The Hindu Vocabulary 4 December 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Fraudster

Noun

A person who commits fraud.

(धोखेबाज़)

Swindler, Con Artist, Deceiver, Trickster, Cheater, Scammer, Impostor, Forger, Crook, Counterfeiter

Honest Person, Truthful, Sincere, Lawful, Reliable, Genuine, Trustworthy, Upright, Ethical, Innocent

The fraudster was caught scamming people online.

Menace

Noun

 A threat or danger.

(खतरा)

Threat, Danger, Risk, Hazard, Peril, Nuisance, Intimidation, Scare, Fear, Annoyance

Safety, Peace, Security, Comfort, Calm, Help, Protection, Assistance, Relief, Harmony

The rising crime rate has become a menace to society.

Combat

Noun

Fight or struggle against something.

(युद्ध)

Battle, Fight, Conflict, Struggle, War, Clash, Contest, Confrontation, Defense, Engagement

Peace, Harmony, Surrender, Agreement, Truce, Resolution, Accord, Submission, Reconciliation, Friendship

The soldiers were trained to combat any threat.

Petty

Adjective

Of little importance or trivial.

(तुच्छ)

Trivial, Minor, Insignificant, Small, Unimportant, Inconsequential, Frivolous, Negligible, Little, Narrow-minded

Significant, Major, Important, Vital, Notable, Grand, Essential, Critical, Superior, Meaningful

He often gets upset over petty matters.

Malicious

Adjective

Intending to harm someone.

(द्वेषपूर्ण)

Spiteful, Vindictive, Malevolent, Hostile, Harmful, Nasty, Cruel, Evil, Malignant, Wicked

Benevolent, Kind, Loving, Caring, Compassionate, Friendly, Gentle, Helpful, Harmless, Innocent

She spread malicious rumors about her colleague.

Ingenious

Adjective

Clever and inventive.

(प्रतिभाशाली)

Creative, Inventive, Resourceful, Intelligent, Innovative, Smart, Brilliant, Skillful, Cunning, Clever

Unimaginative, Common, Stupid, Inept, Ordinary, Dull, Foolish, Clumsy, Inefficient, Mediocre

The engineer came up with an ingenious solution to the problem.

Impunity

Noun

Exemption from punishment.

(दंडमुक्ति)

Exemption, Immunity, Pardon, Privilege, Freedom, Indemnity, Dispensation, Protection, Excusal, Liberty

Accountability, Punishment, Liability, Responsibility, Sanction, Justice, Obligation, Repercussion, Guilt, Penalty

The corrupt officials operated with impunity.

Vulnerability

Noun

The quality of being easily harmed or attacked.

(कमजोरी)

Weakness, Susceptibility, Fragility, Sensitivity, Exposure, Liability, Openness, Defenselessness, Instability, Softness

Strength, Security, Resilience, Protection, Invincibility, Fortitude, Shielded, Power, Resistance, Safety

The old bridge showed signs of vulnerability to heavy traffic.

Scepticism

Noun

Doubt as to the truth of something.

(संशयवाद)

Doubt, Distrust, Cynicism, Suspicion, Questioning, Disbelief, Mistrust, Wariness, Hesitation, Incredulity

Belief, Trust, Certainty, Confidence, Faith, Assurance, Conviction, Acceptance, Optimism, Surety

His scepticism about the project delayed its progress.

Consensual

Adjective

Agreed to by all parties involved.

(सहमति से)

Agreed, Cooperative, Mutual, Collaborative, United, Collective, Accepted, Concordant, Harmonious, Voluntary

Forced, Disputed, Coerced, Disagreed, Unapproved, Controversial, Opposed, Unilateral, Imposed, Non-consensual

The agreement was reached on a consensual basis.

Preventive

Adjective

Intended to stop something before it happens.

(रोकथाम करने वाला)

Precautionary, Protective, Deterrent, Preemptive, Safeguarding, Prophylactic, Defensive, Averting, Obstructive, Shielding

Neglectful, Permissive, Encouraging, Careless, Permitting, Lax, Reckless, Ineffective, Inactive, Allowing

Vaccines are preventive measures against diseases.

Transparency

Noun

The quality of being open and honest.

(पारदर्शिता)

Clarity, Openness, Honesty, Accountability, Clearness, Lucidity, Candor, Visibility, Straightforwardness, Simplicity

Secrecy, Opacity, Concealment, Obscurity, Ambiguity, Vagueness, Deception, Mystery, Dishonesty, Misrepresentation

Transparency in governance builds public trust.