The Hindu Vocabulary 15 October 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Priority

Noun

The fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others.

(प्राथमिकता)

Preference, Precedence, Primacy, Superiority, Importance, Urgency, Ranking, Dominance, Main concern, Seniority

Unimportance, Neglect, Inferiority, Insignificance, Delay, Low-priority, Minor, Irrelevance, Optional, Later

Ensuring the safety of the people is the top priority for the government.

Casualty

Noun

A person killed or injured in a war or accident.

(दुर्घटना का शिकार)

Victim, Fatality, Sufferer, Loss, Injury, Dead, Harm, Disaster, Mishap, Incident

Survivor, Rescue, Protection, Security, Winner, Escape, Health, Well-being, Recovery, Prosperity

The accident resulted in several casualties.

Render

Verb

To provide or give a service, help, or performance.

(बनाना)

Provide, Deliver, Offer, Give, Supply, Contribute, Perform, Present, Execute, Produce

Withhold, Deny, Remove, Refuse, Conceal, Retain, Block, Retract, Hide, Suppress

The artist rendered a beautiful painting of the landscape.

Precarious

Adjective

Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

(खतरनाक)

Risky, Dangerous, Hazardous, Insecure, Unstable, Uncertain, Perilous, Shaky, Dicey, Unreliable

Secure, Stable, Safe, Certain, Firm, Steady, Reliable, Protected, Assured, Strong

The ladder was in a precarious position, making it unsafe to climb.

Span

Noun

The full extent or distance between two points in time or space.

(अवधि)

Duration, Extent, Range, Period, Reach, Stretch, Interval, Width, Length, Coverage

Break, End, Gap, Shortness, Narrowness, Limit, Bound, Confinement, Pause, Segment

His career spanned more than three decades.

Precarity

Noun

The state of being insecure, uncertain, or unstable.

(अनिश्चितता)

Insecurity, Instability, Uncertainty, Fragility, Vulnerability, Risk, Doubtfulness, Volatility, Shakiness, Hazard

Stability, Security, Certainty, Assurance, Safety, Firmness, Strength, Solidity, Reliability, Steadiness

The precarity of the job market leaves many people uncertain about their future.

Overhaul

Verb

To examine and make repairs or improvements to something.

(सुधार)

Revamp, Repair, Renovate, Rebuild, Reorganize, Improve, Fix, Modernize, Redesign, Update

Neglect, Ignore, Damage, Harm, Ruin, Break, Deteriorate, Destroy, Worsen, Wreck

The car needed a complete overhaul after the engine broke down.

Deplorable

Adjective

Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality.

(अत्यंत बुरा)

Disgraceful, Appalling, Horrible, Shameful, Wretched, Unacceptable, Dreadful, Abominable, Terrible, Despicable

Admirable, Praiseworthy, Commendable, Excellent, Respectable, Wonderful, Impressive, Desirable, Good, Satisfactory

The living conditions in the slums are absolutely deplorable.

Pandemic

Noun

A disease that spreads over a large area, affecting a high proportion of the population.

(महामारी)

Epidemic, Widespread, Plague, Infection, Outbreak, Contagion, Pervasive, Universal, Endemic, Far-reaching

Localized, Contained, Sporadic, Regional, Restricted, Isolated, Insular, Minor outbreak, Limited, Confined

The COVID-19 pandemic affected almost every country in the world.

Vaccum

Noun

A space devoid of matter; an absence of something.

(रिक्तता)

Emptiness, Void, Nothingness, Blank, Gap, Absence, Hollow, Deficiency, Lack, Depletion

Presence, Occupation, Filled, Fullness, Occupied, Saturation, Abundance, Plenty, Congestion, Crowdedness

The leadership vacuum in the company created a lot of confusion.

Diligence

Noun

Careful and persistent work or effort.

(परिश्रम)

Hard work, Dedication, Effort, Industriousness, Attentiveness, Perseverance, Thoroughness, Assiduity, Commitment, Conscientiousness

Negligence, Carelessness, Laziness, Inattention, Sloth, Idleness, Apathy, Indifference, Lethargy, Inactivity

The student's diligence paid off when she scored top marks in the exam.

Veil

Noun

A piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face; something that hides or disguises.

(परदा)

Cover, Mask, Cloak, Shield, Hide, Conceal, Shroud, Obscure, Screen, Disguise

Expose, Reveal, Unveil, Disclose, Show, Unmask, Display, Uncover, Divulge, Open

The truth was hidden behind a veil of secrecy.