🔥The Hindu Vocabulary 17 May 2025
1. Voracious (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Having a very eager approach to an activity.
Meaning (Hindi): अत्यधिक इच्छाशक्ति वाला
Synonyms: Insatiable, Ravenous
Antonyms: Satisfied, Full
Example: The voracious reader finished three books in a week.
Related Words: Voracity (Noun), Voraciously (Adverb)
2. Conglomerate (Noun)
Meaning (English): A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.
Meaning (Hindi): समूह
Synonyms: Corporation, Consortium
Antonyms: Individual, Sole proprietorship
Example: The conglomerate owns several well-known brands.
Related Words: Conglomeration (Noun), Conglomerate (Verb)
3. Acquisition (Noun)
Meaning (English): The act of gaining possession, especially of a company or asset.
Meaning (Hindi): अधिग्रहण
Synonyms: Purchase, Procurement
Antonyms: Loss, Disposal
Example: The acquisition of the smaller firm boosted their market share.
Related Words: Acquire (Verb), Acquirable (Adjective)
4. Fortifying (Verb)
Meaning (English): Strengthening or reinforcing.
Meaning (Hindi): मजबूत करना
Synonyms: Strengthening, Bolstering
Antonyms: Weaken, Undermine
Example: They are fortifying the walls of the ancient castle.
Related Words: Fortification (Noun), Fortified (Adjective)
5. Competency (Noun)
Meaning (English): The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
Meaning (Hindi): क्षमता
Synonyms: Skill, Proficiency
Antonyms: Incompetence, Ineptitude
Example: Her competency in multiple languages is impressive.
Related Words: Competent (Adjective), Competently (Adverb)
6. Righteousness (Noun)
Meaning (English): The quality of being morally right or justifiable.
Meaning (Hindi): धर्मिता
Synonyms: Virtue, Integrity
Antonyms: Wickedness, Immorality
Example: He is known for his righteousness in all his dealings.
Related Words: Righteous (Adjective), Righteously (Adverb)
7. Sourcing (Noun)
Meaning (English): The process of finding and acquiring goods or services.
Meaning (Hindi): स्रोत खोजना
Synonyms: Procurement, Supply
Antonyms: Disposal, Selling
Example: The company is sourcing materials from local suppliers.
Related Words: Source (Verb), Sourceable (Adjective)
8. Diligent (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Showing care and effort in one's work or duties.
Meaning (Hindi): मेहनती
Synonyms: Hardworking, Assiduous
Antonyms: Lazy, Negligent
Example: She is a diligent student who always completes her assignments on time.
Related Words: Diligence (Noun), Diligently (Adverb)
9. 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: The project focuses on environmental sustainability.
Related Words: Sustainable (Adjective), Sustainably (Adverb)
10. Exemplary (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
Meaning (Hindi): आदर्श
Synonyms: Model, Commendable
Antonyms: Unworthy, Bad
Example: Her exemplary behavior earned her a scholarship.
Related Words: Exemplify (Verb), Exemplification (Noun)