The Hindu Vocabulary 1 March 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Peril

Noun

Serious and immediate danger.

(जोखिम)

Danger, Hazard, Risk, Jeopardy

Safety, Security, Protection, Well-being

The adventurers faced great peril as they navigated through the treacherous mountain terrain during the storm.

Conflict

Noun

A serious disagreement or argument.

(टकराव)

Dispute, Clash, Struggle, Contention

Agreement, Harmony, Concord, Resolution

The conflict between the two neighboring countries escalated into a full-scale war, causing immense suffering for the people on both sides.

Concede

Verb

To yield or surrender under a specified condition.

(हार मानना)

Admit, Acknowledge, Grant, Surrender

Refuse, Deny, Withhold, Resist

After a lengthy debate, he finally had to concede that his opponent had presented a more compelling argument.

Deny

Verb

To withhold or reject the request or existence of something.

(इनकार करना)

Refuse, Reject, Dispute, Disavow

Acknowledge, Admit, Confirm, Accept

The suspect continued to deny any involvement in the crime despite the evidence presented by the prosecution.

Accusation

Noun

The act of accusing someone.

(दोषारोपण)

Allegation, Charge, Blame, Indictment

Defense, Exoneration, Vindication, Acquittal

The employee faced a formal accusation of misconduct, leading to an internal investigation by the company.

Lucrative

Adjective

Producing a great deal of profit

(मुनाफादायक)

Profitable, Gainful, Remunerative, Prosperous

Unprofitable, Non-remunerative, Unrewarding, Unproductive

Investing in real estate proved to be a lucrative venture, yielding significant returns for the investors.

Dupe

Verb

A person who is easily deceived or fooled.

(धोखा देना)

Deceive, Trick, Cheat, Swindle

Inform, Enlighten, Clarify, Disclose

The con artist managed to dupe several people into investing in a fraudulent scheme, leading to financial losses for the victims.

Deter

Verb

To hinder or restrain.

(रोकना)

Discourage, Dissuade, Prevent, Hinder

Encourage, Motivate, Persuade, Spur

The increased police presence is intended to deter criminal activity in the neighborhood and ensure public safety.

Unscrupulous

Adjective

Acting without moral principles

(दुराचारी)

Dishonest, Unethical, Unprincipled, Deceitful

Honest, Ethical, Principled, Conscientious

The unscrupulous businessman exploited loopholes in the law to gain unfair advantages over his competitors.

Avail

Verb

To make use of or take advantage of an opportunity or resource.

(लाभ हासिल करना)

Utilize, Benefit, Profit, Employ

Forgo, Neglect, Waste, Sacrifice

She decided to avail herself of the training program to enhance her skills and career prospects.