The Hindu Vocabulary 26 June 2023

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Tenets

Noun

A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.

(सिद्धांतों)

Principle, Rule, Standard, Premise, Law, Theory, Precept, Assumption, Doctrine, Basis

Disbelief, Doubt, Reality, Skepticism, Unbelief

You need to study the basic tenets of Marxist theory.

Rivalry

Noun

A competition or fighting between people, businesses, or organizations who are in the same area or want the same things.

(प्रतिद्वंद्विता)

Competition, Contention, Clash, Conflict, Contest, Duel, Encounter, Event

Cooperation, Peace, Harmony, Concord, Alliance, Agreement, Calm

The rivalry between these two families is very famous in the city.

Urgency

Noun

The quality or state of being urgent

(अत्यावश्यकता)

Importance, Seriousness, Exigency, Magnitude, Significance, Insistence, Importunity, Seriousness, Criticality, Desperation, Imminence

-

Your issue is a matter of urgency.

Allegation

Noun

A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.

(आरोप)

Accusation, Charge, Claim, Plea, Affirmation, Count, Insinuation, Impeachment

Denial, Exculpation, Actual, Real, Factual

I can't deny these allegations more, I am ready to accept all.

Gathering

Noun

An assembly or meeting, especially one held for a specific purpose.

(एकत्रीकरण)

Assembly, Meeting, Assemblage, Conference, Congregation, Audience, Convocation, Throng, Crowd

Disperse, Scatter, Separate, Dissipate, Split, Disintegrate

The leader spoke before the gathering of students.

Exploratory

Adjective

Relating to or involving exploration or investigation.

(खोजपूर्ण)

Experimental, Investigative, Speculative, Tentative, Theoretic, Preliminary, Theoretical, Developmental

Nonexplorative, Standard, Established, Advanced, Developed, Tested, Final

The exploratory mission of ISRO is very costly.

Devise

Verb

To invent something, with intelligence or imagination.

(ईजाद करना)

Discover, Forge, Formulate, Invent, Mastermind, Prepare, Design, Produce, Manufacture, Contrive

Reproduce, Replicate, Imitate, Mimic, Copy, Duplicate

He devised a new way to treat polluted water.

Prominence

Noun

The state of being important, famous, or noticeable.

(शोहरत)

Eminence, Height, Bulge, Noticeable, Commanding, Remarkable, Marked

Subtle, Unnoticeable, Hidden, Faint,        Obscure

His stories were given more prominence.

Persuasion

Noun

The action or process of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something.

(प्रोत्साहन)

Convincing, Conversion, Persuading, Inducement. Seduction, Alignment, Blandishment, Brainwashing

Deter, Discourage, Dissuade,

She needed a lot of persuasion before leaving.

Ideological

Noun

Based on or relating to a system of ideas and ideals, especially concerning economic or political theory and policy.

(विचारधारा)

Philosophical, Theoretical, Theoretic, Opinionative, Opinionated, Conceptual, Dogmatic,

Concrete, Undogmatic, Pragmatic, Realistic, Practical

Despite ideological differences, sometimes parties form a coalition.

Vacillation

Noun

The inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision.

(अस्थिरता)

Indecision, Uncertainty, Hesitation, Doubt, Pause, Irresolution, Delay, Wavering

Determination, Resolution, Certainty, Confidence, Firmness, Certitude

The government was criticized for the vacillation before responding to the crisis.

Introspect

Verb

To examine one's own thoughts or feelings.

(अंतर्दर्शन करना)

Contemplation, Meditation, Reflection, Scrutiny, Self-examination, Soul-searching

Extrospective, Extroverted, Thoughtless, Inconsideration, Disregard, Disrespect Heedlessness, Ignorance

You need a lot of deep introspection.