🔥The Hindu Vocabulary 28 Feb 2025
1. Condone (Verb)
Meaning (English): To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong.
Meaning (Hindi): माफ़ करना, अनदेखा करना
Synonyms: Overlook, Excuse, Forgive
Antonyms: Condemn, Punish, Censure
Example: The teacher refused to condone cheating in exams.
Related Words: Condonation, Justify, Endorse
2. Sovereignty (Noun)
Meaning (English): Supreme power or authority.
Meaning (Hindi): संप्रभुता, स्वतंत्रता
Synonyms: Independence, Autonomy, Authority
Antonyms: Subjugation, Dependence
Example: The nation fought for its sovereignty.
Related Words: Sovereign, Dominion, Supremacy
3. Rebuke (Verb)
Meaning (English): To criticize sharply.
Meaning (Hindi): फटकारना, डांटना
Synonyms: Reprimand, Scold, Admonish
Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud
Example: The manager rebuked the employee for being late.
Related Words: Reprimand, Censure, Reproof
4. Ludicrous (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Absurd, ridiculous, or laughable.
Meaning (Hindi): हास्यास्पद, बेतुका
Synonyms: Ridiculous, Preposterous, Nonsensical
Antonyms: Sensible, Logical, Reasonable
Example: His explanation for being late was ludicrous.
Related Words: Ludicrously, Absurd, Farcical
5. Stipulate (Verb)
Meaning (English): To specify a condition in an agreement.
Meaning (Hindi): शर्त रखना
Synonyms: Specify, Demand, Require
Antonyms: Ignore, Waive, Omit
Example: The contract stipulates that employees must give a month’s notice.
Related Words: Stipulation, Mandate, Clause
6. Volatile (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably.
Meaning (Hindi): अस्थिर, परिवर्तनशील
Synonyms: Unstable, Erratic, Explosive
Antonyms: Stable, Calm, Steady
Example: The stock market is highly volatile these days.
Related Words: Volatility, Fluctuate, Capricious
7. Elucidate (Verb)
Meaning (English): To explain clearly.
Meaning (Hindi): स्पष्ट करना, समझाना
Synonyms: Clarify, Expound, Illustrate
Antonyms: Confuse, Obscure, Muddle
Example: The professor elucidated the difficult concept.
Related Words: Elucidation, Expound, Enlighten
8. Substantiate (Verb)
Meaning (English): To provide evidence to support a claim.
Meaning (Hindi): प्रमाणित करना
Synonyms: Prove, Validate, Justify
Antonyms: Disprove, Refute, Contradict
Example: He failed to substantiate his allegations.
Related Words: Substantiation, Corroborate, Authenticate
9. Grapple (Verb)
Meaning (English): To struggle with a difficult problem.
Meaning (Hindi): संघर्ष करना
Synonyms: Wrestle, Struggle, Tackle
Antonyms: Avoid, Evade, Ignore
Example: The government is grappling with rising inflation.
Related Words: Grappling, Strive, Contend
10. Vindicate (Verb)
Meaning (English): To clear from blame.
Meaning (Hindi): निर्दोष सिद्ध करना
Synonyms: Justify, Defend, Exonerate
Antonyms: Accuse, Blame, Condemn
Example: The new evidence vindicated the suspect.
Related Words: Vindication, Exonerate, Justify
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