The Hindu Vocabulary 5 December 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Devastation

Noun

Great destruction or damage.

(विनाश)

Destruction, Ruin, Havoc, Demolition, Annihilation, Catastrophe, Wreckage, Damage, Desolation, Collapse

Construction, Repair, Growth, Creation, Restoration, Development, Improvement, Revival, Healing, Renewal

The flood caused widespread devastation in the town.

Affect

Verb

To influence or make a difference to.

(प्रभावित करना)

Influence, Impact, Change, Alter, Modify, Shape, Sway, Touch, Impress, Concern

Ignore, Neglect, Avoid, Overlook, Disregard, Misunderstand, Bypass, Oversee, Forget, Evade

The new policy will affect thousands of workers.

Unusual

Adjective

Not common, rare, or out of the ordinary.

(असामान्य)

Unique, Rare, Exceptional, Extraordinary, Remarkable, Uncommon, Bizarre, Odd, Peculiar, Strange

Usual, Ordinary, Common, Normal, Regular, Typical, Standard, Expected, Conventional, Routine

It's unusual to see snow in this region during summer.

Adjoin

Verb

To be next to or joined with something.

(सटा हुआ होना)

Border, Abut, Neighbor, Touch, Connect, Link, Join, Attach, Adjacent, Proximity

Separate, Detach, Disconnect, Divide, Split, Isolate, Segregate, Distinct, Alienate, Apart

The park adjoins the school premises.

Brunt

Noun

The main impact or force of something.

(मुख्य भार)

Impact, Force, Shock, Pressure, Burden, Strain, Stress, Load, Weight, Blow

Relief, Ease, Alleviation, Lightness, Support, Assistance, Subsidiary, Reduction, Softness, Lesser

The soldiers bore the brunt of the enemy attack.

Depression

Noun

A state of feeling sad or a low-pressure system in meteorology.

(अवसाद)

Sadness, Gloom, Melancholy, Dejection, Misery, Low spirits, Downturn, Recession, Slump, Despair

Happiness, Joy, Cheerfulness, Contentment, Bliss, Exhilaration, Elation, Excitement, High spirits, Prosperity

He suffered from depression after losing his job.1

Intensify

Verb

To make it more intense or stronger.

(तेज करना)

Strengthen, Heighten, Amplify, Deepen, Magnify, Enhance, Escalate, Bolster, Augment, Exacerbate

Weaken, Diminish, Reduce, Soften, Decrease, Lessen, Lower, Ease, Alleviate, Relieve

The storm is expected to intensify overnight.

Rehabilitation

Noun

The process of restoring someone to health or normal life.

(पुनर्वास)

Recovery, Restoration, Healing, Adjustment, Renewal, Reintegration, Revitalization, Recuperation, Improvement, Reconstruction

Damage, Harm, Neglect, Decline, Destruction, Demolition, Ruin, Breakdown, Impairment, Disrepair

The rehabilitation of war victims took several years.

Concrete

Adjective

Specific or real, not abstract.

(ठोस)

Solid, Tangible, Specific, Definite, Real, Substantial, Actual, Material, Physical, Authentic

Abstract, Vague, Intangible, Immaterial, Theoretical, Hypothetical, Conceptual, Indefinite, Unreal, Fictional

The architect provided a concrete plan for the building.

Relentless

Adjective

Harsh, without giving up.

(निर्दयी)

Unyielding, Persistent, Harsh, Unstoppable, Merciless, Ruthless, Incessant, Determined, Unrelenting, Severe

Lenient, Compassionate, Merciful, Forgiving, Flexible, Gentle, Indulgent, Yielding, Kind, Mild

The relentless rain caused severe flooding.

Encroachment

Noun

Gradual intrusion on someone’s rights or property.

(अतिक्रमण)

Intrusion, Invasion, Trespass, Violation, Overstepping, Infringement, Advance, Breach, Penetration, Occupation

Withdrawal, Retreat, Exit, Surrender, Restoration, Return, Release, Evacuation, Yielding, Abdication

Encroachment on forest land is a serious issue.

Tangible

Adjective

Perceptible by touch or easily noticeable.

(ठोस)

Real, Concrete, Substantial, Touchable, Palpable, Material, Solid, Physical, Perceptible, Visible

Intangible, Abstract, Immaterial, Unreal, Nonexistent, Vague, Hypothetical, Subtle, Indefinable, Ethereal

The team achieved tangible results after months of effort.