The Hindu Vocabulary 25 September 2023

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Crucial

Adjective

Extremely important or essential.

(महत्वपूर्ण)

Vital, Critical, Essential, Pivotal, Key, Important, Significant, Indispensable, Fundamental, Imperative

Insignificant, Minor, Trivial, Unimportant, Nonessential, Irrelevant, Inconsequential, Optional, Dispensable, Negligible

Proper communication is crucial for a successful team project.

Intent

Noun

A person's purpose or plan.

(इरादा)

Purpose, Aim, Objective, Goal, Intention, Design, Plan, Objective, Ambition, Target

Indifference, Apathy, Unconcern, Neglect, Disinterest, Nonchalance, Carelessness, Inattention, Uninvolvement, Disregard

Her intent was to create a better future for her family through hard work and dedication.

Cease

Verb

To stop or come to an end.

(बंद होना)

Stop, Halt, End, Discontinue, Terminate, Finish, Quit, Suspend, Abandon, Pause

Continue, Persist, Proceed, Resume, Carry on, Persevere, Maintain, Go on, Renew, Resurrect

The rain finally ceased, and it was sunny again.

Speculation

Noun

Making guesses or theories about something without sufficient evidence.

(अनुमान)

Guesswork, Conjecture, Theorizing, Hypothesizing, Supposition, Surmise, Assumption, Theory, Postulation, Opining

Fact, Certainty, Truth, Knowledge, Evidence, Confirmation, Reality, Proof, Assurance, Information

The speculation about the company's financial troubles led to a lot of uncertainty among its investors.

Evolve

Verb

To develop or change gradually over time.

(विकसित होना)

Develop, Progress, Grow, Advance, Mature, Change, Expand, Unfold, Transform, Adapt

Regress, Stagnate, Decline, Degenerate, Deteriorate, Devolve, Retrogress, Backslide, Decay, Worsen

Technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, shaping our daily lives.

Eager

Adjective

Enthusiastically looking forward to or excited about something.

(उत्सुक/ आतुर)

Enthusiastic, Excited, Anxious, Keen, Ready, Impatient, Desirous, Avid, Anticipating, Willing

Reluctant, Indifferent, Apathetic, Disinterested, Unenthusiastic, Resistant, Hesitant, Unwilling, Averse, Detached

She was eager to start her new job and make a positive impact on the company.

Clamour

Noun

A loud and noisy shouting or commotion.

(कोलाहल)

Uproar, Noise, Din, Commotion, Hubbub, Ruckus, Pandemonium, Uprising, Outcry, Hubbub

Silence, Quiet, Hush, Calm, Serenity, Tranquility, Stillness, Peace, Quietude, Mute

The clamour of the protesters could be heard from blocks away as they demanded justice.

Enumeration

Noun

The action of counting or listing items one by one.

(गणना)

Counting, Listing, Tallying, Cataloging, Calculation, Reckoning, Inventory, Numeration, Summation, Accounting

Omission, Neglect, Exclusion, Oversight, Ignorance, Disregard, Skip, Inclusion, Unlisting, Reduction

The enumeration of the products in the inventory took several hours to complete.

Muddied

Adjective

Covered in mud or made unclear or confused.

(गंदा/ मैला-कुचैला)

Dirty, Soiled, Filthy, Grimy, Messy, Sullied, Murky, Obscured, Clouded, Tarnished

Clean, Clear, Pure, Unblemished, Pristine, Spotless, Transparent, Unclouded, Bright, Neat

After playing in the rain, their clothes were muddied, and their faces had dirt on them.

Interface

Noun

A point where two systems or objects meet and interact with each other.

A surface regarded as the common boundary of two bodies or phases.

(इंटरफेस/ अंतराफलक)

Connection, Interaction, Link, Junction, Contact, Coupling, Confluence, Conjunction, Intersection, Meeting

Separation, Isolation, Division, Disconnection, Detachment, Segregation, Partition, Independence, Decoupling, Unlinking

The interface between the computer and the user is designed for ease of use and accessibility.