The Hindu Vocabulary 18 February 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Immunity

Noun

Protection from disease or legal prosecution.

(प्रतिरक्षा)

Protection, Resistance, Exemption, Freedom, Safeguard, Security, Shield, Privilege, Defensibility, Insulation

Vulnerability, Susceptibility, Exposure, Liability, Weakness, Sensitivity, Affliction, Frailty, Insecurity, Openness

Vaccination helps in building immunity against diseases.

Presumption

Noun

An assumption made without proof.

(अनुमान)

Assumption, Supposition, Belief, Guess, Conjecture, Speculation, Expectation, Hypothesis, Postulation

Certainty, Proof, Fact, Reality, Knowledge, Truth, Confirmation, Assurance, Evidence, Veracity

His presumption about the outcome was incorrect.

Consent

Noun

Permission for something to happen.

(सहमति)

Permission, Approval, Agreement, Endorsement, Authorization, Concurrence, Acceptance, Sanction, Assent, Compliance

Refusal, Denial, Rejection, Disagreement, Dissent, Objection, Protest, Opposition, Prohibition, Disapproval

She gave her consent to the medical procedure.

Subsequent

Adjective

Coming after something in time.

(बाद का)

Following, Later, Next, Successive, Consequent, Upcoming, Resultant, Ensuing, Posterior, Future

Previous, Prior, Former, Earlier, Preceding, Antecedent, Initial, First, Foregoing, Past

The earthquake and the subsequent tsunami caused great destruction.

Marital

Adjective

Relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses.

(वैवाहिक)

Matrimonial, Conjugal, Spousal, Wedded, Nuptial, Married, Domestic, Couple-related, Wedlock-related, Affiliated

Unmarried, Single, Celibate, Non-marital, Separate, Divorced, Independent, Individual, Bachelor, Spinster

They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.

Verdict

Noun

A decision or judgment, especially in a legal case.

(फैसला)

Judgment, Decision, Ruling, Finding, Sentence, Conclusion, Resolution, Determination, Pronouncement, Declaration

Uncertainty, Indecision, Ambiguity, Doubt, Hesitation, Confusion, Reversal, Mistrial, Deadlock, Appeal

The jury delivered a guilty verdict.

Ambiguous

Adjective

Open to multiple interpretations, unclear.

(अस्पष्ट)

Vague, Unclear, Doubtful, Equivocal, Obscure, Uncertain, Indeterminate, Cryptic, Dubious, Puzzling

Clear, Definite, Obvious, Explicit, Certain, Straightforward, Unequivocal, Direct, Precise, Transparent

His response was ambiguous, leaving us confused.

Defer

Verb

To postpone or delay something.

(स्थगित करना)

Postpone, Delay, Suspend, Put off, Adjourn, Reschedule, Prolong, Reprieve, Extend, Procrastinate

Advance, Expedite, Hasten, Proceed, Continue, Promote, Accelerate, Precede, Resume, Initiate

 The manager decided to defer the meeting to next week.

Tragic

Adjective

Causing great sadness or suffering.

(भयावह)

Sad, Mournful, Devastating, Calamitous, Heartbreaking, Dreadful, Grievous, Miserable, Catastrophic, Wretched

Joyful, Cheerful, Happy, Pleasant, Fortunate, Lucky, Delightful, Hopeful, Encouraging, Positive

 The accident was a tragic loss for the family.

Rigorous

Adjective

Extremely thorough, strict, or severe.

(कठोर)

 Strict, Severe, Stringent, Tough, Exacting, Harsh, Thorough, Intensive, Precise, Meticulous

Lenient, Easy, Mild, Gentle, Relaxed, Careless, Lax, Tolerant, Flexible, Soft

 The soldiers underwent rigorous training.

Plea

Noun

A request or appeal, especially in a legal context.

(याचिका)

Appeal, Request, Petition, Entreaty, Supplication, Begging, Cry, Prayer, Proposal, Submission

Refusal, Denial, Rejection, Protest, Dismissal, Demand, Objection, Repudiation, Contradiction, Disapproval

The lawyer entered a plea of not guilty.

Reveal

Verb

To make something known or visible.

(प्रकट करना)

Disclose, Uncover, Expose, Show, Display, Announce, Inform, Broadcast, Divulge, Express

Suppress, Cover, Mask, Secret, Camouflage, Disguise, Veil, Withhold

 The investigation revealed shocking facts.