The Hindu Vocabulary 25 May 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Indictment

Noun

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

(अभियोग)

Charge, Accusation, Allegation, Complaint, Arraignment, Prosecution, Blame, Impeachment, Summons, Citation

Acquittal, Exoneration, Absolution, Release, Pardon, Vindication, Discharge, Clearance, Justification, Dismissal

The grand jury returned an indictment against the defendant.

Recognition

Noun

The action or process of recognizing or being recognized.

(मान्यता)

Acknowledgment, Appreciation, Identification, Realization, Notice, Acceptance, Attention, Approval, Distinction, Validation

Ignorance, Neglect, Disregard, Forgetfulness, Oblivion, Overlooking, Neglecting, Unawareness, Unrecognition, Anonymity

She received recognition for her hard work and dedication.

Pronounce

Verb

 To make the sound of (a word or part of a word) in the correct or a particular way.

(उच्चारण करना)

Articulate, Enunciate, Declare, State, Utter, Vocalize, Express, Announce, Deliver, Sound

Mumble, Whisper, Mispronounce, Mute, Suppress, Silence, Misarticulate, Misstate, Garble, Distort

The teacher asked the student to pronounce the word correctly.

Verdict

Noun

A decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.

(फैसला)

Judgment, Decision, Finding, Conclusion, Resolution, Decree, Determination, Ruling, Sentence, Pronouncement

Mistrial, Inconclusive, Indecision, Uncertainty, Doubt, Ambiguity, Suspension, Delay, Misjudgment, Question

The jury reached a unanimous verdict.

Petition

Noun

A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority concerning a particular cause.

(याचिका)

Appeal, Request, Plea, Application, Entreaty, Supplication, Solicitation, Prayer, Suit, Proposal

Order, Command, Demand, Requirement, Decree, Instruction, Edict, Mandate, Summons, Directive

They submitted a petition to the government for better healthcare services.

Symbolic

Adjective

Serving as a symbol.

(प्रतीकात्मक)

Representative, Figurative, Emblematic, Allegorical, Metaphorical, Token, Signifying, Indicative

Literal, Real, Actual, Concrete, Direct, Unambiguous, Realistic, Factual, Explicit, Unpretentious

The dove is symbolic of peace.

Prosecution

Noun

The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.

(अभियोजन)

Litigation, Legal action, Trial, Indictment, Arraignment, Charge, Case, Lawsuit, Pursuit, Impeachment

Defense, Exoneration, Acquittal, Pardon, Release, Dismissal, Vindication, Liberation, Abstention, Forgiveness

The prosecution presented its evidence in court.

Condemn

Verb

To express complete disapproval of, typically in public.

(निंदा करना)

Denounce, Criticize, Censure, Reprove, Blame, Reproach, Disapprove, Decry, Vilify, Castigate

Praise, Approve, Commend, Acclaim, Endorse, Celebrate, Support, Applaud, Sanction, Compliment

The mayor condemned the actions of the vandals.

Protract

Verb

To prolong.

(लंबा करना)

Extend, Lengthen, Prolong, Draw out, Stretch, Elongate, Continue, Delay, Prolongate, Drag out

Shorten, Abbreviate, Curtail, Expedite, Hasten, Conclude, Terminate, Reduce, Compress, Abridge

They decided to protract the negotiations to reach a better agreement.

Retreat

Verb

To withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat.

(पीछे हटना)

Withdraw, Recede, Recoil, Retire, Back off, Draw back, Pull back, Retrench, Fall back, Flee

Advance, Approach, Attack, Progress, Proceed, Confrontation, Aggression, Incursion, Invasion, Onslaught

The soldiers were ordered to retreat after the defeat.