The Hindu Vocabulary 17 December 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Permissive

Adjective

Allowing or characterized by great freedom of behavior.

(अनुज्ञा देने वाला)

Lenient, Liberal, Easygoing, Tolerant, Indulgent, Open-minded, Nonrestrictive, Relaxed, Lax, Accommodating

Strict, Restrictive, Authoritarian, Prohibitive, Stringent, Disciplinarian, Prohibitory, Rigid, Unyielding, Inflexible

The teacher had a permissive attitude towards students’ tardiness.

Halt

Verb

To stop or bring to a standstill.

(रुकावट)

 Stop, Pause, Cease, Terminate, Suspend, End, Arrest, Interruption, Freeze, Stagnate

Continue, Proceed, Advance, Begin, Start, Persist, Resume, Initiate, Move, Launch

The heavy rain caused the workers to halt construction activities.

Litigation

Noun

The process of taking legal action.

(न्यायालय में विवाद)

Lawsuit, Case, Dispute, Prosecution, Trial, Conflict, Contestation, Legal action, Claim, Appeal

Reconciliation, Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Settlement, Peace, Arbitration, Mediation, Compromise, Concord

The company faced litigation over its faulty product design.

Validity

Noun

The quality of being logically or legally sound.

(प्रामाणिकता)

Legitimacy, Authenticity, Soundness, Truth, Accuracy, Lawfulness, Rationality, Reasonableness, Reliability, Credibility

Invalidity, Illegitimacy, Flaw, Fault, Irregularity, Questionability, Falsehood, Falsity, Uncertainty, Unreliability

The lawyer questioned the validity of the evidence presented in court.

Dispute

Noun

A disagreement or argument.

(विवाद)

Conflict, Argument, Quarrel, Debate, Controversy, Feud, Clash, Altercation, Contestation, Row

Agreement, Harmony, Accord, Consensus, Peace, Settlement, Reconciliation, Concurrence, Compromise, Unity

The boundary dispute between the two nations remains unresolved.

Bulwark

Noun

A defensive wall or something serving as protection.

(किलेबंदी)

Fortification, Defense, Rampart, Protection, Barrier, Shield, Safeguard, Bastion, Support, Security

Weakness, Vulnerability, Exposure, Fragility, Susceptibility, Defenselessness, Peril, Danger, Hazard, Threat

Education serves as a bulwark against ignorance.

Perpetuate

Verb

To make something continue indefinitely.

(बनाए रखना)

Maintain, Preserve, Continue, Sustain, Extend, Prolong, Protract, Uphold, Bolster, Secure

End, Cease, Terminate, Halt, Abolish, Suppress, Finish, Discontinue, Abandon, Extinguish

The story of their bravery has been perpetuated through generations

Condemnable

Adjective

Deserving strong disapproval.

(निंदा योग्य)

Blameworthy, Reprehensible, Disgraceful, Heinous, Deplorable, Atrocious, Discreditable, Scandalous

Praiseworthy, Commendable, Laudable, Admirable, Applaudable, Honorable, Noble, Meritorious, Virtuous, Worthy

His corrupt actions were utterly condemnable.

Demolition

Noun

The act of destroying something.

(ध्वस्त करना)

Destruction, Ruin, Annihilation, Wrecking, Devastation, Flattening, Collapse, Disintegration, Obliteration, Dismantling

Construction, Building, Preservation, Creation, Protection, Restoration, Erection, Fabrication, Assembly, Repair

The demolition of the old building was completed within a week.

Triumphalism

Noun

Excessive celebration or boasting about one’s success.

(विजय का दिखावा)

Boasting, Exultation, Pride, Jubilation, Elation, Swagger, Bravado, Arrogance, Euphoria, Triumph

Humility, Modesty, Defeatism, Humbleness, Reticence, Resignation, Understatement, Pessimism, Meekness, Submission

His speech was marked by a tone of triumphalism, annoying many.

Baleful

Adjective

Threatening harm or having a menacing influence.

(दुर्भावना से भरा)

Menacing, Malicious, Sinister, Ominous, Harmful, Nefarious, Threatening, Wicked, Malevolent, Evil

Benevolent, Friendly, Harmless, Helpful, Kind, Benign, Protective, Amiable, Auspicious, Favorable

 The villain gave a baleful glance at the hero.

Garb

Noun

Clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind.

(वेशभूषा)

Attire, Apparel, Clothing, Costume, Outfit, Dress, Uniform, Robes, Ensemble, Cloak

Nudity, Unclothedness, Disarray, Dishabille, Casualness, Simplicity, Informality, Shabbiness, Plainness, Disorder

The actors were dressed in traditional garb for the play.