The Hindu Vocabulary 26 November 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Propel

Verb

To drive or push something forward with force.

(प्रेरित करना)

Drive, Push, Thrust, Impel, Urge, Incite, Stimulate, Motivate, Encourage, Expedite

Halt, Stop, Cease, Deter, Discourage, Inhibit, Restrain, Hinder, Obstruct, Impede

The strong wind propelled the sailboat across the lake.

Faction

Noun

A small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

(गुट)

Unity, Harmony, Accord, Concord, Consensus, Agreement, Amity, Peace, Tranquility, Concordance

Clique, Cabal, Sect, Party, Camp, Band, Circle, coterie, Junta, Ring

The political faction fought for power within the party.

Halfway

Adjective

At a point equidistant from the beginning and end.

(आधे रास्ते में)

Midway, Middleway, Median, Intermediate, Intervening, Central, Medial, Half, Partway, In-between

Fully, Completely, Totally, Utterly, Entirely, Wholly, Absolutely, Perfectly, Thoroughly, Consummately

We stopped halfway to rest.

Alliance

Noun

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

(गठबंधन)

Coalition, Partnership, League, Federation, Confederation, Union, Affiliation, Combination, Compact, Accord

Discord, Conflict, Strife, Enmity, Hostility, Antagonism, Opposition, Adversity, Friction, Contention

The two countries formed an alliance to combat the enemy.

Appeasement

Noun

The action of pacifying someone by acceding to their demands.

(तुष्टीकरण)

Pacification, Conciliation, Accommodation, Compromise, Concession, Yielding, Submissiveness, Subservience, Compliance, Acquiescence

Confrontation, Defiance, Resistance, Opposition, Rebellion, Revolt, Insurrection, Uprising, Defiance, Contention

Appeasement of the aggressor only emboldened them.

Pluralism

Noun

A condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist.

(बहुलवाद)

Diversity, Variety, Multiplicity, Heterogeneity, Polymorphism, Polygeny, Polytheism, Polygamy, Polyandry, Polyglottism

Monism, Unity, Uniformity, Homogeneity, Singularity, Solecism, Monotony, Monotony, Monotony, Monotony

The country embraced pluralism and welcomed people from diverse backgrounds.

Mobilise

Verb

To organize or prepare (something or someone) for a particular purpose.

(संगठित करना)

Organize, Rally, Muster, Assemble, Conscript, Enlist, Draft, Activate, Deploy, Mob

Demobilize, Disband, Dissolve, Scatter, Disperse, Dissipate, Disintegrate, Fragment, Atomize, Pulverize

The government mobilized the army to respond to the crisis.

Render

Verb

To provide or give (a service, help, etc.).

(प्रस्तुत करना)

Provide, Give, Supply, Furnish, Offer, Present, Deliver, Contribute, Donate, Proffer

Withhold, Deny, Refuse, Decline, Refrain, Abstain, Forbear, Hesitate, Falter, Waver

The artist rendered a beautiful painting of the landscape.

Marginal

Adjective

Of little importance, size, or amount.

(सीमांत)

Slight, Minor, Trivial, Insignificant, Negligible, Minimal, Scant, Sparse, Meager, Paltry

Significant, Important, Crucial, Critical, Vital, Essential, Fundamental, Paramount, Overwhelming, Monumental

The marginal increase in sales did not impact the company's profits.

Substantive

Adjective

Having a firm basis in reality or fact.

(वास्तविक)

Real, Actual, Genuine, Authentic, True, Veritable, Solid, Tangible, Concrete, Material

Illusory, Imaginary, Fictional, Fanciful, Mythical, Unreal, Insubstantial, Ethereal, Chimerical, Quixotic

The report provided substantive evidence to support the claims.

Erode

Verb

Gradually wear or rub away.

(कटाव करना)

Wear away, Corrode, Decay, Deteriorate, Decline, Diminish, Waste, Shrink, dwindle, Attenuate

Build, Construct, Create, Form, Grow, Increase, Expand, Develop, Flourish, Prosper

The constant erosion of the coastline threatened the coastal towns.

Triumph

Noun

A great victory or achievement.

(जीत)

Victory, Success, Conquest, Win, Achievement, Accomplishment, Attainment, Gain, Mastery, Supremacy

Defeat, Failure, Loss, Disappointment, Setback, Reverse, Misfortune, Calamity, Catastrophe, Disaster

The team's triumph was celebrated by fans around the world.