The Hindu Vocabulary 23 July 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Outage

Noun

A period when a service, typically electricity or water, is not available

(बाधा)

Interruption, Breakdown, Failure, Disruption, Blackout, Downtime, Shutdown, Cutoff, Disconnection, Suspension

Availability, Continuity, Operation, Functionality, Accessibility, Service, Working, Activation, Supply, Connection

The city experienced a power outage during the storm.

Glitch

Noun

A small problem or fault that prevents something from working well

(गड़बड़ी)

Bug, Error, Flaw, Fault, Defect, Hiccup, Malfunction, Snag, Anomaly

Perfection, Smoothness, Functionality, Success, Accuracy, Efficiency, Flawlessness, Precision, Normality, Stability

The software update fixed the glitch in the system

Erect

Verb

To build or put up a structure

(स्थापित करना)

Build, Construct, Raise, Assemble, Set up, Establish, Create, Install, Form, Mount

Demolish, Destroy, Tear down, Flatten, Dismantle, Knock down, Disassemble, Level, Ruin, Collapse

They plan to erect a new building in the city center.

Facilitate

Verb

To make an action or process easy or easier

(सुगम बनाना)

Aid, Assist, Ease, Simplify, Expedite, Enable, Promote, Foster, Help, Encourage

Hinder, Obstruct, Impede, Block, Prevent, Inhibit, Restrict, Hamper, Complicate, Delay

The new software will facilitate project management.

Inevitable

Adjective

Certain to happen; unavoidable

(अनिवार्य)

Unavoidable, Inescapable, Certain, Sure, Bound, Predestined, Fated, Assured, Inexorable, Imminent

Avoidable, Uncertain, Unlikely, Preventable, Doubtful, Escapable, Unpredictable, Optional, Unforeseen, Evitable

The collapse of the old bridge was inevitable.

Exacerbate

Verb

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse

(बिगाड़ना)

Worsen, Aggravate, Intensify, Heighten, Escalate, Amplify, Magnify, Inflame, Compound, Agitate

Alleviate, Soothe, Ease, Improve, Relieve, Ameliorate, Reduce, Calm, Mitigate, Lessen

The heavy rains exacerbated the flooding.

Redundancy

Noun

The state of being not or no longer needed or useful

(अनावश्यकता)

Excess, Surplus, Superfluity, Repetition, Unnecessariness, Overabundance, Spare, Extra, Abundance, Superfluousness

Necessity, Essentiality, Scarcity, Shortage, Need, Requirement, Want, Insufficiency, Inadequacy, Lack

The company is planning to reduce redundancy by eliminating unnecessary positions

Rudiment

Noun

The first principles of a subject

(प्रारंभिक अवस्था)

Basics, Fundamentals, Essentials, Foundations, Elements, Principles, Core, Basics, Beginnings, Start

Complexity, Sophistication, Advanced, Detail, Intricacy, Completeness, Elaboration, Refinement, Expertise, Thoroughness

The book covers the rudiments of chemistry.

Cognisant

Adjective

Having knowledge or being aware of

(सजग)

Aware, Conscious, Informed, Perceptive, Observant, Knowledgeable, Mindful, Attentive, Sensible, Alert

Unaware, Ignorant, Oblivious, Unmindful, Unconscious, Negligent, Uninformed, Careless, Heedless, Inattentive

She is cognizant of the importance of the meeting.

Navigate

Verb

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport, especially by using maps or instruments

(मार्गदर्शन करना)

Steer, Pilot, Guide, Direct, Maneuver, Chart, Command, Control, Helm, Lead

Mislead, Wander, Stray, Lose, Disorient, Roam, Drift, Falter, Deviate, Flounder

The captain navigated the ship through the stormy waters.