The Hindu Vocabulary 13 March 2024

2024-03-13

The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 13 March 2024 is from the Editorial titled “Names and bonds: On electoral bonds scheme, the Supreme Court, and the State Bank of India."

Word/Phrase	Part of Speech/Idiom	Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Example
Thwart	Verb	To prevent someone from accomplishing a purpose or plan. (रोकना)	Hinder, Obstruct, Foil, Impede	Assist, Facilitate, Support, Promote	The security measures were in place to thwart any attempt at unauthorized access to the sensitive information.
Encash	Verb	To convert a financial instrument or asset into cash. (रुपए में बदलना)	Convert, Liquidate, Redeem, Realize	Invest, Hold, Preserve, Retain	She decided to encash her investments to fund her new business venture.
Furnish	Verb	To decorate or adorn. (सुसज्जित करना)	Equip, Provide, Supply, Adorn	Deprive, Strip, Remove, Bare	The new apartment was fully furnished with modern and stylish furniture.
Disclosure	Noun	The action of making new or secret information known. (खुलासा)	Revelation, Unveiling, Exposition, Declaration	Concealment, Suppression, Secrecy, Withholding	The company made a public disclosure of its financial records to maintain transparency with its shareholders.
Exactitude	Noun	The quality of being exact (निखरापन)	Precision, Accuracy, Rigor, Exactness	Inaccuracy, Imprecision, Approximation	The architect's plans were executed with such exactitude that every detail was precisely as intended.
Benefit	Noun	An advantage or profit gained from something. (फायदा)	Advantage, Gain, Profit, Blessing	Disadvantage, Loss, Drawback, Detriment	Regular exercise has numerous benefits for both physical and mental health.
Prosecution	Noun	The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone. (मुकदमेबाजी)	Legal proceedings, Litigation, Trial	Defense, Acquittal, Exoneration	The prosecution presented strong evidence against the accused in the court.
Unravel	Verb	To solve or explain something that is complicated or confusing. (खुलासा करना)	Solve, Explain, Decode	Complicate, Entangle, Confuse	The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery and solve the case.
Proximity	Noun	The state of being close to someone or something. (समीपता)	Closeness, Nearness, Vicinity	Distance, Remoteness, Far-off	The proximity of the two buildings made it convenient for employees to collaborate easily.
Unconstitutional	Adjective	Not in accordance with a political constitution, especially the US Constitution. (असंविधानिक)	Illegal, Illegitimate, Unauthorized	Legal, Constitutional, Lawful	The court declared the new law unconstitutional, as it violated fundamental rights.