The Hindu Vocabulary 15 March 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Underpin

Verb

To weaken or undermine the foundation or support of something.

(नष्ट करना)

Undermine, Sabotage, Weaken, Subvert

Strengthen, Bolster, Support, Fortify

His constant criticism began to underpin her confidence in her abilities.

Precursor

Noun

Something that comes before and indicates the approach of another.

(पूर्वाचार्य)

Forerunner, Harbinger, Antecedent, Herald

Successor, Descendant, Follower, Result

The sudden drop in temperature was a precursor to the coming storm.

Legitimate

Adjective

Conforming to the law or to rules.

(कानूनी)

Legal, Lawful, Valid, Authorized

Illegal, Unlawful, Illegitimate, Unauthorized

The contract was legitimate and binding according to the laws of the state.

Divert

Verb

Cause someone or something to change course or turn from one direction to another.

(मोड़ना)

Redirect, Deviate, Deflect, Distract

Direct, Focus, Straighten, Proceed

To avoid the traffic jam, the driver decided to divert to a different route.

Controversy

Noun

A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.

(विवादास्पदता)

Dispute, Argument, Debate, Disagreement

Agreement, Consensus, Harmony, Accord

The new policy sparked a heated controversy among the citizens.

Unveil

Verb

To reveal or make known something previously hidden or secret.

(खोलना)

Reveal, Disclose, Uncover, Expose

Conceal, Hide, Cover, Suppress

The company will unveil its new product line at the upcoming conference.

Impede

Verb

To delay or obstruct the progress of something. (अवरोध करना)

Hinder, Obstruct, Block, Inhibit

Facilitate, Assist, Aid, Promote

The heavy traffic impeded our journey to the airport.

Revive

Verb

To renew or restore.

(पुनर्जीवित करना)

Resurrect, Renew, Restore, Reactivate

Kill, Destroy, Abolish, Inactivate

The medical team worked tirelessly to revive the patient after the accident.

Discriminatory

Adjective

Showing prejudice or bias.

(भेदभाव)

Biased, Prejudiced, Partial, Unfair

Fair, Impartial, Equitable, Just

The company was sued for its discriminatory hiring practices.

Persecution

Noun

Hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race, political or religious beliefs.

(सताना)

Oppression, Harassment, Tyranny, Oppression

Protection, Freedom, Justice, Equality

The refugees faced persecution in their home country due to their political views.

Unfortunate

Adjective

Marked by or involving misfortune.

(दुर्भाग्यशाली)

Unlucky, hapless, unlucky, ill-fated

Lucky, Fortunate, Blessed, Auspicious

It was unfortunate that she missed her flight due to traffic.