The Hindu Vocabulary 25 August 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Invade

Verb

To enter forcefully as an enemy; to enter in large numbers and occupy.

(आक्रमण करना)

Attack, Occupy, Conquer, Overrun, Encroach, Intrude, Raid, Besiege, Assault, Breach

Withdraw, Retreat, Exit, Defend, Surrender, Recede, Protect, Evacuate, Refrain, Respect

The army planned to invade the neighboring country at dawn.

Abstain

Verb

To choose not to do or have something; to refrain from.

(परहेज करना)

Refrain, Avoid, Eschew, Forgo, Shun, Withhold, Decline, Renounce, Omit, Abstinence

Indulge, Partake, Engage, Participate, Consume, Involve, Partake, Yield, Succumb, Submit

He decided to abstain from voting in the election.

Conflict

Noun

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

(संघर्ष)

Dispute, Clash, Struggle, Fight, Battle, Argument, Contention, War, Rivalry, Confrontation

Peace, Harmony, Agreement, Accord, Concord, Truce, Cooperation, Unity, Consensus, Amity

The conflict between the two countries has lasted for decades.

Resolution

Noun

A firm decision to do or not to do something; the action of solving a problem or dispute.

(समाधान)

Determination, Decision, Settlement, Solution, Conclusion, Resolve, Promise, Commitment, Agreement, Verdict

Indecision, Uncertainty, Doubt, Wavering, Conflict, Hesitation, Ambiguity, Instability, Vacillation, Dispute

The resolution of the conflict brought peace to the region.

Couch

Verb

To express something in a particular way.

(व्यक्त करना)

Phrase, Express, Frame, Formulate, State, Articulate, Word, Convey, Enunciate, Manifest

Silence, Suppress, Conceal, Withhold, Repress, Muffle, Stifle, Cover, Hide, Contain

He couched his criticism in the gentlest terms possible.

Casualty

Noun

A person killed or injured in a war or accident.

(हताहत)

Victim, Fatality, Loss, Wounded, Injured, Sufferer, Death, Mishap, Calamity, Catastrophe

Survivor, Rescue, Savior, Safety, Shield, Protector, Guardian, Protectorate, Life, Sentry

The battle resulted in thousands of casualties on both sides.

Propound

Verb

To put forward an idea, theory, or point of view for consideration by others.

(प्रस्ताव रखना)

Propose, Suggest, Offer, Present, Advise, Recommend, Posit, Put forward, Put forth, Submit

Reject, Dismiss, Refute, Oppose, Neglect, Ignore, Disregard, Deny, Retract, Dissuade

He propounded the idea that the Earth revolves around the Sun.

Imperil

Verb

To put something or someone at risk of being harmed, injured, or destroyed.

(संकट में डालना)

Endanger, Jeopardize, Threaten, Expose, Risk, Compromise, Menace, Hazard, Prejudice, Danger

Protect, Save, Safeguard, Defend, Secure, Shield, Guard, Preserve, Rescue, Support

Reckless driving can imperil the lives of everyone on the road.

Outweigh

Verb

To be more significant or valuable than something else.

(अधिक महत्व रखना)

Surpass, Exceed, Overcome, Dominate, Overrule, Prevail, Outbalance, Overwhelm, Overshadow, Outstrip

Underbalance, Subdue, Neglect, Diminish, Reduce, Decrease, Minimize, Undervalue, Understate, Lesser

The benefits of the new policy outweigh its potential risks.

Symbolism

Noun

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

(प्रतीकवाद)

Representation, Emblem, Allegory, Metaphor, Significance, Symbol, Imagery, Iconography, Figure, Connotation

Literalness, Reality, Realism, Objectivity, Directness, Explicitness, Truth, Clarity, Literal interpretation, Fact

The dove is often used as a symbol of peace in literature.