The Hindu Vocabulary 28 March 2024

2024-03-28

The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 28 March 2024 is from the Editorial titled “Stop the war: On the U.N. Security Council’s call for a Gaza ceasefire". 

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Assault

Noun

A violent physical or verbal attack.

(आक्रमण)

Attack, Aggression, Onslaught, Battery, Offensive

Defense, Protection, Retreat, Peace

The victim sustained serious injuries as a result of the assault.

Veto

Verb

To reject or prohibit something, especially a proposed decision or law.

(निषेधाधिकार)

Rejected, Denied, Disallowed, Blocked, Overruled

Approved, Allowed, Permitted, Sanctioned, Endorsed

The president vetoed the proposed legislation, citing concerns about its potential impact.

Abstain

Verb

The act of refraining from voting or participating in a decision or action.

(बचना)

Refrained, Forborne, Withheld, Refused, Eschewed

Voted, Participated, Engaged, Supported, Endorsed

She abstained from voting on the proposal due to a conflict of interest.

 

Enclave

 

Noun

A distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or surrounded by another territory.

(झूठा कारण)

Enclosed area, Territory, Pocket, Domain, Precinct

Open area, Mainland, Expanse, Region, Exterior

The small village formed an enclave within the larger city.

Invasion

Noun

An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.

(आक्रमण)

Incursion, Encroachment, Onslaught, Attack, Intrusion

Retreat, Withdrawal, Defense, Evacuation, Liberation

The invasion of enemy forces caught the country off guard.

 

 

Hostage

Noun

A person seized or held as security for the fulfilment of a condition.

(बंधक)

Captives, Prisoners, Detainees, Abductees, Pawns

Rescuers, Liberators, Free people, Unrestrained, Escaped

The terrorists threatened to harm the hostages if their demands were not met.

Devastating

Adjective

Causing severe and widespread damage or destruction.

(विनाशकारी)

Destructive, Ruinous, Catastrophic, Disastrous, Devastative

Constructive, Beneficial, Restorative, Rejuvenating, Healing

The hurricane left behind a devastating trail of destruction.

 

Rescue

Verb

Saved from a dangerous or distressing situation.

(बचाना)

Saved, Salvaged, Liberated, Extracted, Freed

Endangered, Imperilled, Abandoned, Forsaken, Neglected

The firefighters rescued the family from the burning building.

Isolation

Noun

The state of being separated from others.

(एकांत)

Solitude, Seclusion, Loneliness, Segregation, Detachment

Inclusion, Integration, Connection, Engagement, Companionship

The hermit chose a life of isolation in the mountains.

Coalition

Verb

An alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government.

(गठबंधन)

Alliance, Union, Partnership, Federation

Division, Disunion, Dissociation, Separation, Disconnection

The two parties formed a coalition to gain a majority in the parliament.

 

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