The Hindu Vocabulary 28 November 2024
2024-11-28
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 28 November 2024 is from the Editorial titled “Timely reiteration: On the Preamble and the Supreme Court’s order”.
Word/Phrase |
Part of Speech/Idiom |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Reiteration |
Noun |
The act of repeating something. (पुनरावृत्ति) |
Repetition, Restatement, Recapitulation, Iteration, Recurrence, Reduplication, Redundancy, Tautology, Rehash, Reiteration |
Novelty, Innovation, Originality, Freshness, Uniqueness, Singularity, Individuality, Idiosyncrasy, Peculiarity, Eccentricity |
The constant reiteration of the same point became tedious. |
Rebuff |
Verb |
To reject someone or something abruptly. (खारिज करना) |
Reject, Decline, Spurn, Repulse, Repudiate, Dismiss, Snub, Shun, Scorn, Ignore |
Accept, Welcome, Embrace, Approve, Endorse, Support, Favor, Back, Champion, Advocate |
He rebuffed her offer of help. |
Secularism |
Noun |
The principle of separation of the state from religious institutions. (धर्मनिरपेक्षता) |
Nonsectarianism, Laicism, Irreligion, Agnosticism, Atheism, Rationalism, Humanism, Materialism, Positivism, Naturalism |
Theocracy, Clericalism, Fundamentalism, Puritanism, Dogmatism, Fanaticism, Zealotry, Superstition, Mysticism, Idealism |
The country embraced secularism and guaranteed freedom of religion. |
Traction |
Noun |
The extent to which a particular idea or product gains popularity. (पकड़) |
Grip, Hold, Purchase, Adhesion, Friction, Drag, Pull, Tug, Hauling, Towing
|
Slip, Slide, Skid, Glide, Drift, Lose Grip, Lose Hold, Weaken, Diminish, Deteriorate |
The new product gained traction in the market. |
Render |
Verb |
To provide or give (a service, help, etc.). (प्रस्तुत करना) |
Provide, Give, Supply, Furnish, Offer, Present, Deliver, Contribute, Donate, Proffer |
Withhold, Deny, Refuse, Decline, Refrain, Abstain, Forbear, Hesitate, Falter, Waver |
The artist rendered a beautiful painting of the landscape. |
Profess |
Verb |
To declare openly or affirm. (दावा करना) |
Claim, Assert, Declare, Avow, Admit, Acknowledge, Confess, Reveal, Disclose, Unveil |
Deny, Disavow, Disclaim, Repudiate, Retract, Recant, Disown, Disapprove, Condemn, Criticize |
She professed her love for him. |
Conscience |
Noun |
A person's moral sense of right and wrong. (अंतःकरण) |
Morality, Ethics, Virtue, Integrity, Honor, Decency, Scruples, Remorse, Guilt, Conscience |
Immorality, Vice, Wickedness, Sin, Corruption, Depravity, Iniquity, Turpitude, Baseness, Meanness |
His conscience bothered him for lying. |
Inherently |
Adverb |
In a way that is a permanent, essential quality of something. (स्वाभाविक रूप से) |
Intrinsically, Essentially, Fundamentally, Naturally, Innately, Conceptually, Radically, Originally, Primarily, Underneath |
Extrinsically, Accidentally, Casually, Incidentally, Fortuitously, Haphazardly, Randomly, Carelessly, Negligently, Recklessly |
The task was inherently difficult. |
Impediment |
Noun |
A hindrance or obstruction. (रुकावट) |
Obstacle, Hindrance, Barrier, Blockage, Obstruction, Difficulty, Problem, Challenge, Setback, Drawback |
Aid, Help, Assistance, Support, Facilitation, Ease, Relief, Advantage, Benefit, Boon |
The language barrier was a major impediment to communication. |
Countenance |
Noun |
A person's face or facial expression. (स्वीकृति देना) |
Face, Expression, Look, Visage, Physiognomy, Demeanor, Bearing, Air, Mien, Aspect |
Disapproval, Dislike, Disdain, Scorn, Contempt, Hostility, Antagonism, Aversion, Repulsion, Abhorrence |
Her countenance betrayed her anxiety. |
Verdict |
Noun |
A decision or judgment. (फैसला) |
Judgment, Decision, Ruling, Determination, Pronouncement, Adjudication, Decree, Sentence, Resolution, Conclusion |
Indecision, Uncertainty, Doubt, Hesitation, Ambiguity, Vagueness, Obscurity, Confusion, Chaos, Disorder |
The jury delivered a guilty verdict. |
Attribute |
Noun |
A quality or characteristic belonging to or associated with someone or something. (गुण) |
Quality, Characteristic, Property, Trait, Feature, Mark, Sign, Indication, Clue, Token |
Defect, Flaw, Imperfection, Shortcoming, Weakness, Liability, Handicap, Disadvantage, Drawback, Hindrance |
Her intelligence is her greatest attribute. |