The Hindu Vocabulary 6 September 2023
2023-09-06
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 6 September 2023 is from the Editorial titled “Tiers apart: On the ‘one nation, one election’ trial balloon".
Word/Phrase |
Part of Speech/Idiom |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Millitates |
Verb |
To oppose or work against something, typically a problem or obstacle. (विरोध) |
Oppose, Resist, Counter, Confront, Combat, Challenge, Defy, Contravene, Dispute, Contend. |
Support, Aid, Assist, Promote, Advocate, Encourage, Foster, Bolster, Uphold, Back. |
His lack of cooperation with the team constantly militates against their progress on the project. |
Federalism |
Noun |
A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and individual states or provinces, allowing each level of government to have its own set of powers and responsibilities. (संघटनवाद) |
Alliance, Confederation, Coalition, Union, Federation, League, Compact, Guild, Syndicate, Confederacy. |
Dictatorship, Monarchy, Totalitarianism, Authoritarianism, Despotism, Oligarchy, Tyranny, Centralization, Unitarism. |
Federalism promotes a balance of power between the central government and regional authorities. |
Perception |
Noun |
Perception is how we interpret sensory information from our environment to understand the world. (धारणा) |
Awareness, Comprehension, Cognition, Understanding, Apprehension, Insight, Recognition, Sensation, Discernment, Observation. |
Ignorance, Misunderstanding, Incomprehension, Confusion, Unawareness, Obliviousness, Unconsciousness, Indifference, Disregard, Neglect. |
Perception shapes our understanding of reality, making it a vital aspect of human cognition. |
Mandate |
Noun |
Typically refers to an official order or command given by an authority or government to carry out a specific action, often with the backing of laws or regulations. (मान्यता) |
Edict, Decree, Order, Command, Directive, Instruction, Authorization, Dictum, Pronouncement, Enactment. |
Suggestion, Proposal, Request, Plea, Appeal, Entreaty, Petition, Supplication, Inquiry, Query. |
The government issued a mandate requiring all citizens to wear masks in public places during the pandemic. |
Demarcation |
Noun |
The act of defining or marking the boundaries or limits of something. (विभाजन) |
Boundary, Border, Division, Separation, Limitation, Definition, Partition, Delimitation, Borderline, Segmentation. |
Connection, Union, Integration, Merging, Amalgamation, Blending, Fusion, Confluence, Conjoining, Unity. |
The demarcation between the two properties was clearly indicated by the fence. |
Varied |
Adjective |
Diverse or having many different forms, types, or elements. (विविध) |
Diverse, Different, Various, Assorted, Heterogeneous, Multifarious, Manifold, Mixed, Sundry, Heterogenous. |
Uniform, Homogeneous, Consistent, Identical, Similar, Monotonous, Unvaried, Constant, Unchanging, Unvarying. |
Her wardrobe contained a varied collection of clothing styles from different eras. |
Affiliation |
Noun |
The act of officially joining or associating with a group, organization, or institution. (संबंधन) |
Association, Connection, Membership, Relationship, Alliance, Partnership, Link, Tie-up, Cooperation, Integration. |
Disassociation, Disaffiliation, Separation, Disconnection, Dissociation, Isolation, Detachment, Division, Severance, Alienation. |
His affiliation with the prestigious university opened up many opportunities for research and collaboration. |
Coalesced |
Verb |
To come together or unite to form a single entity or whole. (मिल जाना) |
Merge, Unite, Combine, Blend, Fuse, Consolidate, Incorporate, Conjoin, Integrate, Amalgamate. |
Separate, Divide, Disperse, Diverge, Isolate, Detach, Disunite, Scatter, Break, Disintegrate. |
The two companies coalesced to create a stronger and more competitive business entity. |
Feasibility |
Noun |
Feasibility refers to the practicality or possibility of something being accomplished or implemented. (व्यावसायिकता) |
Viability, Practicability, Possibility, Workability, Doability, Suitability, Capability, Potential, Likelihood, Practicality. |
Impracticality, Infeasibility, Impossibility, Unfeasibility, Unrealism, Improbability, Inaptitude, Inappropriateness, Inability, Unlikelihood. |
The feasibility study determined that the construction project was financially viable and could proceed as planned. |
Ratification |
Noun |
The formal approval or acceptance of something, often through a vote or official process. (पुष्टि) |
Confirmation, Endorsement, Approval, Validation, Acceptance, Authorization, Sanction, Consent, Affirmation, Adoption. |
Rejection, Denial, Refusal, Disapproval, Veto, Dissent, Disavowal, Repudiation, Opposition, Dissension. |
The ratification of the treaty by both nations marked a significant step towards peace and cooperation. |
Scrutiny |
Noun |
Scrutiny is the careful examination or inspection of something. (जांच) |
Examination, Inspection, Analysis, Investigation, Review, Evaluation, Assessment, Appraisal, Study, Observation. |
Neglect, Oversight, Disregard, Inattention, Carelessness, Nonchalance, Ignorance, Blindness, Avoidance, Indifference. |
The financial records underwent thorough scrutiny to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations. |
Flawed |
Adjective |
Having imperfections or defects; not perfect. (दोषपूर्ण) |
Imperfect, Defective, Faulty, Blemished, Marred, Incomplete, Damaged, Flaw-ridden, Impaired, Substandard. |
Perfect, Impeccable, Faultless, Flawless, Unblemished, Unimpaired, Intact, Outstanding, Exceptional, Ideal. |
The plan had a flawed design that needed to be revised to avoid potential problems. |
Dissolution |
Noun |
The act of ending, disbanding, or breaking apart, often referring to the termination of an organization or the process of a solid dissolving into a liquid. (विघटन) |
Disintegration, Disbandment, Termination, Dispersal, Dissolving, Separation, Closure, Disunion, Discontinuation, Ending. |
Formation, Establishment, Union, Integration, Continuation, Unity, Commencement, Inception, Creation, Beginning. |
The dissolution of the company resulted from financial difficulties and disagreements among its shareholders. |