The Hindu Vocabulary 16 May 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Respite

Noun

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

(विश्राम)

Relief, Break, Pause, Intermission, Breather, Interval, Reprieve, Recess, Time-out, Lull

Continuation, Aggravation, Persistence, Continuity, Perpetuation, Prolongation, Extension, Escalation, Intensification, Protraction

After weeks of intense work, he finally found respite in a quiet weekend getaway.

Flatter

Verb

To praise someone excessively or insincerely.

(खुशामद करना)

Adulate, Butter up, Praise, Compliment, Sweet-talk, Admire, Fawn, Cajole, Ingratiate, Applaud

Criticize, Insult, Belittle, Disparage, Deflate, Humiliate, Depreciate, Demean, Discredit, Rebuke

She tried to flatter her boss in hopes of getting a promotion.

Disconcert

Verb

To disturb the composure of; unsettle.

(उलझाना)

Upset, Perturb, Unnerve, Disturb, Rattle, Confuse, Faze, Baffle, Nonplus, Dismay

Calm, Comfort, Assure, Reassure, Settle, Soothe, Pacify, Relax, Alleviate, Console

His unexpected question disconcerted her during the interview.

Sizzle

Verb

To make a hissing sound like that of frying fat.

(फुसफुसाना)

Hiss, Crackle, Fizzle, Crackle, Spit, Pop, Roar, Buzz, Hum, Whiz

Silence, Quiet, Hush, Stillness, Calm, Mute, Serenity, Tranquility, Peace, Noiselessness

The bacon began to sizzle in the frying pan.

Divergence

Noun

The process or state of diverging.

(अलगाव)

Deviation, Separation, Discrepancy, Variance, Difference, Departure,  Distinction, Contrast, Disparity

Convergence, Agreement, Accordance, Harmony, Uniformity, Consistency, Conformity, Similarity, Sameness, Consonance

There was a clear divergence of opinion among the committee members.

Witness

Verb

To see, hear, or know by personal presence and perception.

(साक्षी)

Observe, See, Watch, Notice, Behold, View, Perceive, Catch, Glimpse, Spy

Ignore, Miss, Overlook, Neglect, Disregard, Unsee, Unobserved, Oversee, Dismiss, Avoid

She was the only witness to the accident.

Dwindle

Verb

To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.

(घटना)

Decrease, Diminish, Decline, Shrink, Contract, Fade, Reduce, Wane, Subside

Grow, Expand, Augment, Swell, Boost, Rise, Multiply, Enhance, Escalate

The water level in the reservoir continued to dwindle due to the drought.

Succour

Noun

Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.

(सहायता)

Aid, Help, Assistance, Relief, Support, Comfort, Backing,  Solace, Aid

Neglect, Abandonment, Desertion, Negligence, Ignorance, Disregard, Unconcern, Indifference, Apathy, Inattention

The Red Cross provided succor to the victims of the natural disaster.

Steep

Adjective

Rising or falling sharply; nearly perpendicular.

(ढलवान)

Sharp, Abrupt, Sheer, Precipitous, Vertical, Inclined, Sloping, Sudden, Crashing, Swift

Gradual, Gentle, Mild, Sloping, Easy, Flat, Moderate, Graduated, Leisurely, Subtle

The hill had a steep incline, making it difficult to climb.

Stable

Adjective

Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.

(स्थिर)

Firm, Steady, Secure, Unchanging, Fixed, Unwavering, Constant, Reliable, Solid, Balanced

Unstable, Unsteady, Wobbly, Insecure, Shaky, Fluctuating, Erratic, Unreliable, Changeable, Inconstant

Despite the chaos around her, she remained emotionally stable.