The Hindu Vocabulary 29 June 2023

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Avail

Verb

To help or be useful to someone or something.

(लाभ उठाना)

Advantage, Applicability, Appropriateness, Usefulness, Help, Utility, Service, Benefit, Assistance

Worthlessness, Uselessness, Inapplicability, Impede, Impair, Hurt, Hinder

You always want to avail benefits of his position.

Pertain

Verb

To belong as a part, member, accessory, or product. 

(संबंधित)

Appropriate, Relevant, Belong, Posses, Concern, Deal, Relate

Immaterial, Irrelevant, Exclude, Omit

I need a book that pertains to the birds.

Disbursal

Noun

The act or process of disbursing something, especially money.

(वितरण)

Disbursement, Outlay, Spending, Pay, Give, Expend

Save, Make, Acquire, Procure, Earn, Secure, Hoard

The disbursal of payment was very slow.

Implication

Noun

The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.

(असर)

Conclusion, Connotation, Indication, Meaning, Overtone, Inference, Suggestion, Indication, Clue

Consideration, Factor, Basis, Base, Ground, Foundation

Kindly look at the issue with the implications.

Verdict

Noun

A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.

(निर्णय)

Answer, Award, Conclusion, Decision, Decree, Determination, Judgment, Ruling

 Tie, Halt, Draw, Deadlock, Stalemate, Standoff

All are waiting for the verdict of the court today in this case.

Anxiety

Noun

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

(व्यग्रता)

Concern, Solicitude, Worry, Angst, Apprehension, Disquiet, Doubt, Dread

Assurance, Calmness, Satisfaction, Unconcern, Composure, Happiness,

Sheetal is in a state of anxiety.

 Concern

Noun

A worried or nervous feeling about something.

(चिंता)

Care, Concernment, Consideration, Heed, Interest, Regard

Unconcern, Disinterest, Detach, Cool, Indifferent, Casual

The main concern of our family is her safety.

Substantial

Adjective

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

(पर्याप्त)

Considerable, Significant, Sizable, Good, Major, Sizeable, Consequential, Extraordinary

Meaningless, Small, Worthless, Insignificant, Trivial, Slight, Useless

The breakfast should be substantial for us.

Indicative

Adjective

Being or relating to a sign that something exists, is true.

(निर्देशात्मक)

Emblematic, Ominous, Suggestive, Symbolic, Symptomatic, Characteristic, Reflective, Denoting, Signifying, Denotative, Referring

Uninformative, Activity, Cover-up, Stealing, Covering, Burying

Her idea was indicative of future plans.

Commence

Verb

Begin

(शुरू किया)

Begin, Inaugurate, Initiate, Start, Launch, Open, Ongoing, Undertaken

End, Conclude, Finish, Terminate, Cease, Halt, Stop

The meeting commenced with the speech.

Scrutiny

Noun

Critical observation or examination.

(छान-बीन)

Analysis, Audit, Inquiry, Inspection, Investigation, Review

Glance, Glimpse, Sight, Peek, Peep

The department came under scrutiny last month.

Herculean

Adjective

Requiring great strength or effort.

(अति प्रबल)

Difficult, Challenging, Tough, Formidable, Rigorous, Hard, Demanding, Heavy

Easy, Simple, Effortless, Light, Soft, Cheap

It is a herculean task for me.

Authenticity

Adjective

Being actually and exactly what is claimed.

(सत्यता)

Accuracy, Correctness, Credibility, Legitimacy, Purity, Reliability, Truth, Genuineness, Verity

Unreality, Fiction, Fantasy, Fancy, Dreaminess

She has all authority and authenticity to sign this document.

Proactive

Adjective

Taking action to make changes yourself rather than reacting to things that happen.

(सक्रिय)

Cautious, Careful, Foresighted, Forward-looking, Farsighted, Passionate, Eager, Aggressive

Short-sighted, Myopic, Improvident, Heedless, Careless

He was proactive in the elections.