The Hindu Vocabulary 27 September 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Rogue

Noun

A dishonest or unprincipled person; someone who behaves badly.

(दुष्ट)

Scoundrel, Villain, Rascal, Trickster, Fraud, Swindler, Knave, Deceiver, Miscreant, Outlaw

Honest, Virtuous, Upright, Lawful, Innocent, Ethical, Just, Principled, Moral, Decent

The rogue was caught after years of evading the law.

Escalation

Noun

An increase in the intensity or seriousness of something; often used in conflict or tension.

(वृद्धि)

Increase, Intensification, Amplification, Expansion, Growth, Surge, Elevation, Magnification, Acceleration, Build-up

Reduction, Decrease, Decline, Diminishment, Retreat, Lowering, Abatement, Alleviation, Deterioration, Deflation

The escalation of the dispute led to violence.

Bombardment

Noun

A continuous attack with bombs, shells, or other missiles.

(बमबारी)

Attack, Shelling, Barrage, Onslaught, Assault, Strike, Blitz, Ambush, Offensive, Fire

Protection, Defense, Shielding, Guarding, Safeguarding, Security, Preservation, Calmness, Cessation, Peace

The city was under heavy bombardment during the war.

Wary

Adjective

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

(सतर्क)

Cautious, Careful, Alert, Guarded, Watchful, Circumspect, Vigilant, Attentive, Leery, Suspicious

Careless, Reckless, Heedless, Trusting, Unaware, Unconcerned, Negligent, Oblivious, Confident, Relaxed

He was wary of strangers offering help.

Abandon

Verb

To give up completely; to leave something behind.

(त्यागना)

Forsake, Desert, Quit, Relinquish, Renounce, Surrender, Leave, Discard, Vacate, Withdraw

Retain, Keep, Hold, Maintain, Stay, Continue, Persevere, Support, Pursue, Secure

The crew had to abandon the ship during the storm.

Subsequent

Adjective

Coming after something in time; following.

(आगामी)

Following, Later, Succeeding, Future, Ensuing, Consecutive, Resulting, Next, Successive, After

Previous, Prior, Preceding, Earlier, Former, Antecedent, Initial, Past, First, Pre-existing

The subsequent events proved her decision was wise.

Relocate

Verb

To move to a new place and establish one's home or business there.

(स्थानांतरित करना)

Move, Transfer, Shift, Displace, Transplant, Reposition, Transport, Change, Reassign, Resettle

Stay, Remain, Root, Lodge, Settle, Fix, Entrench, Establish, Immobilize, Anchor

The company decided to relocate to a bigger office.

Buffer

Noun

Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of an action or event.

(सुरक्षा कवच)

Cushion, Shield, Protector, Guard, Barrier, Safeguard, Absorber, Screen, Fence, Insulation

Exposure, Vulnerability, Endangerment, Hazard, Risk, Sensitivity, Fragility, Weakness, Liability, Susceptibility

The park acts as a buffer between the highway and the residential area.

Bellicosity

Adjective

Aggressive or warlike behavior.

(युद्धप्रियता)

Aggressiveness, Hostility, Combativeness, Belligerence, Pugnacity, Militancy, Antagonism, Confrontation, Quarrelsomeness, War-likeness

Peacefulness, Pacifism, Calmness, Diplomacy, Tranquility, Agreement, Concord, Passivity, Gentleness, Amity

His bellicosity caused unnecessary tension during negotiations.

Callousness

Noun

Insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

(कठोरता)

Cruelty, Insensitivity, Heartlessness, Ruthlessness, Inhumanity, Unfeelingness, Apathy, Indifference, Harshness, Brutality

Kindness, Sensitivity, Compassion, Sympathy, Gentleness, Empathy, Consideration, Warmth, Softness, Humanity

His callousness toward the victim shocked everyone.

Impunity

Noun

Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

(दण्डमुक्ति)

Exemption, Immunity, Freedom, Privilege, Indemnity, License, Dispensation, Protection, Liberty, Exoneration

Accountability, Liability, Responsibility, Penalty, Punishment, Justice, Culpability, Blame, Consequence, Retaliation

The criminal operated with impunity for years.

Retailation

Noun

The act of returning an attack or injury in kind, usually as an act of revenge or self-defense.

(प्रतिक्रिया, प्रतिशोध)

Revenge, Vengeance, Payback, Retribution

Forgiveness, Pardon, Mercy, Compassion

After the unprovoked attack, there were fears of retaliation from the neighboring country.