The Hindu Vocabulary 13 September 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Assert

Verb

To state something confidently and forcefully.

(दावा करना)

Declare, Affirm, Claim, Maintain, Insist, Argue, Proclaim, State, Contend, Avow

Deny, Reject, Contradict, Dispute, Surrender, Yield, Conceal, Suppress, Withdraw, Refute

He asserted his right to speak.

Evade

Verb

To avoid or escape from something or someone.

(बचना)

Avoid, Escape, Dodge, Elude, Shun, Circumvent, Flee, Sidestep, Bypass, Ignore

Confront, Face, Meet, Accept, Encounter, Engage, Tackle, Pursue, Address, Take on

He tried to evade the question.

Coalition

Noun

A temporary alliance for combined action.

(गठबंधन)

Alliance, Union, Partnership, Confederation, Bloc, Association, Federation, Collaboration, League, Combine

Division, Separation, Split, Disunion, Disagreement, Discord, Conflict, Opposition, Dissolution, Disassociation

The parties formed a coalition government.

Proactive

Adjective

Creating or controlling a situation by taking action in advance.

(सक्रिय)

Forward-thinking, Preventive, Dynamic, Initiative, Positive, Preemptive, Energetic, Active, Anticipatory, Prepared

Reactive, Passive, Inactive, Idle, Lethargic, Indifferent, Neglectful, Unresponsive, Inert, Lazy

 A proactive approach is essential in business.

Deliberation

Noun

Long and careful consideration or discussion.

(विचार-विमर्श)

Consideration, Discussion, Reflection, Contemplation, Debate, Pondering, Examination, Thought, Meditation, Analysis

Haste, Impulsiveness, Rashness, Carelessness, Negligence, Abruptness, Recklessness, Inattention, Indifference, Spontaneity

After much deliberation, they reached a decision.

Levy

Verb

To impose a tax, fee, or fine.

(कर लगाना)

Impose, Charge, Collect, Demand, Enforce, Exact, Tax, Assess, Apply, Oblige

Repeal, Abolish, Forgive, Remove, Exempt, Relinquish, Cancel, Waive, Revoke, Dissolve

The government decided to levy a new tax on imports.

Transition

Noun

The process or period of changing from one state to another.

(संक्रमण)

Change, Shift, Passage, Transformation, Conversion, Movement, Evolution, Progress, Progression, Development

Stability, Stagnation, Constancy, Continuity, Inactivity, Fixity, Steadiness, Persistence, Sameness, Uniformity

The transition from summer to autumn is gradual.

Envisage

Verb

To imagine or expect something in the future.

(कल्पना करना)

Imagine, Visualize, Foresee, Anticipate, Picture, Contemplate, Predict, Plan, Consider, Expect

Ignore, Disregard, Overlook, Neglect, Miss, Avoid, Forget, Reject, Abandon, Disbelieve

She envisages a bright future for her company.

Allegation

Noun

A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong.

(आरोप)

Accusation, Charge, Claim, Assertion, Blame, Declaration, Indictment, Suggestion, Implication, Incrimination

Truth, Fact, Proof, Evidence, Reality, Verification, Confirmation, Acknowledgment, Justification, Vindication

The allegations against him were serious.

Accountable

Adjective

Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible

(जिम्मेदार)

Responsible, Answerable, Liable, Obligated, Blameworthy, Trustworthy, Reliable, Dependable, Chargeable, Recountable

Irresponsible, Unaccountable, Unreliable, Unanswerable, Exempt, Untrustworthy, Unobligated, Unblamable, Free, Unresponsive

The manager is accountable for the team's performance.