The Hindu Vocabulary 18 November 2023
2023-11-18
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 17 November 2023 is from the Editorial titled “Widening divide: On how little has changed in Manipur."
Word/Phrase |
Part of Speech/Idiom |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Example |
Restore |
Verb |
To bring back to a former or original condition. (पुनर्स्थापित करना) |
Renew, Reinstate, Revive, Recover, Reestablish, Return, Regain, Resurrect, Rehabilitate, Refurbish |
Damage, Ruin, Deteriorate, Worsen, Destroy, Break, Impair, Harm, Deplete, Abandon |
The team worked diligently to restore the historical building to its former glory. |
Conflagration |
Noun |
A large and destructive fire. (अग्निकांड) |
Blaze, Inferno, Firestorm, Holocaust, Wildfire, Bonfire, Incendiary, Conflagrant, Furnace, Outbreak |
Quenching, Extinguishing, Suppression, Subsiding, Calm, Control, Pacification, Cooling, Abatement, Diminution |
The firefighters struggled to control the raging conflagration in the forest. |
Provocative |
Adjective |
Tending to provoke or stimulate; arousing strong reactions. (उत्तेजक) |
Stimulating, Inciting, Agitating, Exciting, Provoking, Inflammatory, Spurring, Suggestive, Evocative, Galvanizing |
Soothing, Calming, Pacifying, Mild, Unexciting, Bland, Tame, Inoffensive, Sedative, Dull |
The artist's provocative painting sparked intense discussions among viewers. |
Normalcy |
Noun |
The state of being normal; the condition of being usual, typical, or expected. (सामान्यता) |
Normality, Regularity, Conformity, Routine, Standard, Usualness, Commonness, Typicality, Conventionality, Ordinariness |
Abnormality, Irregularity, Anomaly, Unusualness, Exception, Oddity, Rarity, Peculiarity, Eccentricity, Deviation |
After the storm, the town gradually returned to a state of normalcy. |
Prolong |
Verb |
To extend the duration of something. (बढ़ाना) |
Lengthen, Extend, Stretch, Protract, Continue, Drag out, Elongate, Delay, Sustain, Perpetuate |
Shorten, Curtail, Abbreviate, Reduce, Cut, Diminish, Condense, Contract, Curt, Quicken |
The negotiations aimed to prolong the ceasefire in the region. |
Tenuous |
Adjective |
Of slight importance. Thin or slender in form. (तुच्छ) |
Thin, Slender, Delicate, Fine, Fragile, Weak, Flimsy, Unsubstantial, Slim, Attenuated |
Thick, Stout, Substantial, Strong, Robust, Dense, Sturdy, Solid, Coarse, Hearty |
The tenuous thread couldn't bear the weight and snapped. |
Rely |
Verb |
To depend confidently upon something or somebody. (भरोसा करना) |
Depend, Trust, Count on, Lean on, Bank on, Confide in, Repose in, Reliance, Dependence, Bank |
Distrust, Doubt, Question, Suspect, Mistrust, Disbelieve, Challenge, Question, Hesitate, Skepticize |
You can rely on her to complete the project on time. |
Quell |
Verb |
To suppress or extinguish. To put an end to something. (शांत करना) |
Suppress, Subdue, Pacify, Calm, Silence, Dampen, Squash, Crush, Hush, Quash |
Incite, Agitate, Stir up, Provoke, Inflame, Escalate, Exacerbate, Intensify, Ignite, Stimulate |
The police were called in to quell the rioting crowd. |
Ploy |
Noun |
A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage. (योजना) |
Scheme, Stratagem, Tactic, Ruse, Maneuver, Trick, Artifice, Deception, Gambit, Subterfuge |
Honesty, Fair play, Openness, Sincerity, Frankness, Candor, Directness, Ingenuousness, Transparency, Truthfulness |
The negotiator used a clever ploy to gain an advantage in the business deal. |
Ostensibly |
Adverb |
Apparently and Seemingly (प्रकट रूप से) |
Presumably, Putatively, Supposedly |
Improbably, Obscurely, Unlikely |
You said that this matter will be nresolved in a day, now three hours have passed, ostensibly, you are not working at all. |
Rage |
Noun |
Violent and uncontrolled anger or fury. (क्रोध) |
Fury, Anger, Wrath, Ire, Frenzy, Outburst, Temper, Mad, Storm, Fit |
Calm, Serenity, Tranquility, Patience, Composure, Peace, Contentment, Gentleness, Mildness, Placidity |
His sudden rage startled everyone in the room. |
Facilitate |
Verb |
Make an action or process easier; assist or aid. (सुविधा प्रदान करना) |
Assist, Help, Aid, Ease, Simplify, Expedite, Support, Enable, Foster, Promote |
Hinder, Obstruct, Impede, Delay, Complicate, Hamper, Prevent, Block, Restrain, Inhibit |
The new software is designed to facilitate the data entry process. |
Exacerbate |
Verb |
To make a situation, condition, or feeling more intense or severe. To increase the severity of something. (ख़राब करना/ बिगड़ाना) |
Aggravate, Worsen, Intensify, Escalate, Heighten, Compound, Deepen, Exaggerate, Provoke, Irritate |
Alleviate, Mitigate, Improve, Soothe, Calm, Relieve, Ameliorate, Ease, Palliate, Mollify |
His comments only served to exacerbate the tension in the room. |