The Hindu Vocabulary 9 February 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Viable

Adjective

Capable of working successfully

(संभावनाशील)

Feasible, Workable, Practicable, Possible, Achievable

Impractical, Unfeasible, Unworkable, Impossible, Unrealistic

The new business plan seemed viable, as it considered current market trends and had a realistic approach to implementation.

Ordeal

Noun

A difficult or painful situation

(कठिनाई)

Trial, Tribulation, Hardship, Adversity, Distress, Challenge

Comfort, Ease, Pleasure, Relief, Joy, Delight

Enduring the long wait at the airport due to flight delays proved to be quite an ordeal for the tired passengers.

Ensure

Verb

Make certain that something will occur or be the case; guarantee.

(जिसमें ऊर्जा बढ़ाने या प्रेरित करने की गुणवत्ता होती है)

Guarantee, Secure, Confirm, Assure, Safeguard, Validate.

Risk, Jeopardize, Endanger, Gamble, Compromise

To ensure the success of the project, the team implemented a thorough quality control process.

Convince

Verb

Persuade someone to do something

(मना करना)

Persuade, Sway, Induce, Win Over, Influence, Assure

Dissuade, Discourage, Deter, Dissuasion, Prevent

Despite initial skepticism, she managed to convince the team that the proposed strategy would lead to success in the long run.

Proxy

Noun

A person authorized to represent someone else.

(प्रतिनिधि)

Representative, Delegate, Agent, Substitute, Stand-in, Surrogate

Principal, Direct Representative, Original, Authentic

In his absence, she served as a proxy for the company, making decisions on behalf of the CEO.

Impression

Noun

A mark or indentation made by pressure.

(प्रभाव)

Feeling, Perception, Notion, Sense, Impact, Imprint.

Disregard, Indifference, Neglect, Apathy

His first impression of the new city was positive, thanks to the warm welcome from the locals.

Evolve

Verb

Develop gradually

(विकसित होना)

Develop, Progress, Unfold, Mature, Grow, Advance

Stagnate, Regress, Decline, Deteriorate

Over time, technology continues to evolve, bringing about significant changes in our daily lives.

Catapult

Noun

A device used to launch or hurl a projectile

(यंत्रदंड)

Launcher, Slingshot, Trebuchet, Thrower, Flinger

Catcher, Receiver, Absorber

The ancient military employed the catapult to launch large stones with great force during battles.

Rift

Noun

A serious disagreement between people or groups.

(अनबन)

Fissure, Gap, Fracture, Division, Disagreement, Discord

Harmony, Unity, Agreement, Accord

The heated argument created a rift between the two friends, and they stopped speaking to each other for weeks.

Vagary

Noun

An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone's behavior

(विचित्रता)

Whim, Caprice, Eccentricity, Unpredictability, Quirk, Idiosyncrasy

Predictability, Regularity, Consistency, Stability

The sudden decision to take a road trip was just one of her many vagaries, keeping her friends constantly surprised.