The Hindu Vocabulary 18 November 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Impunity

Noun

Exemption fro punishment or harm.

(दण्ड से मुक्ति)

Immunity, Exemption, Privilege, Freedom, Protection, Amnesties, Safety, Indemnity, Security, Liberty

Punishment, Accountability, Responsibility, Liability, Sanction, Justice, Retaliation, Penalty, Repercussion, Discipline

The official acted with impunity despite numerous complaints against him.

Demolition

Noun

The act of destroying or tearing down a structure.

(ध्वस्त करना)

Destruction, Wrecking, Razing, Tearing down, Annihilation, Dismantling, Ruin, Collapse, Leveling, Decimation

Construction, Creation, Establishment, Building, Formation, Preservation, Repair, Renewal, Restoration, Assembling

The demolition of the old bridge was completed in just two days.

Arbitrary

Adjective

Based on personal whim rather than reason or fairness.

(मनमाना)

Random, Capricious, Whimsical, Unjustified, Despotic, Authoritarian, Autocratic, Tyrannical, Dictatorial, Subjective

Rational, Reasonable, Logical, Fair, Justified, Objective, Balanced, Democratic, Planned, Considerate

His arbitrary decision caused confusion among the team.

Punitive

Adjective

Inflicting or intended as punishment.

(दण्डात्मक)

Penal, Disciplinary, Retaliatory, Punishing, Reprisal, Corrective, Vengeful, Sanctioning, Harsh, Severe

Rewarding, Remedial, Compensatory, Beneficial, Kind, Lenient, Rehabilitative, Forgiving, Non-punitive, Incentive

The punitive measures against the rebels were widely criticized.

Subversion

Noun

The act of undermining authority or established systems.

(विध्वंस)

Undermining, Overthrow, Destabilization, Sabotage, Rebellion, Insurgence, Infiltration, Disruption, Revolution, Treason

Support, Stability, Strengthening, Order, Loyalty, Maintenance, Upholding, Harmony, Preservation, Reinforcement

Subversion of the government led to widespread unrest in the country.

Encroachment

Noun

Gradual intrusion on someone's territory, rights, or privileges.

(अतिक्रमण)

Invasion, Trespassing, Intrusion, Violation, Seizure, Overstepping, Infiltration, Appropriation, Occupation, Overreach

Respect, Preservation, Protection, Retreat, Withdrawal, Concession, Agreement, Surrender, Yielding, Releasing

The villagers protested against the encroachment on their agricultural land.

Excavator

Noun

A machine used for digging and moving large objects.

(खोदने वाली मशीन)

Digger, Backhoe, Trencher, Machine, Equipment, Bulldozer, Shovel, Earthmover, Grader, Crane

Builder, Assembler, Creator, Constructor, Repairer, Planner, Stabilizer, Restorer, Conservator, Developer

The excavator was used to dig the foundation for the new building.

Penal

Adjective

Relating to punishment, especially under the legal system.

(दण्ड से संबंधित)

Punitive, Corrective, Disciplinary, Retributive, Criminal, Judicial, Penalizing, Sanctioning, Repressive, Punishing

Rewarding, Rehabilitative, Compensatory, Lenient, Non-punitive, Beneficial, Forgiving, Kind, Non-restrictive, Encouraging

The penal code outlines strict punishments for serious crimes.

Breach

Noun

An act of breaking a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

(उल्लंघन)

Violation, Infraction, Contravention, Break, Rupture, Disruption, Infringement, Trespass, Noncompliance, Transgression

Compliance, Adherence, Obedience, Observance, Agreement, Unity, Connection, Fulfillment, Respect, Protection

The company faced legal action due to a breach of contract.

Unscrupulous

Adjective

Having or showing no moral principles; dishonest.

(अनैतिक)

Dishonest, Corrupt, Immoral, Unethical, Deceitful, Fraudulent, Devious, Cheating, Shady, Opportunistic

Ethical, Honest, Moral, Upright, Virtuous, Conscientious, Principled, Decent, Fair, Honorable

Unscrupulous traders often exploit uninformed customers.

Mandatory

Adjective

Required by law or rules; compulsory.

(अनिवार्य)

Compulsory, Obligatory, Binding, Required, Necessary, Essential, Enforced, Commanded, Statutory, Prescribed

Optional, Voluntary, Discretionary, Elective, Non-compulsory, Exempt, Unnecessary, Flexible, Recommended, Non-binding

Wearing a helmet is mandatory for motorcyclists.

Backdate

Verb

To make something effective from an earlier date.

(पूर्व तारीख लगाना)

Pre-date, Antedate, Retrospect, Adjust, Reschedule, Backtrack, Record retroactively, Reassign, Backdate, Overhaul

Forward-date, Delay, Postpone, Future-date, Procrastinate, Defer, Shift, Advance, Hold off, Suspend

The company decided to backdate the pay increase to January.