The Hindu Vocabulary 26 December 2024

2024-12-26

The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 26 December 2024 is from the Editorial titled “The GATT-ification of the World Trade Organization”.

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Revolution

Noun

A significant change or overthrow in systems, methods, or governments.

(क्रांति)

Uprising, Rebellion, Change, Overhaul, Reform, Insurgency, Transformation, Revolt, Upheaval, Mutiny

Stagnation, Stability, Continuity, Tranquility, Peace, Harmony, Status Quo, Preservation, Balance, Constancy

The Industrial Revolution transformed the world economy.

Multilateralism

Noun

An approach to international relations involving multiple nations working together

(बहुपक्षवाद)

Cooperation, Alliance, Partnership, Collaboration, Coalition, Coordination, Diplomacy, Internationalism, Unity, Integration

Unilateralism, Isolationism, Bilateralism, Individualism, Separatism, Exclusivity, Parochialism, Independence, Segregation, Division

The United Nations promotes multilateralism for global peace.

Crucial

Adjective

Extremely important or decisive.

(अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण)

Critical, Vital, Essential, Key, Significant, Necessary, Fundamental, Indispensable, Imperative, Pivotal

Insignificant, Trivial, Minor, Unimportant, Negligible, Irrelevant, Inessential, Optional, Secondary, Peripheral

It is crucial to submit the project on time.

Dispute

Noun

A disagreement or argument.

(विवाद)

Argument, Conflict, Debate, Controversy, Quarrel, Feud, Fight, Clash, Disagreement, Litigation

Agreement, Harmony, Peace, Accord, Consensus, Unity, Concurrence, Settlement, Reconciliation, Truce

The land dispute between the neighbors was resolved in court.

Persistent

Adjective

Continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

(लगातार)

Continuous, Constant, Determined, Tenacious, Enduring, Relentless, Steadfast, Perpetual, Repeated, Unwavering

Fleeting, Temporary, Intermittent, Inconsistent, Sporadic, Irregular, Ephemeral, Occasional, Transient, Unsteady

Her persistent efforts eventually paid off.

Obstruction

Noun

Something that blocks or hinders progress.

(बाधा)

Blockage, Hindrance, Barrier, Impediment, Obstacle, Resistance, Interference, Restriction, Deterrent, Block

Aid, Help, Assistance, Support, Facilitation, Clearance, Passage, Progress, Freedom, Accessibility

The fallen tree was an obstruction on the road.

Intensify

Verb

To make something stronger or more extreme.

(तीव्र करना)

Strengthen, Escalate, Heighten, Increase, Boost, Enhance, Deepen, Magnify, Amplify, Exacerbate

Lessen, Reduce, Diminish, Weaken, Relieve, Ease, Alleviate, Mitigate, Soften, Subside

The storm intensified as it moved closer to the coast.

Escalate

Verb

To increase in intensity or magnitude.

(बढ़ाना)

Intensify, Increase, Heighten, Amplify, Grow, Expand, Enhance, Boost, Magnify, Deepen

Decrease, Reduce, Lessen, Lower, Diminish, Alleviate, Minimize, Subside, Defuse, Mitigate

The argument escalated into a serious conflict.

Protectionist

Adjective

Advocating policies to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

(संरक्षणवादी)

Nationalist, Isolationist, Shielding, Restrictive, Defensive, Conservative, Anti-globalist, Trade-barrier, Mercantilist, Exclusive

Free-trade, Globalist, Open-market, Liberal, Internationalist, Free-market, Deregulated, Open, Unrestricted, Noninterventionist

The government adopted a protectionist stance to support local businesses.

Stall

Verb

To delay or stop progress.

(रुकावट डालना)

 Delay, Halt, Pause, Block, Stop, Postpone, Interrupt, Hold, Slow, Obstruct

Progress, Advance, Continue, Proceed, Push, Accelerate, Flow, Move, Speed, Development

 

 The negotiations stalled due to disagreements.

Existential

Adjective

Relating to existence or survival.

(अस्तित्व संबंधी)

Survival, Being, Existence, Essential, Fundamental, Life-threatening, Living, Ontological, Vital, Crucial

Nonexistent, Abstract, Unreal, Theoretical, Conceptual, Imaginary, Hypothetical, Fictional, Nonessential, Insignificant

Climate change poses an existential threat to humanity.

Dysfunctional

Adjective

Not operating normally or properly.

(विकृत)

Broken, Malfunctioning, Faulty, Ineffective, Impaired, Defective, Abnormal, Unstable, Inoperative, Erratic

Functional, Operative, Effective, Efficient, Proper, Working, Productive, Healthy, Normal, Stable

The equipment was found to be dysfunctional during the test.

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