The Hindu Vocabulary 12 April 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Emphatic

Adjective

Expressing something forcibly and clearly.

(प्रभावशाली)

Forceful, Vigorous, Vehement, Assertive, Decisive

Mild, Hesitant, Indecisive, Weak, Tentative

She made an emphatic statement about the importance of education.

Aggregate

Noun

A whole formed by combining several elements.

(समुदाय)

Total, Sum, Collective, Combined, Cumulative

Individual, Separate, Singular, Isolated, Disaggregated

The aggregate income of the company increased significantly this year.

Assess

Verb

To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.

(मूल्यांकन करना)

Evaluate, Appraise, Judge, Analyze, Gauge

Ignore, Neglect, Disregard, Overlook, Underestimate

The teacher will assess the students' understanding through a test.

Compel

Verb

To force or oblige someone to do something.

(मजबूर करना)

Force, Coerce, Pressure, Require, Drive

Allow, Permit, Persuade, Convince, Encourage

The evidence was so overwhelming that it compelled him to confess.

Emerge

Verb

To come forth into view or notice

(उभरना)

Appear, Surface, Arise, Come forth, Materialize

Disappear, Vanish, Submerge, Recede, Retreat

The sun began to emerge from behind the clouds.

Substantial

Adjective

Considerable importance, size, or worth.

(मायने वाला)

Significant, Considerable, Ample, Sizeable

Insignificant, Trivial, Negligible, Insubstantial, Meager

She received a substantial raise at work.

Launder

Verb

The process of cleaning clothes or money, usually illicitly.

(धोना या पैसे सफ़ाई करने की प्रक्रिया)

Clean, Wash, Purify, Scrub

Soil, Dirty, Tarnish, Stain

He decided to launder his clothes before the trip.

Utilise

Verb

To make practical or effective use of something.

(उपयोग करना)

Use, Employ, Apply, Exploit

Waste, Neglect, Ignore, Misuse

She decided to utilise her skills to solve the problem.

Laud

Verb

To praise highly or express admiration for someone or something.

(शाबासी देना)

Praise, Applaud, Commend, Extol

Criticize, Condemn, Disapprove, Denounce

The author was lauded for her outstanding work in literature.

Dubious

Adjective

Something hesitating or doubtful.

(संदिग्ध)

Doubtful, Uncertain, Suspicious, Questionable

Certain, Confident, Trustworthy, Reliable

His dubious explanation didn't convince anyone.

Indictment

Noun

To a formal accusation of a serious crime.

(अपराध का आरोप)

Accusation, Charge, Allegation, Impeachment

Acquittal, Exoneration, Vindication, Absolution

The indictment against the suspect was based on substantial evidence.