The Hindu Vocabulary 3 January 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Relative

Adjective

Connected by blood or marriage; considered in relation to something else.

(संबंधित)

Family member, Kin, Connection, Relation, Proportional, Comparable, Pertinent, Relevant, Corresponding, Associated

Unrelated, Unconnected, Disassociated, Irrelevant, Inapplicable, Incompatible, Dissimilar

She is my close relative, a cousin on my mother's side.

Coincidence

Noun

A remarkable occurrence of events at the same time without a deliberate plan.

(संयोग)

Happening, Occurrence, Event, Accident, Synchronicity, Serendipity, Simultaneity, Convergence, Conjunction, Fortuity

Design, Plan, Intention, Deliberation, Purpose, Scheme, Calculation, Prearrangement, Forethought, Coordination

The meeting was a coincidence; we both happened to be at the same place at the same time.

Skew

Adjective

To distort or alter from a straight or normal course; not straight or level.

(विकृत)

Distort, Tilt, Incline, Slant, Slope, Angle, Deviate, Warp, Crooked, Aslant

Straighten, Align, Level, Correct, Rectify, Unbend, Even, Upright, Unskewed, Direct

The data appears to be skewed, suggesting a potential bias in the results.

Expense

Noun

The cost or amount of money spent on something; a payment made or the total cost incurred.

(व्यय)

Cost, Expenditure, Outlay, Spending, Charge, Investment, Disbursement, Overhead, Payment, Price

Savings, Gain, Profit, Income, Revenue, Earnings, Benefit, Income, Revenue, Earnings, Benefit

The company incurred a significant expense in upgrading its technology.

Intense

Adjective

Extremely strong or concentrated; showing a high degree of emotional or earnestness.

(तीव्र)

Extreme, Acute, Severe, Fierce, Violent, Excessive, Strong, Deep, Profound, Concentrated

Mild, Moderate, Gentle, Subdued, Weak, Calm, Relaxed, Light, Indifferent, Moderate

The intense heat of the summer made outdoor activities challenging.

Priority

Noun

The state or quality of being earlier in time, order, or importance; precedence.

(प्राथमिकता)

Precedence, Primacy, Preference, Superiority, Importance, Urgency, Rank, Order, Preeminence, Priority

Subordination, Inferiority, Neglect, Irrelevance, Unimportance, Triviality, Insignificance, Disregard, Indifference, Posteriority

Safety is our top priority in this construction project.

Unfurl

Verb

To spread or open out; to unfold or make visible.

(फैलाना)

Spread, Expand, Unroll, Extend, Display, Unwind, Unveil, Stretch, Deploy, Unfold

Fold, Roll, Contract, Bundle, Wrap, Close, Conceal, Curl, Compress, Gather

The flag unfurled in the wind, symbolizing the start of the ceremony.

Rudimentary

Adjective

Involving or limited to basic principles; fundamental; undeveloped or simple.

(प्रारंभिक)

Basic, Elementary, Fundamental, Simple, Primitive, Elementary, Initial, Primary, Basic, Fundamental

Advanced, Sophisticated, Complex, Developed, Refined, Elaborate, Advanced, Complex, Sophisticated, Mature

The team had only a rudimentary understanding of the new software.

Exceptional

Adjective

Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; uncommonly good.

(असाधारण)

Outstanding, Extraordinary, Remarkable, Excellent, Unique, Uncommon, Superior, Phenomenal, Unusual, Outstanding

Ordinary, Average, Common, Regular, Normal, Typical, Mediocre, Commonplace, Standard, Run-of-the-mill

She received an exceptional award for her outstanding contribution to the project.

Aspirations

Noun

Strong desire or ambition to achieve something; goals or objectives one aims for.

(उत्कृष्टता की इच्छा)

Ambitions, Goals, Desires, Aims, Objectives, Dreams, Pursuits, Endeavors, Aspiring, Inspirations

Apathy, Indifference, Disinterest, Lethargy, Unambitiousness, Contentment, Satisfaction, Complacency, Indolence, Laziness

His aspirations for a successful career drove him to work hard and excel in his field.