The Hindu Vocabulary 10 January 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Unlawful

Adjective

Contrary to or prohibited by law; illegal.

(अवैध)

Illegal, Illicit, Prohibited, Forbidden, Unauthorized, Criminal, Unpermitted, Unlicensed, Banned, Impermissible

Legal, Lawful, Permissible, Allowed, Authorized, Law-abiding, Approved, Conforming, Legitimate, Licensed

The act of trespassing into the restricted area was deemed unlawful.

Remission

Noun

The cancellation or reduction of a penalty or punishment; a temporary relief from a condition or symptom.

(क्षमा)

Pardon, Forgiveness, Absolution, Amnesty, Respite, Abatement, Reduction, Alleviation, Diminution, Subsiding

Imposition, Intensification, Aggravation, Increase, Continuation, Persistence, Exacerbation, Worsening, Escalation, Augmentation

The judge granted remission for good behavior during the prison sentence.

Indictment

Noun

A formal accusation or charge of a serious crime.

(अभियोग)

Accusation, Charge, Allegation, Impeachment, Information, Citation, Denunciation, Arraignment, Complaint, Summons

Acquittal, Exoneration, Vindication, Absolution, Pardon, Clearance, Exculpation, Discharge, Release, Dismissal

The grand jury issued an indictment against the suspect.

Quash

Verb

To reject or nullify, especially by legal procedure.

(रद्द करना)

Annul, Nullify, Cancel, Invalidate, Revoke, Void, Abolish, Overturn, Repeal, Overrule

Uphold, Confirm, Approve, Ratify, Validate, Support, Sanction, Sustain, Endorse, Authorize

The court decided to quash the unfair decision.

Premature

Adjective

Occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early.

(असमय)

Untimely, Early, Precocious, Unseasonable, Inopportune, Preterm, Premeditated, Hasty, Impetuous, Unripe

Timely, Mature, Seasonable, Sufficient, Adequate, Appropriate, Opportune, Full-term, Full-fledged, Grown

The premature birth required specialized medical attention.

Facilitate

Verb

To make an action or process easier or more efficient; to assist or promote.

(सुविधा प्रदान करना)

Aid, Assist, Ease, Simplify, Promote, Expedite, Enable, Foster, Help, Support

Hinder, Obstruct, Impede, Delay, Complicate, Hamper, Block, Restrain, Inhibit, Disrupt

The new software will facilitate faster data processing.

Tandem

Adjective

Involving or working together harmoniously; in tandem.

(सजग)

Together, In unison, Concurrently, Cooperatively, Simultaneously, In sync, Collaboratively, In concert, Jointly, Coordinately

Separately, Independently, Individually, Disjointedly, Apart, Singularly, Alone, Disconnectedly, Apart

The team worked in tandem to complete the project ahead of schedule.

Complicit

Adjective

Involved with others in an illegal or wrongful activity.

(सहारा देना)

Involved, Collusive, Conspiratorial, Accomplice, Collaborative, Colluding, Conniving, Cooperative

Innocent, Uninvolved, Unaware, Unconcerned, Guiltless, Blameless, Oblivious, Honest, Fair

The employee was complicit in the fraudulent scheme.

Defunct

Adjective

No longer in existence or functioning; obsolete.

(अक्रिय)

Extinct, Nonexistent, Inoperative, Inactive, Obsolete, Disused, Nonfunctional, Dead, Lifeless, Finished

Active, Alive, Functioning, Operational, Current, Existing

The company declared bankruptcy, rendering it defunct.

Omnibus

Adjective

A large, often multicolored, horse-drawn vehicle carrying passengers.

(ऑम्नीबस)

Bus, Coach, Carriage, Conveyance, Vehicle, Transport, Commuter, Transit

Individual, Specific, Limited, Exclusive, Particular, Singular, Separate, Personal, Restricted, Private

The omnibus transported a diverse group of people to the city.

Usurpation

Noun

The wrongful seizure or encroachment of someone else's rights, position, or power.

(अधिकृति)

Seizure, Appropriation, Takeover, Encroachment, Assumption, Usurping, Arrogation, Overreach, Intrusion, Overstepping

Respect, Compliance, Adherence, Recognition, Honoring, Obedience, Submission, Acknowledgment, Acceptance, Observance

The general faced accusations of usurpation of power.