🔥The Hindu Vocabulary 19 Apr 2025
1. Stigma (Noun)
Meaning (English): A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
Meaning (Hindi): कलंक
Synonyms: Shame, Disgrace
Antonyms: Honor, Esteem
Example: There is a stigma attached to mental health issues.
Related Words: Stigmatize (Verb), Stigmatization (Noun)
2. Co-morbidities (Noun)
Meaning (English): The simultaneous presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions in a patient.
Meaning (Hindi): सह-रोग
Synonyms: Coexisting conditions, Concurrent disorders
Antonyms: None
Example: Patients with diabetes often have other co-morbidities.
Related Words: Co-morbid (Adjective), Morbidity (Noun)
3. Evaluation (Noun)
Meaning (English): The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Meaning (Hindi): मूल्यांकन
Synonyms: Assessment, Appraisal
Antonyms: Neglect, Disregard
Example: The evaluation of the program showed positive results.
Related Words: Evaluate (Verb), Evaluative (Adjective)
4. Initiatives (Noun)
Meaning (English): The ability to assess and initiate things independently; a new plan or process to achieve something.
Meaning (Hindi): पहलकदमी
Synonyms: Actions, Measures
Antonyms: Inaction, Passivity
Example: The government launched several initiatives to improve education.
Related Words: Initiate (Verb), Initiatory (Adjective)
5. Counseling (Noun)
Meaning (English): The provision of assistance and guidance in resolving personal, social, or psychological problems.
Meaning (Hindi): परामर्श
Synonyms: Guidance, Advice
Antonyms: Misguidance, Misinformation
Example: Counseling can help individuals cope with stress.
Related Words: Counsel (Verb), Counselor (Noun)
6. Prevalence (Noun)
Meaning (English): The fact or condition of being widespread or common.
Meaning (Hindi): प्रचलन
Synonyms: Frequency, Commonness
Antonyms: Rarity, Uncommonness
Example: The prevalence of obesity is increasing globally.
Related Words: Prevail (Verb), Prevalent (Adjective)
7. Supportive (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Providing encouragement or emotional help.
Meaning (Hindi): सहायक
Synonyms: Encouraging, Helpful
Antonyms: Unsupportive, Detrimental
Example: She has a supportive family that helps her succeed.
Related Words: Support (Noun), Support (Verb)
8. Implementation (Noun)
Meaning (English): The process of putting a decision or plan into effect.
Meaning (Hindi): कार्यान्वयन
Synonyms: Execution, Enforcement
Antonyms: Abandonment, Neglect
Example: The implementation of the new policy will begin next month.
Related Words: Implement (Verb), Implementable (Adjective)
9. Nutritional (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Relating to the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Meaning (Hindi): पोषण संबंधी
Synonyms: Dietary, Nourishing
Antonyms: Malnourishing, Unhealthy
Example: Nutritional education is vital for children.
Related Words: Nutrition (Noun), Nutritious (Adjective)
10. Inadequate (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.
Meaning (Hindi): अपर्याप्त
Synonyms: Insufficient, Deficient
Antonyms: Adequate, Sufficient
Example: The resources provided were inadequate for the project.
Related Words: Inadequacy (Noun), Inadequately (Adverb)