The Hindu Vocabulary 12 November 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Affirm

Verb

To state or assert positively; to confirm or declare.

(पुष्टि करना)

Confirm, Assert, Declare, Proclaim, Assure, Approve, Acknowledge, Validate, Endorse, Ratify

Deny, Reject, Refute, Contradict, Disprove, Renounce, Disclaim, Negate, Oppose, Discredit

She affirmed her support for the new policy.

Linguistic

Adjective

Related to language or linguistics, the scientific study of language.

(भाषा संबंधी)

Verbal, Language, Lexical, Grammatical, Semantic, Philological, Linguistical, Dialectical, Phonological, Morphological

Nonverbal, Mathematical, Unspoken, Nonspeech, Nonsymbolic, Nonlingual, Unarticulated, Silence-based, Body-language, Extralinguistic

Her linguistic skills are impressive, as she speaks five languages.

Dint

Noun

By means of something; through force or power.

(प्रभाव)

Force, Power, Effort, Strength, Might, Energy, Influence, Pressure, Endurance, Impact

Inefficacy, Weakness, Fragility, Ineffectiveness, Frailness, Inability, Powerlessness, Helplessness, Ineptitude, Uselessness

He succeeded by dint of hard work.

Vindicate

Verb

To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to prove to be right.

(निर्दोष साबित करना)

Justify, Defend, Clear, Exonerate, Absolve, Acquit, Support, Advocate, Uphold, Prove

Accuse, Blame, Condemn, Charge, Discredit, Implicate, Censure, Incriminate, Indict, Denounce

The evidence will vindicate her innocence.

Verdict

Noun

 A decision made by a jury in a trial or a judgment or opinion.

(निर्णय)

Judgment, Decision, Ruling, Finding, Sentence, Conclusion, Resolution, Determination, Pronouncement, Outcome

Indecision, Ambiguity, Mistrial, Doubt, Misjudgment, Reversal, Refutation, Appeal, Uncertainty, Inconclusiveness

The jury delivered a guilty verdict.

Dilute

Verb

To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.

(पतला करना)

Weaken, Thin, Attenuate, Water down, Decrease, Lessen, Reduce, Lighten, Dilute, Cut

Concentrate, Thicken, Strengthen, Intensify, Enrich, Solidify, Condense, Fortify, Purify, Boost

Add water to dilute the orange juice.

Dispensation

Noun

Exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order.

(रियायत)

Exemption, Permission, Privilege, Allowance, Waiver, Authority, Immunity, License, Indulgence, Decree

Prohibition, Ban, Refusal, Denial, Forbiddance, Constraint, Limitation, Restriction, Exclusion, Rejection

She received a dispensation to work on Sundays.

Ethos

Noun

The characteristic spirit or beliefs of a community, culture, or era.

(आदर्श)

Culture, Character, Spirit, Values, Ideology, Principles, Morals, Ethics, Beliefs, Philosophy

Immorality, Indifference, Disregard, Corruption, Apathy, Unethics, Injustice, Wickedness, Irresponsibility, Insensitivity

The company’s ethos emphasizes innovation and integrity.

Unaid

Adjective

Without help or support.

(बिना सहायता के)

Alone, Unassisted, Unsupported, Independent, Solo, Soloed, Isolated, Solitary, Self-reliant, Abandoned

Supported, Assisted, Helped, Accompanied, Guided, Empowered, Encouraged, Enabled, Strengthened, Backed

She completed the task unaided.

Perspective

Noun

 A particular way of viewing something; a point of view.

(दृष्टिकोण)

Viewpoint, Outlook, Angle, Position, Standpoint, Approach, Interpretation, Perception, Vision, Insight

Blindness, Unawareness, Narrow-mindedness, Tunnel vision, Close-mindedness, Bias, Ignorance, Distortion, Prejudice, Obscurity

Her perspective on the issue helped us understand it better.

Prestigious

Adjective

Inspiring respect and admiration; having high status.

(प्रतिष्ठित)

Respected, Renowned, Honored, Esteemed, Famous, Distinguished, Prominent, Illustrious, Notable, Celebrated

Unimportant, Inferior, Disreputable, Insignificant, Obscure, Unknown, Mediocre, Ordinary, Common, Lowly

He was awarded a scholarship to a prestigious university.

Ambit

Noun

The scope, extent, or bounds of something.

(सीमा)

Scope, Range, Extent, Sphere, Field, Realm, Domain, Periphery, Compass, Bounds

Limitlessness, Infinite, Infinity, Boundlessness, Endless, Limit, Unrestricted, Narrowness, Restriction, Finite

The project falls within the ambit of the environmental department.