The Hindu Vocabulary 16 July 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Defection

Noun

The desertion of one's country or cause in favor of an opposing one.

(दलबदल)

Desertion, Abandonment, Betrayal, Treachery, Renunciation, Apostasy, Turncoat, Breakaway, Rebellion, Backsliding

Loyalty, Allegiance, Devotion, Commitment, Faithfulness, Adherence, Fidelity, Constancy, Attachment, Fealty

His defection to the rival political party shocked everyone.

Echo

Noun

A sound or series of sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener

(प्रतिध्वनि)

Reverberation, Resound, Reflection, Resonance, Repeat, Reiteration, Duplicate, Imitation, Replica, Mirror

Silence, Quiet, Stillness, Absence, Hush, Quietness, Tranquility, Muteness, Calm, Peace

The echo of his voice could be heard in the canyon.

Fatigue

Noun

Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.

(थकान)

Exhaustion, Weariness, Tiredness, Languor, Burnout, Lethargy, Debility, Lassitude, Enervation, Enfeeblement

Energy, Vitality, Vigor, Strength, Alertness, Liveliness, Endurance, Stamina, Freshness, Invigoration

After the long hike, everyone felt a deep sense of fatigue.

Resistance

Noun

The refusal to accept or comply with something

(प्रतिरोध)

Opposition, Defiance, Refusal, Struggle, Fight, Rebellion, Revolt, Contestation, Resilience, Withstanding

Submission, Surrender, Compliance, Conformity, Acceptance, Yielding, Obedience, Acquiescence, Capitulation, Assent

The resistance movement gained strength over the years.

Brink

Noun

The edge or margin of a steep place or of land bordering water

(कगार)

Edge, Verge, Threshold, Border, Rim, Margin, Limit, Periphery, Point, Fringe

Center, Middle, Core, Heart, Interior, Inside, Interiority, Inner, Midpoint, Depth

The city was on the brink of a major disaster.

Opportunism

Noun

The taking of opportunities as and when they arise, regardless of planning or principle

(अवसरवाद)

Self-interest, Self-seeking, Expediency, Pragmatism, Machiavellianism, Calculating, Unscrupulousness, Craftiness, Cunning, Deviousness

Principle, Integrity, Altruism, Loyalty, Honesty, Conscientiousness, Devotion, Fidelity, Morality, Constancy

His opportunism made him successful in business, but he lost many friends.

Overreach

Verb

To go beyond acceptable limits; to exert oneself excessively.

(हद पार करना)

Exceed, Overextend, Overstep, Transgress, Surpass, Overdo, Overreach oneself, Stretch, Overexert, Misjudge

Underdo, Restrain, Limit, Confine, Shortfall, Conserve, Curtail, Refrain, Moderate, Repress

The company overreached in its attempt to enter new markets and faced financial losses.

Reinforce

Verb

To strengthen or support, especially with additional personnel or material.

(सुदृढ़ करना)

Strengthen, Bolster, Support, Fortify, Buttress, Augment, Enhance, Consolidate, Intensify, Back up

Weaken, Undermine, Diminish, Debilitate, Deteriorate, Lessen, Reduce, Sap, Erode, Diminish

The soldiers were reinforced with additional troops.

Retain

Verb

To continue to have (something); to keep possession of.

(बनाए रखना)

Keep, Hold, Preserve, Maintain, Save, Conserve, Secure, Reserve, Uphold, Store

Lose, Release, Surrender, Relinquish, Abandon, Discard, Give up, Forego, Drop, Evacuate

It's important to retain copies of all your important documents.

Consensus

Noun

General agreement among a group of people.

(आम सहमति)

Agreement, Accord, Unity, Concord, Harmony, Concurrence, Consent, Unanimity, Solidarity, Cohesion

Disagreement, Discord, Conflict, Dissent, Division, Disunity, Opposition, Contention, Disaccord, Fracture

The team reached a consensus on the new project plan.