The Hindu Vocabulary 17 February 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Verdict

Noun

A judgment or opinion on a particular matter.

(निर्णय)

Decision, Judgment, Ruling, Conclusion, Decree

Indecision, Uncertainty, Ambiguity, Acquittal

After careful deliberation, the jury delivered a unanimous verdict, finding the defendant guilty of the charges.

Undermine

Verb

Weaken gradually

(कमजोर करना)

Weaken, Subvert, Sabotage, Erode, Destabilize

Strengthen, Support, Fortify, Enhance

His constant criticism and negative remarks were starting to undermine the team's morale and unity.

Beneficiary

Noun

A person or entity that receives benefits or advantages (लाभार्थी)

Recipient, Receiver, Heir, Inheritor, Assignee

Donor, Giver, Benefactor, Contributor

As the sole beneficiary of the trust, she inherited the family estate and its assets.

Encash

Verb

Convert a financial asset into cash

(नकदी में बदलना)

Cash in, Redeem, Convert, Liquidate

Invest, Hold, Retain, Preserve

He decided to encash the matured bonds to meet his immediate financial needs.

Malaise

Noun

A general feeling of discomfort

(अस्वस्थता)

Discomfort, Unease, Indisposition, Discontent, Malady

Well-being, Comfort, Ease, Contentment

A sense of malaise spread among the employees as rumors of layoffs circulated throughout the company.

Manifest

Verb

Clear or obvious to the eye or mind

(स्पष्ट)

Evident, Clear, Obvious, Apparent, Visible

Hidden, Obscure, Ambiguous, Unclear

The symptoms of the illness became manifest after a few days, leading to a prompt medical examination.

The manifest listed all the items and passengers on board the ship.

Mandate

Noun

A command or instruction

(आधिकारिक हुक्म)

Order, Command, Directive, Decree, Instruction

Suggestion, Request, Plea, Advice

The government issued a mandate for all citizens to follow safety protocols during the pandemic.

The new CEO had a clear mandate to implement strategic changes in the company.

Disclosure

Noun

The action of making new or secret information known

(खुलासा)

Revelation, Declaration, Exposure, Divulgence, Unveiling

Concealment, Suppression, Hiding, Secrecy.

The company made a public disclosure of its financial reports to maintain transparency with its shareholders.

Removal

Noun

The action of taking away or getting rid of something

(हटाना)

Elimination, Extraction, Expulsion, Dismissal, Displacement

Addition, Retention, Inclusion, Instalment

The removal of the old furniture made room for the new and modern pieces in the office.

Conviction

Noun

A strong belief or opinion

(दृढ़ विश्वास)

Belief, Faith, Certainty, Confidence, Verdict

Doubt, Skepticism, Uncertainty, Acquittal

Her conviction in the importance of education led her to establish a scholarship fund for underprivileged students.

After a fair trial, the court announced the conviction of the accused on charges of fraud.