The Hindu Vocabulary 25 September 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Adulteration

Noun

The act of making something impure or inferior by adding extraneous, improper, or inferior ingredients.

(मिलावट)

Contamination, Corruption, Dilution, Degradation, Tainting, Spoiling, Pollution, Impurity, Debasement, Deterioration

Purity, Cleanliness, Refinement, Wholeness, Integrity, Freshness, Authenticity, Genuineness, Quality, Originality

The food was found to have dangerous levels of adulteration.

Predecessor

Noun

A person who held a position or office before the current holder.

(पूर्ववर्ती)

Forerunner, Ancestor, Precursor, Antecedent, Pioneer, Former, Exemplar, Forebear, Forefather, Prototype

Successor, Descendant, Follower, Heir, Inheritor, Sequel, Continuation, Replacement, Success, Next

His predecessor laid the foundation for the current policies.

Deter

Verb

To discourage someone from taking action by instilling fear or doubt.

(हतोत्साहित करना)

Discourage, Prevent, Hinder, Obstruct, Thwart, Restrain, Dissuade, Repel, Curb, Inhibit

Encourage, Motivate, Persuade, Promote, Support, Inspire, Urge, Advance, Stimulate, Incite

High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.

Arduous

Adjective

Involving a lot of effort and hard work; difficult and tiring.

(कठिन)

Difficult, Strenuous, Tough, Laborious, Exhausting, Demanding, Grueling, Rigorous, Challenging, Hard

Easy, Simple, Effortless, Painless, Relaxing, Smooth, Quick, Light, Undemanding, Convenient

Climbing the mountain was an arduous task.

Retain

Verb

To keep possession of something or continue to have it.

(बनाए रखना)

Keep, Hold, Preserve, Maintain, Save, Store, Secure, Cling, Uphold, Conserve

Release, Let go, Lose, Surrender, Relinquish, Abandon, Drop, Forget, Give up, Discard

She managed to retain her calm under pressure.

Contamination

Noun

The process of making something impure or harmful by contact or mixture.

(दूषित करना)

Pollution, Taint, Adulteration, Spoilage, Impurity, Infection, Defilement, Poisoning, Corruption, Dirtiness

Purification, Cleaning, Sanitation, Sterilization, Decontamination, Cleansing, Freshness, Hygiene, Purity, Refinement

The contamination of the water supply led to health issues.

Caveats

Noun

Warnings or conditions attached to an agreement or statement to prevent misunderstanding.

(चेतावनियाँ)

Warnings, Conditions, Limitations, Restrictions, Provisions, Cautions, Exceptions, Reservations, Notices, Disclaimers

Assurance, Guarantee, Certainty, Confidence, Conviction, Approval, Encouragement, Consent, Clarity, Permission

The contract had several caveats that protected both parties.

Wake

Noun

The aftermath or consequences following an event.

(परिणामस्वरूप)

Aftermath, Consequence, Result, Outcome, Trail, Footprint, Effect, Ripple, Residue, Impact

Cause, Precursor, Antecedent, Start, Introduction, Lead-up, Origin, Predecessor, Prequel, Genesis

In the wake of the storm, the town was left in ruins.

Purview

Noun

The scope or range of something, such as authority or concern.

(अधिकार-क्षेत्र)

Scope, Range, Area, Jurisdiction, Reach, Extent, Domain, Field, Compass, Ambit

Limitation, Restriction, Exclusion, Narrowness, Incompleteness, Partiality, Exemption, Unconcern, Disinterest, Margin

The issue is outside the purview of the local authorities.

Faulty

Adjective

Containing errors or defects.

(दोषपूर्ण)

Defective, Flawed, Broken, Imperfect, Incorrect, Erroneous, Malfunctioning, Damaged, Inaccurate, Inferior

Perfect, Flawless, Accurate, Correct, Sound, Reliable, Working, Whole, Functional, Error-free

The product was returned because it was faulty.

Communal

Adjective

Shared by all members of a community; involving collective ownership.

(सांप्रदायिक)

Collective, Shared, Public, Cooperative, Joint, Common, Mutual, Social, Group, Collective

Individual, Private, Personal, Exclusive, Independent, Solitary, Separate, Non-collective, Singular, Unshared

The communal garden was used by everyone in the neighborhood.

Muck raking

Noun

The action of searching for and publicizing scandalous information about famous people.

(अनावश्यक आलोचना)

Scandal-mongering, Investigative journalism, Defamation, Gossip, Slander, Exposé, Criticism, Attack, Accusation, Libel

Praising, Supporting, Complimenting, Commending, Uplifting, Promoting, Celebrating, Glorifying, Exonerating, Ignoring

The newspaper is notorious for muckraking against politicians.