The Hindu Vocabulary 16 April 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Robust

Adjective

Strong and sturdy

(मजबूत और ठोस)

Sturdy, Resilient, Vigorous, Hardy, Tough

Weak, Fragile, Delicate, Feeble, Frail

Despite the harsh conditions, the old oak tree remained robust, standing tall and proud.

Tackle

Verb

To deal with or handle a problem or difficult situation.

(समस्या या कठिन परिस्थिति का सामना करना या संभालना)

Address, Manage, Confront, Deal with, Handle

Avoid, Ignore, Evade, Shirk, Neglect

She knew she had to tackle the issue head-on if she wanted to resolve it effectively.

Prolonged

Adjective

Extended in time

(समय में बढ़ा हुआ)

Extended, Lengthy, Prolonged, Protracted, Sustained

Brief, Short, Temporary, Transient, Momentary

The prolonged drought devastated the crops, leading to widespread famine.

Conspicuously

Adverb

In a way that is easily seen or noticed

(प्रमुख या स्पष्ट रूप से)

Clearly, Prominently, Noticeably, Evidently

Inconspicuously, Subtly, Stealthily, Invisibly, Unobtrusively

She conspicuously displayed her wealth by driving around in a luxury car.

Allocation

Noun

The action or process of allocating or distributing resources or tasks.

(संसाधनों या कार्यों को आवंटित या वितरित करने का क्रियात्मक या प्रक्रियात्मक कार्य।)

Assignment, Distribution, Allotment, Apportionment, Assignment

Collection, Agglomeration, Hoarding, Accumulation, Retention

The allocation of funds to various departments was carefully planned to ensure efficiency.

Controversies

Noun

Disputes or disagreements, often public, typically involving opposing views or arguments.

(विवाद या असहमति)

Disputes, Disagreements, Disputations, Contentions, Debates

Agreements, Consensus, Harmony, Accord, Concord

The controversial decision sparked widespread controversies and heated debates among the citizens.

Integrity

Noun

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

(ईमानदारी)

Honesty, Honor, Rectitude, Virtue, Probity

Dishonesty, Corruption, Deceit, Fraudulence, Duplicity

His integrity was unquestionable; he always upheld the highest ethical standards in his profession.

Merchandise

Noun

Goods to be bought and sold

(खरीदने और बेचने के लिए सामान)

Goods, Products, Commodities, Wares, Stock

Services, Intangibles, Immaterial, Non-material, Services

The store boasted a wide variety of merchandise, from clothing to electronics.

Volatile

Adjective

 Easily evaporating at normal temperatures.

(सामान्य तापमान पर आसानी से उबल जाने वाला।)

Unstable, Changeable, Fickle, Erratic, Unpredictable

Stable, Steady, Constant, Predictable, Fixed

The political situation in the region remained volatile, with tensions escalating unpredictably.

Pandemic

Adjective

A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease, affecting large numbers of people, countries, continents, or regions.

(एक संक्रामक बीमारी का व्यापक प्रसार, जिससे बड़ी संख्या में लोगों, देशों, महाद्वीपों या क्षेत्रों को प्रभावित होता है।)

Epidemic, Outbreak, Spread, Contagion, Pestilence

Isolation, Containment, Confinement, Cure, Prevention

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in global health policies.