The Hindu Vocabulary 22 June 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Dither

Verb

To be indecisive or act nervously.

(हिचकिचाहट)

Hesitate, Vacillate, Waver, Fluster, Fidget, Falter, Stammer, Indecision, Uncertainty, Confusion

Decide, Resolve, Determine, Settle, Steady, Calm, Assurance, Certainty, Composure, Confidence

She began to dither, unsure of which direction to take.

Compliance

Noun

The action or fact of complying with a wish or command

(अनुपालन)

Obedience, Adherence, Conformity, Submission, Agreement, Assent, Consent, Observance, Acquiescence, Abidance

Defiance, Resistance, Disobedience, Rebellion, Opposition, Nonconformity, Refusal, Contestation, Neglect, Disregard

The company ensures compliance with all industry regulations.

Dent

Noun

A slight hollow in a hard, even surface made by a blow or pressure; to make a hollow mark in the surface of something.

(खरोंच)

Nick, Scratch, Gouge, Mark, Hollow, Depression, Blemish, Ding, Chip, Pit

Enhance, Repair, Restore, Improve, Build, Construct, Smooth, Fix, Strengthen, Mend

The hailstorm dented the car's hood.

Pertain

Verb

To be appropriate, related, or applicable to.

(संबंधित होना)

Relate, Refer, Apply, Concern, Belong, Associate, Connect, Correspond, Involve

Disconnect, Dissociate, Diverge, Differ, Vary, Disjoin, Separate, Unlink, Detach, Unrelate

These documents pertain to the ongoing investigation.

Underwhelm

Verb

To fail to impress or stimulate.

(प्रभावित न करना)

Disappoint, Fail, Let down, Bore, Underperform, Dissatisfy, Unimpress, Underachieve, Fall short, Leave cold

 Impress, Enthrall, Excite, Thrill, Overwhelm, Astonish, Amaze, Stun, Delight, Captivate

The movie's ending was underwhelming and left the audience disappointed.

Envisage

Verb

To contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event.

(कल्पना करना)

Imagine, Conceive, Visualize, Anticipate, Predict, Foresee, Contemplate, Picture, Consider, Think of

Ignore, Disregard, Overlook, Neglect, Reject, Forget, Avoid, Shun, Miss, Pass by

She envisages a future where renewable energy powers the world.

Expeditiously

Adverb

With speed and efficiency.

(शीघ्रता से)

Quickly, Rapidly, Swiftly, Promptly, Speedily, Efficiently, Hurriedly, Briskly, Fast, Immediately

Slowly, Sluggishly, Leisurely, Delayed, Tardily, Languidly, Unhurriedly, Inefficiently, Ineffectively, Gradually

The manager handled the situation expeditiously.

Convene

Verb

To call together for a meeting.

(इकट्ठा करना)

Assemble, Gather, Summon, Call, Meet, Congregate, Muster, Collect, Rally, Convoke

Disperse, Adjourn, Dismiss, Scatter, Separate, Cancel, Disband, Disunite, Break up, Split up

The committee will convene next week to discuss the proposal.

Accelerate

Verb

To increase in speed or rate

(तेजी लाना)

Speed up, Hasten, Quicken, Expedite, Increase, Advance, Rush, Boost, Surge, Escalate

Decelerate, Slow down, Delay, Retard, Halt, Stop, Brake, Hinder, Linger, Postpone

The new policy aims to accelerate the approval process.

Uptick

Noun

A small increase or slight upward trend.

(बढ़ोतरी)

Downturn, Decline, Decrease, Drop, Reduction, Dip, Fall, Slump, Downslide, Recession

Increase, Rise, Surge, Boost, Growth, Improvement, Increment, Upswing, Elevation, Jump

There was an uptick in sales after the new marketing campaign.