The Hindu Vocabulary 24 February 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Dilemma

Noun

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options.

(दुविधा)

Predicament, Quandary, Perplexity, Difficulty, Crisis, Problem, Confusion, Puzzle

Certainty, Clarity, Resolution, Agreement, Confidence, Ease, Simplicity, Assurance

He faced a dilemma about whether to accept the job offer or continue his studies.

Accountability

Noun

The obligation to accept responsibility for one's actions.

(जवाबदेही)

Responsibility, Answerability, Liability, Obligation, Dependability, Trustworthiness, Integrity, Duty, Transparency, Governance

Irresponsibility, Unaccountability, Exemption, Freedom, Independence, Nonliability, Unreliability, Untrustworthiness

Government officials must maintain accountability to the public.

Amenable

Adjective

Willing to accept or be influenced by a suggestion.

(उत्तरदायी)

Agreeable, Cooperative, Responsive, Compliant, Acquiescent, Open, Willing, Persuadable, Receptive, Submissive

Stubborn, Unwilling, Resistant, Uncooperative, Defiant, Recalcitrant, Unyielding, Disagreeable, Inflexible, Rebellious

She was amenable to trying new ideas for the project.

Undermine

Verb

To weaken or damage something gradually.

(कमजोर करना)

Weaken, Sabotage, Erode, Diminish, Impair, Undercut, Subvert, Harm, Ruin, Damage

Strengthen, Support, Bolster, Enhance, Improve, Reinforce, Boost, Secure

Corruption can undermine the credibility of a government.

Remit

Verb

To send money or cancel a debt or punishment.

(माफ करना)

Send, Transfer, Dispatch, Forward, Pay, Revoke, Cancel, Waive, Exempt, Forgive

Charge, Demand, Hold, Retain, Enforce, Keep, Seize, Impose, Apply, Claim

He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.

Statutory

Adjective

Required, permitted, or enacted by law.

(वैधानिक)

Lawful, Mandated, Authorized, Enforced, Legislative, Compulsory, Regulatory, Prescribed, Official

Unlawful, Illegal, Nonbinding, Optional, Arbitrary, Unauthorized, Unofficial, Prohibited

The company must follow statutory regulations for employee safety.

Disclose

Verb

To reveal or make known information.

(प्रकट करना)

Reveal, Expose, Uncover, Announce, Divulge, Publish, Declare, Broadcast, Share

Conceal, Hide, Suppress, Withhold, Cover, Retain, Mask, Obscure, Camouflage, Misdirect

The journalist refused to disclose her sources.

Supervision

Noun

The act of overseeing or managing work or activities.

(पर्यवेक्षण)

Oversight, Management, Monitoring, Direction, Control, Regulation, Guidance, Inspection, Administration, Leadership

Neglect, Carelessness, Mismanagement, Ignorance, Laxity, Indifference, Inattention, Unawareness

The students worked under the supervision of their teacher.

Credible

Adjective

Believable or trustworthy.

(विश्वसनीय)

Trustworthy, Reliable, Dependable, Plausible, Convincing, Valid, Authentic, Genuine, Probable, Sound

Unreliable, Doubtful, Unbelievable, Questionable, Suspicious, Unconvincing, False, Fake, Dishonest

 The witness provided a credible account of the incident.

Prosecution

Noun

The process of conducting legal proceedings against someone.

(अभियोजन)

 Legal action, Lawsuit, Litigation, Indictment, Trial, Charge, Accusation, Conviction, Court case, Allegation

Defense, Acquittal, Pardon, Amnesty, Exoneration, Immunity, Freedom, Release, Vindication, Dismissal

The prosecution presented strong evidence against the accused.

Review

Noun

A formal assessment or examination of something.

(समीक्षा)

Evaluation, Analysis, Examination, Inspection, Assessment, Appraisal, Critique, Consideration, Audit, Reflection

Neglect, Ignore, Disregard, Overlook, Omit, Abandon, Reject, Avoid, Dismiss, Misinterpret

The manager will review the proposal before approval.

Foremost

Adjective

Most important or best in rank or position.

(अग्रणी)

Leading, Top, Prime, Chief, Principal, Prominent, Supreme, Preeminent, Notable, Best

Inferior, Minor, Least, Secondary, Unimportant, Lowest, Insignificant, Subordinate

She is one of the foremost experts in artificial intelligence.