The Hindu Vocabulary 6 March 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Foster

Verb

To promote the growth or development of something.

(प्रोत्साहित करना)

Nurture, Support, Encourage, Promote

Hinder, Discourage, Impede, Stifle

The organization works to foster a sense of community and collaboration among its members.

Precious

Adjective

Excessively refined or affected.

(मूल्यवान)

Valuable, Treasured, Priceless, Beloved

Worthless, Inexpensive, Common, Ordinary

She kept the precious family heirloom locked in a safe to protect it from any damage or theft.

Deliberation

Noun

Slow and careful movement or thought

(चिंतन)

Consideration, Reflection, Thoughtfulness, Pondering

Haste, Impulsiveness, Rashness, Thoughtlessness

The committee engaged in a process of deliberation before reaching a consensus on the important decision.

Amid

Preposition

In the middle of something

(बीच में)

Among, In the midst of, Surrounded by, In the middle of

Outside, Away from, Separate from, Beyond

The park was peaceful amid the bustling city, providing a serene escape for visitors.

Intervene

Verb

To come between two parties to settle a dispute.

(बाधित होना)

Mediate, Interfere, Intervene, Arbitrate

Ignore, Neglect, Abstain, Stay out of

The teacher had to intervene to stop the argument between the students and find a peaceful resolution.

Ripple

Verb

A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water.

(कमी)

Wave, Undulation, Pulsation, Swell

Calm, Stillness, Flatness, Quiet

The pebble created ripples as it was thrown into the calm pond, spreading outward in concentric circles.

Disruption

Noun

The action or process of causing disorder or disturbance.

(विघात)

Disturbance, Turbulence, Disorder, Upheaval

Harmony, Order, Stability, Continuity

The sudden power outage caused a disruption in the ongoing meeting, leading to confusion among the participants.

Resilient

Adjective

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

(स्थिर)

Flexible, Tough, Adaptable, Robust

Fragile, Vulnerable, Brittle, Inflexible

Despite facing numerous challenges, the community proved to be resilient and bounced back stronger than ever.

Persist

Verb

To continue firmly in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

(कड़ी मेहनत करना)

Continue, Persevere, Endure, Prevail

Cease, Quit, Abandon, Surrender

She decided to persist in her efforts to learn the new language, even when faced with challenges.

Nuance

Noun

A slight variation or distinction.

(रुचिकर)

Subtlety, Distinction, Shade, Hint

Obviousness, Bluntness, Clarity, Simplicity

The actor's performance was praised for its ability to capture the nuance of the character's emotions, adding depth to the portrayal.

Reiterate

Verb

To repeat or restate.

(बार-बार कहना)

Repeat, Emphasize, Echo, Restate

Forget, Neglect, Abandon, Disregard

The teacher had to reiterate the importance of following instructions to the students for them to understand clearly.