The Hindu Vocabulary 29 September 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Brace

Verb

To prepare for something difficult or unpleasant.

(तैयार होना)

Strengthen, Prepare, Steady, Fortify, Reinforce, Support, Bolster, Secure, Stabilize, Toughen

Relax, Weaken, Loosen, Unprepare, Neglect, Ignore, Dismiss, Soften, Disable, Unfasten

The team braced themselves for the upcoming challenges.

Convene

Verb

To call together for a meeting or gathering.

(बुलाना)

Assemble, Gather, Summon, Meet, Call, Organize, Congregate, Summon, Rally, Bring together

Disperse, Scatter, Adjourn, Disband, Separate, Dismiss, Postpone, Cancel, Avoid, Delay

The committee will convene tomorrow to discuss the issue.

Spike

Noun

A sharp increase in something.

(अचानक वृद्धि)

Surge, Increase, Boost, Peak, Jump, Escalation, Rise, Upsurge, Climb, Leap

Decrease, Drop, Decline, Fall, Plummet, Dip, Reduction, Descent, Slump, Diminish

There was a spike in sales during the holiday season.

Deteriorating

Verb

Becoming progressively worse.

(क्षीण होना)

Worsening, Declining, Degrading, Weakening, Decaying, Failing, Degenerating, Falling apart, Corroding, Breaking down

Improving, Strengthening, Enhancing, Recovering, Flourishing, Progressing, Advancing, Developing, Healing, Restoring

His health has been deteriorating rapidly over the past week.

Comply

Verb

To act in accordance with rules or orders.

(पालन करना)

Obey, Follow, Conform, Adhere, Abide, Submit, Observe, Agree, Yield, Acquiesce

Defy, Disobey, Resist, Oppose, Reject, Ignore, Contradict, Rebel, Refuse, Violate

The company had to comply with the new regulations.

Punitive

Adjective

Inflicting or intended as punishment.

(सजा देने के उद्देश्य से)

Disciplinary, Penal, Retaliatory, Vindictive, Punishing, Harsh, Repressive, Corrective, Vengeful, Severe

Rehabilitative, Rewarding, Lenient, Forgiving, Compassionate, Beneficial, Permissive, Reward, Encouraging, Indulgent

The punitive measures were imposed to prevent further violations.

Incentive

Noun

Something that motivates or encourages a person to act.

(प्रोत्साहन)

Motivation, Encouragement, Stimulus, Inducement, Spur, Boost, Urge, Drive, Reward, Prompt

Deterrent, Disincentive, Hindrance, Obstacle, Discouragement, Barrier, Penalty, Detraction, Detraction, Punishment

The government offered tax incentives to encourage investment.

Tout

Verb

To publicly praise or promote something.

(बढ़ावा देना)

Promote, Advertise, Endorse, Publicize, Hype, Advocate, Praise, Commend, Announce, Flaunt

Criticize, Denounce, Decry, Undermine, Dismiss, Oppose, Disparage, Condemn, Deter, Discourage

The company touted its new product as a game-changer in the market.

Yield

Verb

To produce or provide something; to give way.

(समर्पण करना)

Produce, Surrender, Give, Provide, Submit, Relinquish, Generate, Supply, Deliver, Capitulate

Resist, Withhold, Oppose, Deny, Defy, Refuse, Retain, Keep, Conserve, Hold back

The farm yields a large quantity of crops each year.

Gradually

Adverb

In a slow, step-by-step manner.

(धीरे-धीरे)

Slowly, Progressively, Steadily, Step-by-step, Continuously, Gently, Sequentially, Regularly, Unhurriedly, Moderately

Suddenly, Abruptly, Instantly, Immediately, Swiftly, Quickly, Rapidly, Instantaneously, Straightaway, Promptly

The company's market share gradually increased over the years.

Collective

Adjective

Done by or characteristic of individuals acting as a group.

(सामूहिक)

Shared, Joint, Group, Communal, Unified, Combined, Cooperative, Collaborative, Common, Mutual

Individual, Separate, Solitary, Single, Independent, Isolated, Personal, Disjointed, Divided, Singular

The decision was made by a collective effort of all team members.

Stubble

Noun

The short, stiff stalks left in a field after crops like wheat have been harvested.

(खेत में बची फसल के अवशेष)

Stalks, Chaff, Remains, Debris, Stumps, Scruff, Shreds, Thatch, Scrub, Fragments

Overgrowth, Full growth, Unharvested, Clean-shaven, Smooth, Bare, Clear, Overgrown, Untouched, Wild

The field was covered in stubble after the harvest season.