The Hindu Vocabulary 21 March 2024

2024-03-21

The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 21 March 2024 is from the Editorial titled “Selection and election: On the appointment of Election Commissioners."

Word/Phrase	Part of Speech/Idiom	Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Example
Envisage	Verb	To contemplate or visualize a future possibility or event. (कल्पना करना)	Foresee, Anticipate, Imagine, Contemplate	Disregard, Neglect, Overlook, Ignore	The team envisaged various scenarios before finalizing their business strategy.
Interim	Adjective	Interim refers to the intervening time, a temporary arrangement, or a provisional measure. (अंतराधान)	Temporary, Provisional, Transitional, Stopgap	Permanent, Final, Definitive, Lasting	The company appointed an interim CEO until they found a suitable replacement.
Inception	Noun	Inception refers to the beginning or the start of something, especially an idea, a process, or an institution. (उत्पत्ति)	Commencement, Genesis, Onset, Commencement	Conclusion, End, Termination, Closure	The inception of the project marked the beginning of a new era for the company.
Criticism	Noun	Criticism refers to the act of expressing disapproval or judgment, often aimed at someone's actions, behavior, or work. (टिप्पणी)	Censure, Disapproval, Rebuke, Denunciation	Praise, Approval, Acclaim, Admiration	Constructive criticism can help individuals improve their skills and performance.
Petition	Noun	A petition is a formal written request, typically signed by many people, asking an authority or governing body to take a specific action or address a particular issue. (सिफारिश)	Appeal, Entreaty, Plea, Request	Denial, Refusal, Rejection, Dissent	The residents submitted a petition to the local government requesting the construction of a new park.
Enact	Verb	Enact means to make a bill into law. It refers to the process of passing legislation or officially putting a law into effect. (कानून बनाना)	Pass, Approve, Ratify, Implement	Repeal, Abolish, Cancel, Nullify	The government plans to enact new regulations to improve road safety.
Hasty	Adjective	Hasty refers to something done quickly or without careful consideration, often resulting in mistakes or errors. (असावधान)	Impulsive, Rash, Hurried, Impetuous	Cautious, Deliberate, Methodical, Prudent	His hasty decision to quit his job without another lined up left him in a difficult situation.
Competence	Noun	Competence refers to the ability to do something successfully or efficiently. (क्षमता)	Capability, Proficiency, Skill, Aptitude	Incompetence, Ineptitude, Incapability, Incapacity	His competence in managing complex projects earned him a promotion.
Emphasis	Noun	Emphasis refers to special importance, value, or prominence given to something. (प्रमुखता)	Stress, Accentuation, Highlight, Focus	De-emphasis, Understatement, Subordination, Neglect	The teacher placed great emphasis on the importance of studying regularly.
Rooted	Adjective	Rooted means firmly established, deeply embedded, or having strong roots. (मजबूत)	Established, Grounded, Firm, Fixed	Unrooted, Unsettled, Transient, Nomadic	The traditions of the community are deeply rooted in its history and culture.