The Hindu Vocabulary 6 April 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Adjunct

Noun

Something added to another thing but not essential to it.

(सहायक)

Addition, Appendage, Supplement, Attachment, Accessory

Core, Essential, Integral, Main, Primary

The new wing of the hospital serves as an adjunct to the main building.

Critique

Noun

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political work.

(समीक्षा)

Review, Analysis, Evaluation, Assessment, Appraisal

Praise, Commendation, Approval, Endorsement, Acclaim

The film received mixed critiques from the critics.

Petitions

Noun

A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause.

(याचिका)

Appeal, Plea, Request, Entreaty, Supplication

Denial, Refusal, Rejection, Disapproval, Dissent

The citizens submitted a petition to the government urging action on climate change.

Glitch

Noun

Minor, temporary malfunctions or irregularities in a system or operation.

(गड़बड़)

Snag, Hitch, Hiccup, Snag, Problem

Smoothness, Efficiency, Perfection, Flawlessness

The software update fixed several glitches that were causing the system to crash.

Critique

Noun

A detailed analysis or assessment of something, typically a literary or artistic work.

(समीक्षा)

Review, Analysis, Evaluation, Assessment, Appraisal

Praise, Commendation, Approval, Endorsement

The professor provided a thorough critique of the student's research paper.

Trivial

Adjective

Something of little value or importance.

(छोटा या महत्वहीन)

Inconsequential, Minor, Insignificant, Negligible, Trifling

Significant, Important, Substantial, Major, Consequential

The issue seemed trivial compared to the larger problems the company was facing.

Minuscule

Adjective

Something extremely small in size, amount, or degree.

(बहुत छोटा या अत्यल्प)

Tiny, Diminutive, Microscopic, Minute, Petite

Huge, Massive, Gigantic, Substantial, Significant

The chances of success were minuscule, but she decided to try anyway.

Robust

Adjective

strong, healthy, and vigorous

(मजबूत और स्वस्थ)

Strong, Sturdy, Vigorous, Resilient, Sturdy

Weak, Fragile, Delicate, Feeble, Frail

Despite his age, he has a robust constitution and rarely gets sick.

Malicious

Adjective

Having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone

(दुर्भावनापूर्ण)

Spiteful, Malevolent, Vindictive, Malignant, Sinister

Benevolent, Kind, Compassionate, Benign, Amiable

He made a malicious comment about her appearance just to upset her.

Assuaged

Verb

To make an unpleasant feeling less strong.

(शांत करना)

Soothed, Alleviated, Relieved, Mitigated, Mollified

Aggravated, Exacerbated, Intensified, Provoked, Heightened

Her soothing words assuaged his fears.

VulnerabilitieS

Noun

The quality of being easily hurt or attacked

(कमजोर)

Weaknesses, Susceptibilities, Frailties, Imperfections, Deficiencies

Strengths, Securities, Invulnerabilities, Safeguards, Protections

The company's security system was unable to address all vulnerabilities, leaving it open to cyber attacks.