The Hindu Vocabulary 30 October 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Prospect

Noun

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

(संभावना)

Chance, Possibility, Outlook, Expectation, Likelihood, Potential, Hope, Promise, Opportunity, Future

Hopelessness, Impossibility, Doubt, Despair, Uncertainty, Loss, Neglect, Disinterest, Inactivity, Disregard

The prospect of a promotion excited her.

Ripple

Noun

A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water, or a subtle effect or influence.

(लहर)

Wave, Undulation, Fluctuation, Surge, Oscillation, Effect, Consequence, Repercussion, Impact, Influence

Calm, Stillness, Silence, Quiescence, Stability, Peace, Inactivity, Stagnation, Rest, Tranquility

The news caused a ripple of excitement in the crowd.

Alliance

Noun

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

(गठबंधन)

Partnership, Union, Association, Confederation, League, Coalition, Affiliation, Federation, Pact, Accord

Opposition, Rivalry, Hostility, Conflict, Separation, Disunion, Discord, Disagreement, Division, Enmity

The two companies formed an alliance to strengthen their market position.

Emerge

Verb

To come into view, to become apparent.

(उभरना)

Appear, Surface, Arise, Come out, Develop, Show, Materialize, Manifest, Unfold, Spring up

Disappear, Hide, Conceal, Sink, Cover, Obscure, Withdraw, Fade, Recede, Vanish

The sun began to emerge from behind the clouds.

Retain

Verb

To continue to have something; to keep possession of.

(बनाए रखना)

Keep, Hold, Maintain, Preserve, Reserve, Secure, Save, Withhold, Sustain, Continue

Lose, Release, Surrender, Abandon, Give up, Relinquish, Discard, Discharge, Let go, Drop

She managed to retain her position despite the challenges.

Consecutive

Adjective

Following one after another in an unbroken sequence.

(लगातार)

Sequential, Successive, Following, Continuous, Unbroken, Straight, Orderly, Chronological, Uninterrupted, Back-to-back

Interrupted, Inconsistent, Disjointed, Irregular, Discontinuous, Sporadic, Alternate, Nonconsecutive, Scattered, Random

He won three consecutive games in a row.

Buoy

Verb

To keep something afloat, or to raise the spirits.

(उत्साहित करना)

Lift, Support, Uplift, Boost, Cheer, Encourage, Sustain, Raise, Hold up, Bolster

Sink, Lower, Discourage, Depress, Deplete, Drain, Demoralize, Dampen, Suppress, Weaken

The encouraging words helped buoy her spirits during tough times.

Consolidate

Verb

To combine or make something stronger.

(मजबूत बनाना)

Strengthen, Merge, Unite, Combine, Solidify, Fortify, Centralize, Integrate, Reinforce, Cement

Weaken, Separate, Divide, Scatter, Disperse, Break up, Fragment, Dissolve, Split, Impair

The team worked to consolidate their resources before launching the project.

Sustain

Verb

To support or maintain over time.

(बनाए रखना)

Maintain, Support, Uphold, Keep, Endure, Continue, Preserve, Nourish, Withstand, Carry

Stop, Halt, Discontinue, Drop, Fail, Abandon, Weaken, Quit, Oppose, Destroy

She managed to sustain her energy throughout the day.

Coalition

Noun

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially a political alliance.

(गठबंधन)

Alliance, Union, Partnership, Confederation, League, Association, Bloc, Affiliation, Collaboration, Amalgamation

Division, Separation, Disunion, Conflict, Rivalry, Opposition, Discord, Hostility, Disagreement, Detachment

The coalition worked together to address the environmental crisis.

Polarisation

Noun

Division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

(ध्रुवीकरण)

Division, Separation, Segregation, Divergence, Partisanship, Contrast, Disunity, Opposition, Schism, Cleavage

Unity, Harmony, Agreement, Consensus, Cohesion, Integration, Concord, Alliance, Accord, Solidarity

The debate led to increased polarization among the community.

Determinant

Noun

A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.

(निर्धारक)

Factor, Cause, Influence, Element, Condition, Contributor, Decisive factor, Variable, Key, Catalyst

Insignificance, Inconsequence, Irrelevance, Triviality, Neglect, Minor factor, Negligibility, Unimportance, Side issue, Byproduct

Education level is a major determinant of job prospects.