The Hindu Vocabulary 8 July 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Reconciliation

Noun

The restoration of friendly relations.

(मेल-मिलाप)

Reunion, Harmonization, Settlement, Resolution, Understanding, Accord, Compromise, Conciliation, Agreement, Pacification

Conflict, Discord, Disagreement, Hostility, Estrangement, Disunion, Alienation, Disharmony, Dispute, Division

The reconciliation between the two nations was celebrated worldwide.

Substantial

Adjective

Of considerable importance, size, or worth

(पर्याप्त)

Significant, Considerable, Important, Meaningful, Profound, Extensive, Large, Major, Weighty, Sturdy

Insignificant, Trivial, Minor, Negligible, Insubstantial, Small, Meager, Sparse, Little, Slight

She made a substantial contribution to the charity.

Adequate

Adjective

Sufficient for a specific requirement; satisfactory.

(पर्याप्त)

Sufficient, Enough, Ample, Satisfactory, Suitable, Appropriate, Competent, Capable, Sufficient, Abundant

Inadequate, Insufficient, Deficient, Poor, Inferior, Unacceptable, Unsatisfactory, Lacking, Substandard, Scant

The supply of food was adequate for the trip.

Restore

Verb

To bring back or re-establish.

(बहाल करना)

Repair, Revitalize, Reinstate, Rebuild, Renew, Recover, Refurbish, Regenerate, Mend, Fix

Destroy, Ruin, Demolish, Damage, Break, Deplete, Weaken, Deteriorate, Abolish, Remove

The government plans to restore the old monument.

Shied

Verb

To protect somebody/something from danger or damage

(संकट या हानि से किसी को बचाना)

Recoiled, Flinched, Retreated, Avoided, Dodged, Evaded, Withdrawn, Backed off, Escaped, Stepped back

Confronted, Faced, Challenged, Approached, Braved, Met, Advanced, Tackled, Engaged, Confront

He shied away from the loud noise.

Assert

Verb

To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully

(दावा करना)

Declare, Affirm, Proclaim, Insist, State, Maintain, Uphold, Contend, Argue, Announce

Deny, Reject, Renounce, Surrender, Conceal, Question, Dispute, Suppress, Yield, Abandon

She asserted her right to speak.

Deflect

Verb

To cause something to change direction; turn aside from a straight course.

(मोड़ना)

Divert, Avert, Turn, Bend, Deviate, Shift, Swerve, Veer, Sidetrack, Ricochet

Attract, Draw, Engage, Focus, Direct, Point, Guide, Aim, Straighten, Intensify

He deflected the ball away from the goal.

Bluster

Verb

To talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect.

(धमकी देना)

Rant, Rave, Roar, Thunder, Yell, Shout, Bellow, Boast, Brag, Swagger

Whisper, Murmur, Understate, Hush, Mumble, Muted, Silence, Calm, Soothe, Tranquilize

He continued to bluster about his achievements

Supplant

Verb

To take the place of someone, supersede.

(प्रतिस्थापित करना)

Replace, Displace, Oust, Overthrow, Usurp, Succeed, Supersede, Remove, Eject, Substitute

Uphold, Support, Maintain, Sustain, Preserve, Retain, Keep, Reinstate, Restore, Protect

Newer technologies are constantly supplanting older ones.

Imposition

Noun

The action or process of imposing something or of being imposed.

(थोपना)

Enforcement, Infliction, Levies, Demand, Burden, Obligation, Requirement, Dictate, Implementation, Insistence

Removal, Withdrawal, Abolition, Lifting, Repeal, Rescindment, Alleviation, Relief, Suspension, Cancellation

The imposition of new taxes caused public unrest.