The Hindu Vocabulary 10 August 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Sombre

Adjective

Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy

(गंभीर)

Gloomy, Dull, Dark, Serious, Grave, Dreary, Melancholy, Mournful, Solemn, Bleak

Cheerful, Bright, Lively, Vibrant, Joyful, Jubilant, Radiant, Happy, Colorful, Light

The atmosphere in the room was sombre after hearing the bad news.

Clash

Noun

A violent confrontation.

(टकराव)

Conflict, Fight, Dispute, Confrontation, Skirmish, Battle, Collision, Disagreement, Fracas, Altercation

Agreement, Harmony, Accord, Concord, Unity, Peace, Truce, Cooperation, Consensus, Collaboration

The two rivals had a clash during the debate.

Fizzle

Verb

To fail or end feebly especially after a promising start.

(विफल होना)

Fail, Falter, Dwindle, Collapse, Fade, Die out, Peter out, Dissipate, Fizzle out, Wane

Succeed, Thrive, Flourish, Triumph, Prevail, Win, Prosper, Bloom, Rise, Advance

The grand plan fizzled out due to lack of support.

Combat

Noun

Fighting between armed forces.

(युद्ध)

Battle, Fight, Conflict, Struggle, War, Skirmish, Engagement, Warfare, Confrontation, Contest

Peace, Truce, Accord, Harmony, Reconciliation, Settlement, Concord, Ceasefire, Resolution, Agreement

The soldiers were trained for combat in harsh conditions.

Ripple

Noun

 A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water.

(लहर)

Wavelet, Undulation, Wave, Oscillation, Swell, Surge, Vibration, Pulse, Quiver, Tremor

Stillness, Calm, Peace, Tranquility, Serenity, Smoothness, Steadiness, Stability, Silence, Uniformity

A ripple spread across the pond as the stone hit the water.

Stipulate

Verb

To demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement.

( शर्त रखना)

Specify, Demand, Require, Insist, Prescribe, Condition, Order, Command, Dictate, State

Waive, Yield, Relinquish, Surrender, Abandon, Ignore, Neglect, Disregard, Overlook, Release

The contract stipulates that all payments must be made by the end of the month.

Refrain

Verb

To stop oneself from doing something.

(बचना)

Abstain, Avoid, Desist, Withhold, Hold back, Restrain, Curb, Forbear, Cease, Stop

Indulge, Engage, Partake, Participate, Act, Pursue, Perform, Proceed, Continue, Execute

He refrained from commenting on the sensitive issue.

Conscious

Adjective

Aware of and responding to one's surroundings

(जागरूक)

Aware, Awake, Alert, Mindful, Attentive, Perceptive, Cognizant, Sensible, Observant, Vigilant

Unconscious, Unaware, Oblivious, Insensible, Unmindful, Inattentive, Ignorant, Heedless, Negligent, Careless

She was conscious of the impact her words could have.

Starvation

Noun

Suffering or death caused by hunger.

(भुखमरी)

Hunger, Famine, Malnutrition, Deprivation, Famishment, Emaciation, Thirst, Starving, Undernourishment, Destitution

Nourishment, Nutrition, Feeding, Sustenance, Fulfillment, Satiety, Plenty, Abundance, Satisfaction, Gluttony

The villagers were on the brink of starvation after the drought.

Pertain

Verb

Be appropriate, related, or applicable.

(संबंधित होना)

Relate, Apply, Concern, Refer, Be relevant, Be appropriate, Involve, Associate, Correspond, Belong

Irrelevant, Unrelated, Inapplicable, Inconsequential, Unconnected, Disconnected, Separate, Distinct, Independent, Divergent

The rules pertain to everyone in the organization.