The Hindu Vocabulary 14 August 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Steadily

Adverb

In a regular, even, and continuous manner

(लगातार)

Constantly, Continuously, Gradually, Regularly, Consistently, Persistently, Smoothly, Firmly, Unwaveringly, Reliably

Unsteadily, Erratically, Inconsistently, Intermittently, Sporadically, Randomly, Unevenly, Abruptly, Irregularly, Infrequently

The rain fell steadily throughout the night.

Peripheral

Adjective

Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something; of secondary or minor importance

(परिधीय)

Marginal, Secondary, Incidental, Minor, Outlying, External, Borderline, Tangential, Subsidiary, Adjunct

Central, Core, Main, Primary, Principal, Essential, Major, Critical, Vital, Fundamental

The peripheral issues were not addressed in the meeting.

Impairment

Noun

The state or fact of being weakened or damaged, especially in terms of physical or mental function

(विकृति)

Disability, Weakness, Deficiency, Deterioration, Damage, Infirmity, Degradation, Impediment, Decline, Handicap

Improvement, Enhancement, Recovery, Restoration, Strengthening, Betterment, Repair, Perfection, Healing, Rehabilitation

The patient suffered from a visual impairment.

Abnormality

Noun

The state or quality of being abnormal or unusual; an irregularity or deviation from the norm

(असामान्यता)

Irregularity, Deformity, Deviation, Anomaly, Aberration, Unusualness, Peculiarity, Defect, Oddity, Exception

Normality, Regularity, Usualness, Typicality, Conformity, Commonality, Ordinariness, Standardization, Predictability, Uniformity

The doctors detected an abnormality in the patient's heart rhythm.

Ophthalmic

Adjective

Relating to the eye and its diseases.

( नेत्र संबंधी)

Ocular, Visual, Eye-related, Optic, Visionary, Retinal, Optical, Orbital, Eyeball-related, Corneal

Non-ocular, Non-visual, Non-optical, General, Unrelated, Non-medical, Peripheral, Extraocular, Unconnected, Indirect

He visited an ophthalmic clinic for his eye check-up.

Suspect

Verb

To have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of something without certain proof.

(संदिग्ध)

Doubt, Mistrust, Question, Distrust, Surmise, Guess, Infer, Think, Speculate, Assume

Trust, Believe, Know, Verify, Confirm, Prove, Validate, Certify, Support, Affirm

The police suspect foul play in the case.

Replicate

Verb

To make an exact copy or reproduction of something; to repeat

(प्रतिलिपि बनाना)

Copy, Duplicate, Reproduce, Imitate, Clone, Mirror, Echo, Reiterate, Recreate, Repeat

Create, Originate, Innovate, Differentiate, Deviate, Alter, Change, Diversify, Distort, Transform

Scientists were able to replicate the experiment with the same results.

Outbreak

Noun

 A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as war or disease.

(प्रकोप)

Eruption, Outburst, Surge, Flare-up, Explosion, Upsurge, Epidemic, Escalation, Spread, Insurgence

Containment, Control, Suppression, End, Termination, Conclusion, Quiescence, Abatement, Decline, Resolution

The sudden outbreak of the virus caused widespread panic.

Infect

Verb

To contaminate with a disease-causing organism

(संक्रमित करना)

Contaminate, Taint, Pollute, Corrupt, Affect, Spread, Transmit, Poison, Disease, Inoculate

Cleanse, Purify, Disinfect, Sanitize, Sterilize, Heal, Cure, Protect, Decontaminate, Safeguard

The bacteria can infect humans through contaminated water.

Auditory

Adjective

Relating to the sense of hearing.

(श्रवण संबंधी)

Aural, Hearing, Acoustic, Sound-related, Audile, Ear-related, Auricular, Sonic, Phonic, Auditive

Visual, Ocular, Non-hearing, Silent, Non-audible, Non-verbal, Non-sensory, Non-sonic, Unrelated, Inauditory

The patient underwent an auditory test to assess his hearing.