The Hindu Vocabulary 2 October 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Edge

Noun

The outermost point or part; a slight advantage.

(किनारा)

Margin, Brink, Verge, Border, Rim, Fringe, Perimeter, Bound, Boundary, Advantage

Center, Middle, Core, Interior, Plainness, Softness, Inferiority, Weakness, Bluntness, Disadvantage

The cliff's edge was dangerously close to the trail.

Consequential

Adjective

Important or significant; following as a result.

(परिणामस्वरूप)

Significant, Important, Critical, Weighty, Momentous, Pivotal, Vital, Meaningful, Substantial, Crucial

Inconsequential, Insignificant, Trivial, Unimportant, Irrelevant, Minor, Negligible, Nonessential, Superficial, Unremarkable

The decision had consequential effects on the company’s future.

Ressitance

Noun

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the ability to withstand something.

(प्रतिरोध)

Defiance, Opposition, Struggle, Rebellion, Resilience, Endurance, Refusal, Defense, Refutation, Objection

Acceptance, Compliance, Submission, Surrender, Capitulation, Yielding, Weakness, Acquiescence, Conformity, Vulnerability

There was strong resistance to the new policy.

Constituent

Noun

 A component or part of something; someone represented by an elected official.

(घटक)

Component, Element, Part, Ingredient, Member, Factor, Segment, Unit, Section, Piece

Whole, Entirety, Aggregate, Total, Mass, Composite, Non-component, Union, Collective, Universal

The key constituent of the solution is water.

Dent

Noun

A small hollow or depression in a surface; a reduction in the amount or size of something.

(हल्की क्षति)

Depression, Hollow, Nick, Cut, Notch, Scratch, Reduction, Decrease, Damage, Indentation

Increase, Raise, Strengthen, Expand, Enhance, Reinforce, Build-up, Improve, Growth, Addition

The car had a large dent in the rear bumper.

Retaliatory

Adjective

Making a counter-attack or taking revenge.

(प्रतिशोधात्मक)

Revengeful, Vengeful, Punitive, Reprisal, Backlash, Counteractive, Payback, Retributive, Counterattack, Avengeful

Forgiving, Tolerant, Peaceful, Reconciliatory, Accepting, Non-combative, Non-aggressive, Lenient, Calm, Nonviolent

The government launched a retaliatory strike against the enemy forces.

Escalate

Verb

To increase rapidly or intensify.

(तीव्र करना)

Intensify, Heighten, Amplify, Expand, Increase, Worsen, Aggravate, Accelerate, Elevate, Extend

Decrease, Diminish, Alleviate, Reduce, Lower, Minimize, Shrink, Decline, Curtail, Subside

The argument quickly escalated into a full-blown conflict.

Carve

Verb

To shape something by cutting, or to create or divide.

(तराशना)

Cut, Sculpt, Shape, Fashion, Mold, Form, Etch, Engrave, Inscribe, Whittle

Destroy, Demolish, Flatten, Erase, Disfigure, Obliterate, Shatter, Break, Ruin, Annihilate

The artisan carved a beautiful sculpture out of wood.

Hostage

Noun

A person held as security for the fulfillment of a condition.

(बंधक)

Captive, Prisoner, Pawn, Detainee, Abductee, Inmate, Victim, Pledge, Security, Prisoner of war

Liberator, Freed, Savior, Protector, Rescuer, Guardian, Defender, Helper, Liberated, Unrestrained

The criminals took several hostages during the bank robbery.

Degrade

Verb

To lower in dignity or quality; to cause deterioration.

(अपमानित करना)

Humiliate, Demean, Lower, Deteriorate, Diminish, Belittle, Depreciate, Disparage, Corrupt, Downgrade

Elevate, Enhance, Improve, Upgrade, Honor, Boost, Raise, Promote, Respect, Uplift

Environmental pollution has degraded the quality of air in the city.

Restraint

Noun

The action of holding back or controlling one’s actions, emotions, or movements.

(संयम)

Control, Moderation, Caution, Inhibition, Suppression, Self-discipline, Curbs, Regulation, Limit, Self-restraint

Freedom, Agitation, Wildness, Impulse, Liberation, Unrestraint, Indulgence, Abandonment, Excess, Recklessness

He showed great restraint by not responding to the provocations during the argument.

Rampage

Noun

A period of violent or uncontrollable behavior, typically involving destruction or chaos.

(तोड़फोड़)

Riot, Uproar, Frenzy, Outburst, Fury, Havoc, Raging, Chaos, Violence, Tantrum

Calmness, Peace, Tranquility, Order, Restraint, Serenity, Control, Stability, Harmony, Quiet

The crowd went on a rampage after the match ended in a draw, damaging property and causing chaos.