The Hindu Vocabulary 7 February 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Deportation

Noun

The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.

(निर्वासन)

Expulsion, Exile, Removal, Banishment, Eviction, Displacement, Extradition, Dismissal, Rejection, Forced Migration

Admission, Welcome, Citizenship, Inclusion, Residency, Repatriation, Asylum, Settlement, Hospitality, Naturalization

The government ordered the deportation of illegal immigrants.

Immigrant

Noun

A person who moves to another country to live permanently.

(अप्रवासी)

Migrant, Foreigner, Expatriate, Newcomer, Alien, Refugee, Asylee, Traveler, Colonist, Sojourner

Resident, Indigenous, Homegrown, Original Inhabitant, National, Forebear, Settler

The city has a large immigrant population.

Unprecedented

Adjective

Never done or known before.

(अभूतपूर्व)

Extraordinary, Unique, Exceptional, Groundbreaking, Novel, Revolutionary, Singular, Unparalleled, Historic

Common, Ordinary, Usual, Normal, Regular, Expected, Routine, Conventional, Traditional, Predictable

The country faced an unprecedented economic crisis.

Repatriation

Noun

The return of someone to their own country.

(स्वदेश वापसी)

Return, Homecoming, Restoration, Reintegration, Relocation, Recovery, Readmission, Sending Back, Revival, Reinstallation

Exile, Deportation, Banishment, Displacement, Expulsion, Migration, Estrangement, Eviction, Emigration, Alienation

The refugees hoped for repatriation after the war ended.

Shackle

Noun

A chain or restraint used to restrict freedom.

(बेड़ियां)

Restraint, Chain, Bond, Handcuff, Manacle, Fetters, Restriction, Hindrance, Constraint, Tie

Freedom, Liberation, Release, Unshackle, Emancipation, Independence, Free Will, Liberty

The prisoner was bound in shackles.

Perilous

Adjective

Full of danger or risk.

(खतरनाक)

Dangerous, Hazardous, Risky, Treacherous, Precarious, Threatening, Unsafe, Deadly, Menacing, Dicey

Safe, Secure, Harmless, Protected, Risk-free, Stable, Assured, Certain, Easy, Comfortable

The hikers took a perilous path up the mountain.

Embark

Verb

To begin a journey or start something new.

(आरंभ करना)

 Begin, Start, Board, Initiate, Launch, Commence, Undertake, Venture, Set Out, Proceed

Disembark, Stop, Finish, End, Halt, Conclude, Land, Cease, Withdraw, Abandon

They embarked on a journey to explore the world.

Distress

Noun

Extreme pain, sorrow, or suffering.

(कष्ट)

Suffering, Anguish, Pain, Misery, Hardship, Trouble, Worry, Anxiety, Torment, Grief

Comfort, Relief, Joy, Happiness, Well-being, Contentment, Peace, Reassurance, Security, Ease

 The news of the accident caused her great distress.

Deliberately

Adverb

Done intentionally or with careful thought.

(जानबूझकर)

Intentionally, Purposely, Thoughtfully, Carefully, Consciously, Calculatedly, Willfully, Premeditatedly, Knowingly, Prudently

Accidentally, Unintentionally, Inadvertently, Casually, Randomly, Mistakenly, Impulsively, Rashly, Spontaneously, Recklessly

He deliberately avoided answering the question.

Verifiable

Adjective

Able to be checked or proven as true.

(सत्यापन योग्य)

Confirmable, Authentic, Demonstrable, Testable, Evident, Observable, Proven, Attestable, Certifiable, Validatable

Unverifiable, Unprovable, Indefensible, Uncertain, False, Invalid, Dubious, Unconfirmed, Speculative, Unfounded

The scientist provided verifiable evidence for his theory.

Empathy

Noun

The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

(सहानुभूति)

Compassion, Understanding, Sympathy, Sensitivity, Care, Concern, Affection, Warmth, Kindness, Tenderness

 Apathy, Indifference, Insensitivity, Coldness, Callousness, Cruelty, Unconcern, Unkindness, Disregard, Heartlessness

She showed great empathy towards the homeless.

Priority

Noun

Something that is more important than others.

(प्राथमिकता)

Importance, Preference, Urgency, Prime Concern, Precedence, Foremost, Dominance, Significance

Neglect, Irrelevance, Unimportance, Secondary, Delay, Optional, Postponement, Non-essential, Insignificance, Inferiority

Education should be a top priority for every country.