The Hindu Vocabulary 30 August 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Plunge

Verb

To dive or fall quickly and suddenly.

(गिरना)

Dive, Drop, Fall, Descend, Sink, Tumble, Pitch, Hurl, Jump, Immerse

Rise, Ascend, Soar, Climb, Increase, Elevate, Surge, Mount, Arise, Lift

He plunged into the cold water without hesitation.

Speculation

Noun

The act of forming theories or conjectures without firm evidence.

(अटकल)

Guess, Conjecture, Theory, Hypothesis, Supposition, Assumption, Surmise, Opinion, Notion, Belief

Fact, Reality, Certainty, Knowledge, Proof, Truth, Evidence, Surety, Assurance, Confirmation

The company's future is a matter of speculation.

Consideration

Noun

Careful thought or attention.

(विचार)

Thought, Attention, Reflection, Contemplation, Deliberation, Care, Regard, Thoughtfulness, Analysis, Review

Neglect, Disregard, Indifference, Ignorance, Inattention, Carelessness, Disdain, Contempt, Apathy, Disrespect

His proposal is under serious consideration.

Consistently

Adverb

In a reliable and steady manner.

(लगातार)

Regularly, Steadily, Constantly, Uniformly, Continuously, Dependably, Unvaryingly, Predictably, Persistently, Reliably

Sporadically, Inconsistently, Unpredictably, Erratically, Irregularly, Randomly, Occasionally, Rarely, Intermittently, Infrequently

She performs consistently well in her exams.

Distant

Adjective

Far away in space or time.

(दूर)

Far, Remote, Faraway, Isolated, Aloof, Withdrawn, Secluded, Removed, Apart, Disconnected

Near, Close, Nearby, Adjacent, Immediate, Proximate, Approachable, Accessible, Familiar, Close-knit

The mountains are visible in the distant horizon.

Recast

Verb

To reshape or reconstruct something.

( पुन: तैयार करना)

Reshape, Redo, Revise, Remodel, Rework, Reform, Alter, Modify, Reconstruct, Reorganize

Preserve, Maintain, Keep, Sustain, Uphold, Retain, Conserve, Hold, Protect, Safeguard

The director decided to recast the script.

Unbiased

Adjective

Showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial.

(निष्पक्ष)

Impartial, Neutral, Objective, Fair, Just, Equitable, Detached, Balanced, Unprejudiced, Nonpartisan

Biased, Prejudiced, Partial, Unfair, Subjective, Unjust, Partisan, Discriminatory, One-sided, Slanted

The judge gave an unbiased verdict.

Indulge

Verb

To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.

(लिप्त होना)

Satisfy, Gratify, Pamper, Spoil, Relish, Enjoy, Luxuriate, Bask, Revel, Partake

Restrain, Abstain, Deny, Reject, Refuse, Forbid, Prohibit, Prevent, Oppose, Deprive

She likes to indulge in chocolate now and then.

Entrench

Verb

To establish something very firmly so that it is very difficult to change.

(दृढ़ करना)

Establish, Embed, Fortify, Anchor, Secure, Cement, Solidify, Root, Fix, Embed

Weaken, Unsettle, Displace, Dislodge, Undermine, Disrupt, Relinquish, Remove, Uproot, Abandon

The old traditions were deeply entrenched in the community.

Insist

Verb

To demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal.

(जोर देना)

Demand, Persist, Maintain, Urge, Press, Assert, Require, Emphasize, Reiterate, Stress

Relent, Yield, Surrender, Abandon, Quit, Compromise, Concede, Give up, Withdraw, Submit

He insisted on paying for the meal.