The Hindu Vocabulary 12 August 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Tumultuous

Adjective

Full of confusion, noise, and disorder; chaotic

(अशांत)

Chaotic, Turbulent, Noisy, Disruptive, Unruly, Boisterous, Agitated, Stormy, Frenzied, Tempestuous

Calm, Peaceful, Quiet, Orderly, Serene, Tranquil, Placid, Controlled, Untroubled, Settled

The crowd grew tumultuous as the protest escalated.

Laureate

Noun

A person who has been honored or awarded a prize for outstanding achievement, especially in arts, science, or literature.

(पुरस्कार विजेता)

Awardee, Honoree, Winner, Recipient, Medallist, Achiever, Champion, Recognized, Eminent, Celebrated

Unknown, Uncelebrated, Unsung, Ignored, Obscure, Disregarded, Neglected, Overlooked, Forgotten, Anonymous

The Nobel laureate gave a moving acceptance speech.

Chaos

Noun

A state of complete disorder and confusion.

(अराजकता)

Disorder, Confusion, Turmoil, Havoc, Anarchy, Mayhem, Pandemonium, Disarray, Bedlam, Commotion

Order, Harmony, Organization, Calm, Peace, Arrangement, Stability, System, Orderliness, Structure

The sudden power outage caused chaos in the city.

Recede

Verb

To move back or away; to become less or diminish.

(पीछे हटना)

Retreat, Withdraw, Diminish, Ebb, Fade, Wane, Subside, Decline, Retract, Abate

Advance, Approach, Progress, Increase, Grow, Expand, Move Forward, Rise, Surge, Intensify

The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.

Vandalise

Verb

To deliberately destroy or damage property.

(तोड़फोड़ करना)

Destroy, Damage, Deface, Ruin, Sabotage, Trash, Demolish, Wreck, Desecrate, Despoil

Protect, Preserve, Repair, Restore, Mend, Fix, Maintain, Safeguard, Secure, Construct

The protesters vandalized the public monuments during the riot.

Condemn

Verb

To express strong disapproval or to declare something as wrong or evil.

(निंदा करना)

Denounce, Criticize, Censure, Blame, Rebuke, Reproach, Decry, Reprimand, Scold, Disapprove

Praise, Approve, Commend, Support, Endorse, Applaud, Exonerate, Justify, Sanction, Vindicate

The government condemned the attack on the innocent civilians.

Reconciliation

Noun

The act of restoring friendly relations or resolving differences

(सुलह)

Settlement, Resolution, Reunion, Agreement, Harmony, Compromise, Accord, Understanding, Peace, Rapprochement

Conflict, Disagreement, Estrangement, Alienation, Hostility, Separation, Dissension, Division, Discord, Feud

The reconciliation between the two nations brought hope for peace

Pragmatic

Adjective

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical considerations rather than theoretical ones.

(व्यावहारिक)

Practical, Realistic, Sensible, Rational, Logical, Down-to-earth, Practical-minded, Businesslike, Hardheaded, Commonsensical

Idealistic, Impractical, Unrealistic, Theoretical, Visionary, Utopian, Speculative, Hypothetical, Abstract, Unreasonable

The manager took a pragmatic approach to solving the company's financial problems.

Vendetta

Noun

A prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone, often involving revenge

(प्रतिशोध)

Feud, Revenge, Grudge, Quarrel, Retaliation, Enmity, Hostility, Blood feud, Retaliation, Antagonism

Peace, Friendship, Harmony, Reconciliation, Amity, Accord, Agreement, Truce, Cooperation, Unity

The families have been locked in a vendetta for generations.

Tackle

Verb

To confront or take on a challenge or problem; to deal with something.

(निपटना)

Begin,
Deal with,
Engage in,
Try,
Undertake,
Work on

Avoid, Evade, Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Sidestep, Shun, Bypass, Bungle, Dodge

Shaurya was not able to tackle the situation after his surgery.