The Hindu Vocabulary 13 March 2024

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.