The Hindu Vocabulary 2 August 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Denude

Verb

To strip (something) of its covering, possessions, or assets; make bare

(उजाड़ना)

Strip, Bare, Expose, Uncover, Deprive, Dismantle, Divest, Lay bare, Open up, Unclothe

Cover, Clothe, Dress, Hide, Protect, Conceal, Shield, Enrich, Furnish, Guard

The storm denuded the trees of their leaves.

Rehabilitate

Verb

To restore (someone) to health or normal life by training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness.

(पुनर्वास करना)

Restore, Recuperate, Revitalize, Renew, Mend, Heal, Recover, Redeem, Reinstate, Rebuild

Damage, Harm, Hurt, Injure, Ruin, Weaken, Deteriorate, Impair, Debilitate, Destroy

The government plans to rehabilitate the old industrial area.

Trigger

Verb

To cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist

(आरंभ करना)

Cause, Spark, Initiate, Prompt, Activate, Set off, Induce, Incite, Generate, Provoke

Prevent, Hinder, Stop, Block, Obstruct, Impede, Halt, Deter, Inhibit, Discourage

The event triggered a chain reaction.

Incentivise

Verb

To provide someone with an incentive for doing something

(प्रोत्साहित करना)

Motivate, Encourage, Stimulate, Promote, Inspire, Drive, Propel, Urge, Induce, Persuade

Discourage, Deter, Disincentivize, Dissuade, Dishearten, Demotivate, Dampen, Prevent, Obstruct, Inhibit

The company offered bonuses to incentivize productivity.

Sweep

Verb

To clean an area by brushing away dirt or litter; to move or spread quickly over an area.

(झाड़ू लगाना)

Clean, Brush, Clear, Cover, Move, Glide, Rush, Surge, Pass, Traverse

Scatter, Spread, Disperse, Mess, Clutter, Accumulate, Pile, Collect, Litter, Deposit

The wind swept across the plains.

Vulnerable

Adjective

Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally

(असुरक्षित)

Susceptible, Exposed, Defenseless, Weak, Open, Sensitive, Unprotected, Helpless, Unshielded, Fragile

Invulnerable, Secure, Safe, Protected, Strong, Shielded, Guarded, Immune, Impregnable, Resistant

The child was vulnerable to the cold weather.

Peculiarity

Noun

A characteristic or quality that is distinctive of a particular person or place.

(विशिष्टता)

Uniqueness, Oddity, Quirk, Eccentricity, Distinctiveness, Individuality, Characteristic, Trait, Feature, Idiosyncrasy

Normality, Commonness, Usualness, Ordinary, Regularity, Typicalness, Conventionality, Sameness, Uniformity, Familiarity

The peculiarity of his accent made him stand out.

Recurrence

Noun

The fact of occurring again.

(पुनरावृत्ति)

Repetition, Return, Reappearance, Reoccurrence, Reiteration, Continuation, Resumption, Renewal, Revival, Repeat

Singularity, Uniqueness, Uncommonness, Rare, Isolated, Sporadic, Infrequency, Interruption, Break, Discontinuity

The recurrence of the disease worried the doctors.

Dislodge

Verb

To remove from a position or place.

(हटाना)

Remove, Eject, Oust, Evict, Extricate, Displace, Unseat, Expel, Force out, Clear out

Settle, Fix, Secure, Establish, Implant, Embed, Anchor, Root, Lodge, Install

The strong wind dislodged the roof tiles.

Unpredictable

Adjective

Not able to be predicted.

(अप्रत्याशित)

Uncertain, Erratic, Inconsistent, Unreliable, Variable, Volatile, Changeable, Capricious, Imprevisible, Random

Predictable, Certain, Sure, Foreseeable, Expected, Regular, Routine, Stable, Dependable, Reliable

The weather is highly unpredictable during this season.