The Hindu Vocabulary 12 October 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Adulteration

Noun

The act of making something impure by adding inferior substances.

(मिलावट)

Contamination, Degradation, Dilution, Impurity, Corruption, Pollution, Devaluation, Tainting, Debasement, Spoiling

Purity, Refinement, Cleanness, Integrity, Wholesomeness, Unadulterated, Naturalness, Genuineness, Authenticity, Uncontaminated

The adulteration of food products can pose serious health risks.

Sanctity

Noun

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly.

(पवित्रता)

Holiness, Sacredness, Purity, Divinity, Reverence, Sanctitude, Virtue, Piety, Saintliness, Solemnity

Profanity, Impurity, Corruption, Defilement, Desecration, Unholiness, Sinfulness, Wickedness, Immorality, Irreverence

The sanctity of the temple was preserved for centuries.

Deftly

Adverb

In a skillful and quick manner.

(कुशलता से)

Skillfully, Adroitly, Dexterously, Expertly, Nimbly, Agily, Gracefully, Proficiently, Competently, Cleverly

Clumsily, Awkwardly, Incompetently, Ineptly, Unskillfully, Roughly, Sloppily, Carelessly, Inefficiently, Crudely

The artist deftly painted the intricate details on the canvas.

Impartial

Adjective

Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.

(निष्पक्ष)

Neutral, Fair, Unbiased, Objective, Equitable, Disinterested, Even-handed, Nonpartisan, Just, Detached

Biased, Partial, Prejudiced, Unfair, Favorable, Subjective, Discriminatory, Partisan, Unjust, Influenced

The judge gave an impartial verdict after hearing both sides.

Neutrality

Noun

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement.

(तटस्थता)

Impartiality, Objectivity, Nonalignment, Disinterest, Detachment, Dispassion, Nonpartisanship, Equitability, Fairness, Balance

Bias, Prejudice, Partiality, Favoritism, Subjectivity, Engagement, Involvement, Partisanship, Alliance, Preference

The country maintained its neutrality during the war.

Jurisdiction

Noun

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

(अधिकार क्षेत्र)

Authority, Control, Command, Governance, Dominion, Power, Rule, Administration, Territory, Sovereignty

Powerlessness, Impotence, Inability, Ineptitude, Weakness, Incompetence, Submission, Subordination, Dependence, Restraint

This case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal courts.

Overtone

Noun

A subtle or subsidiary quality, implication, or connotation.

(निहितार्थ)

Connotation, Undertone, Implication, Nuance, Suggestion, Subtext, Hint, Allusion, Intimation, Echo

Directness, Explicitness, Transparency, Openness, Clarity, Straightforwardness, Literalness, Exactness, Manifestation, Obviousness

His statement had political overtones that weren't immediately obvious.

Complicity

Noun

The state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing.

(मिलीभगत)

Involvement, Collaboration, Collusion, Partnership, Conspiracy, Participation, Assistance, Aid, Connivance, Abetment

Innocence, Detachment, Exoneration, Non-involvement, Blamelessness, Ignorance, Separation, Honesty, Goodness, Integrity

The company was accused of complicity in the environmental disaster.

Purportedly

Adverb

As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; allegedly.

(कथित रूप से)

Allegedly, Supposedly, Reportedly, Ostensibly, Apparently, Presumably, Believably, Assumedly, Putatively, Suppositionally

Certainly, Definitely, Truly, Factually, Actually, Clearly, Absolutely, Surely, Undoubtedly, Confirmedly

The man was purportedly involved in the scandal.

Contaminant

Noun

A substance that makes something impure or unclean by contact or mixture.

(प्रदूषक)

Pollutant, Toxin, Impurity, Adulterant, Foreign substance, Defilement, Poison, Corruption, Infection, Filth

Purifier, Cleanser, Disinfectant, Antidote, Detergent, Cleaner, Decontaminator, Antiseptic, Sterilizer, Sanitizer

The water was unsafe to drink due to the presence of contaminants.

Pomp

Noun

A showy or grand display, often for ceremonial purposes.

(धूमधाम)

Splendor, Grandeur, Pageantry, Magnificence, Show, Display, Ceremony, Extravagance, Spectacle, Parade

Simplicity, Modesty, Humility, Restraint, Plainness, Reserve, Subtlety, Understatement, Moderation, Austerity

The royal wedding was full of pomp and splendor.

Alliance

Noun

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

(गठबंधन)

Partnership, Coalition, Union, Federation, Affiliation, Confederation, Association, Accord, Agreement, Treaty

Division, Opposition, Rivalry, Conflict, Discord, Separation, Disunity, Detachment, Hostility, Disagreement

The two companies formed an alliance to take on their competitors.