The Hindu Vocabulary 21 October 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Associate

Verb

To connect someone or something with something else; to join together.

(सहयोगी)

Connect, Link, Relate, Partner, Colleague, Companion, Affiliate, Combine, Unite, Collaborate

Disconnect, Separate, Dissociate, Alienate, Estrange, Withdraw, Isolate, Part, Exclude, Detach

I always associate summer with long, sunny days.

Circulate

Verb

To move around or through a space; to pass from person to person.

(प्रसारित करना)

Distribute, Spread, Disseminate, Pass Around, Broadcast, Flow, Rotate, Transit, Transfer, Circulate

Contain, Retain, Restrict, Confine, Hold, Stagnate, Block, Cease, Stop, Halt

The news about the event began to circulate quickly among the community.

Bias

Noun

A tendency to lean in a certain direction, often to the detriment of fairness.

(पूर्वाग्रह)

Prejudice, Inclination, Preference, Leaning, Discrimination, Partisanship, Sway, Slant, Partisanship, Tendency

Impartiality, Fairness, Objectivity, Neutrality, Equanimity, Disinterest, Equality, Balance, Justice, Open-mindedness

The study revealed a bias in how the data was interpreted.

Reprisal

Noun

An act of retaliation.

(प्रतिशोध)

Retaliation, Revenge, Vengeance, Recompense, Payback, Counteraction, Requital, Revenge, Readdress, Reprisals

Forgiveness, Pardon, Reconciliation, Peace, Amity, Truce, Settlement, Agreement, Cooperation, Reparation

The company faced reprisal from the community after its unethical practices were exposed.

Devastation

Noun

Great destruction or damage.

(विनाश)

Destruction, Ruin, Desolation, Wreckage, Havoc, Annihilation, Obliteration, Catastrophe, Devastating, Demolition

Construction, Building, Restoration, Revival, Healing, Recovery, Renewal, Repair, Rejuvenation, Reconstruction

The hurricane caused widespread devastation across the coastal towns.

Assault

Noun

A physical attack or a violent attack.

(हमला)

Attack, Strike, Assault, Offensive, Charge, Onslaught, Incursion, Aggression, Aggressive Action, Bombardment

Defense, Protection, Safeguard, Shield, Security, Reassurance, Shelter, Support, Guard, Cover

The victim reported the assault to the authorities.

Deliberately

Adverb

Intentionally; on purpose.

(जानबूझकर)

Intentionally, Purposely, Consciously, Willfully, Calculatedly, Methodically, Thoughtfully, Considerately, By Design, Premeditatedly

Accidentally, Inadvertently, Unintentionally, Haphazardly, Randomly, Carelessly, Fortuitously, Unplanned, Involuntarily, Spontaneously

He deliberately ignored the warning signs.

Deploy

Verb

To arrange strategically or to utilize effectively.

(तैनात करना)

Position, Arrange, Utilize, Employ, Mobilize, Station, Dispatch, Implement, Organize, Set Up

Displace, Withdraw, Recede, Retreat, Remove, Dismiss, Abandon, Disband, Halt, Disengage

The military was deployed to assist in disaster relief efforts.

Condemn

Verb

To express strong disapproval of; to declare something wrong or evil.

(निंदा करना)

Censure, Denounce, Criticize, Reproach, Blame, Decry, Disapprove, Reprimand, Punish, Admonish

Approve, Praise, Commend, Support, Endorse, Sanction, Advocate, Ratify, Bless, Uphold

The community leaders condemned the violence that erupted during the protest.

Generous

Adjective

Showing a readiness to give more of something, such as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.

(उदार)

Charitable, Benevolent, Magnanimous, Kind, Openhanded, Liberal, Philanthropic, Unselfish, Altruistic, Big-hearted

Stingy, Greedy, Selfish, Miserly, Tightfisted, Penurious, Uncharitable, Scrooge-like, Ungiving, Mean

The generous donation helped fund the new community center.

Restraint

Noun

A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control.

(संयम)

Control, Moderation, Constraint, Discipline, Limitation, Inhibition, Check, Regulate, Governance, Management

Freedom, Release, Liberation, Emancipation, Independence, License, Excess, Uninhibitedness, Spontaneity, Recklessness

He showed great restraint by not reacting to the provocation.

Abstention

Noun

The act of refraining from something, such as voting or participating.

(परहेज़)

Refraining, Withholding, Restraint, Avoidance, Detachment, Non-participation, Disengagement, Self-denial, Non-intervention, Reluctance

Participation, Engagement, Involvement, Action, Voting, Engagement, Commitment, Involvement, Usage, Consumption

His abstention from the vote surprised many in the committee.