The Hindu Vocabulary 3 July 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Widespread

Adjective

Existing or happening in many places or among many people

(व्यापक)

Extensive, Prevalent, Common, Universal, Pervasive, Far-reaching, Ubiquitous, General, Omnipresent, Comprehensive

Limited, Rare, Uncommon, Isolated, Restricted, Narrow, Confined, Scant, Sporadic, Scarce

The disease was so widespread that it affected millions globally.

Rudimentary

Adjective

Involving or limited to basic principles.

(प्रारंभिक)

Basic, Elementary, Fundamental, Primary, Simple, Initial, Primitive, Preliminary, Essential, Introductory

Advanced, Developed, Sophisticated, Complex, Detailed, Refined, Elaborate, Complete, Comprehensive, Intricate

His knowledge of the subject was only rudimentary.

Supersede

Verb

 To take the place of something or someone that is no longer useful.

( प्रतिस्थापित करना)

Replace, Succeed, Displace, Supplant, Overrule, Overtake, Substitute, Override, Surpass, Overthrow

Retain, Keep, Uphold, Maintain, Support, Sustain, Preserve, Continue, Accept, Hold

New technology will soon supersede the old methods.

Fumble

Verb

To use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something.

(तुक्के से काम करना)

Blunder, Stumble, Botch, Mishandle, Mismanage, Flounder, Fail, Grope, Falter, Mess up

Manage, Handle, Succeed, Master, Grasp, Control, Maintain, Steady, Secure, Organize

He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.

Fraternity

Noun

A group of people sharing a common profession or interests.

(भाईचारा)

Brotherhood, Association, Fellowship, Guild, Sorority, Society, Union, Club, Order, Community

 Isolation, Loneliness, Solitude, Estrangement, Disunity, Separation, Hostility, Division, Rivalry, Discord

The medical fraternity gathered for the annual conference.

Obscure

Adjective

Not discovered or known about; uncertain.

(अस्पष्ट)

 Unclear, Uncertain, Hidden, Ambiguous, Vague, Mysterious, Concealed, Cryptic, Enigmatic, Unknown

Clear, Obvious, Apparent, Plain, Recognizable, Visible, Known, Evident, Lucid, Conspicuous

The instructions were so obscure that nobody understood them.

Persistent

Adjective

Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

(लगातार)

Tenacious, Determined, Unrelenting, Persevering, Dogged, Enduring, Stubborn, Steadfast, Insistent, Constant

Fleeting, Temporary, Short-lived, Inconsistent, Irresolute, Intermittent, Ephemeral, Sporadic, Occasional, Infrequent

Her persistent efforts eventually paid off.

Loom

Verb

To appear as a large, often unclear or threatening shape or object.

(उभरना)

Emerge, Appear, Manifest, Rise, Surface, Hover, Approach, Threaten, Materialize, Impend

Disappear, Fade, Recede, Withdraw, Vanish, Evaporate, Diminish, Subside, Dissolve, Decline

Dark clouds loomed on the horizon.

Palpable

Adjective

So intense as to seem almost tangible

(स्पर्शनीय)

Tangible, Perceptible, Noticeable, Observable, Evident, Detectable, Obvious, Clear, Manifest, Discernible

Intangible, Imperceptible, Invisible, Insubstantial, Indistinct, Unclear, Unnoticeable, Hidden, Abstract, Elusive

There was a palpable tension in the air.

Empower

Verb

To give someone the authority or power to do something.

(सशक्त बनाना)

Authorize, Enable, Equip, Strengthen, Endow, Entrust, Allow, Permit, Facilitate, Invest

Weaken, Undermine, Enfeeble, Diminish, Disable, Discourage, Oppress, Depress, Subdue, Restrict

The new laws were designed to empower women in the workplace.