The Hindu Vocabulary 2 June 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Herald

Noun

A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

(अग्रदूत)

Announce, Signal, Indicate, Foretell, Proclaim, Declare, Annunciator, Messenger, Precursor, Forerunner

Conceal, Hide, Obscure, Suppress, Silence, Ignore, Withhold, Mask, Secret, Cover

The arrival of the swallows heralds the beginning of spring.

Bespoke

Adjective

Made to order for a particular customer.

(माप के अनुसार बनाया हुआ)

Custom-made, Tailored, Made-to-measure, Personalized, Custom-built, Customized, Specially made, Handcrafted, Individualized, Exclusive

Off-the-shelf, Ready-made, Standard, Mass-produced, Generic, Prefabricated, Pre-made, Stock, Factory-made, Common

He wore a bespoke suit to the wedding.

Suboptimal

Adjective

Below the best possible standard.

(कमतम)

Inferior, Mediocre, Poor, Second-rate, Subpar, Below average, Deficient, Inadequate, Insufficient, Unsatisfactory

Optimal, Perfect, Ideal, Best, Superior, Excellent, Top-notch, Prime, Optimal, First-rate

The results of the experiment were suboptimal due to the flawed methodology.

Fledge

Verb

(Of a young bird) to develop wing feathers that are large enough for flight.

(उड़ने के लिए तैयार होना)

Mature, Develop, Grow, Feather, Fly, Wean, Train, Prepare, Strengthen, Nurture

Unfledged, Dependent, Immature, Incomplete, Unready, Hatchling, Incapable, Unprepared, Flightless, Grounded

The young eagles will fledge in a few weeks.

Mould

Verb

To form (an object) out of a malleable substance.

(ढालना)

Shape, Form, Cast, Sculpt, Fashion, Model, Design, Create, Build, Construct

Destroy, Ruin, Break, Disintegrate, Demolish, Smash, Shatter, Crush, Annihilate, Deform

The artist moulded the clay into a beautiful vase.

Poise

Verb

Graceful and elegant bearing in a person.

(संतुलन)

Clumsiness, Awkwardness, Imbalance, Agitation, Instability, Hesitation, Unsteadiness, Roughness, Uncertainty, Jitteriness

Balance, Composure, Grace, Equanimity, Dignity, Control, Calmness, Elegance, Assurance, Serenity

She handled the interview with great poise.

Potential

Adjective

Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.

(संभावित)

Possible, Likely, Prospective, Future, Probable, Latent, Promising, Hidden, Unused, Capable

Actual, Real, Current, Existing, Present, Kinetic, Proven, Achieved, Fulfilled, Confirmed

The new technology has the potential to revolutionize the industry

Bureaucratic

Adjective

Relating to the business of running an organization, or government.

(नौकरशाही)

Administrative, Official, Procedural, Organizational, Regulatory, Governmental, Red tape, Institutional, Managerial, Centralized

Non Bureaucratic, Unofficial, Informal, Simplified, Streamlined, Flexible, Efficient, Nonregulatory, Nonadministrative, Unregulated

The process was delayed due to bureaucratic red tape.

Pronounce

Verb

To make the sound of (a word or part of a word) correctly or in a particular way.

(उच्चारण करना)

Articulate, Say, Speak, Utter, Declare, Announce, Enunciate, Vocalize, State, Express

Mumble, Mispronounce, Misstate, Garble, Stutter, Stammer, Whisper, Suppress, Conceal, Silence

Can you pronounce this word correctly?

Accure

Verb

To accumulate or receive (such payments or benefits) over time.

(जमा होना)

 Accumulate, Collect, Amass, Gather, Build up, Grow, Increase, Mount up, Accumulate, Earn

Disperse, Diminish, Lose, Decrease, Reduce, Lessen, Dwindle, Scatter, Deplete, Spend

Interest will accrue on the savings account.