The Hindu Vocabulary 5 January 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Severity

Noun

The quality or state of being severe; the harshness or intensity of something.

(कठोरता)

Intensity, Harshness, Seriousness, Rigor, Sternness, Gravity, Austerity, Cruelty, Rigidity, Acuteness

Mildness, Gentleness, Leniency, Softness, Kindness, Moderation, Tolerance, Compassion, Mildness, Flexibility

The severity of the storm led to widespread damage in the area.

Aggravate

Verb

To make a situation, injury, or offense worse or more serious; to exacerbate.

(बढ़ाना)

Worsen, Intensify, Exacerbate, Escalate, Irritate, Provoke, Heighten, Agitate, Compound, Exasperate

Alleviate, Improve, Mitigate, Ease, Pacify, Relieve, Ameliorate, Calm, Soothe, Moderate

His constant complaints only served to aggravate the already tense situation.

Negligence

Noun

Failure to take proper care; the state or quality of being negligent.

(अनादर)

Carelessness, Neglect, Oversight, Inattention, Dereliction, Inadvertence, Indifference, Heedlessness, Recklessness, Laxity

Diligence, Care, Attention, Conscientiousness, Prudence, Vigilance, Caution, Scrutiny, Watchfulness, Alertness

The accident was a result of the driver's negligence in following traffic rules.

Abstain

Verb

To refrain voluntarily from doing something; to choose not to vote.

(बचना)

Refrain, Forbear, Renounce, Withhold, Avoid, Desist, Forego, Waive, Eschew, Abjure

Indulge, Engage, Partake, Embrace, Participate, Consume, Accept, Approve, Support, Advocate

During Lent, many people choose to abstain from certain indulgences.

Resort

Verb

To turn to and adopt a course of action, especially an undesirable one,  so as to resolve a difficult situation.

(उपाय अपनाना)

Turn to, Adopt, Utilize, Employ, Apply, Have recourse to, Fall back on, Use, Choose, Deploy

Avoid, Shun, Reject, Disregard, Dismiss, Disapprove, Overlook, Ignore, Neglect, Forsake

When negotiations failed, they had to resort to legal action to resolve the dispute.

liability

Noun

The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to put one at a disadvantage.

(दायित्व)

Responsibility, Obligation, Accountability, Burden, Duty, Blame, Onus, Encumbrance, Hindrance, Culpability

Immunity, Exemption, Advantage, Asset, Blessing, Freedom, Liberation, Relief, Advantage, Privilege

The company faces a financial liability for the damages caused by their product.

Tactful

Adjective

Having or showing tact; diplomatic and considerate.

(सूझबूझ से भरा)

Diplomatic, Considerate, Polite, Skillful, Discreet, Thoughtful, Judicious, Savvy, Gracious, Gentle

Indiscreet, Inconsiderate, Blunt, Insensitive, Rude, Brash, Tactless, Offensive, Unsubtle, Injudicious

She handled the delicate situation with tactful words and empathy.

Stringent

Adjective

Rigorously binding or exacting; strict; severe.

(कड़ी)

Strict, Rigorous, Severe, Harsh, Stern, Tough, Stringent, Exact, Precise, Rigid

Lenient, Flexible, Mild, Moderate, Permissive, Relaxed, Easygoing, Lax, Loose, Tolerant

The company implemented stringent safety measures to prevent accidents.

Culpable

Adjective

Deserving blame or censure; guilty.

(दोषी)

Guilty, Blameworthy, Responsible, Liable, Accountable, Condemnable, Reprehensible, Delinquent, Erring, At fault

Innocent, Blameless, Faultless, Uninvolved, Irresponsible, Absolved, Exonerated, Clean, Virtuous, Pure

The court found the defendant culpable for the financial fraud.

Flee

Verb

To run away quickly from a dangerous or frightening situation.

(भागना)

Run away, Escape, Abscond, Bolt, Depart, Fly, Retreat, Scram, Evacuate, Elude

Stay, Remain, Arrive, Approach, Encounter, Face, Confront, Stop, Halt, Advance

Fearing for their lives, the villagers had to flee from the advancing wildfire.

Onus

Noun

Responsibility for something; a burden or responsibility.

(बोझ)

Burden, Responsibility, Duty, Obligation, Load, Weight, Charge, Accountability, Blame, Encumbrance

Advantage, Asset, Privilege, Benefit, Liberation, Relief, Freedom, Blessing, Assistance, Support

The onus of proof lies with the prosecution in a criminal trial.

Relevant

Adjective

Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

(उपयुक्त)

Pertinent, Appropriate, Applicable, Related, Connected, Suitable, Fitting, Material, Significant

Irrelevant, Inappropriate, Inapplicable, Unrelated, Extraneous, Unconnected, Immaterial, Unfitting, Unsuitable

The data presented should be relevant to the topic under discussion.