🔥The Hindu Vocabulary 14 May 2025
1. Transgression (Noun)
Meaning (English): An act of violating a law, rule, or agreement.
Meaning (Hindi): उल्लंघन, अपराध।
Synonyms: Violation, infringement, breach.
Antonyms: Compliance, adherence, observance.
Example: Pakistan’s transgressions along the LoC undermine the peace deal.
Related Words: Transgress (verb), transgressive (adjective).
2. Bolster (Verb)
Meaning (English): To support or strengthen something.
Meaning (Hindi): समर्थन करना, मजबूत करना।
Synonyms: Reinforce, support, fortify.
Antonyms: Weaken, undermine, diminish.
Example: Women’s self-help groups in Rohtak bolster economic independence.
Related Words: Bolstered (adjective), bolstering (noun).
3. Fervent (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Showing intense passion or enthusiasm.
Meaning (Hindi): उत्साही, जोशीला।
Synonyms: Ardent, passionate, zealous.
Antonyms: Apathetic, indifferent, lukewarm.
Example: Swami’s fervent appeal united citizens for national progress.
Related Words: Fervently (adverb), fervor (noun).
4. Neutralize (Verb)
Meaning (English): To counteract or render ineffective.
Meaning (Hindi): निष्क्रिय करना, बेअसर करना।
Synonyms: Counteract, nullify, offset.
Antonyms: Enhance, strengthen, amplify.
Example: The Army neutralized kamikaze drones from Pakistan.
Related Words: Neutralization (noun), neutralizer (noun).
5. Prevalence (Noun)
Meaning (English): The condition of being widespread or common.
Meaning (Hindi): प्रचलन, व्यापकता।
Synonyms: Ubiquity, commonality, frequency.
Antonyms: Rarity, scarcity, infrequency.
Example: The prevalence of obesity worries health professionals.
Related Words: Prevalent (adjective), prevalently (adverb).
6. Pluralism (Noun)
Meaning (English): A system or condition where multiple groups or beliefs coexist.
Meaning (Hindi): बहुलवाद, विविधता।
Synonyms: Diversity, multiplicity, inclusivity.
Antonyms: Uniformity, singularity, conformity.
Example: India’s pluralism strengthens its linguistic diversity.
Related Words: Pluralist (noun), pluralistic (adjective).
7. Arithmetic (Noun)
Meaning (English): The calculation or logic behind numerical or strategic planning.
Meaning (Hindi): गणना, अंकगणित।
Synonyms: Calculation, computation, reckoning.
Antonyms: Guesswork, approximation, estimation.
Example: The ALAMRIC RIP combine relies on poll arithmetic.
Related Words: Arithmetical (adjective), arithmetically (adverb).
8. Menace (Noun)
Meaning (English): A threat or danger that causes fear.
Meaning (Hindi): खतरा, भय।
Synonyms: Threat, peril, hazard.
Antonyms: Safety, security, protection.
Example: Russia supported India against the menace of terrorism.
Related Words: Menacing (adjective), menacingly (adverb).
9. Fortify (Verb)
Meaning (English): To strengthen or secure against attack or difficulty.
Meaning (Hindi): सुदृढ़ करना, मजबूत करना।
Synonyms: Strengthen, reinforce, bolster.
Antonyms: Weaken, undermine, destabilize.
Example: Tight border watch fortifies national security.
Related Words: Fortification (noun), fortified (adjective).
10. Infringement (Noun)
Meaning (English): The act of violating or encroaching upon a right or rule.
Meaning (Hindi): उल्लंघन, अतिक्रमण।
Synonyms: Violation, breach, transgression.
Antonyms: Observance, compliance, respect.
Example: Pakistan’s ceasefire infringements escalate tensions.
Related Words: Infringe (verb), infringer (noun).