The Hindu Vocabulary 21 September 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Conceal

Verb

To hide something or keep it secret.

(छिपाना)

Hide, Cover, Obscure, Mask, Veil, Bury, Shroud, Suppress, Camouflage, Cloak

Reveal, Expose, Disclose, Uncover, Show, Display, Manifest, Exhibit, Unveil, Unmask

He tried to conceal the truth from everyone.

Gather

Verb

To collect or bring together.

(इकट्ठा करना)

Collect, Assemble, Accumulate, Amass, Convene, Summon, Harvest, Cluster, Aggregate, Group

Scatter, Disperse, Distribute, Spread, Separate, Divide, Diffuse, Dispense, Disband, Break up

People began to gather for the meeting.

Seamless

Noun

Smooth and continuous, without any apparent gaps or breaks.

(बिना रुकावट के)

 Smooth, Continuous, Uninterrupted, Fluid, Flowing, Effortless, Unbroken, Cohesive, Unified, Consistent

Disjointed, Fragmented, Broken, Interrupted, Disrupted, Uneven, Bumpy, Jagged, Patchy, Erratic

The transition between scenes was seamless.

Pronounce

Verb

To make the sound of a word or letter in the correct way.

(उच्चारण करना)

Articulate, Enunciate, Declare, State, Announce, Utter, Vocalize, Speak, Sound out, Proclaim

Mumble, Mispronounce, Whisper, Stammer, Slur, Inarticulate, Misstate, Distort, Garble, Suppress

She can pronounce difficult words with ease.

Endorse

Verb

To give support or approval to something.

(समर्थन करना)

Support, Approve, Back, Uphold, Sanction, Authorize, Confirm, Advocate, Recommend, Promote

Oppose, Reject, Refuse, Disapprove, Deny, Repudiate, Dissent, Criticize, Contest, Decline

The celebrity was asked to endorse the new product.

Negotiation

Noun

Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.

(बातचीत)

Discussion, Bargaining, Talks, Dialogue, Consultation, Mediation, Deliberation, Arbitration, Settlement, Compromise

Conflict, Dispute, Argument, Refusal, Confrontation, Impasse, Deadlock, Opposition, Discord, Stalemate

The negotiation between the two companies was successful.

Consensus

Noun

A general agreement among a group of people.

(सर्वसम्मति)

Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Unity, Concurrence, Unison, Concord, Approval, Solidarity, Consent

Disagreement, Dissent, Conflict, Opposition, Discord, Dispute, Division, Contradiction, Controversy, Refusal

The team reached a consensus after a long discussion.

Proactive

Adjective

Taking action in advance to address a future problem or need.

(सक्रिय)

Initiative, Forward-thinking, Preemptive, Active, Prepared, Energetic, Dynamic, Ambitious, Diligent, Positive

Reactive, Passive, Inactive, Lazy, Indifferent, Neglectful, Idle, Dormant, Apathetic, Complacent

She took a proactive approach to solving the issue.

Virtuous

Adjective

Having or showing high moral standards.

(सदाचारी)

Moral, Ethical, Righteous, Honorable, Upright, Noble, Pure, Good, Principled, Chaste

Immoral, Wicked, Vicious, Corrupt, Sinful, Dishonest, Depraved, Unethical, Unprincipled, Deceitful

She is known for being a virtuous person.

Populism

Noun

Political activities or ideas that claim to represent the interests and views of ordinary people.

(लोकलुभावनवाद)

Democracy, Nationalism, Popularism, Egalitarianism, Socialism, Grassroots, Majority rule, People’s rule, Liberalism, Mass movement

Elitism, Aristocracy, Oligarchy, Conservatism, Bureaucracy, Autocracy, Dictatorship, Individualism, Plutocracy, Meritocracy

Populism has gained momentum in many countries.

Resistance

Noun

The refusal to accept or comply with something.

(प्रतिरोध)

Opposition, Defiance, Rebellion, Refusal, Confrontation, Protest, Struggle, Obstruction, Fight, Pushback

Submission, Compliance, Acceptance, Agreement, Yielding, Obedience, Surrender, Succumbing, Consent, Capitulation

The proposal met with strong resistance from the public

Articulate

Adjective

Able to express ideas clearly and effectively.

(स्पष्ट रूप से व्यक्त करना)

Expressive, Eloquent, Fluent, Well-spoken, Clear, Coherent, Persuasive, Lucid, Communicative, Verbal

Inarticulate, Mumble, Incoherent, Mute, Tongue-tied, Unclear, Silent, Garbled, Confused, Vague

She is very articulate when it comes to presenting her ideas.