of the national park was crucial for preserving wildlife habitats. |
Hostile |
Adjective |
Unfriendly, antagonistic, or opposed; showing aggression or opposition. (शत्रुतापूर्ण) |
Adversarial, Antagonistic, Unfriendly, Aggressive, Belligerent, Combative, Opposed, Resistant, Hostile, Inimical |
Friendly, Amicable, Hospitable, Welcoming, Peaceful, Harmonious, Cooperative, Benevolent, Cordial, Agreeable |
The negotiations turned hostile as neither side was willing to compromise. |
Prejudice |
Noun |
A preconceived opinion or judgment formed without proper knowledge or examination; bias or unfair treatment. (पूर्वग्रह) |
Bias, Discrimination, Stereotype, Intolerance, Bigotry, Preconception, Partiality, Unfairness, Prejudgment, Narrow-mindedness |
Fairness, Open-mindedness, Tolerance, Impartiality, Objectivity, Neutrality, Justice, Equality, Liberality, Unbiasedness |
Overcoming prejudice requires education and open-mindedness. |