The Hindu Vocabulary 3 January 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Adverb

For all time; continuously.

(हमेशा)

Eternally, Perpetually, Endlessly, Permanently, Indefinitely, Ceaselessly, Everlastingly, Continuously, Always, Timelessly

Temporarily, Briefly, Momentarily, Ephemerally, Occasionally, Intermittently, Partially, Limitedly, Sporadically, Conditionally

The memory of her kindness will stay with me forever.

Aviation

Noun

The operation or production of aircraft.

(विमानन)

Aeronautics, Flight, Airborne, Aircraft, Air travel, Navigation, Flying, Aerospace, Piloting, Aviation industry

Grounding, Disuse, Non-aviation, Inactivity, Stagnation, Inertia, Land-based, Immobility, Anchoring, Settlement

The aviation sector has witnessed significant growth in recent years.

Extinguish

Verb

To put out a fire or light.

(बुझाना)

Quench, Smother, Douse, Suppress, Snuff out, Eliminate, Eradicate, Annihilate, Terminate, Cease

Ignite, Light, Kindle, Spark, Illuminate, Enflame, Rekindle, Start, Brighten, Burn

The firefighters worked hard to extinguish the flames.

Regulator

Noun

A person or body that supervises a system or activity.

(नियामक)

Supervisor, Controller, Overseer, Administrator, Governor, Manager, Monitor, Inspector, Coordinator, Authority

Deregulator, Anarchist, Disorder, Chaos, Unregulated, Ignorer, Non-controller, Neglector, Non-supervisor, Indifference

The regulator ensures compliance with safety standards.

Caution

Noun

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.

(सावधानी)

Care, Prudence, Wariness, Alertness, Vigilance, Attention, Forethought, Deliberation, Circumspection, Precaution

Carelessness, Negligence, Recklessness, Heedlessness, Rashness, Indifference, Boldness, Impulsiveness, Ignorance, Foolhardiness

She advised caution while crossing the busy road.

Environ

Noun

The surrounding environment or atmosphere.

(परिवेश)

Surroundings, Atmosphere, Milieu, Setting, Ambience, Periphery, Vicinity, Area, Context, Domain

Interior, Core, Inside, Center, Nucleus, Internal, Isolation, Middle, Central, Inward

The environ around the lake is peaceful and serene.

Lethal

Adjective

Sufficient to cause death.

(घातक)

Deadly, Fatal, Mortal, Toxic, Dangerous, Perilous, Harmful, Virulent, Poisonous, Destructive

Harmless, Safe, Innocuous, Benign, Beneficial, Non-fatal, Gentle, Constructive, Nontoxic, Salutary

The venom of this snake is highly lethal.

Transition

Noum

The process of change from one state to another.

(संक्रमण)

Change, Shift, Transformation, Conversion, Passage, Progression, Development, Alteration, Adjustment, Evolution

Stagnation, Stability, Constancy, Inactivity, Rest, Stillness, Sameness, Persistence, Immobility, Fixation

The country is undergoing a transition to democracy.

Subsequent

Adjective

Coming after something in time.

(बाद का)

Following, Later, Successive, Ensuing, Consequent, Next, Post, Afterward, Resultant, Later on

Previous, Prior, Former, Preceding, Earlier, Initial, Antecedent, Original, First, Pre-existing

The subsequent events confirmed his predictions.

Cripple

Verb

To damage severely or make it ineffective.

(अपंग करना)

Disable, Paralyze, Weaken, Impair, Maim, Debilitate, Undermine, Hamper, Damage, Incapacitate

Strengthen, Enable, Empower, Aid, Support, Heal, Fortify, Boost, Energize, Enhance

The earthquake crippled the city’s infrastructure.

Overwhelm

Verb

To overpower or crush completely.

(अभिभूत करना)

Overpower, Crush, Devastate, Submerge, Engulf, Overload, Drown, Bewilder, Confound, Oppress

Underwhelm, Support, Aid, Encourage, Assist, Calm, Subdue, Comfort, Relieve, Stabilize

She was overwhelmed with joy at the news.