The Hindu Vocabulary 10 September 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Deliberate

Adjective

Done consciously and intentionally; to think or discuss carefully before making a decision.

(जानबूझकर)

Intentional, Calculated, Planned, Purposeful, Thoughtful, Conscious, Careful, Cautious, Considered, Studied

Unintentional, Accidental, Hasty, Careless, Thoughtless, Impulsive, Reckless, Rash, Inconsiderate, Unplanned

He made a deliberate decision to change his career.

Coordinate

Verb

To organize or arrange activities to ensure they work together effectively.

(समन्वय करना)

Organize, Arrange, Manage, Harmonize, Integrate, Align, Collaborate, Correlate, Synchronize, Systematize

Disorganize, Disorder, Confuse, Mismanage, Disarrange, Disrupt, Scatter, Divide, Disconnect, Separate

She will coordinate the efforts of the volunteers.

Overdue

Adjective

Not done or occurring when expected; late.

(विलंबित)

Late, Delayed, Tardy, Behind, Deferred, Belated, Postponed, Unpaid, Outstanding, Prolonged

Early, On-time, Punctual, Ahead, Timely, Prompt, Anticipated, Expected, Preceding, Advanced

His payment was overdue by a week.

Hinge

Verb

To depend entirely on.

(निर्भर होना)

Depend, Rest, Rely, Revolve, Hang, Pivot, Turn, Lean, Be contingent on, Be based on

Diverge, Disconnect, Separate, Loosen, Unhook, Detach, Unfasten, Divide, Break, Disunite

The success of the plan hinges on effective communication.

Defray

Verb

To provide money to pay for a cost or expense.

(भुगतान करना)

Pay, Cover, Settle, Finance, Fund, Reimburse, Discharge, Remit, Offset, Refund

Owe, Accumulate, Default, Withhold, Incur, Amass, Charge, Cost, Impose, Levy

The company agreed to defray the travel expenses for the seminar.

Protectionist

Adjective

Supporting the practice of shielding a country's industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.

(संरक्षणवादी)

Isolationist, Nationalist, Restrictive, Interventionist, Closed-market, Shielding, Defensive, Conservative, Prohibitive, Secured

Free-trade, Globalist, Liberal, Open-market, Nonrestrictive, Fair-trade, Unregulated, Internationalist, Unrestricted, Non-interventionist

The government adopted protectionist policies to support local industries.

Predatory

Adjective

Seeking to exploit or oppress others; relating to animals preying naturally on others.

(शिकार करने वाला)

Exploitative, Ruthless, Aggressive, Greedy, Rapacious, Fierce, Vicious, Ferocious, Preying, Opportunistic

Supportive, Defensive, Benevolent, Helpful, Protective, Cooperative, Generous, Sympathetic, Kind, Compassionate

The company was accused of predatory business practices.

Consistent

Adjective

Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.

(सुसंगत)

Steady, Reliable, Regular, Uniform, Stable, Constant, Dependable, Predictable, Unchanging, Harmonious

Inconsistent, Irregular, Erratic, Variable, Unreliable, Contradictory, Random, Unstable, Unsteady, Fluctuating

Her performance has been consistent throughout the year.

Intense

Adjective

Of extreme force, degree, or strength.

(तीव्र)

Strong, Extreme, Powerful, Severe, Fierce, Acute, Passionate, Vivid, Forceful, Energetic

Mild, Weak, Light, Soft, Easy, Calm, Gentle, Dull, Inactive, Indifferent

The heat was so intense that people stayed indoors.

Forge

Verb

To create something strong or enduring; to produce a fake copy.

(गढ़ना)

Build, Form, Construct, Shape, Create, Fabricate, Produce, Manufacture, Counterfeit, Falsify

Destroy, Break, Ruin, Dismantle, Demolish, Shatter, Crush, Dismember, Fragment, Neglect

The artist worked hard to forge a lasting legacy.