The Hindu Vocabulary 5 February 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Priority

Noun

Something that is regarded as more important

(प्राथमिकता)

Precedence, Primacy, Preference, Importance, Urgency, Pre-eminence

Neglect, Unimportance, Triviality, Posteriority, Inferiority

Ensuring the safety of the passengers is our top priority.

Arise

Verb

Originate, or come into existence

(उत्पन्न होना, उत्तेजित होना)

Emerge, Develop, Stem, Ascend, Stand, Spring

Descend, Decline, Fall, Subside, Retreat

A new opportunity will arise from the challenges we face.

Conduct

Verb

To organize, manage, or carry out a particular activity or process.

( प्रक्रिया का संचालन, प्रबंधन या पूर्ण करने की तकनीक)

Manage, Organize, Direct, Carry out, Execute

Mismanage, Neglect, Disorganize, Neglect

The company will conduct interviews for new recruits next week

Reduce

Verb

To make something smaller in size, amount, degree

(किसी चीज को आकार, मात्रा, उपयोग, में छोटा बनाना)

Diminish, Decrease, Minimize, Lower, Cut

Increase, Expand, Raise, Augment, Enhance

The company aims to reduce its carbon footprint by implementing sustainable practices.

Rapid

Adjective

Moving quickly

(गति या फुर्ती)

Swift, Quick, Fast, Speedy, Brisk

Slow, Gradual, Leisurely, Sluggish, Languid

The river flowed with rapid currents, creating a thrilling experience for the rafters.

Consequence

Noun

Effect of an action, decision

(किसी क्रिया, निर्णय, या परिस्थिति के परिणाम या प्रभाव)

Outcome, Result, Effect, Ramification, Outcome

Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning, Premise

The consequences of not addressing climate change could be catastrophic for future generations.

Robust

Adjective

Strong, healthy, and vigorous

(मजबूत, स्वस्थ, और ऊर्जावान)

Strong, Sturdy, Healthy, Vigorous, Resilient

Weak, Fragile, Delicate, Feeble, Frail

A robust immune system is essential for maintaining good health.

Substitute

Noun

A Person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

(प्रतिस्थान)

Replacement, Stand-in, Surrogate, Alternate, Proxy

Original, Main, Principal

The coach decided to bring in a substitute to give the team a fresh perspective.

Verb

To use or put in the place of another.

(बदलना)

Replace, Exchange, Swap, Stand in for

Keep, Retain, Preserve, Maintain

You can substitute butter with olive oil in this recipe.

Comprehensive

Adjective

Covering or including all elements or aspects.

(सम्पूर्ण और पूर्ण)

All-encompassing, Inclusive, Thorough, Exhaustive, Complete

Limited, Narrow, Partial, Incomplete, Fragmentary

The comprehensive study provided a detailed understanding of the subject.

Delay

Verb

To postpone, make something happen later.

(किसी चीज को स्थलांतरित करना)

Postpone, Stall, Procrastinate, Defer, Hold off

Expedite, Hasten, Accelerate, Advance, Speed up

They decided to delay the project until they had all the necessary information.

Noun

Act of postponing or being postponed.

(स्थलांतरित करने या स्थलांतरित होने के क्रिया)

Postponement, Procrastination, Wait, Deferral, Holdup

Promptness, Timeliness, Quickness, Expedition, Punctuality

The flight was delayed due to bad weather conditions.

Execute

Verb

To carry out, accomplish, or perform a task, plan, or order

(किसी कार्य, योजना, या आदेश को पूरा करना, सिद्ध करना)

Carry out, Accomplish, Perform, Implement, Enact

Abandon, Neglect, Fail, Undo, Halt

The chef will execute the preparation of the special dish for tonight's event.