The Hindu Vocabulary 13 February 2024
2024-02-13
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 13 February 2024 is from the Editorial titled “Parliamentary affairs: On the last session of the 17th Lok Sabha".
Word/Phrase |
Part of Speech/Idiom |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Bugle |
Noun |
A brass instrument similar to a trumpet but usually played without valves (शंख) |
Trumpet, Horn, Brass Instrument, Signaling device |
Silence, Quiet, Stillness |
The bugle sounded, signaling the start of the military parade.
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Intervention |
Noun |
The act or process of intervening (हस्तक्षेप) |
Involvement, Interference, Mediation, Intercession, Interposition |
Noninterference, Nonintervention, Abstention, Neutrality |
The diplomatic intervention successfully mediated a resolution to the conflict between the two nations. |
Avoid |
Verb |
Prevent the occurrence of. (टालना) |
Evade, Elude, Shun, Steer clear of, Bypass, Circumvent |
Face, Confront, Encounter, Embrace, Approach |
To maintain good health, it is essential to avoid unhealthy eating habits and adopt a balanced diet. |
Privilege |
Noun |
A benefit not enjoyed by everyone (विशेषाधिकार) |
Advantage, Benefit, Entitlement, Right, Perk, Prerogative |
Disadvantage, Handicap, Inconvenience, Inequality, Hardship |
Access to the exclusive club was a privilege reserved for members, providing them with unique benefits and experiences. |
Extend |
Verb |
Stretch out or spread (फैलाना) |
Expand, Enlarge, Lengthen, Stretch, Broaden, Increase |
Shorten, Reduce, Contract, Shrink, Diminish |
The company decided to extend the deadline for the project to give the team more time to complete their tasks thoroughly. |
Pretend |
Verb |
To act as if something is true or real when it is not (बहाना करना) |
Feign, Simulate, Act, Pretend, Sham, Fake |
Genuine, Real, Authentic, Sincere, Truthful. |
She decided to pretend enthusiasm for the play, even though she was not interested in acting. |
Precinct |
Noun |
A part of a city or town marked off for official government or administrative purposes. (क्षेत्र) |
Area, District, Zone, Region, Locality, Sector |
Outskirts, Wilderness, Rural Area, Open space |
The police officer patrolled the precinct to ensure the safety and security of the neighborhood. |
Paradoxically |
Adverb |
In a way that involves a paradox (पराधिक) |
Contradictorily, Unexpectedly, Strangely, Surprisingly |
Predictably, Logically, Understandably |
Paradoxically, the more he tried to control the situation, the more chaotic it became. |
Decline |
Noun |
Refuse to accept or comply (इनकार करना) |
Reject, Refuse, Diminish, Decrease, Deteriorate, Wane |
Accept, Agree, Increase, Improve, Ascend |
Despite the initial excitement, there was a noticeable decline in interest as the event progressed. |
Unprecedented |
Adjective |
Never done or known before (अद्वितीय) |
Unparalleled, Exceptional, Unique, Extraordinary, Novel |
Common, Ordinary, Typical, Familiar, Routine. |
The scientific breakthrough was unprecedented, revolutionizing the way we understand the natural world. |
Erosion |
Noun |
The gradual wearing away of something, typically by the action of wind, water, or other natural agents. (कटाव) |
Wear, Abrasion, Corrosion, Attrition, Deterioration |
Build-up, Accumulation, Growth, Preservation |
The constant flow of water over the rocks led to erosion, gradually shaping the landscape over time. |