The Hindu Vocabulary 25 August 2023

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Hunk

Noun

Physically attractive and well-built man, often used informally to describe someone who is handsome and muscular.

(आपत्तिकर और बलशाली व्यक्ति)

Heartthrob, Stud, Adonis, Handsome, Attractive Man, Beefcake

Ugly, Unattractive, Plain, Ordinary, Average, Unappealing

The actor who played the lead role in the movie was a hunk, and he had many admirers.

Exploration

Noun

The action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it or discover new information.

(अन्वेषण)

Expedition, Journey, Trek, Voyage, Survey, Reconnaissance, Travel, Roaming, Quest, Pioneering

Avoidance, Neglect, Ignorance, Disinterest, Inactivity, Stagnation, Repose, Rest, Hesitation, Avoiding

The exploration of the remote jungle led to the discovery of several new species of plants and animals.

Redundancy

Noun

The state of being superfluous or exceeding what is necessary or normal.

(अतिशेषता)

Redundance, Superfluity, Excess, Surplus, Repetition, Duplication, Wordiness, Verbosity, Overabundance, Overflow

Economy, Conciseness, Precision, Efficiency, Necessity, Essentiality, Paucity, Scarcity, Deficiency, Bareness

The redundancy of information in the report made it difficult to extract the key findings.

Gather

Verb

To collect, assemble, or bring together people, objects, or information.

(इकट्ठा करना)

Collect, Assemble, Accumulate, Compile, Amass, Round up, Convene, Muster, Garner, Cluster

Scatter, Disperse, Distribute, Separate, Dissipate, Disband, Strew, Disassemble, Spread, Sow

The students gathered in the school courtyard for the morning assembly.

Jubilant

Adjective

Describe a feeling of great joy, happiness, or triumph.

(खुश)

Ecstatic, Elated, Overjoyed, Exhilarated, Thrilled, Exultant, Joyful, Euphoric, Delighted, Radiant

Depressed, Disheartened, Miserable, Sad, Dismal, Gloomy, Melancholy, Dejected, Unhappy, Sorrowful

The team was jubilant after winning the championship, celebrating their victory with cheers and laughter.

Illustrate

Verb

To provide visual representation or examples to clarify or explain something.

(चित्रित करना)

Explain, Clarify, Demonstrate, Show, Exemplify, Describe, Depict, Represent, Expose, Manifest

Confuse, Obscure, Complicate, Baffle, Bewilder, Cloud, Conceal, Hide, Camouflage, Muddle

The teacher used a whiteboard to illustrate the process of photosynthesis, making it easier for the students to understand.

Enormous

Adjective

Something that is extremely large, huge, or immense in size or quantity.

(विशाल)

Massive, Gigantic, Immense, Colossal, Mammoth, Monumental, Tremendous, Vast, Huge, Giant

Tiny, Small, Miniature, Minute, Microscopic, Minuscule, Diminutive, Petite, Insignificant, Lilliputian

The elephant was enormous, towering over everything in the jungle with its massive size.

Indistinguishable

Adjective

Something that cannot be differentiated or distinguished from something else because they appear identical or very similar.

(असंदर्भनीय)

Identical, Alike, Similar, Equal, Uniform, Homogeneous, Consistent, Equivalent, Twin, Carbon Copy

Different, Distinct, Unique, Dissimilar, Diverse, Varied, Separate, Unlike, Heterogeneous, Disparate

The two paintings were so well done that they were almost indistinguishable from each other.

Implication

Noun

Conclusion or suggestion that can be drawn from something, even if it is not explicitly stated.

(निहितार्थ)

Inference, Deduction, Conclusion, Insinuation, Suggestion, Hint, Connotation, Presumption, Indication, Significance

Explicitness, Clarity, Certainty, Statement, Manifestation, Overtness, Obviousness, Disclosure, Explanation, Elaboration

His silence in response to the question carried a strong implication of guilt.

Triumph

Noun

A great victory or achievement, often accompanied by a feeling of joy or pride.

(जीत)

Victory, Success, Achievement, Conquest, Win, Accomplishment, Conquering, Triumphalism, Glory, Mastery

Defeat, Failure, Loss, Setback, Disaster, Fiasco, Rout, Misfortune, Suffering, Downfall

The team's triumph in the championship was celebrated with cheers and jubilation.

Demise

Noun

The death or passing away of a person.

(मौत)

Death, Passing, Decease, Departure, Expiry, End, Termination, Extinction, Cessation, Loss

Birth, Arrival, Beginning, Commencement, Inception, Initiation, Start, Dawn, Genesis, Onset

The demise of the beloved actor left his fans in mourning and sadness.

Distal

Adjective

Used in anatomy and biology to describe a body part or structure that is situated farther away from the center of the body or point of attachment.

(दूरवर्ती)

Distant, Remote, Farther, Away, Outlying, Peripheral, Removed, External, Further, External

Proximal, Near, Close, Adjacent, Neighboring, Central, Attached, Interior, Nearby, Closely

The distal end of the bone is connected to the adjacent joint.

Preceding

Adjective

Something that comes before or precedes in order or time.

(पूर्व)

Previous, Prior, Former, Earlier, Antecedent, Foregoing, Precursor, Preexistent, Precedent, Past

Subsequent, Following, Next, Succeeding, Future, Later, Posterior, Ensuing, After, Consequent

The preceding chapter of the book provided important background information for the readers.