The Hindu Vocabulary 10 July 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Acrimony

Noun

Bitterness or ill feeling

(कटुता)

Bitterness, Rancor, Hostility, Malice, Enmity, Resentment, Spite, Vitriol, Sarcasm, Animosity

Harmony, Kindness, Peace, Goodwill, Friendliness, Cordiality, Amity, Politeness, Benevolence, Civility

The debate was filled with acrimony.

Stake

Noun

A share or interest in a business, situation, or system

(दांव)

Share, Interest, Investment, Bet, Risk, Portion, Stock, Wager, Dividend, Holding

Certainty, Security, Assurance, Safety, Surety, Guarantee, Support, Backup, Hedge, Safeguard

He has a significant stake in the company.

Cohesive

Adjective

Forming a united whole.

(एकजुट)

United, Integrated, Unifying, Solid, Bonded, Harmonious, Connected, Consistent, Sticking, Consolidated

Fragmented, Disjointed, Divided, Separate, Loose, Incoherent, Disconnected, Isolated, Scattered, Disunited

The team was cohesive and worked well together.

Dispute

Noun

A disagreement or argument.

(विवाद)

Argument, Conflict, Debate, Quarrel, Controversy, Feud, Disagreement, Clash, Altercation, Row

Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Consensus, Concurrence, Unity, Concord, Peace, Settlement, Understanding

The neighbors had a dispute over the property line.

Cordial

Adjective

Warm and friendly.

(सौहार्दपूर्ण)

Warm, Friendly, Affable, Amiable, Genial, Gracious, Hospitable, Congenial, Approachable, Pleasant

Hostile, Unfriendly, Cold, Aloof, Distant, Antagonistic, Harsh, Unkind, Bitter, Unpleasant

The host gave us a cordial welcome.

Resolve

Verb

To settle or find a solution to a problem or contentious matter.

(समाधान करना)

Settle, Determine, Solve, Decide, Conclude, End, Fix, Work out, Clear up, Sort out

Waver, Hesitate, Doubt, Vacillate, Dispute, Conflict, Uncertainty, Indecision, Postpone, Procrastinate

They hope to resolve the issue by the end of the day.

Intervene

Verb

To come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events.

(हस्तक्षेप करना)

Mediate, Intercede, Step in, Interpose, Interfere, Interrupt, Participate, Engage, Intervene, Negotiate

Ignore, Overlook, Neglect, Avoid, Shun, Disregard, Evade, Dodge, Sidestep, Pass over

The teacher had to intervene in the argument.

Submerge

Verb

To put or sink below the surface of water or any other enveloping medium.

(डुबोना)

Sink, Plunge, Immerse, Drown, Dip, Dunk, Engulf, Deluge, Submerse, Flood

Emerge, Surface, Float, Ascend, Rise, Appear, Show, Uncover, Reveal, Expose

The submarine can submerge quickly.

Merge

Verb

To combine or unite into a single entity.

(विलय करना)

Combine, Unite, Join, Integrate, Amalgamate, Blend, Fuse, Consolidate, Incorporate, Mix

Separate, Split, Divide, Part, Disconnect, Detach, Break, Dissolve, Segregate, Unmix

The two companies decided to merge.

Propose

Verb

To put forward (an idea or plan) for consideration or discussion by others.

(प्रस्ताव करना)

Suggest, Recommend, Offer, Submit, Present, Advise, Put forward, Move, Nominate, Introduce

Oppose, Reject, Dismiss, Deny, Disapprove, Refuse, Veto, Decline, Object, Neglect

He proposed a new plan to improve efficiency.