The Hindu Vocabulary 29 September 2023
2023-09-29
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 28 September 2023 is from the Editorial titled “Timeless quest: On NASA’s OSIRIS-REx and the Bennu asteroid sample."
Word/Phrase |
Part of Speech/Idiom |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Quest |
Noun |
A search, pursuit, or journey in order to find or achieve something. (खोज) |
Search, Pursuit, Exploration, Hunt, Expedition, Investigation, Inquiry, Adventure, Exploration, Mission |
Apathy, Indifference, Neglect, Abandonment, Disinterest, Surrender, Inaction, Stagnation, Passivity, Resignation |
He embarked on a quest to discover the lost city deep in the jungle. |
Immediate |
Adjective |
Happening or done without delay; instant. (तुरंत) |
Prompt, quick, swift, instantaneous, sudden, instant, rapid, expeditious, speedy, direct. |
Delayed, gradual, slow, postponed, deferred, protracted, sluggish, leisurely, belated, unhurried. |
The paramedics provided immediate assistance to the injured person at the scene of the accident. |
Deploy |
Verb |
To position or use resources, especially troops or equipment, strategically for a specific purpose. (तैनात करना) |
Position, arrange, place, station, organize, set up, utilize, mobilize, employ, allocate. |
Withdraw, disband, demobilize, deactivate, dismantle, disperse, recall, retract, remove, disassemble. |
The military decided to deploy additional forces to secure the border. |
Intact |
Adjective |
Not damaged or impaired; complete and in its original condition. (पूरी तरह से अखंड) |
Unbroken, undamaged, whole, untouched, unharmed, pristine, unspoiled, perfect, unimpaired, flawless. |
Damaged, broken, fragmented, shattered, compromised, impaired, flawed, incomplete, ruined, destroyed. |
The ancient artifact was discovered in an intact state, preserving its historical significance. |
Retrieve |
Verb |
To get back or regain something, especially after searching or effort. (पुनः प्राप्त करना) |
Recover, reclaim, recoup, fetch, obtain, regain, recover, bring back, retrieve, reacquire, salvage. |
Lose, relinquish, surrender, abandon, forfeit, misplace, give up, yield, forsake, let go of. |
The lifeguard managed to retrieve the lost swimmer from the rough waves. |
Crash |
Noun |
A sudden and violent collision or impact. (टक्कर) |
Collision, accident, smash, wreck, impact, mishap, pileup, bump, disaster, calamity. |
Safety, avoidance, prevention, escape, success, intactness, protection, peace, calm, serenity. |
The car crash on the highway caused a major traffic jam. |
Collision |
Noun |
A violent impact when two or more objects come into contact with force. (सघन प्रबल संघटना) |
Impact, crash, accident, collision, smash, bump, jolt, encounter, clash, contact, wreck. |
Avoidance, separation, evasion, miss, sidestep, escape, harmony, agreement, concord, cooperation, peace. |
The collision between the two cars resulted in significant damage to both vehicles. |
Grab |
Verb |
To seize or grasp something suddenly and firmly. (पकड़ना) |
Seize, grasp, snatch, capture, clutch, grip, nab, catch, clasp, hold. |
Release, let go, free, relinquish, drop, surrender, yield, unhand, emancipate, liberate. |
He managed to grab the last available ticket to the concert just in time. |
Reincarnate |
Verb |
To be reborn in a new body or form after death; to undergo reincarnation. (पुनर्जन्म) |
Rebirth, Regenerate, Renew, Resurrect, Reawaken, Recycle, Reanimate, Revive, Reinvigorate, Rekindle |
Die, Perish, Expire, Cease, Depart, Decease, Pass away, Demise, End, Exit |
Many people believe in the concept of reincarnation, where the soul is reborn in a new life after death. |
Rendezvous |
Noun |
A meeting or appointment at a prearranged time and place. (संगम) |
Meeting, Appointment, Encounter, Gathering, Conclave, Get-together, Tryst, Conference, Assembly, Summit |
Departure, Avoidance, Dispersal, Separation, Disbandment, Isolation, Scattering, Disintegration, Dissolution, Parting |
They had a secret rendezvous at the park to discuss their plans. |
Regolith |
Noun |
A layer of loose, fragmented material covering solid rock on the surface of the Earth or another celestial body. (प्रथम परत) |
Debris, Soil, Dirt, Sediment, Gravel, Dust, Particles, Rubble, Covering, Surface Material |
Bedrock, Solid Rock, Foundation, Substrate, Core, Igneous Rock, Unweathered Material, Basement Rock, Solid Ground, Subsoil |
The lunar regolith is composed of fine dust and small rocks. |
Exert |
Verb |
To apply physical or mental effort to accomplish a task or achieve a goal. (प्रयास करना) |
Apply, Employ, Use, Utilize, Apply Force, Expend Effort, Strive, Work Hard, Endeavor, Push |
Rest, Relax, Idle, Abstain, Cease, Discontinue, Quit, Refrain, Neglect, Give Up |
She had to exert herself to finish the marathon, but she crossed the finish line with a smile. |
Influence |
Noun |
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself. (प्रभाव) |
Impact, Control, Power, Sway, Authority, Dominance, Persuasion, Leverage, Manipulation, Ascendancy |
Weakness, Impotence, Ineffectiveness, Powerlessness, Incapacity, Irrelevance, Insignificance, Helplessness, Subservience, Obedience |
Her positive influence on the team motivated everyone to work harder. |