The Hindu Vocabulary 29 June 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Wean

Verb

To gradually reduce dependency on something

(छुड़ाना)

Detach, Discourage, Disengage, Remove, Separate, Withdraw, Disaccustom, Ease off, Break, Reduce

Attach, Cling, Continue, Depend, Indulge, Maintain, Persist, Retain, Sustain, Keep

The mother began to wean her child off breastfeeding.

Trawl

Verb

To fish with a trawl net or to search thoroughly.

(जाल से मछलियाँ पकड़ना)

Fish, Drag, Search, Sweep, Explore, Hunt, Probe, Scour, Net, Dredge

Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Disregard, Avoid, Bypass, Skip, Pass by, Miss, Evade

Fishermen trawl the ocean for hours to catch fish.

Resumption

Noun

The action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption.

(पुनः आरंभ)

Continuation, Restart, Renewal, Reopening, Recommencement, Revival, Return, Reinitiation, Recovery, Reinstitution

Cessation, End, Termination, Conclusion, Halt, Stop, Discontinuation, Abandonment, Pause, Suspension

The resumption of the meeting was delayed by an hour.

Chase

Verb

To follow rapidly in order to catch or overtake

(पीछा करना)

Pursue, Hunt, Track, Follow, Run after, Seek, Hound, Tail, Trail, Stalk

Escape, Evade, Flee, Avoid, Run away, Shun, Elude, Abandon, Retreat, Yield

The dog loves to chase squirrels in the park.

Impound

Verb

To seize and take legal custody of something, especially a vehicle or other property.

(ज़ब्त करना)

Confiscate, Seize, Take, Capture, Appropriated, Hold, Detain, Forfeit, Reclaim, Withhold

Release, Free, Liberate, Discharge, Let go, Return, Give back, Allow, Permit, Grant

The police decided to impound the suspect’s car.

Negotiation

Noun

Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.

(बातचीत)

Discussion, Talk, Bargaining, Mediation, Consultation, Deliberation, Conference, Arbitration, Dialogue, Settlement

Disagreement, Impasse, Refusal, Stalemate, Deadlock, Discord, Disharmony, Refusal, Conflict, Fight

Successful negotiation requires good communication skills.

Demarcate

Verb

To set the boundaries or limits of something.

(सीमांकन करना)

Define, Delimit, Mark, Bound, Outline, Separate, Distinguish, Divide, Partition, Differentiate

Merge, Unite, Combine, Connect, Blend, Join, Integrate, Amalgamate, Fuse, Consolidate

The farmers demarcated their fields with fences.

Diversification

Noun

The process of varying or expanding the range of products or field of operation.

(विविधता)

Variety, Multiplicity, Assortment, Range, Mixture, Expansion, Variation, Heterogeneity, Spread, Spread, Breadth

Uniformity, Sameness, Homogeneity, Monotony, Consistency, Conformity, Singularity, Similarity, Standardization, Homogenization

Diversification of crops helps in reducing risks for farmers.

Implementation

Noun

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect.

(कार्यान्वयन)

Execution, Application, Enforcement, Realization, Accomplishment, Fulfillment, Carrying out, Performance, Administration, Operation

Neglect, Disregard, Abandonment, Failure, Idleness, Inaction, Unfulfillment, Nonexecution, Ignorance, Mismanagement

The implementation of the new policy will start next month.

Gradual

Adjective

Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees

(क्रमिक)

Slow, Steady, Progressive, Step-by-step, Incremental, Phased, Moderate, Successive, Unhurried, Continuous

Sudden, Abrupt, Immediate, Instantaneous, Swift, Rapid, Hasty, Quick, Speedy, Sharp

There has been a gradual improvement in her health.