The Hindu Vocabulary 8 June 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Alliance

Noun

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations

(गठबंधन)

Union, Partnership, Coalition, Confederation, League, Association, Collaboration, Affiliation, Federation, Concord

Opposition, Rivalry, Hostility, Conflict, Antagonism, Disagreement, Division, Separation, Isolation, Disunity

The two companies formed an alliance to increase their market share.

Astound

Verb

To shock or greatly surprise.

(चकित करना)

Amaze, Astonish, Shock, Surprise, Stun, Bewilder, Flabbergast, Overwhelm, Startle, Dumbfound

Bore, Calm, Expect, Explain, Predict, Soothe, Underwhelm, Clarify, Reassure, Comfort

The magician's tricks never fail to astound the audience.

Garner

Verb

To gather or collect something, especially information or approval.

(प्राप्त करना)

Gather, Collect, Accumulate, Amass, Acquire, Obtain, Harvest, Reap, Store, Assemble

Disperse, Scatter, Lose, Distribute, Spend, Divide, Squander, Separate, Waste, Relinquish

She managed to garner enough support for her campaign.

Cumulative

Adjective

Increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions.

(संचयी)

Accumulative, Aggregate, Collective, Increasing, Progressive, Added, Mounting, Surplus, Compounding, Total

Decreasing, Diminishing, Reducing, Subtractive, Declining, Minimal, Lessening, Subtracting, Eroding, Reductive

The cumulative effect of the different environmental policies was substantial.

Decimation

Noun

The killing or destruction of a large proportion of a group or population.

(विनाश)

Destruction, Annihilation, Extermination, Obliteration, Slaughter, Devastation, Massacre, Carnage, Elimination, Ruin

Growth, Increase, Multiplication, Expansion, Flourishing, Enhancement, Proliferation, Boost, Development, Addition

The decimation of the forest was caused by illegal logging.

Bifurcation

Noun

The division of something into two branches or parts

(द्विभाजन)

Division, Split, Separation, Divergence, Fork, Branching, Parting, Segmentation, Dichotomy, Diversion

Union, Convergence, Merge, Integration, Unification, Confluence, Coalescence, Joining, Combination, Consolidation

The road underwent a bifurcation just beyond the town.

Perception

Noun

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses; a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something.

(धारणा)

Awareness, Insight, Understanding, Cognition, Recognition, Discernment, Interpretation, Comprehension, Intuition, Appreciation

Ignorance, Misunderstanding, Unawareness, Misconception, Insensitivity, Blindness, Incomprehension, Disregard, Neglect, Misapprehension

Her perception of the event differed greatly from his.

Inadequacy

Noun

The state or quality of being insufficient or not enough.

(अपर्याप्तता)

Insufficiency, Deficiency, Shortcoming, Lack, Scarcity, Paucity, Incompetence, Weakness, Imperfection, Inefficiency

Sufficiency, Adequacy, Competence, Capability, Abundance, Plenitude, Ample, Fulfillment, Proficiency, Perfection

The inadequacy of the resources led to the project's failure.

Incarceration

Noun

The state of being confined in prison; imprisonment

(कारावास)

Imprisonment, Confinement, Detention, Custody, Captivity, Internment, Jail, Lockup, Imprisonment, Constrain

Freedom, Liberation, Release, Discharge, Emancipation, Liberty, Exoneration, Parole, Pardon, Acquittal

His incarceration lasted five years.

Indispensable

Adjective

Absolutely necessary; essential.

(अनिवार्य)

Essential, Necessary, Crucial, Vital, Imperative, Requisite, Key, Fundamental, Integral, Required

Dispensable, Unnecessary, Nonessential, Optional, Replaceable, Superfluous, Redundant, Trivial, Expendable, Peripheral

Water is indispensable for human survival.