The Hindu Vocabulary 8 February 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Travesty

Noun

A false, absurd, or distorted representation

(एक गलत, अव्याख्यानिक या विरूपित प्रतिष्ठान या अनुकरण)

Mockery, Parody, Imitation

Authenticity, Reality, Truth

The so-called documentary was a travesty of the actual events.

Manipulate

Verb

To handle or control in a skillful manner

(कुशलता से संचालन या नियंत्रण करना)

Control, Influence, Maneuver

Honest, Fair, Sincere

He tried to manipulate the situation to his advantage by subtly influencing the decisions.

Implication

Noun

The conclusion that can be drawn from something (उस चीज से निकाली जा सकने वाली निष्कर्ष)

Inference, Connotation, Insinuation

Explicitness, Clarity, Denial, Absence

His silence on the matter had serious implications, leading us to speculate about the possible outcomes.

Sting

Noun

Painful wound or injury caused by a sharp-pointed structure or substance.

(दर्दनाक घाव या चोट जो किसी तेज-सूजे संरचना या पदार्थ द्वारा होता है।)

Prick, Smart, Puncture, Bite

Soothe, Comfort, Relief, Alleviate, Ease

The bee's sting left a painful mark on his arm, causing him discomfort for hours.

 Invalid

Noun

Not legally or officially acceptable

(कानूनी या आधिकृत रूप से स्वीकृत नहीं )

Null, Void, Ineffective, Disabled, Unacceptable

Valid, Effective, Legal, Capable, Accepted

The doctor declared the old passport invalid, and he had to apply for a new one.

Intervention

Noun

Often to prevent a problem or conflict.

(अक्सर किसी समस्या या संघर्ष को रोकने के लिए)

Interference, Involvement, Mediation

Nonintervention,

Abstention, Noninterference,

Uninvolvement

The teacher's intervention helped resolve the conflict between the students and create a more positive learning environment.

Comparative

Noun

Measured or judged by comparison with something else.

(किसी और चीज के साथ तुलना करके मापा या निर्णयित किया जाने वाला)

Relative,Comparative

Analogous,Correlative

Absolute,

Unrelated,

Independent,

Uncomparable

In the comparative study, the scientist analyzed the growth rates of different plant species under varying environmental conditions.

Preference

Noun

A choice or inclination towards something.

(किसी चीज की चयन या झुकाव)

Choice,Predilection

Favoritism, Liking

Dislike, Aversion,

Rejection,Disfavor

Her strong preference for tea over coffee was evident in her daily choice of beverages.

Dubious

Adjective

Hesitating or wavering in opinion.

(राय में हिचकिचाहट या कमजोरी)

Uncertain, Doubtful,

Suspicious, Ambiguous

Certain, Confident

Clear, Trustworthy

The witness gave a dubious account of the events, leaving the jury uncertain about the credibility of the testimony.

Brazen

Adjective

Made of brass or resembling brass in color.

(समर्थन या प्राथमिकता का क्रियावली)

Bold, Shameless, Audacious, Impudent,

Daring

Shy, Timid, Modest, Reserved

Despite the criticism, she remained brazen and unapologetic about her unconventional choices.