The Hindu Vocabulary 3 April 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Betrayal

Noun

The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; a violation of trust.

(विश्वासघात)

Treachery, Disloyalty, Treason, Deception, Duplicity, Infidelity, Double-crossing, Bad-faith, Breach, Perfidy

Loyalty, Fidelity, Allegiance, Faithfulness, Devotion, Trustworthiness, Support, Constancy, Honesty, Protection

The leak of confidential documents was seen as a major betrayal of the company's trust.

Foretold

Verb

Predicted or prophesied a future event.

(भविष्यवाणी की)

Predicted, Prophesied, Prognosticated, Anticipated, Foreseen, Divined, Presaged, Foreshadowed, Heralded

Recalled, Retraced, Ignored, Overlooked, Doubted, Contradicted, Miscalculated, Hidden, Secret, Suppressed

The ancient legends foretold the arrival of a great leader during the time of crisis.

Apparent

Adjective

Clearly visible or understood; obvious; seeming real or true, but not necessarily so.

(प्रत्यक्ष)

Obvious, Evident, Plain, Clear, Visible, Manifest, Discernible, Ostensible, Seeming, Probable

Hidden, Obscure, Unclear, Secret, Mysterious, Vague, Invisible, Indistinct, Doubtful, Ambiguous

It became apparent that the team would not be able to finish the project on time.

Expediently

Adverb

In a way that is convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral.

(युक्तिपूर्वक)

Conveniently, Practically, Usefully, Advantageously, Opportunely, Profitably, Politically, Prudently, Suitably, Efficiently

Inappropriately, Inefficiently, Unsuitably, Morally, Righteously, Improperly, Unwisely, Awkwardly, Ethically

The manager decided to resolve the dispute expediently to avoid a long legal battle.

Ineffectual

Adjective

Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to cope with a role or situation.

(प्रभावहीन)

Useless, Fruitless, Futile, Vain, Unproductive, Weak, Inadequate, Powerless, Feeble, Worthless

Effective, Successful, Potent, Capable, Productive, Efficient, Strong, Useful, Powerful, Competent

The old laws proved to be ineffectual in stopping the rise of digital crimes.

Adventurism

Noun

The willingness to take risks in business or politics (often used negatively to describe reckless foreign policy).

(दुस्साहसवाद)

Recklessness, Rashness, Audacity, Daring, Risk-taking, Boldness, Gambles, Speculation, Impulsiveness

Caution, Prudence, Wariness, Care, Safety, Hesitation, Conservation, Stability, Policy, Strategy

Critics blamed the economic collapse on the government's financial adventurism.

Salience

Noun

The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.

(प्रमुखता)

Prominence, Importance, Significance, Noteworthiness, Preeminence, Weight, Dominance, Visibility, Relevance

Insignificance, Triviality, Obscurity, Minor, Lowliness, Indifference, Unimportance, Commonness, Hiding, Weakness

The salience of climate change in public debate has increased significantly this year.

Eviscerating

Verb

Depriving something of its essential content or force; surgically removing internal organs.

(सारहीन करना)

Gutting, Weakening, Devitalizing, Emptying, Debilitating, Undermining, Stripping, Draining, Ruining, Exhausting

Strengthening, Bolstering, Fortifying, Supporting, Constructing, Energizing, Building, Protecting, Creating, Filling

The new budget was criticized for eviscerating the public healthcare system.

Splendid

Adjective

Magnificent; very impressive; excellent.

(शानदार)

Magnificent, Grand, Superb, Excellent, Glorious, Resplendent, Radiant, Brilliant, Remarkable, Outstanding

Terrible, Awful, Poor, Ordinary, Dull, Common, Modest, Ugly, Unimpressive, Pathetic

We had a splendid view of the mountains from our hotel balcony.

Recalibration

Noun

The act of adjusting or changing something again to make it more accurate or to suit new conditions.

(फिर से समायोजन)

Readjustment, Revision, Realignment, Correction, Tuning, Regulation, Modification, Alteration, Fine-tuning, Amendment

Stability, Fixity, Maintenance, Neglect, Stagnation, Rigidity, Error, Randomness, Consistency, Preservation

The sudden change in the market required a quick recalibration of our sales targets.

Opportunistically

Adverb

Taking advantage of opportunities as they arise, often without regard for principles or consequences.

(अवसरवादी ढंग से)

Selfishly, Strategically, Politically, Craftily, Slyly, Advantageously, Calculatingly, Shrewdly, Profitably, Keenly

Principledly, Ethically, Honestly, Consistently, Faithfully, Altruistically, Selflessly, Fairly, Rightly

The company opportunistically raised prices during the peak of the shortage.

Paradigm

Noun

A typical example or pattern of something; a model or a worldview.

(आदर्श उदाहरण)

Model, Pattern, Example, Archetype, Standard, Prototype, Framework, Ideal, Criterion, Template

Anomaly, Deviation, Irregularity, Exception, Flaw, Mismatch, Chaos, Error, Uniqueness, Original

The invention of the internet led to a new paradigm in global communication.