The Hindu Vocabulary 8 July 2023
2023-07-08
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 7 July 2023 is from the Editorial titled “Limits of expansion: On the controversy over the Open Market Sale Scheme.”
Word/Phrase |
Part of Speech/Idiom |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Procurement |
Noun |
Obtaining or purchasing goods or services. (प्राप्ति) |
Acquisition, Acquirement, Appropriation, Attainment, Retention, Claiming, Confiscation, Obtainment |
Dispossession, Surrendering, Transferal, Non possession |
Sheetal has the responsibility of procurement of machines in the factory. |
Stringent |
Adjective |
(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting. (कठोर) |
Rigid, Rigorous, Strict, Tough, Harsh, Stiff, Forceful, Binding, Inflexible |
Calm, Easy, Easygoing, Facile, Flexible, Gentle, Kind, Lenient |
The rules of North Korea are very stringent. |
Oblige |
Verb |
To constrain by physical, moral, or legal force or by the exigencies of circumstance. (मजबूर करना) |
Bind, Compel, Constrain, Impel, Obligate, Coerce, Pressure, Drive |
Permit, Allow, Induce, Satisfy, Convince, Argue |
You cannot oblige me to drive faster. |
Considerable |
Adjective |
Notably large in size, amount, or extent. (महत्वपूर्ण) |
Significant, Substantial, Sizable, Tremendous, Good, Huge, Major, Sizeable |
Inconsiderable, Negligible, Nominal, Trivial, Marginal, Unimportant |
He has a considerable number of Flags with him. |
Plea |
Noun |
A request made in an urgent and emotional manner. (दलील) |
Appeal, Prayer, Petition, Pleading, Cry, Desire, Solicitation, Entreaty, Suit, Demand |
Demand, Answer, Decision, Reply, Denial, Conviction, blame |
She made a plea for help. |
Reiterate |
Verb |
To say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. (बार बार दुहराना) |
Echo, Renew, Repeat, Restate, Reprise, Duplicate, Remake, Redo |
Abjure, Back down, Backpedal, Call off, Occasional, Unused, Intermittent |
His father reiterated the words but in vain. |
Indisputable |
Adjective |
Unable to be challenged or denied. (निर्विवाद) |
Incontestable, Certain, Sure, Incontrovertible, Irrefutable, Indubitable, Undeniable, Unquestionable |
Disputable, Doubtful, Indefinite, Questionable, Uncertain, Unsure, Dubious, Refutable, Unreliable |
The law is indisputable as it is a criminal offence. |
Entitlement |
Noun |
The fact of having a right to something. (पात्रता) |
Privilege, Request, Rights, Dueness, Authorize, Qualify, Enable, Permit, Empower, Privilege |
Disqualify, Forbid, Disable, Invalidate |
The poor families should be entitled to free food. |
Rely |
Noun |
Depend on with full trust or confidence. (भरोसा करना) |
Depend, Count, Call upon, Lean, Stand on, Look to, Call on, Calculate
|
Disbelieve, Disregard, Ignore, Keep, Straighten, Be independent, Distrust, Doubt |
Don’t rely on foolish friends. |
Feasible |
Adjective |
Possible to do easily or conveniently. (संभव) |
Possible, Workable, Practicable, Viable, Achievable, Attainable, Likely, Cinch, Executable |
Disadvantageous, Implausible, Impossible, Impractical, Improper, Inappropriate, Unattainable, Unfeasible |
It seems feasible to do this task. |
Propose |
Verb |
To put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others. (प्रस्ताव करना) |
Expected, Planned, Prospective, Recommended, Scheduled, Suggested, Assumed, Supposed, Unproved, Unproven |
Actual, Real, Practical, Factual, Definite |
The proposed plan is likely to be feasible. |
Foolproof |
Noun |
So simple and easy to understand that it is unable to go wrong or be used wrongly. (पूर्ण सुरक्षा) |
Perfect, Flawless, Reliable, Infallible, Sure, Unfailing, Unerring
|
Defective, Imperfect, Faulty, Flawed, Unreliable |
Your plan seems foolproof. |