The Hindu Vocabulary 27 November 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Negotiation

Noun

The process of discussing something to reach an agreement.

(वार्ता)

Discussion, Bargaining, Dialogue, Mediation, Settlement, Agreement, Arbitration, Diplomacy, Deliberation, Compromise

Dispute, Disagreement, Refusal, Conflict, Standoff, Impasse, Disharmony, Hostility, Argument, Rejection

The negotiation between the two parties ended successfully.

Rhetoric

Noun

The art of persuasive speaking or writing.

(भाषण कला)

Eloquence, Oratory, Persuasion, Articulation, Expression, Speech, Discourse, Hyperbole, Language, Grandiloquence

Silence, Simplicity, Plainness, Muteness, Quietness, Reserve, Honesty, Brevity, Subtlety, Inarticulateness

The politician’s rhetoric swayed many voters.

Perilous

Adjective

Full of danger or risk.

(खतरनाक)

Dangerous, Risky, Hazardous, Precarious, Treacherous, Alarming, Threatening, Unsafe, Uncertain, Grave

Safe, Secure, Harmless, Risk-free, Calm, Easy, Stable, Protected, Simple, Tranquil

The journey through the jungle was perilous.

Optimistic

Adjective

Having a positive and hopeful attitude towards the future.

(आशावादी)

Hopeful, Positive, Confident, Cheerful, Upbeat, Encouraging, Expectant, Buoyant, Enthusiastic, Assured

Pessimistic, Negative, Doubtful, Gloomy, Cynical, Hopeless, Despondent, Distrustful, Dejected, Downhearted

She remained optimistic despite the challenges.

Concession

Noun

A thing that is granted in response to demands.

(रियायत)

Compromise, Allowance, Discount, Privilege, Adjustment, Settlement, Agreement, Acknowledgment, Yielding, Relinquishment

Denial, Refusal, Rejection, Protest, Opposition, Disagreement, Noncompliance, Contestation, Retraction, Stubbornness

The government made a concession to reduce taxes.

Predominantly

Adverb

Mainly; for the most part.

(मुख्य रूप से)

Mainly, Largely, Mostly, Primarily, Principally, Chiefly, Fundamentally, Essentially, Dominantly, Extensively

Partially, Occasionally, Infrequently, Rarely, Insignificantly, Minimally, Marginally, Secondary, Subordinately, Minorly

The region is predominantly agricultural.

Vulnerable

Adjective

Open to harm or attack.

(असुरक्षित)

Weak, Exposed, Susceptible, Defenseless, Helpless, Fragile, Unprotected, Sensitive, Insecure, Open

Secure, Safe, Strong, Protected, Invulnerable, Resistant, Immune, Impregnable, Shielded, Guarded

Children are particularly vulnerable to diseases.

Rigorously

Adverb

In a strict, thorough, or detailed manner.

(कठोरता से)

Strictly, Thoroughly, Intensely, Severely, Harshly, Strongly, Firmly, Accurately, Diligently, Exactingly

Leniently, Gently, Softly, Casually, Loosely, Superficially, Carelessly, Freely, Incompletely, Flexibly

The project was rigorously tested before approval.

Backtrack

Verb

To reverse or undo a decision or course of action.

(पीछे हटना)

Retrace, Reverse, Withdraw, Reconsider, Undo, Renounce, Retreat, Rethink, Revert, Recant

Advance, Proceed, Continue, Persist, Uphold, Maintain, Pursue, Stick, Progress, Endure

The politician had to backtrack on his controversial statement.

Solidarity

Noun

Unity or agreement among individuals with a common interest.

(एकजुटता)

Unity, Support, Cohesion, Alliance, Fellowship, Agreement, Sympathy, Teamwork, Togetherness, Camaraderie

Division, Disunity, Separation, Conflict, Hostility, Discord, Disagreement, Rivalry, Estrangement, Isolation

The workers showed solidarity during the strike.

Precedence

Noun

The condition of being considered more important than others.

(प्राथमिकता)

Priority, Superiority, Dominance, Preeminence, Primacy, Importance, Preference, Leadership, Eminence, Supremacy

Subordination, Inferiority, Secondary, Insignificance, Irrelevance, Low-priority, Disregard, Neglect, Unimportance, Backseat

Safety should take precedence over convenience.

Transformative

Adjective

Causing a marked change in someone or something.

(परिवर्तनीय)

Revolutionary, Groundbreaking, Life-changing, Innovational, Pivotal, Progressive, Significant, Impactful, Radical, Reformative

Static, Unchanging, Conservative, Uninfluential, Stationary, Stagnant, Insignificant, Unaltered, Minor, Passive

The new technology has had a transformative effect on the industry.