The Hindu Vocabulary 21 January 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Pyrrhic

Adjective

A victory that comes at such a great cost that it is nearly tantamount to defeat.

(महंगे जीत का मूल्य)

Costly, Overpriced, Devastating, Hollow, Fruitless, Unprofitable, Ruinous, Disastrous, Expensive, Self-destructive

Beneficial, Advantageous, Worthwhile, Profitable, Fruitful, Rewarding, Fortunate, Favorable, Gainful, Constructive

The company’s Pyrrhic victory in the lawsuit left it financially drained.

Painstaking

Adjective

Done with great care and thoroughness.

(परिश्रमी)

Meticulous, Thorough, Careful, Diligent, Detailed, Exacting, Conscientious, Precise

Careless, Negligent, Hasty, Sloppy, Reckless, Indifferent, Imprecise, Inexact, Casual, Thoughtless

She conducted a painstaking search for the missing document.

Bombardment

Noun

A continuous attack with bombs, shells, or other projectiles.

(बमबारी)

Assault, Attack, Shelling, Barrage, Blitz, Offensive, Onslaught, Strike, Gunfire, Firing

Peace, Truce, Ceasefire, Reconciliation, Respite, Quiet, Lull, Rest, Harmony, Calm

The city suffered heavy bombardment during the war.

Negotiation

Noun

Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.

(वार्ता)

Discussion, Bargaining, Dialogue, Mediation, Settlement, Debate, Compromise, Diplomacy, Arbitration, Pact

Conflict, Disagreement, Quarrel, Refusal, Argument, Opposition, Deadlock, Dispute, Confrontation

The negotiation between the two parties led to a peaceful resolution.

Hostage

Noun

A person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition.

(बंधक)

Captive, Prisoner, Detainee, Pledge, Pawn, Victim, Abductee, Internee, Inmate, Confinement

Free Person, Liberator, Independent, Rescuer, Emancipated, Protector, Savior, Unbound, Guard, Ally

The rebels took several hostages during the raid.

Hostility

Noun

Aggressive behavior, unfriendliness, or opposition.

(शत्रुता)

Antagonism, Enmity, Conflict, Aggression, Resentment, Rivalry, War, Opposition, Bitterness, Dislike

Friendship, Kindness, Affection, Harmony, Sympathy, Love, Understanding, Alliance, Cooperation, Goodwill

There was clear hostility between the two political groups.

Reinvent

Verb

To change something so much that it appears entirely new.

(फिर से आविष्कार करना)

Innovate, Redesign, Revamp, Recreate, Remodel, Rethink, Transform, Reconstruct, Adapt, Revolutionize

Stagnate, Preserve, Maintain, Keep, Stabilize, Continue, Sustain, Hold, Retain, Persevere

The company decided to reinvent its brand to attract younger customers.

Insurgency

Noun

A violent uprising against an authority or government.

(विद्रोह)

Rebellion, Revolt, Uprising, Mutiny, Resistance, Insurrection, Protest, Coup, Unrest, Riot

 Peace, Order, Obedience, Harmony, Tranquility, Stability, Loyalty, Compliance, Submission, Concord

The government is struggling to control the insurgency in remote areas.

Persuade

Verb

To convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.

(समझाना)

Convince, Influence, Coax, Induce, Encourage, Urge, Motivate, Prompt, Assure, Win Over

Dissuade, Discourage, Deter, Repel, Oppose, Reject, Prevent, Hinder, Block, Protest

 She managed to persuade her friend to join the campaign.

Mediator

Noun

A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement.

(मध्यस्थ)

Arbitrator, Negotiator, Intermediary, Facilitator, Referee, Conciliator, Go-Between, Peacemaker, Adviser, Reconciler

Opponent, Adversary, Instigator, Agitator, Rival, Antagonist, Provocateur, Divider, Rebel, Contestant

 The mediator helped resolve the dispute amicably.

Pragmatic

Adjective

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations.

(व्यावहारिक)

Practical, Realistic, Sensible, Logical, Rational, Down-to-earth, Matter-of-fact, Functional, Hard-nosed, Balanced

Idealistic, Unrealistic, Impractical, Visionary, Theoretical, Imaginative, Abstract, Naive, Utopian, Romantic

 She took a pragmatic approach to solving the issue.

Prevail

Verb

To be widespread or predominant.

(प्रबल होना)

Triumph, Win, Dominate, Succeed, Overcome, Rule, Overpower, Reign, Excel, Conquer

Fail, Lose, Succumb, Fall, Decline, Yield, Collapse, Surrender, Disappear, Wither

Truth and justice will always prevail in the end.