The Hindu Vocabulary 20 March 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Tumultuous

Adjective

Making a loud, confused noise

(हलचलभरा)

Turbulent, Chaotic, Disorderly, Boisterous, Riotous

Calm, Peaceful, Tranquil, Serene, Orderly

The crowd's tumultuous cheers filled the stadium as their team won the championship.

Persistent

Adjective

Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

(सतत)

Tenacious, Relentless, Determined, Persevering, Dogged

Inconsistent, Sporadic, Intermittent, Occasional, Wavering

Despite facing numerous setbacks, Sarah remained persistent in her pursuit of success.

Spiked

Adjective

Having a sharp, pointed, or spiky structure or appearance.

(तीखा)

Pointed, Sharp, Jagged, Barbed, Prickly

Blunt, Smooth, Rounded, Dull, Flat

The spiked fence warned trespassers to stay away from the property.

Plausible

Adjective

Seeming reasonable or probable

(विश्वसनीय)

Believable, Credible, Convincing, Likely, Feasible

Unbelievable, Implausible, Improbable, Unbelievable, Unlikely

His explanation for being late seemed plausible enough, but no one was entirely convinced.

Attaining

Verb

Achieving or reaching a goal or objective.

(प्राप्त करना)

Achieving, Accomplishing, Reaching, Gaining, Acquiring

Failing, Missing, Losing, Surrendering, Relinquishing

After years of hard work, she finally succeeded in attaining her dream of becoming a doctor.

Gauge

Noun

A device or instrument for measuring, estimating, or evaluating something.

(मापना)

Measure, Assess, Evaluate, Determine, Ascertain

Guess, Estimate, Approximate, Conjecture, Speculate

The engineer used a pressure gauge to monitor the performance of the machine.

lingering

Adjective

Lasting for a long time

(देर से गायब होने वाला)

Prolonged, Enduring, Persistent, Protracted, Sustained

Brief, Short-lived, Fleeting, Temporary, Transient

The aroma of the delicious meal lingered in the air long after the dinner was over.

Plummeted

Verb

To fall or drop straight down at a high speed

(बहुत तेजी से कम हो जाना)

Drop, Fall sharply, Decline rapidly, Decrease steeply, Nosedive

Rise, Increase, Soar, Climb, Escalate

The stock prices plummeted after the disappointing earnings report was released.

Derailed

Verb

To cause (a train or tram) to leave its tracks accidentally.

(अनियमित हो जाना)

Off-track, Off-course, Unhinged, Diverted, Deviated

On-track, Aligned, Directed, Guided, On course

The train derailed due to a fault in the tracks, causing delays for hours.

Breached

Verb

Breached refers to the act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

(उल्लंघन का मतलब है किसी कानून)

Violated, Infringed, Transgressed, Trespassed

Obeyed, Complied, Upheld

The company breached its contract by failing to deliver the agreed-upon goods on time.

Throttled

Verb

Throttled refers to the action of choking or strangling someone, typically to kill them.

(आमतौर पर किसी को मारने के लिए)

Strangled, Choked, Suffocated, Smothered

Released, Liberated, Freed

The victim was found in the alley, brutally throttled to death.