The Hindu Vocabulary 09 Apr 2025
1. Sweep (Noun)
Meaning (English): A decisive victory or complete success in a series.
Meaning (Hindi): सफाया, पूर्ण विजय।
Synonyms: Rout, landslide, triumph.
Antonyms: Defeat, loss, failure.
Example: Sears scripted a series sweep for New Zealand.
Related Words: Sweep (verb), sweeping (adjective).
2. Decommissioned (Verb)
Meaning (English): To withdraw something from active service.
Meaning (Hindi): सेवा से हटाना।
Synonyms: Retire, dismantle, deactivate.
Antonyms: Commission, activate, deploy.
Example: The old bridge was decommissioned.
Related Words: Decommission (noun), decommissioning (gerund).
3. Tribal (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Relating to a group with shared ancestry or customs.
Meaning (Hindi): जनजातीय, कबीलाई।
Synonyms: Ethnic, clannish, indigenous.
Antonyms: Urban, modern, cosmopolitan.
Example: The tribal district faced legal conflicts.
Related Words: Tribe (noun), tribally (adverb).
4. Dominated (Verb)
Meaning (English): To have control or influence over something.
Meaning (Hindi): प्रभुत्व रखना, हावी होना।
Synonyms: Rule, control, overpower.
Antonyms: Submit, yield, relinquish.
Example: The district is dominated by tribal groups.
Related Words: Domination (noun), dominant (adjective).
5. Clarity (Noun)
Meaning (English): Clearness in thought, expression, or understanding.
Meaning (Hindi): स्पष्टता, साफ़गोई।
Synonyms: Lucidity, transparency, precision.
Antonyms: Confusion, ambiguity, obscurity.
Example: The IT department sought clarity from the actor.
Related Words: Clear (adjective), clarify (verb).
6. Stakeholders (Noun)
Meaning (English): Individuals or groups with an interest in a decision.
Meaning (Hindi): हितधारक।
Synonyms: Participants, investors, parties.
Antonyms: Outsiders, bystanders, uninvolved.
Example: Congress urged confidence among stakeholders.
Related Words: Stake (noun), stakeholder-ship (noun, rare).
7. Honours (Noun)
Meaning (English): Special recognition or ceremonial tribute.
Meaning (Hindi): सम्मान, गौरव।
Synonyms: Awards, accolades, tributes.
Antonyms: Dishonor, shame, disgrace.
Example: He was cremated with state honours.
Related Words: Honour (verb), honourable (adjective).
8. Exposed (Verb)
Meaning (English): To reveal or make vulnerable to scrutiny or harm.
Meaning (Hindi): उजागर करना, खोलना।
Synonyms: Uncover, disclose, unveil.
Antonyms: Hide, conceal, protect.
Example: Their brittle batting was exposed again.
Related Words: Exposure (noun), expository (adjective).
9. Dedicated (Verb)
Meaning (English): To formally commit or devote to a purpose.
Meaning (Hindi): समर्पित करना, अर्पण करना।
Synonyms: Devote, consecrate, assign.
Antonyms: Abandon, neglect, withhold.
Example: The bridge was dedicated to the nation.
Related Words: Dedication (noun), dedicated (adjective).
10. Scripts (Verb)
Meaning (English): To write or orchestrate a sequence of events.
Meaning (Hindi): लिखना, योजना बनाना।
Synonyms: Compose, craft, design.
Antonyms: Improvise, disrupt, undo.
Example: Sears scripts a series sweep for his team.
Related Words: Script (noun), scripted (adjective).