The Hindu Vocabulary 25 January 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Primary

Adjective

First or highest in rank or importance.

(प्राथमिक)

Principal, Main, Chief, Foremost, Leading, Key, Dominant, Fundamental, Prime, Central

Secondary, Subordinate, Auxiliary, Minor, Lesser, Subsidiary, Supplementary, Insignificant, Minor, Peripheral

The primary goal is to achieve customer satisfaction.

Narrow

Adjective

Limited in extent, scope, or range.

(संकीर्ण)

Restricted, Limited, Constricted, Tight, Confined, Slim, Narrowed, Cramped, Squeezed, Pinched

Wide, Broad, Spacious, Expansive, Extensive, Open, Roomy, Comprehensive, Generous, Unrestricted

The narrow road led through the dense forest.

Adhoc

Adjective

Created or done for a particular purpose as necessary.

(अवस्थानबद्ध)

Impromptu, Improvised, Unplanned, Emergency, Temporary, Extempore, Spontaneous, Expedient, Stopgap

Planned, Organized, Systematic, Prearranged, Prepared, Premeditated, Deliberate, Routine, Regular, Scheduled

They organized an adhoc committee to address the urgent issue.

Saga

Noun

A long, involved story, account, or series of incidents.

(किस्सा)

Epic, Tale, Chronicle, Narrative, Story, Legend, Adventure, History, Myth, Romance

Short story, Anecdote, Brief account, Trivial incident, Fragment, Epitome

The family saga spanned generations.

Entrepreneur

Noun

A person who starts and manages a business.

(उद्यमी)

Businessperson, Innovator, Founder, Tycoon, Mogul, Pioneer, Visionary, Risk-taker, Industrialist, Trailblazer

Employee, Worker, Laborer, Subordinate, Staff, Wage earner, Servant, Worker bee, Follower, Conformist

The entrepreneur built a successful tech startup.

Endorse

Verb

Declare one's public approval or support of

(समर्थन करना)

Approve, Support, Sanction, Confirm, Ratify, Authorize, Validate, Back, Champion, Advocate

Oppose, Reject, Denounce, Disapprove, Condemn, Veto, Object, Repudiate, Disavow, Oppugn

The celebrity endorsed the new fashion line.

Delegate

Noun

A person sent or authorized to represent others.

(प्रतिनिधि)

Representative, Agent, Ambassador, Deputy, Proxy, Emissary, Envoy, Spokesperson, Surrogate

Principal, Sender, Leader, Head, Superior, Originator, Supervisor, Employer

The CEO decided to delegate the responsibility to his trusted team member.

Tenor

Noun

The general course or character of something.

(धारा)

Tone, Character, Trend, Mood, Style, Direction, Atmosphere, Temper, Nature, Essence

Discord, Disharmony, Disarray, Chaos, Unsettledness, Turmoil, Disruption, Disorder, Upheaval, Confusion

The tenor of the meeting was positive and collaborative.

Confuse

Verb

Cause to become bewildered or perplexed.

(भ्रमित करना)

Bewilder, Baffle, Puzzle, Perplex, Confound, Disorient, Mix up, Disturb, Disconcert, Mystify

Clarify, Enlighten, Explain, Illuminate, Clear up, Disentangle, Untangle, Order, Organize, Simplify

The complex instructions might confuse some users.

Mock

Verb

Tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.

(हंसी उड़ाना)

Ridicule, Taunt, Deride, Sneer, Scoff, Scorn, Mimic, Jeer, Tease, Belittle

Praise, Applaud, Commend, Respect, Admire, Encourage, Support, Honor, Appreciate, Esteem

It's not right to mock someone's efforts.

Lopsided

Adjective

Not even or balanced in shape or arrangement. (एकतरफा)

Uneven, Asymmetrical, Disproportionate, Skewed, Unbalanced, Askew, Crooked, Slanted, Tilted, Imbalanced

Balanced, Symmetrical, Even, Level, Proportionate, Aligned, Regular, Uniform, Equitable

The lopsided cake collapsed under its own weight.