The Hindu Vocabulary 10 June 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Mandate

Noun

An official order or commission to do something

(आदेश, जनादेश)

Order, Command, Decree, Directive, Instruction, Authorization, Edict, Authorization, Sanction, Dictate

Suggestion, Proposal, Request, Petition, Advice, Recommendation, Disapproval, Opposition, Option, Refusal

The government received a mandate to implement the new policy.

Compatibility

Noun

The ability to exist or work together without conflict

(अनुकूलता)

Harmony, Congruity, Suitability, Consistency, Agreement, Accord, Conformity, Affinity, Alignment, Synergy

Incompatibility, Conflict, Disagreement, Disharmony, Inconsistency, Mismatch, Discord, Opposition, Incongruence, Antagonism

The software’s compatibility with various operating systems is impressive.

Effusive

Adjective

Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.

(उच्छृंखल)

Gushing, Enthusiastic, Overenthusiastic, Unrestrained, Demonstrative, Lavish, Extravagant, Profuse, Exuberant, Overflowing

Reserved, Restrained, Aloof, Quiets pl, Silent, Taciturn, Unemotional, Cold, Undemonstrative, Stoic

Her effusive praise made everyone feel appreciated.

Conciliatory

Adjective

Intended or likely to placate or pacify.

(सामंजस्यपूर्ण)

Pacifying, Appeasing, Placatory, Mollifying, Peacemaking, Soothing, Calming, Harmonious, Mediating, Reconciling

Hostile, Antagonistic, Combative, Confrontational, Defiant, Aggressive, Belligerent, Contentious, Oppositional, Unyielding

His conciliatory approach helped resolve the conflict.

Unanimity

Noun

Agreement by all people involved; consensus.

(सर्वसम्मति)

Consensus, Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Concord, Unity, Solidarity, Oneness, Consensus, Uniformity

Disagreement, Dissent, Division, Conflict, Opposition, Dispute, Contention, Discord, Disunity

The committee reached unanimity on the new rules.

Ambiguity

Noun

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

(अस्पष्टता)

Vagueness, Uncertainty, Obscurity, Doubt, Indefiniteness, Equivocation, Ambivalence, Inexactness, Opacity, Indeterminacy

Clarity, Certainty, Precision, Obviousness, Exactness, Transparency, Lucidity, Directness, Unambiguity, Definiteness

The ambiguity in his statement left everyone confused.

Setback

Noun

A reversal or check in progress.

(असफलता)

Reversal, Hindrance, Obstacle, Delay, Defeat, Drawback, Disappointment, Misfortune, Obstruction, Difficulty

Advance, Progress, Success, Achievement, Breakthrough, Improvement, Development, Gain, Boost, Victory

The project faced a major setback due to funding issues.

Restraint

Noun

A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits

(संयम)

Control, Restriction, Limitation, Constraint, Moderation, Reserve, Self-control, Discipline, Inhibition, Regulation

Freedom, Indulgence, Release, Liberty, Excess, Unconstraint, Wildness, Extravagance, Abandon, Carelessness

His restraint in the face of provocation was commendable.

Emerge

Verb

Move out of or away from something and become visible

(उभरना)

Appear, Arise, Surface, Come out, Materialize, Develop, Evolve, Manifest, Pop up, Come forth

Disappear, Fade, Recede, Withdraw, Vanish, Hide, Submerge, Sink, Conceal, Retreat

New leaders often emerge during times of crisis.

Coalition

Noun

An alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states.

(गठबंधन)

Alliance, Partnership, Federation, Union, Confederation

Division, Separation, Disunion, Disagreement, Split, Opposition, Isolation, Rivalry, Detachment, Conflict

The next government will be led by the party with the most seats in the Commons, either alone or in coalition.