The Hindu Vocabulary 16 December 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Emphasis

Noun

Special importance or significance given to something.

(जोर)

Stress, Importance, Highlight, Priority, Attention, Focus, Significance, Weight, Accentuation, Underlining

Neglect, Ignorance, Insignificance, Disregard, Apathy, Carelessness, Inattention, Weakness, Forgetfulness, Irrelevance

The teacher laid emphasis on the importance of discipline.

Hostility

Noun

Unfriendliness or opposition.

(शत्रुता)

Antagonism, Enmity, Aggression, Conflict, Animosity, Wariness, Opposition, Hatred, Resentment, Unfriendliness

Friendship, Amity, Harmony, Peace, Alliance, Understanding, Goodwill, Agreement, Kindness, Affection

Hostility between the two countries escalated.

Spotlight

Noun

A focus of public attention or a bright beam of light.

(ध्यान केंद्रित करना)

Limelight, Attention, Focus, Center, Highlight, Recognition, Notoriety, Publicity, Exposure, Fame

Neglect, Shadow, Ignore, Concealment, Oblivion, Darkness, Secrecy, Hiddenness, Obscurity, Disregard

The actor enjoyed the spotlight after the movie's success.

Encroach

Verb

To intrude on someone’s territory, rights, or personal space.

(अतिक्रमण करना)

Intrude, Infringe, Trespass, Invade, Violate, Overstep, Advance, Transgress, Impinge, Encroach upon

Respect, Refrain, Avoid, Retreat, Withdraw, Leave, Yield, Preserve, Protect, Maintain

The construction work encroached on public land.

Humanitarian

Noun

Concerned with improving the welfare and happiness of people.

(मानवतावादी)

Philanthropic, Benevolent, Kind, Compassionate, Altruistic, Charitable, Generous, Caring, Empathetic, Sympathetic

Inhumane, Cruel, Brutal, Selfish, Callous, Unkind, Merciless, Ruthless, Apathetic, Indifferent

The organization launched a humanitarian aid program for refugees.

Remit

Verb

To send money, cancel a punishment, or an area of responsibility.

(भेजना)

Send, Dispatch, Transfer, Cancel, Forgive, Pardon, Transmit, Entrust, Revoke, Absolve

Retain, Hold, Charge, Demand, Keep, Enforce, Collect, Bind, Withhold, Penalize

He was asked to remit the payment by next week.

Foray

Noun

A sudden attack or a brief venture into something new.

(साहसिक प्रयास)

Raid, Attack, Venture, Expedition, Attempt, Incursion, Exploration, Probe, Adventure, Journey

Retreat, Withdrawal, Inaction, Stay, Avoidance, Hesitation, Stagnation, Restraint, Safety, Abstention

The company made a foray into the renewable energy market.

Accountable

Adjective

Responsible for one’s actions and decisions.

(जवाबदेह)

Responsible, Answerable, Liable, Obligated, Dependable, Trustworthy, Reliable, Transparent, Committed, Duty-bound

Irresponsible, Exempt, Unaccountable, Blameless, Unreliable, Free, Untouchable, Faultless, Guiltless, Non-liable

Public officials should be accountable for their actions.

Sophisticated

Adjective

Complex or worldly-wise and cultured.

(जटिल)

 Refined, Elegant, Complex, Cultured, Advanced, Worldly, Polished, Classy, Intricate, Urbane

Unsophisticated, Simple, Basic, Crude, Naive, Primitive, Unrefined, Unpolished, Uncultured, Artless

The new software is highly sophisticated.

Conflagration

Noun

A large destructive fire.

(भीषण आग)

Fire, Blaze, Inferno, Holocaust, Devastation, Eruption, Catastrophe, Burning, Outbreak, Combustion

Small Sentence

Peace, Calm, Extinguishment, Serenity, Stability, Tranquility, Cooling, Quiescence, Subduing, Stillness

 The conflagration destroyed the entire forest.

Veil

Verb

To cover or conceal something.

(परदा)

Cover, Conceal, Hide, Mask, Screen, Cloak, Shroud, Drape, Wrap, Enclose

 Reveal, Expose, Disclose, Uncover, Open, Unveil, Exhibit, Display, Show, Clarify

The mist veiled the mountain peaks.

Privilege

Noun

A special right or advantage given to a person or group.

(विशेषाधिकार)

Right, Advantage, Benefit, Prerogative, Honor, Immunity, Opportunity, Freedom, Favor, Concession

Disadvantage, Denial, Restriction, Handicap, Limitation, Constraint, Penalty, Deprivation, Impoverishment, Loss

 Access to education is a basic privilege for every child.