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🔥The Hindu Vocabulary 10 Mar 2025 1. Altruism (Noun) Meaning (English): The selfless concern for the well-being of others. Meaning (Hindi): परोपकार, निःस्वार्थता Synonyms: Selflessness, Philanthropy, Kindness Antonyms: Selfishness, Greed Example: His altruism was evident in his charitable work. Related Words: Benevolence, Compassion 2. Belligerent (Adjective) Meaning (English): Hostile and aggressive. Meaning (Hindi): आक्रामक, युद्धकारी Synonyms: Combative, Confrontational, Hostile Antonyms: Peaceful, Amicable Example: The politician’s belligerent remarks sparked controversy. Related Words: Aggressive, Antagonistic 3. Capitulate (Verb) Meaning (English): To surrender or give up resistance. Meaning (Hindi): आत्मसमर्पण करना Synonyms: Yield, Submit, Relent Antonyms: Resist, Defy Example: The army refused to capitulate despite heavy losses. Related Words: Surrender, Concede 4. Deference (Noun)   Meaning (English): Respect and submission to another’s authority. Meaning (Hindi): आदर, सम्मान Synonyms: Reverence, Respect, Obedience Antonyms: Disrespect, Defiance Example: He spoke with deference to his mentor. Related Words: Esteem, Compliance 5. Effulgent (Adjective) Meaning (English): Shining brightly; radiant. Meaning (Hindi): चमकदार, देदीप्यमान Synonyms: Luminous, Glowing, Radiant Antonyms: Dull, Dim Example: The bride looked effulgent in her wedding dress. Related Words: Bright, Incandescent 6. Flummox (Verb) Meaning (English): To bewilder or confuse someone greatly. Meaning (Hindi): हैरान करना, उलझाना Synonyms: Baffle, Perplex, Confound Antonyms: Clarify, Explain Example: The complex puzzle flummoxed the students. Related Words: Confuse, Stump 7. Grandiloquent (Adjective) Meaning (English): Pompous or extravagant in language or style. Meaning (Hindi): भव्य या दिखावटी Synonyms: Bombastic, Pretentious, Lofty Antonyms: Simple, Unpretentious Example: His grandiloquent speech impressed the audience. Related Words: Magniloquent, Ornate 8. Hegemony (Noun) Meaning (English): Leadership or dominance, especially by one country over others. Meaning (Hindi): प्रभुत्व, वर्चस्व Synonyms: Supremacy, Authority, Control Antonyms: Subordination, Inferiority Example: The nation sought to expand its hegemony in the region. Related Words: Dominance, Sovereignty 9. Incorrigible (Adjective) Meaning (English): Not able to be corrected or reformed. Meaning (Hindi): असुधारनीय Synonyms: Habitual, Irredeemable, Hopeless Antonyms: Reformable, Curable Example: His incorrigible habit of lying made people distrust him. Related Words: Unrepentant, Unchangeable 10. Juxtaposition (Noun) Meaning (English): The placement of things side by side for contrast. Meaning (Hindi): निकटता, सामिप्य Synonyms: Contrast, Comparison, Alignment Antonyms: Separation, Isolation Example: The juxtaposition of old and modern architecture was striking. Related Words: Adjacency, Proximity

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🔥The Hindu Vocabulary 09 Mar 2025 1. Solidarity (Noun) Meaning (English): Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest. Meaning (Hindi): एकजुटता, संगठन Synonyms: Unity, cohesion, camaraderie Antonyms: Division, discord, disunity Example (in a sentence): The workers showed solidarity by going on strike together. Related Words: Solidarize (Verb), Solidary (Adjective) 2. Custodians (Noun) Meaning (English): Persons who have responsibility for or look after something. Meaning (Hindi): संरक्षक, अभिभावक Synonyms: Guardians, keepers, stewards Antonyms: Neglectors, abandoners Example (in a sentence): The custodians of the museum ensured the artifacts were well-preserved. Related Words: Custody (Noun), Custodial (Adjective) 3. Whistleblowers (Noun) Meaning (English): Persons who expose secretive information or activity within a private or public organization that is deemed illegal or unethical. Meaning (Hindi): मुखबिर, भंडाफोड़ करने वाले Synonyms: Informants, exposers, leakers Antonyms: Concealers, suppressors Example (in a sentence): The whistleblowers revealed the corruption within the company. Related Words: Whistleblowing (Noun), Whistleblow (Verb) 4. Torchbearers (Noun) Meaning (English): Persons who lead or inspire others in a movement or cause. Meaning (Hindi): मशालवाहक, अग्रणी Synonyms: Leaders, pioneers, trailblazers Antonyms: Followers, laggards Example (in a sentence): She was a torchbearer for women's rights in her community. Related Words: Torchbear (Verb), Torchbearing (Noun) 5. Impediments (Noun) Meaning (English): Hindrances or obstacles to progress or movement. Meaning (Hindi): बाधाएं, रुकावटें Synonyms: Obstacles, barriers, hindrances Antonyms: Aids, assists, facilitators Example (in a sentence): The lack of funding was a major impediment to the project. Related Words: Impede (Verb), Impedimental (Adjective) 6. Reconciliation (Noun) Meaning (English): The restoration of friendly relations. Meaning (Hindi): सुलह, मेल-मिलाप Synonyms: Resolution, settlement, harmony Antonyms: Conflict, discord, estrangement Example (in a sentence): The reconciliation between the two families ended years of feud. Related Words: Reconcile (Verb), Reconcilable (Adjective) 7. Exploitation (Noun) Meaning (English): The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work. Meaning (Hindi): शोषण, दोहन Synonyms: Abuse, misuse, manipulation Antonyms: Fairness, justice, equity Example (in a sentence): The exploitation of workers in the factory led to protests. Related Words: Exploit (Verb), Exploitative (Adjective) 8. Assimilation (Noun) Meaning (English): The process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas. Meaning (Hindi): आत्मसात्करण, समावेश Synonyms: Integration, absorption, incorporation Antonyms: Rejection, exclusion, segregation Example (in a sentence): The assimilation of new technologies has transformed the industry. Related Words: Assimilate (Verb), Assimilative (Adjective) 9. Dissent (Noun) Meaning (English): The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held. Meaning (Hindi): असहमति, विरोध Synonyms: Disagreement, opposition, protest Antonyms: Agreement, consent, approval Example (in a sentence): The dissent among the board members delayed the decision. Related Words: Dissent (Verb), Dissenting (Adjective) 10. Censored (Adjective) Meaning (English): Subjected to censorship; having parts removed or suppressed. Meaning (Hindi): सेंसर किया हुआ Synonyms: Edited, suppressed, restricted Antonyms: Uncensored, unrestricted, open Example (in a sentence): The censored version of the film was less controversial. Related Words: Censor (Verb), Censorship (Noun)

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