🔥The Hindu Vocabulary 21 Apr 2025
1. Discrimination (Noun)
Meaning (English): The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people.
Meaning (Hindi): भेदभाव
Synonyms: Bias, Prejudice, Inequality
Antonyms: Equality, Fairness, Impartiality
Example: Discrimination based on caste is illegal.
Related Words: Discriminate (Verb), Discriminatory (Adjective)
2. Elaborate (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Involving many careful details; complicated.
Meaning (Hindi): विस्तृत
Synonyms: Detailed, Intricate, Complex
Antonyms: Simple, Uncomplicated, Basic
Example: The report was elaborate and well-researched.
Related Words: Elaborately (Adverb), Elaboration (Noun)
3. Hierarchy (Noun)
Meaning (English): A system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.
Meaning (Hindi): पदानुक्रम
Synonyms: Ranking, Order, Structure
Antonyms: Equality, Anarchy, Disorder
Example: The company has a strict hierarchy.
Related Words: Hierarchical (Adjective), Hierarchically (Adverb)
4. Allocation (Noun)
Meaning (English): The action or process of distributing something.
Meaning (Hindi): आवंटन
Synonyms: Distribution, Assignment, Apportionment
Antonyms: Retention, Withholding, Collection
Example: The allocation of resources is crucial for success.
Related Words: Allocate (Verb), Allocative (Adjective)
5. Treatment (Noun)
Meaning (English): The manner in which someone behaves toward or deals with someone or something.
Meaning (Hindi): उपचार
Synonyms: Care, Handling, Management
Antonyms: Neglect, Mistreatment, Abuse
Example: The treatment of patients should be compassionate.
Related Words: Treat (Verb), Treatable (Adjective)
6. Habitual (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Done or doing constantly or as a habit.
Meaning (Hindi): आदतन
Synonyms: Regular, Usual, Customary
Antonyms: Unusual, Irregular, Rare
Example: He is a habitual latecomer.
Related Words: Habit (Noun), Habituation (Noun)
7. Colonial (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonies.
Meaning (Hindi): उपनिवेशीय
Synonyms: Imperial, Settler, Colonialist
Antonyms: Independent, Sovereign, Free
Example: The colonial era had a significant impact on history.
Related Words: Colonize (Verb), Colonization (Noun)
8. Pivotal (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Meaning (Hindi): केंद्रीय
Synonyms: Crucial, Central, Key
Antonyms: Minor, Insignificant, Unimportant
Example: The pivotal moment changed the course of history.
Related Words: Pivot (Noun), Pivoting (Verb)
9. Assured (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Confident; guaranteed.
Meaning (Hindi): आश्वस्त
Synonyms: Certain, Guaranteed, Secure
Antonyms: Uncertain, Doubtful, Insecure
Example: She was assured of her success.
Related Words: Assure (Verb), Assurance (Noun)
10. Allegiance (Noun)
Meaning (English): Loyalty or commitment to a group or cause.
Meaning (Hindi): निष्ठा
Synonyms: Loyalty, Faithfulness
Antonyms: Disloyalty, Treachery
Example: He pledged allegiance to the flag.
Related Words: Allegiant (Adjective)