The Hindu Vocabulary 24 November 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Indictment

Noun

A formal accusation or charge against someone for a serious crime.

(अभियोग)

Charge, Accusation, Allegation, Prosecution, Impeachment, Blame, Denunciation, Arraignment, Condemnation, Fault

Acquittal, Vindication, Pardon, Absolution, Clemency, Exoneration, Mercy, Approval, Liberation, Justification

The court issued an indictment against the suspect for fraud.

Everlasting

Adjective

Lasting forever or for a very long time.

(शाश्वत)

Eternal, Perpetual, Timeless, Immortal, Undying, Infinite, Permanent, Endless, Unceasing, Abiding

Temporary, Fleeting, Transient, Ephemeral, Short-lived, Momentary, Impermanent, Limited, Finite, Passing

True friendship is everlasting.

Perceive

Verb

To become aware or conscious of something.

(महसूस करना)

Discern, Recognize, Notice, Detect, Sense, Understand, Observe, Realize, Grasp, Comprehend

Ignore, Overlook, Misunderstand, Disregard, Miss, Neglect, Misinterpret, Forget, Deny, Confuse

She could perceive the tension in the room.

Reluctance

Noun

Unwillingness or hesitation to do something.

(अनिच्छा)

Unwillingness, Hesitation, Aversion, Resistance, Reticence, Disinclination, Objection, Doubt, Refusal, Demur

Willingness, Eagerness, Enthusiasm, Zeal, Readiness, Acceptance, Desire, Agreement, Happiness, Approval

He showed reluctance to join the project.

Probe

Noun

A detailed investigation into a matter.

(जांच)

Investigation, Inquiry, Examination, Inspection, Scrutiny, Analysis, Exploration, Interrogation, Study, Research

Neglect, Ignore, Overlook, Abandon, Disregard, Avoid, Omission, Forget, Overpass, Denial

The police launched a probe into the missing funds.

Inseparable

Adjective

Unable to be separated or divided.

(अविभाज्य)

Indivisible, Unbreakable, United, Attached, Joined, Linked, Connected, Closely-knit, Bonded, Cohesive

Detachable, Divisible, Separated, Disconnected, Breakable, Independent, Loose, Solitary, Distinct

They have been inseparable friends since childhood.

Impervious

Adjective

Not allowing something to pass through or be affected.

(अभेद्य)

Impenetrable, Resistant, Invulnerable, Immune, Solid, Impermeable, Dense, Strong, Unaffected, Secure

Penetrable, Permeable, Receptive, Susceptible, Sensitive, Vulnerable, Weak, Open, Transparent, Accessible

The coat is impervious to water.

Round-trip

Noun

A journey to a destination and back again.

(आवागमन यात्रा)

Round-journey, Out-and-back, Travel, Excursion, Circuit, Voyage, Trip, Return, Transit, Outing

One-way, Permanent, Endless, Stagnant, Single-direction, Departure, Unidirectional, One-sided, Forward, Static

He booked a round-trip ticket to New York.

Perfunctory

Adjective

Done without care or interest; as a routine.

(ऊपरी मन से किया गया)

Superficial, Casual, Indifferent, Hasty, Mechanical, Apathetic, Routine, Automatic, Negligent, Unthinking

 Thorough, Careful, Detailed, Diligent, Meticulous, Attentive, Thoughtful, Conscientious, Precise, Mindful

His apology was perfunctory and insincere.

Sporadic

Adjective

Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances.

(छिटपुट)

Intermittent, Irregular, Occasional, Scattered, Infrequent, Periodic, Random, Rare, Isolated, Episodic

Constant, Regular, Continuous, Persistent, Frequent, Steady, Perpetual, Predictable, Uninterrupted, Sustained

Sporadic rainfalls disrupted the cricket match.

Regulator

Noun

A person or organization that supervises or controls an activity.

(नियंत्रक)

Supervisor, Controller, Authority, Overseer, Manager, Coordinator, Monitor, Inspector, Enforcer, Mediator

Anarchist, Unrestrained, Disruptor, Libertarian, Nonconformist, Dissenter, Opponent, Resistor, Antagonist, Agitator

The financial regulator imposed new rules on banks.

Yield

Verb

To produce or provide; to surrender or give up.

(उपज)

Produce, Provide, Surrender, Deliver, Give, Concede, Supply, Harvest, Submit, Generate

Resist, Retain, Deny, Refuse, Oppose, Conceal, Withhold, Defy, Suppress, Constrain

The farm yields large quantities of crops every year.