🔥The Hindu Vocabulary 18 Apr 2025
1. Clarification (Noun)
Meaning (English): The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.
Meaning (Hindi): स्पष्टता
Synonyms: Explanation, Elucidation
Antonyms: Confusion, Obscurity
Example: The teacher provided clarification on the complex topic.
Related Words: Clarify (Verb), Clear (Adjective)
2. Contextualized (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Placed in context; made relevant to a particular situation.
Meaning (Hindi): संदर्भित
Synonyms: Situational, Relevant
Antonyms: Abstract, General
Example: The training was contextualized to meet local needs.
Related Words: Context (Noun), Contextual (Adjective)
3. Emphasise (Verb)
Meaning (English): To give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.
Meaning (Hindi): जोर देना
Synonyms: Highlight, Stress
Antonyms: Downplay, Minimize
Example: The report emphasises the need for urgent action.
Related Words: Emphasis (Noun), Emphatic (Adjective)
4. Optimise (Verb)
Meaning (English): To make the best or most effective use of a resource or situation.
Meaning (Hindi): अधिकतम करना
Synonyms: Enhance, Improve
Antonyms: Deteriorate, Worsen
Example: We need to optimise our resources for better results.
Related Words: Optimization (Noun), Optimal (Adjective)
5. Deficient (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Lacking in some necessary quality or element.
Meaning (Hindi): कमी
Synonyms: Insufficient, Inadequate
Antonyms: Sufficient, Abundant
Example: The diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
Related Words: Deficiency (Noun), Deficiently (Adverb)
6. Cost-effective (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Producing good results without costing a lot of money.
Meaning (Hindi): लागत-कुशल
Synonyms: Economical, Efficient
Antonyms: Expensive, Wasteful
Example: The new method is more cost-effective than the old one.
Related Words: Cost (Noun), Effectiveness (Noun)
7. Sustainability (Noun)
Meaning (English): The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
Meaning (Hindi): स्थिरता
Synonyms: Durability, Viability
Antonyms: Unsustainability, Instability
Example: Sustainability is crucial for future generations.
Related Words: Sustainable (Adjective), Sustain (Verb)
8. Integration (Noun)
Meaning (English): The process of combining or coordinating different elements into a unified whole.
Meaning (Hindi): एकीकरण
Synonyms: Unification, Incorporation
Antonyms: Segregation, Separation
Example: Integration of services can improve efficiency.
Related Words: Integrate (Verb), Integrated (Adjective)
9. Vulnerable (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Susceptible to physical or emotional harm.
Meaning (Hindi): संवेदनशील
Synonyms: Exposed, Defenseless
Antonyms: Secure, Protected
Example: The community is vulnerable to natural disasters.
Related Words: Vulnerability (Noun), Vulnerably (Adverb)
10. Deliberation (Noun)
Meaning (English): Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Meaning (Hindi): विचार-विमर्श
Synonyms: Discussion, Consultation
Antonyms: Impulsiveness, Haste
Example: The committee held deliberation before making a decision.
Related Words: Deliberate (Verb), Deliberative (Adjective)