The Hindu Vocabulary 23 March 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Expensive

Adjective

Something that costs a lot of money, is high-priced.

(महंगा)

Costly, Pricey, High-priced, Premium

Inexpensive, Cheap, Affordable, Economical

The designer handbag she bought was very expensive but of excellent quality.

Canisterisation

Noun

The process of storing or packaging items in canisters.

(स्रोत)

Packaging, Storing, Containerization

Unpacking, Disassembling, Dispensing

The canisterisation of the food products ensured their freshness and longevity.

Avionics

Adjective

The electronic systems used in aircraft for communication, navigation, and monitoring.

(हवाई यांत्रिकी)

Aircraft Electronics, Aviation Technology, Flight Systems

Manual Control, Non-electronic Systems, Mechanical Aviation

The avionics of the new airplane were state-of-the-art, ensuring smooth and safe flights.

Accurately

Adverb

Correctly or precisely, without errors or mistakes.

(सटीकता से)

Precisely, Correctly, Exactly, Faithfully

Inaccurately, Incorrectly, Imprudently, Carelessly

The scientist measured the temperature accurately to three decimal places.

Interceptor

Noun

An interceptor is a type of aircraft or missile designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft or missiles.

(बाधाग्रस्त विमान)

Fighter, Pursuer, Hunter, Attacker

Defender, Protector, Guardian, Peacekeeper

The air force scrambled its interceptors to intercept the incoming enemy aircraft.

Doctrine

Noun

A set of beliefs or principles that form the basis of a particular ideology or system of thought.

(सिद्धांत, सिद्धांतवाद)

Dogma, Tenet, Principle, Creed

Heresy, Dissent, Uncertainty, Doubt

The doctrine of non-violence was central to Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of resistance against oppression.

Deterrence

Noun

The action of discouraging an action or behavior through the imposition of penalties or threats.

(भयावहन, निवारण)

Dissuasion, Prevention, Inhibition, Obstruction

Encouragement, Incentive, Support, Promotion

The heavy penalties imposed for breaking traffic laws act as a deterrence for reckless driving.

Retaliation

Verb

The act of returning an attack or injury in kind, usually as an act of revenge or self-defense.

(प्रतिक्रिया, प्रतिशोध)

Revenge, Vengeance, Payback, Retribution

Forgiveness, Pardon, Mercy, Compassion

After the unprovoked attack, there were fears of retaliation from the neighboring country.

Espoused

Verb

To adopting or supporting a cause, belief, or way of life.

(समर्थन करना, अपनाना)

Advocate, Embrace, Support, Champion

Reject, Abandon, Oppose, Denounce

She has long espoused the principles of equality and justice for all.

Threshold

Noun

The point at which something begins or changes.

(द्वारका, सीमा)

Entrance, Brink, Boundary, Limit

Interior, Center, Core, Middle

He stood at the threshold of a new beginning, ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery.

Escalation

Noun

An increase in intensity, magnitude, or scope, often in a conflict or a situation.

(तेजी, बढ़ोतरी)

Increase, Intensification, Rise, Expansion

Decrease, Reduction, De-escalation, Diminution

The escalation of tensions between the two countries led to concerns about the possibility of war.