The Hindu Vocabulary 13 February 2024

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.

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.