The Hindu Vocabulary 23 July 2022
2022-07-23
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 23 July 2022 is from the Editorial titled ‘Welcome relief: On bail to Mohammed Zubair.’
Word/Phrase |
Part of Speech/Idiom |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Relief |
Noun |
A means that relieves pain or distress. (राहत) |
Cheer, Comfort, Consolation, Solace, Alleviation, Happiness |
Hindrance, Hurt, Injury, Stop |
It was a great relief to reach the summit finally. |
Sole |
Adjective |
Being the only one. Being the only one of the kind. Belonging exclusively to one usually specified individual. (एकमात्र/ अकेला/ व्यक्तिगत/ वैयक्तिक) |
Exclusive, Lone, One, Particular, One and only, Remaining, Ace |
Combined, Common, General, Together, Ordinary, Together, United, Shared |
I saw the sole survivor of the tragedy. |
Noun |
The undersurface of a foot. The flattened bottom part of something or the base on which something rests. (तला/ तलवा/ पैर का तलवा/ जूते का तल्ला) |
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Her shoe’s sole was damaged. |
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Verb |
To furnish with a sole. (तला लगाना) |
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I went to the showroom to get my shoe soled. |
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Forum |
Noun |
A meeting where a subject can be discussed. A court or tribunal. (मंच) |
Conference, Convention, Gathering, Seminar, Agency, Framework |
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You are invited to speak on poverty on International forum to tackle poverty. |
Liberty |
Noun |
Freedom from arbitrary control. Freedom from foreign rule. Freedom from control or restrictions. Freedom from captivity. (स्वतंत्रता/ स्वाधीनता/ बेतकल्लुफ़ी) |
Autarchy, Authorization, Autonomy, Birthright, Franchise, Immunity, Independence, Decision, Leave, Liberation |
Denial, Dependence, Hold, Prohibition, Refusal, Responsibility, Veto, Arrest, Imprisonment, Work |
You won’t be able to enjoy such liberty at any other workplace. |
Interim |
Noun |
An intervening time. A temporary or provisional arrangement. An intervening time. (अन्तरिम) |
Meantime, Breach, Break, Breather, Hiatus, Downtime, Gap |
Continuation, Continuity, Permanence |
He has finally got the interim bail in his case. |
Adjective |
Belonging to a temporary period. (अन्तरिम का) |
Provisional, Stopgap, Acting, Caretaker, Makeshift |
Finished, Permanent, Continual, Permanent |
The water crisis is an interim. |
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Allege |
Verb |
To assert without proof To assert to be true, especially in a formal manner, as in court (महासंघ) |
Testify, Affirm, Avouch, Charge, Cite |
Deny, Dissent, Protest, Disagree |
He alleged his boss of corruption in the hiring process. |
Majoritarian |
Adjective |
Constituting majority. (बहुमत का गठन।) |
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Rahul is a supporter of majoritarian politics. |
Noun |
A person who believes in majoritarianism. (एक व्यक्ति जो बहुसंख्यकवाद में विश्वास करता है।) |
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The majoritarian were against freedom to show anything on the name of freedom. |
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Palpable |
Adjective |
Readily seen. Capable of being touched or felt. (स्पष्ट/ स्पर्शनीय) |
Apparent, Certain, Conspicuous, Evident, Substantial, Tactile |
Ambiguous, Concealed, Dubious, Abstract |
There are palpable differences between the two brothers. |
Hound |
Noun |
One of any breeds of dogs used for hunting by sight or scent. A mean or despicable person. (शिकारी कुत्ता) |
Dog, Afghan, Beagle, Airedale, Dachshund, Mongrel, Basset, Canine |
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I was irritated by the arbitrary calls by sales hound. |
Adjective |
To harass without respite. To pursue as if with hounds. To affect by persistent harassment. (बिना राहत के परेशान करना।) |
Annoy, Bother, Goad, Harass, Heckle, Harry, Hassle, Hunt, Impel, Hector, Persecute, Pester |
Aid, Help, Ignore, Soothe, Support, Discourage, Dissuade, Please |
She hounded her sister. |
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Innocuous |
Adjective |
Not harmful. Not likely to irritate. Producing no injury. Not interesting. (अहानिकर/ हानि न पहुंचानेवाला) |
Anal, Bland, Inoffensive, Innocent, Kind, Insipid |
Delicious, Ba, Tasty, Damaging, Yummy |
My mother suggested an innocuous remedy for cough. |
Vocation |
Noun |
A particular occupation or profession. A strong impulse to follow a particular activity. A divine call to god’s service. (पेशा/ व्यवसाय/ उद्यम/ वृत्ति) |
Art, Business, Calling, Career, Game, Handicraft, Job, Lifework |
Amusement, Avocation, Entertainment, Fun, Hobby, Pastime |
Pamela was busy in the religious vocation. |
Votary |
Noun |
A person who is bound by solemn religious vows. An adherent of a religion. A person who is devoted or addicted to some subject or pursuit. (तरफ़दार/ समर्थ/ पक्षी/ मठवासिनी) |
Addict, Adherent, Admirer, Aficionado, Buff, Devotee, Disciple, Enthusiast, Follower, Fanatic |
Critic, Enemy, Detractor, Opponent |
Rahul is among votaries of the religious leader. |
Quash |
Verb |
To suppress or extinguish completely. To make void or null. (मिटा देना/ दबाना) |
Crush, Quell, Repress, Squash, Annul, Invalidate |
Compliment, Encourage, Praise, Release, Allow, Approve |
The district authority quashed the shops that were not approved. |
Consequence |
Noun |
A conclusion reached through logic. Something produced as a result of a set of conditions. The importance concerning the power to produce an effect. The result of something occurring earlier. Importance or significance. (परिणाम/ महत्त्व/ नतीजा/ फल) |
Aftereffect, Aftermath, Effect, Fallout, Concern, Magnitude, Need, Value, Cachet, Dignity, Distinction, Eminence |
Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning, Triviality, Unimportance, Lowliness |
The consequences of your actions will not be good. |
Probe |
Noun |
A crucial investigation. (तहक़ीक़ात) |
Examination, Exploration, Inquest, Research |
Answer, Misunderstand |
The opposition is demanding a probe against the judge. |
Verb |
To search and explore thoroughly. (परख करना) |
Dig, Examine, Inquire, Penetrate |
Ignore, Reply |
The police has probed the very mysterious case and found the culprit. |
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Transgression |
Noun |
An act of violating a law. (उल्लंघन) |
Offense, Crime, Sin, Wrong, Breach, Crime, Error, Fault |
Obedience, Perfection, Submission, Goodness, Virtue, Behaviour, Kindness, Noncrime |
The fisherman was arrested for transgression of maritime laws. |
Gag |
Noun |
Something thrust into the mouth to prevent speech. An official check on free speech. (झूठ/ धोखा/ ढकोसला/ मुख बन्धनी) |
Hoax, Wisecrack, Quip, Ruse, Trick, Crack, Drollery, Jest |
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The hijackers put gags in the hostages mouth. |
Verb |
To restrict use of the mouth by inserting something. To provide pranks for something. To be unable to endure something. (झूठ बोलना/ न बोलने देना/ चुप करना/ चुप बनाना) |
Choke, Constrain, Muzzle, Suppress, Balk, Cork, Curb, Quiet, Repress, Demur, Disgorge, Gasp, Heave, Nauseate |
Free, Let go, Release, Aid, Allow, Assist, Encourage, Help, Idle, Laze, Rest, Soothe |
The media should not be gagged. |
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Impose |
Verb |
Force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place.
(थोपना) |
Appoint, Charge, Demand, Require, Establish, Foist |
Disorder, Overlook, Displace, Forget |
My mother imposed severe restrictions on me. |
Echelon |
Noun |
A level of command. A level of worthiness. An arrangement of a body of troops with its units each somewhat to the left or right of the one in the rear like a series of steps. (टोली/ विभाग) |
Degree, File, Office, Grade, Line, Place, Position, Queue |
Unemployment |
The group of birds was flying in echelon. |
Judicial |
Adjective |
About court proceedings. Ordered by the court. Sanctioned by a court. Giving judgment. Inclined to make judgments. By a court or a judge. (अदालती/ न्यायतंत्र/ न्यायालय-संबंधी) |
Juridical, Administrative, Authoritative, Constitutional |
Illegal |
The judge ordered him to go on a judicial custody for one week. |