The Hindu Vocabulary 24 Mar 2025
1. Internecine (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Relating to conflict within a group
Meaning (Hindi): आंतरिक संघर्ष से संबंधित
Synonyms: Civil, fratricidal, destructive
Antonyms: Harmonious, peaceful
Example: The party’s internecine feud weakened its chances of winning.
Related Words: None
2. Debilitate (Verb)
Meaning (English): To weaken or impair strength
Meaning (Hindi): कमजोर करना
Synonyms: Weaken, enfeeble, cripple
Antonyms: Strengthen, fortify
Example: The long illness debilitated his body.
Related Words: Debilitation (Noun), Debilitated (Adjective)
3. Immutable (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Unchanging over time
Meaning (Hindi): अपरिवर्तनीय
Synonyms: Fixed, unalterable, permanent
Antonyms: Changeable, flexible
Example: The laws of physics are considered immutable.
Related Words: Immutability (Noun)
4. Opprobrium (Noun)
Meaning (English): Harsh criticism or public disgrace
Meaning (Hindi): निंदा या बदनामी
Synonyms: Disgrace, condemnation, dishonor
Antonyms: Praise, honor
Example: The scandal brought widespread opprobrium to the politician.
Related Words: Opprobrious (Adjective)
5. Supercilious (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Behaving as though superior to others
Meaning (Hindi): घमंडी या अहंकारी
Synonyms: Arrogant, condescending, haughty
Antonyms: Humble, modest
Example: His supercilious attitude alienated his colleagues.
Related Words: Superciliously (Adverb), Superciliousness (Noun)
6. Torpor (Noun)
Meaning (English): A state of physical or mental inactivity
Meaning (Hindi): सुस्ती या जड़ता
Synonyms: Lethargy, sluggishness, inertia
Antonyms: Energy, alertness
Example: After the meal, he fell into a state of torpor.
Related Words: Torpid (Adjective)
7. Reverberate (Verb)
Meaning (English): To echo or have a lasting impact
Meaning (Hindi): गूंजना या प्रभाव डालना
Synonyms: Resound, echo, resonate
Antonyms: Mute, dampen
Example: The explosion reverberated throughout the valley.
Related Words: Reverberation (Noun)
8. Piquant (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Having a pleasantly sharp taste or stimulating quality
Meaning (Hindi): चटपटा या रोमांचक
Synonyms: Spicy, zesty, intriguing
Antonyms: Bland, dull
Example: The dish had a piquant flavor that everyone enjoyed.
Related Words: Piquancy (Noun), Piquantly (Adverb)
9. Exculpate (Verb)
Meaning (English): To clear from blame
Meaning (Hindi): निर्दोष साबित करना
Synonyms: Absolve, acquit, vindicate
Antonyms: Convict, blame
Example: The lawyer presented evidence to exculpate his client.
Related Words: Exculpation (Noun)
10. Solipsism (Noun)
Meaning (English): The belief that only one's mind is sure to exist
Meaning (Hindi): आत्मकेंद्रित विचार
Synonyms: Self-absorption, egocentrism, narcissism
Antonyms: Altruism, empathy
Example: His solipsism prevented him from considering others' perspectives.
Related Words: Solipsistic (Adjective)
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