The Hindu Vocabulary 2 April 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Effectively

Adverb

Effectively means in a way that achieves the desired result or produces the intended effect.

(प्रभावी ढंग से)

Efficiently, Competently, Proficiently, Successfully, Productively

Ineffectively, Inefficiently, Ineffectually, Unsuccessfully, Inadequately

The new manager effectively streamlined the company's operations.

Tackle

Verb

Tackle means to deal with a problem or difficult situation.

(सामना करना)

Address, Confront, Handle, Manage, Cope with

Avoid, Ignore, Neglect, Evade, Shirk

The team needs to tackle the issues raised by the client.

Pursuit

Noun

The action of following or chasing someone or something.

(पीछा, खोज)

Chase, Pursuit, Quest, Hunt, Search

Retreat, Withdrawal, Abandonment, Neglect, Disregard

The police were in hot pursuit of the suspect.

Resilient

Adjective

Resilient refers to the ability to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

(प्रतिकूल)

Flexible, Durable, Tough, Sturdy, Adaptable

Fragile, Delicate, Weak, Brittle, Inflexible

Despite facing numerous setbacks, she remained resilient and continued to pursue her goals.

Coherent

Adjective

Coherent means logical and consistent in reasoning or expression.

(सुसंगत)

Logical, Consistent, Cohesive, Unified, Rational

Incoherent, Illogical, Disjointed, Inconsistent, Confused

His argument was coherent and easy to follow, making it convincing to the audience.

Coherence

Noun

The quality of being logical, orderly, and consistent.

(सुसंगतता)

Consistency, Cohesion, Unity, Logicality, Congruity

Incoherence, Inconsistency, Disunity, Discordance, Confusion

The coherence of her argument made it compelling and easy to understand.

Imperative

Adjective

Imperative refers to something that is crucial, urgent, or necessary.

(अनिवार्य)

Essential, Vital, Important, Mandatory, Indispensable

Optional, Unnecessary, Dispensable, Nonessential, Trivial

It is imperative that we finish this project by the deadline.

Reorient

Verb

To change the direction or focus of something

(पुनर्निर्देशित करना)

Redirect, Readjust, Reposition, Realign, Refocus

Maintain, Continue, Persist, Adhere, Stay

The company needed to reorient its marketing strategy to target a younger audience.

Temptation

Noun

Desire to do something

(प्रलोभन)

Allure, Enticement, Seduction, Allurements, Inducement

Repulsion, Aversion, Disincentive, Discouragement, Detraction

Despite the temptation to eat more, she resisted and stuck to her diet.

Viable

Adjective

Capable of working successfully

(व्यवहार्य)

Feasible, Practical, Workable, Achievable, Attainable

Impractical, Unfeasible, Unworkable, Impracticable, Nonviable

The meeting time is definite, and we should all be there by 3 PM sharp.

Alliance

Noun

An alliance is a union or association formed for mutual benefit.

(संधि)

Coalition, Partnership, Association, Union, Confederation

Rivalry, Opposition, Enmity, Hostility, Antagonism

The two companies formed an alliance to collaborate on research and development projects.