The Hindu Vocabulary 20 February 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Misplace

Verb

Put or set in the wrong place

(ग़लत जगह पर रखना)

Mislay, Lose, Misplace, Misfile, Displace

Place correctly, Find, Locate, Organize

I seem to misplace my keys almost every morning.

She accidentally misplaced the important document in a stack of papers on her desk.

Priority

Noun

The state or condition of being regarded or treated as more important.

(प्राथमिकता)

Precedence, Importance, Preference, Precedence, Primacy

Unimportance, Insignificance, Irrelevance, Neglect

The safety of the passengers is the top priority for the airline.

Completing the urgent project became the team's priority, leading them to work overtime.

Abstract

Adjective

Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

(अव्यक्त)

Conceptual, Theoretical, Summary, Synopsis, Abstruse

Concrete, Tangible, Specific, Practical, Definite

The artist created an abstract painting that conveyed emotion without depicting recognizable objects.

The abstract of the research paper provided a concise overview of the key findings.

Sustenance

Noun

The continuation of something over time.

(आत्मनिर्भरता)

Maintenance, Support, Nourishment, Livelihood, Subsistence

Neglect, Deprivation, Abandonment, Decay

Access to clean water is crucial for the sustenance of life.

The community relied on agriculture for the sustenance of its members.

Negate

Verb

Counteract or neutralize the effect of something.

(रद्द करना)

Nullify, Contradict, Negate, Invalidate, Annul

Confirm, Affirm, Validate, Support

His apology did little to negate the impact of his previous insensitive remarks.

The new evidence presented in court helped negate the previous alibi.

Ostensible

Adjective

Stated or appearing to be true but not necessarily so.

(अभिव्यक्त)

Apparent, Seeming, Evident, outward, Visible

Real, Genuine, Actual, True

His ostensible reason for the sudden departure was a family emergency, but there seemed to be more to the story.

The company's ostensible commitment to sustainability was questioned when environmental violations came to light.

Convince

Verb

Persuade someone to do something.

(प्रेरित करना)

Persuade, Influence, Sway, Assure, Win over

Dissuade, Deter, Discourage, Prevent

She tried to convince her colleagues to support the new project with compelling arguments.

Despite their efforts, they couldn't convince him to change his decision.

Substantial

Adjective

Something of considerable importance, size, or worth.

(संतोषजनक)

Significant, Considerable, Ample, Enough, Sufficient, Adequate

Insignificant, Negligible, Trivial, Meagre, Insufficient

He received a substantial bonus for his exceptional performance at work.

The company made substantial investments in research and development to enhance product quality.

Vociferously

Adverb

In a loud and vehement manner.

(जोरदार)

Loudly, Vehemently, Noisily, Vigorously, Forcefully

Quietly, Softly, Silently, Calmly

The protesters vociferously demanded justice for the victims, making their voices heard across the square.

Despite the chaos, he vociferously expressed his disagreement with the decision during the meeting.

Sparse

Adjective

Thinly scattered or distributed.

(अर्ध-विरल)

Scattered, Thin, Rare, Scanty, Meagre

Abundant, Dense, Crowded, Plentiful

The forest was so dense in some areas while being sparse in others.

Due to the sparse attendance, the event was rescheduled for a later date.