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. |