The Hindu Vocabulary 19 December 2023

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Retain

Verb

To keep possession of; to continue to have or hold.

(रखना)

Keep, Preserve, Maintain, Hold, Sustain, Secure, Save, Retain, Possess, Uphold

Release, Let go, Surrender, Relinquish, Abandon, Forfeit, Yield, Give up, Lose, Dismiss

The company decided to retain its experienced employees despite the restructuring.

Reassure

Verb

To say or do something to remove the doubts and fears of someone.

(सान्त्वना देना)

Comfort, Console, Calm, Soothe, Encourage, Support, Hearten, Cheer, Alleviate, Relieve

Disturb, Upset, Worry, Agitate, Frighten, Unnerve, Disconcert, Trouble, Dishearten, Discourage

The doctor tried to reassure the patient that the surgery would be successful.

Grassroot

Adjective

The most basic level of an organization or society; ordinary people regarded as the main body of an organization's membership.

(किसी संगठन के आम सदस्य)

Fundamental, Basic, Primary, Elementary, Base, Foundation, Radical, Initial, Primary, Rudimentary

Elite, Upper class, Top-down, Exclusive, Higher-up, Privileged, Sophisticated, Advanced, Superior

Grassroot movements often bring about significant social change.

Comfort

Noun

A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; the easing or alleviation of a person's feelings of grief or distress.

(सुखद)

Ease, Contentment, Relief, Solace, Consolation, Pleasure, Satisfaction, Reassurance, Well-being, Serenity

Discomfort, Distress, Pain, Disquiet, Agony, Torment, Unease, Displeasure, Worry, Unhappiness

The warm blanket provided great comfort on the chilly night.

Unclear

Adjective

Not clear or easily understood; ambiguous or vague.

(अस्पष्ट)

Ambiguous, Vague, Obscure, Confusing, Uncertain, Hazy, Nebulous, Indistinct, Enigmatic, Murky

Clear, Explicit, Distinct, Obvious, Plain, Lucid, Transparent, Unambiguous, Clear-cut, Straightforward

The instructions provided were unclear, leading to confusion among the participants.

Core

Noun

The central or most important part; the essence or heart of something.

(केंद्र)

Center, Heart, Essence, Nucleus, Kernel, Hub, Pith, Substance, Central, Main

Periphery, Surface, Exterior, Outer, Superficial, Margin, Edge, Boundary, Rim, Circumference

The core of the issue lies in addressing the root causes of poverty.

Complicate

Verb

To make more complex or intricate; to make difficult to understand.

(जटिल बनाना)

Complexify, Embroil, Entangle, Confound, Perplex, Involve, Tangle, Snarl, Complicate matters, Obfuscate

Simplify, Clarify, Untangle, Uncomplicate, Elucidate, Simplify, Straighten out, Unravel, Unwind, Decode

His attempt to complicate the explanation only led to more confusion.

Conflict

Verb

A serious disagreement or argument; a prolonged struggle.

(संघर्ष)

Dispute, Clash, Struggle, Battle, Contest, Fight, Friction, Discord, Contention, Tension

Harmony, Agreement, Accord, Conciliation, Cooperation, Peace, Understanding, Resolution, Unity, Truce

The conflict between the two nations escalated into a full-blown war.

Endow

Verb

To provide with a quality, ability, or asset; to give or bequeath an income or property to (a person or institution).

(समर्पित करना)

Bestow, Grant, Invest, Confer, Gift, Donate, Furnish, Bless, Enrich, Favor

Deprive, Deny, Take away, Strip, Withhold, Dispossess, Divest, Remove, Impoverish, Rob

The philanthropist decided to endow the university with a generous donation.

Efficient

Adjective

Performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort.

(कुशल)

Productive, Effective, Competent, Capable, Skillful, Proficient, Organized, Systematic, Expedient, Economical

Inefficient, Ineffective, Incompetent, Unproductive, Wasteful, Unskilled, Sloppy, Clumsy, Disorganized

The new process proved to be more efficient, saving both time and resources.

Grapple

Verb

To struggle or wrestle with someone; to come to grips with or deal with something difficult.

(संघर्ष करना)

Wrestle, Struggle, Tussle, Contend, Engage, Combat, Confront, Fight, Battle, Cope

Surrender, Yield, Relinquish, Avoid, Evade, Dodge, Shun, Retreat, Disengage, Withdraw

The athletes grappled fiercely for victory in the wrestling match.