The Hindu Vocabulary 18 December 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Fury

Noun

Extreme anger or rage.

(क्रोध)

Rage, Wrath, Anger, Outrage, Madness, Vehemence, Indignation, Irritation, Temper, Ferocity

Calmness, Peace, Serenity, Composure, Tranquility, Patience, Gentleness, Harmony, Coolness, Equanimity

His fury over the unfair decision was evident in his tone.

Unifier

Noun

Someone or something that brings people or things together.

(एकता करने वाला)

Integrator, Harmonizer, Mediator, Coordinator, Connector, Synthesizer, Collaborator, Bond, Reconciler, Aggregator

Divider, Opponent, Disrupter, Separatist, Fragmenter, Dissenter, Disbander, Splitter, Excluder, Segregator

The leader acted as a unifier, bridging the gap between different communities.

Diatribe

Noun

A forceful and bitter verbal attack.

(कटु आलोचना)

Tirade, Rant, Harangue, Criticism, Accusation, Condemnation, Rebuke, Denunciation, Invective, Abuse

Praise, Compliment, Commendation, Approval, Flattery, Admiration, Applause, Eulogy, Tribute, Endorsement

The journalist's diatribe against the politician caused a stir in the media.

Facade

Noun

A deceptive outward appearance; the front of a building.

(मुखौटा)

Front, Exterior, Veneer, Mask, Pretense, Appearance, Surface, Cover, Façade, Outer layer

Reality, Truth, Authenticity, Interior, Depth, Genuineness, Openness, Sincerity, Transparency, Back

Behind her cheerful facade was a world of worries.

Partisan

Noun

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.

(पक्षपाती)

Supporter, Follower, Adherent, Advocate, Devotee, Fanatic, Zealot, Loyalist, Believer, Disciple

Neutral, Impartial, Unbiased, Fair, Disinterested, Objective, Indifferent, Detached, Nonpartisan, Balanced

His partisan loyalty prevented him from seeing the flaws in his party’s policies.

Omission

Noun

Something left out or excluded.

(चूक)

Exclusion, Neglect, Oversight, Lapse, Elimination, Deletion, Skip, Miss, Eviction, Absence

Inclusion, Addition, Presence, Incorporation, Retention, Attendance, Insertion, Continuation, Representation, Involvement

His omission of key details weakened his argument.

Constructive

Adjective

Serving a useful and positive purpose.

(रचनात्मक)

Positive, Helpful, Productive, Beneficial, Valuable, Encouraging, Supportive, Inspirational, Creative, Effective

Destructive, Negative, Harmful, Detrimental, Useless, Damaging, Unproductive, Malicious, Unhelpful, Hostile

The feedback was constructive and helped improve the project.

Litigate

Verb

To take a dispute to a law court for resolution.

(मुकदमा करना)

Sue, Contest, Dispute, Challenge, Prosecute, Claim, Appeal, Argue, File, Arbitrate

Settle, Agree, Reconcile, Mediate, Compromise, Resolve, Harmonize, Avoid, Abandon, Forgo

The company decided to litigate over the breach of contract.

Ethos

Noun

The characteristic spirit or beliefs of a community or culture.

(आचार)

Culture, Spirit, Values, Principles, Character, Ideology, Creed, Philosophy, Morality, Norms

Immorality, Lawlessness, Corruption, Dishonesty, Degeneration, Anarchy, Chaos, Unethicality, Vileness, Depravity

The ethos of the organization promotes fairness and equality.

Progressive

Adjective

Favoring or promoting progress or improvement.

(प्रगतिशील)

Forward-thinking, Advanced, Innovative, Modern, Liberal, Dynamic, Reformist, Evolving, Visionary, Transformative

Conservative, Regressive, Reactionary, Stagnant, Traditional, Static, Old-fashioned, Unchanging, Retrogressive, Oppressive

The politician introduced progressive reforms in education.

Introspection

Noun

The act of examining one’s own thoughts and feelings.

(आत्म-निरीक्षण)

Reflection, Self-analysis, Contemplation, Meditation, Deliberation, Self-awareness, Examination, Rumination, Thoughtfulness, Soul-searching

Extrospection, Indifference, Neglect, Ignorance, Inattention, Disinterest, Avoidance, Distraction, Thoughtlessness, Carelessness

After the mistake, he took time for introspection to avoid repeating it.

Akin

Adjective

Similar in character or related by nature.

(संबंधित)

Similar, Related, Alike, Comparable, Parallel, Corresponding, Analogous, Close, Kindred, Affiliated

Different, Unrelated, Dissimilar, Alien, Opposite, Contradictory, Distant, Foreign, Divergent, Contrasting

The traditions of these two cultures are akin to one another.