The Hindu Vocabulary 29 April 2023
2023-04-29
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 29 April 2023 is from the Editorial titled “Tackling the threat: On the U.S.-South Korea cooperation agreement, the Washington Declaration”.
Word/Phrase |
Part of Speech/Idiom |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Deterrence |
Noun |
The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences (अवरोध) |
Obstruction, Obstacle, Ban, Bar, Barricade |
Permission, Allowance, Toleration, Support, Approval, Sanction |
His words are always a deterrence to my success. |
Deploy |
Verb |
Move (troops or equipment) into position for military action (तैनात) |
Position, Post, Place, Install, Locate, Establish |
Displace, End, Disarrange, Disorder, Finish, Withhold, Hide |
USA deployed the troops for the battle. |
Tactical |
Adjective |
Showing adroit planning, aiming at an end beyond the immediate action. (चातुर्यपूर्ण) |
Planned, Plotted, Prudent, Calculated, Diplomatic, Strategic |
Unwise, Spontaneous, Impractical, Inadvisable, Imprudent |
Raju made a serious tactical error. |
Potentially |
Adverb |
With the capacity to develop or happen in the future (सम्भाव्यतः) |
Certainly, Clearly, Undoubtedly Definitely, Surely, Probably |
Improbably, Incredibly, Inconceivably, Unthinkably |
Your baby is potentially a genius. |
Eventuality |
Noun |
A possible event or outcome (अवसर) |
Possibility, Probability, Likelihood Potential, Outcome, Effect, Happening |
Beginning, Commencement, Origin, Start, Cause |
You must be aware of all the eventualities. |
Corroborate |
Verb |
Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding) (समर्थन करना) |
Confirm, Verify, Endorse, Affirm, Approbate, Certify |
Disapprove, Contradict, Deny, Invalidate, Reject, Refuse, Refute, Oppose |
Your studies also corroborate the same research. |
Strategic |
Adjective |
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them. (रणनीतिक) |
Planned, Calculated, Deliberate, Tactical, Judicious, Prudent |
Disapprove, Random, Unimportant, Worthless, Inessential |
The Temple has strategic importance. |
Backdrop |
Verb |
Lie behind or beyond, serve as a background to (पृष्ठभूमि) |
Background, Scenery, Scene, Stage, Ground, Environment, Setting |
Centre, Foreground, Heart, Focus, |
The scene provided a backdrop for the photos. |
Steady |
Adjective |
Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving (स्थिर) |
Stable, Balanced, Firm, Fix, Secure, Immovable, Constant, Dedicated |
Unstable, Loose, Shaky, Changeless, Invariable |
There has been a steady increase in the Prices of Onions, |
Doctrine |
Noun |
A belief or set of beliefs (सिद्धांत) |
Creed, Dogma, Belief, Principle, Percept, Notion, Idea, Ideology, Thesis |
Ambiguity, Disbelief, Heterodoxy, Scepticism, Unbelief |
The preamble was made on the doctrine of Government for the people, by the people, of the people. |
Loath |
Adjective |
Reluctant, Unwilling (अनिच्छुक) |
Unwilling, Hesitant, Averse, Opposed, Hostile, Resisting |
Willing, Eager, Ready, Approve, Unopposed |
Radha was loath to accept her mistake. |
Skirmish |
Noun |
An episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets. (झड़प) |
Fight, Battle, Clash, Conflict, Encounter, Contest, Tussle, Affray |
Accord, Harmony, Peace, Calm, Concord, Retreat |
There was a little skirmish between the two political groups of the college. |
Prospect
|
Noun |
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring (संभावना) |
Hope, Likelihood, Expectation, Chances, Promise, Possibility |
Hopelessness, Implausibility, Impossibility, Unattainability Unworkability |
The children are excited by the prospect of opening the school. |
Verb |
Search for mineral deposits, especially by drilling and excavation (संभावना) |
Inspect, Survey, Explore, Search, Scout, Hunt, Examine |
Unlikelihood, Impossibility, Despair, Unattainable |
The government was happy with the prospect of new Coal Mines. |
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Stalemate |
Noun |
Situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible. (गतिरोध) |
Deadlock, Impasse, Standstill, Draw, Tie, Dead End |
Advance, Headway, Progress |
The debate at the Party meeting ended in a stalemate. |
Negotiating |
Verb |
Obtain or bring about by discussion (तोल-मोल) |
Arrange, Settle, Work out, Agreement, Compromise, Agreement |
Disagreement, Confuse, Deny, Contend, Disagree |
Consumers always negotiate over the price. |
Deescalate |
Verb |
Reduce the intensity of (a conflict or potentially violent situation) (तीव्रता की कमी) |
Abate, Decrease, Deplete, Diminish, Dent, Dwindle, Lessen |
Increase, Escalate, Intensify, Grow, Expand, Enlarge, Rise |
The conflict was de-escalated after his mediation. |