The Hindu Vocabulary 11 September 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Regimen

Noun

A prescribed course of medical treatment, diet, or exercise

(उपचार योजना)

Routine, Program, Plan, Therapy, Treatment, Schedule, Regime, System, Procedure, Course

Disorder, Chaos, Irregularity, Neglect, Confusion, Disarray, Inactivity, Unsystematic, Randomness, Carelessness

She followed a strict fitness regimen.

Resistant

Adjective

Able to withstand or oppose something.

(प्रतिरोधक)

Immune, Impervious, Unyielding, Strong, Durable, Unaffected, Hardened, Tough, Insusceptible, Defiant

Susceptible, Vulnerable, Weak, Sensitive, Yielding, Defenseless, Fragile, Exposed, Unprotected, Helpless

This material is resistant to water.

Hitherto

Adverb

Until now or until the point in time under discussion.

(अब तक)

Previously, So far, Until now, Up to now, Before, Formerly, Heretofore, Earlier, Theretofore, Once

Henceforth, Afterwards, Later, Subsequently, From now on, Beyond, Forward, After, Then, Following

Hitherto, the project has been successful.

Tremendous

Adjective

Very large, great, or excellent.

(जबरदस्त)

Huge, Enormous, Massive, Immense, Gigantic, Colossal, Vast, Great, Incredible, Powerful

Small, Minor, Insignificant, Ordinary, Slight, Tiny, Petty, Minimal, Trivial, Weak

The athlete made a tremendous effort to win.

Reduction

Noun

The action or fact of making something smaller or less in amount.

(कमी)

Decrease, Diminution, Decline, Curtailment, Shrinkage, Cutback, Contraction, Diminishing, Lowering, Trimming

Increase, Growth, Expansion, Enhancement, Boost, Rise, Augmentation, Escalation, Addition, Enlargement

The company announced a reduction in prices.

Mortality

Noun

The state of being subject to death.

(मृत्यु दर)

Death, Fatality, Lethality, Demise, End, Perishing, Decease, Loss, Extinction, Annihilation

Immortality, Lifespan, Longevity, Perpetuity, Eternity, Survival, Vitality, Life, Endurance, Continuance

The mortality rate has decreased over the years.

Supervise

Verb

To observe and direct the execution of a task or activity.

(निगरानी करना)

Oversee, Manage, Control, Guide, Direct, Monitor, Administer, Govern, Handle, Inspect

Neglect, Ignore, Mismanage, Overlook, Disregard, Forsake, Abandon, Absent, Let go, Desert

The teacher will supervise the students during the exam.

Diagnose

Verb

To identify the nature of an illness or problem.

(निदान करना)

Identify, Detect, Analyze, Examine, Determine, Ascertain, Investigate, Evaluate, Find out, Recognize

Misdiagnose, Overlook, Misunderstand, Misinterpret, Ignore, Misread, Neglect, Confuse, Fail, Oversee

The doctor diagnosed the disease accurately.

Pioneer

Noun

A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area or field.

(अग्रणी)

Trailblazer, Innovator, Leader, Pathfinder, Explorer, Groundbreaker, Originator, Developer, Founder, Creator

Follower, Imitator, Successor, Copycat, Trailing, Rear, Second, Imitator, Responder, Disciple

He is a pioneer in the field of biotechnology.

Yield

Verb

To produce or provide a result, crop, or return.

(उपज देना)

Produce, Generate, Provide, Surrender, Give, Supply, Deliver, Render, Offer, Concede

Resist, Defy, Withhold, Oppose, Block, Refuse, Deny, Halt, Prevent, Stubborn

The farm yields a good harvest every year.