The Hindu Vocabulary 21 March 2024

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.