The Hindu Vocabulary 11 May 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Turmoil

Noun

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

(उथल-पुथल)

Chaos, Disorder, Confusion, Tumult, Commotion, Upheaval, Disarray, Disturbance, Turbulence, Unrest

Peace, Calm, Serenity, Tranquility, Order, Stability, Harmony, Quiet, Contentment, Ease

The country was in turmoil following the unexpected announcement.

Coalition

Noun

An alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states.

(गठबंधन)

Alliance, Union, Federation, Confederation, Partnership, Collaboration, Combine, League, Bloc, Association

Division, Discord, Disunity, Dissension, Fragmentation, Separation, Schism, Disagreement, Rivalry, Conflict

The two parties formed a coalition to address common issues.

Indicator

Noun

A thing, especially a trend or fact, that indicates the state or level of something.

( संकेतक)

Signal, Sign, Marker, Pointer, Guide, Symbol, Cue, Clue, Gauge, Measure

Misleading, Deceptive, Inaccurate, False, Unreliable, Ambiguous, Uncertain, Vague, Obscure, Confusing

Rising unemployment rates are often an indicator of economic downturn.

Incumbent

Adjective

Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

(अवलम्बी)

Obligatory, Mandatory, Compulsory, Required, Essential, Binding, Imperative, Needed, Necessary, Inherent

Optional, Voluntary, Discretionary, Noncompulsory, Unnecessary, Avoidable, Expendable, Elective, Nonobligatory, Unrequired

It is incumbent upon us to ensure the safety of our citizens.

Immediate

Adjective

 Occurring or done at once; instant

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Instant, Prompt, Quick, Swift, Rapid, Instantaneous, Direct, Immediate, Instantaneous, Urgent

Delayed, Deferred, Postponed, Distant, Remote, Protracted, Prolonged, Belated, Slow, Gradual

The doctor requested immediate attention to the emergency patient.

Seek

Verb

Attempt to find (something).

(खोजना)

Search, Hunt, Look for, Pursue, Quest, Explore, Scour, Probe, Investigate, Ferret

Abandon, Ignore, Neglect, Shun, Disregard, Forsake, Renounce, Relinquish, Surrender, Resign

They seek answers to life's profound questions.

Consolidate

Verb

Make (something) physically stronger or more solid.

(मजबूत)

Strengthen, Unify, Integrate, Combine, Merge, Amalgamate, Fuse, Solidify, Fortify, Reinforce

Disperse, Separate, Scatter, Break up, Disintegrate, Fragment, Divide, Weaken, Dilute, Debilitate

The company aims to consolidate its position in the market.

Agrarian

Adjective

 Relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land.

(कृषि)

Rural, Farming, Agricultural, Countryside, Pastoral, Rustic, Peasant, Agronomic, Cultivating, Gardening

Urban, Industrial, Metropolitan, Cosmopolitan, Nonagricultural, Developed, Technological, Modern, Sophisticated, Civilized

The region's economy is primarily agrarian, relying heavily on farming.

Ante

Noun

A stake put up by a player in poker and similar games before receiving cards.

(पहले का)

Before, Prior, Preceding, Foregoing, Earlier, Previous, Preliminary, Introductory, Precedent, Advance

After, Behind, Posterior, Subsequent, Following, Later, Consequent, Rearward, Abaft, Aft

He raised the ante in the game, increasing the stakes.

Pivot

Noun

The central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates.

(केंद्रबिंदु)

Swivel, Axis, Fulcrum, Center, Hub, Turning point, Nexus, Core, Focus, Heart

Fixed, Stable, Static, Immobile, Stationary, Inflexible, Stagnant, Unmoving, Inert, Rigid

The team's strategy began to pivot after analyzing the market trends.