The Hindu Vocabulary 25 June 2022
2022-06-25
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 25 June 2022 is from the Editorial titled ‘Paradigm shift: On Colombia’s first leftist President’.
Word/Phrase |
Part of Speech/Idiom |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Paradigm |
Noun |
An outstanding example. Framework shared by members of any group. (मिसाल) |
Archetype, Chart, Criterion, Ideal |
- |
A major paradigm shift has been seen by the country after the result of the election was out. |
Decisive |
Adjective |
Producing a definite result. (निर्णयक) |
Conclusive, Critical, Crucial, Determined, Fateful |
Inconclusive, Indefinite Insignificant, Irresolute |
Taking over the Presidency in the mid-term was a decisive move. |
Overhaul |
Verb |
Analyse and improve. (विश्लेषण और सुधार करें) |
Mend, Rebuild, Re-establish, Enhance, Improve |
Dwindle, Destroy, Disrupt, Diminish |
He overhauled the findings of his research after being insisted. |
Capture |
Verb |
Take into one's possession or control by force. (कब्जा करना) |
Apprehend, Arrest, Catch, Conquer, Grab, Trap, Seize |
Forfeit, Free, Lose, Offer, Receive |
Before any action could be taken, the capital was captured by the enemy forces. |
Devastate |
Verb |
To Destroy (उजाड़ना)
|
Ravage, Raze, Ruin, Wreck, Desolate |
Build, Construct, Help, Protect |
The students devastated the trains during a protest against the new recruitment scheme. |
Psyche |
Noun |
The human soul, mind or spirit (मानसिकता) |
Soul, Innermost self, True being, Personality, Subconscious, Persona |
Body, Physicality |
The violence in any nation causes a deep impression on the psyche of the youth. |
Mobilise |
Verb |
Ready for Action (गतिमान करना) |
Assemble, Activate, Prepare, Organize |
Disorganise, Discourage, Disperse, Divide |
The leader mobilised the youth to support his party. |
Vowed |
Noun |
A solemn pledge. (क़सम) |
Promise, Oath, Pledge |
Break, Breach |
He took a vow to not eat till he finds his lost wife. |
Verb |
To promise as to god or a saint. (क़सम खाना) |
Affirm, Assure, Declare, Promise |
Deny, Break, Disavow |
Richa vowed to marry his best friend. |
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Inimical |
Adjective |
Tending to obstruct or harm. (शत्रुतापूर्ण) |
Adverse, Destructive, Harmful, Hostile, Injurious, Opposed |
Aiding, Favorable, Friendly, Good, Helpful, Kind |
Sasha’s actions were inimical to our winning the match. |
Despite |
Preposition |
In spite of (इसके बावजूद) |
Regardless of, Although, Even though, Notwithstanding |
- |
Harish walked out of the room despite being told to stay there till the meeting was over. |
Noun |
The feeling of despising someone or insulting. (विरोध) |
Contempt, Contemptuousness, Disdain, Misprision |
Respect, Regard, Favour, Estimation |
My friend made me feel despite at his house party. |
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Pose |
Verb |
Present or constitute (a problem, danger, or difficulty). (किसी समस्या, खतरे या कठिनाई को गठित करना) |
Constitute, Present, Create, Cause, Produce |
Refrain, Take, Withhold, Answer, Decrease, Discourage |
The political vendetta is posing threat to the democracy in the country. |
Noun |
A particular way of standing or sitting, usually adopted for effect or in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn. (मुद्रा) |
Posture, Position, Stance, Attitude, Bearing |
Honesty, Truth, Reality |
I tried new poses for my wedding ceremony. |
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Outsize |
Adjective |
Exceptionally large (बहुत बड़ा)
|
Hue, Oversized, Enormous, Gigantic, Great, Mammoth |
Minor, Small, Tiny, Minute, Little, Miniscule, Short |
An outsize statue of a freedom fighter was installed by the government. |
Influence |
Verb |
Lead to believe (प्रवृत्त करना) |
Affect, Alter, Arouse, Change, Determine, Guide, Manipulate |
Prevent, Leave alone, Neglect, Discourage, Be Fair |
We are quickly influenced by bad company. |
Noun |
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself. (प्रभाव) |
Effect, Control, Domination, Force, Impact, Leverage |
Beginning, Cause, Commencement, Insignificance, Origin, Source |
The influence of western culture can be seen in metro cities of India. |
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Idly |
Adverb |
With no particular purpose, reason, or foundation. (आलस्य में) |
Leisurely, Lazily, Slowly, Nonchalantly |
- |
He just sat idly and enjoyed the view of the lake. |
Cornerstone |
Noun |
An important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based. (आधारशिला) |
Essential, Foundation, Keystone, Mainstay, Pillar |
- |
Inclusive growth has remained the cornerstone of every policy of this government. |
Brace |
Verb |
Prepare oneself for something difficult (किसी मुश्किल काम के लिए खुद को तैयार करना) |
Prepare, Ready, Fasten, Support, Tighten |
Release, Fail, Free, Weaken, Detach |
The new government should brace itself for the ongoing economic crisis. |
Emanate |
Verb |
Originate from; be produced by. (उत्पन्न होना) |
Exude, Give out, Send, Pour, Throw |
Hold, Back, Keep, Restrict |
The water was emanating from the fountain making a beautiful figure. |
Pulverise |
Verb |
Reduce to fine particles (टुकड़े टुकड़े करना) |
Shatter, Atomize, Fragment, Granulate, Crumble |
Lose, Surrender, Build, Construct |
The houses in the war zone were pulverized by the bombardment. |
Conflict |
Verb |
To come into the disagreement. (टकराव) |
Differ, Disagree, Vary, Disturb |
Agree, Consent, Accord, Conform |
Teachers’ and students’ interests sometimes conflict. |
Noun |
A fight or battle (झगड़ा) |
Disaccord, Discordance, Dissension, Division, War |
Accord, Agreement, Harmony, Peace |
Every day new conflict begins between the two neighbours. |