The Hindu Vocabulary 28 July 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Consensus

Noun

General agreement among a group of people.

(आम सहमति)

Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Unanimity, Concord, Unity, Concurrence, Consent, Cohesion, Solidarity

Disagreement, Conflict, Discord, Disunity, Division, Dissension, Opposition, Controversy, Divergence, Dispute

The team reached a consensus on the new project proposal after hours of discussion.

Evacuation

Noun

The process of moving people from a dangerous place to a safer place.

(खाली करना)

Withdrawal, Removal, Departure, Exodus, Exit, Clearance, Eviction, Relocation, Transfer, Displacement

Influx, Arrival, Return, Ingress, Immigration, Occupation, Invasion, Settlement, Entrenchment, Installation

The evacuation of the city was ordered due to the approaching hurricane.

Humanitarian

Adjective

Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare

(मानवतावादी)

Philanthropic, Altruistic, Compassionate, Benevolent, Charitable, Kind-hearted, Generous, Selfless, Good-hearted, Caring

Inhumane, Cruel, Unkind, Unsympathetic, Selfish, Merciless, Uncharitable, Brutal, Oppressive, Ruthless

The organization is known for its humanitarian efforts in disaster-stricken areas.

Epidemic

Noun

A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time

(महामारी)

Outbreak, Plague, Pandemic, Contagion, Spread, Surge, Influx, Proliferation, Rampage, Upsurge

Endemic, Containment, Control, Localized, Individual, Sporadic, Solitary, Rare, Isolated, Limited

The government took swift action to contain the epidemic before it spread further.

Genocide

Noun

The deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group.

(नरसंहार)

Massacre, Extermination, Holocaust, Slaughter, Annihilation, Decimation, Ethnic Cleansing, Carnage, Pogrom, Bloodbath

Preservation, Protection, Safeguard, Salvation, Conservation, Rescue, Defense, Sanctuary, Asylum, Shelter

The international community condemned the genocide and called for immediate intervention.

Applaud

Verb

To show approval or praise by clapping or cheering.

(सराहना)

Praise, Commend, Acclaim, Cheer, Celebrate, Approve, Laud, Honor, Extol, Adulate

Boo, Hiss, Jeer, Criticize, Condemn, Deride, Disapprove, Scorn, Rebuke, Blame

The audience began to applaud the performers after the impressive concert.

Disastrous

Adjective

Causing great damage or suffering.

(विनाशकारी)

Catastrophic, Devastating, Calamitous, Ruinous, Tragic, Destructive, Terrible, Dire, Horrible, Fatal

Successful, Fortunate, Favorable, Beneficial, Advantageous, Positive, Constructive, Prosperous, Effective, Auspicious

The earthquake had a disastrous impact on the small town, leaving many homeless.

Captivity

Noun

The condition of being imprisoned or confined.

(बंदी)

Imprisonment, Confinement, Detention, Enslavement, Incarceration, Bondage, Custody, Restraint, Internment, Capture

Freedom, Liberty, Release, Independence, Emancipation, Escape, Liberation, Rescue, Sovereignty, Autonomy

The animals were finally released from captivity and returned to their natural habitat.

Trigger

Verb

To cause an event or situation to happen or exist.

(प्रेरित करना)

Initiate, Activate, Spark, Cause, Prompt, Set off, Stimulate, Generate, Induce, Provoke

Prevent, Hinder, Deter, Avoid, Block, Impede, Halt, Restrain, Suppress, Delay

The announcement of the new policy triggered a wave of protests across the country.

Ceasefire

Noun

A temporary suspension of fighting; a truce.

(युद्धविराम)

Truce, Armistice, Peace, Halt, Suspension, Stoppage, Intermission, Pause, Layoff, Break

Conflict, Hostilities, War, Battle, Fighting, Strife, Combat, Aggression, Clashes, Skirmish

The warring factions agreed to a ceasefire to allow for peace negotiations.