The Hindu Vocabulary 7 August 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Noun

A time of intense difficulty or danger.

(गंभीर स्थिति)

Emergency, Disaster, Catastrophe, Calamity, Dilemma, Predicament, Breakdown, Cataclysm, Crossroad, Turning

Stability, Calm, Safety, Security, Peace, Normalcy, Relief, Balance, Tranquility

The financial crisis affected millions of people worldwide.

Impartial

Adjective

Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair.

(निष्पक्ष)

Unbiased, Neutral, Fair, Objective, Detached, Dispassionate, Equitable, Just, Unprejudiced, Even-handed

Biased, Partial, Prejudiced, Unfair, Subjective, Favorable, Opinionated, Unjust, Discriminatory

A judge must always remain impartial during trials.

Transparent

Adjective

Easy to perceive or detect; clear and open.

(पारदर्शी)

Clear, See-through, Lucid, Open, Obvious, Visible, Straightforward, Evident

Opaque, Hidden, Secret, Cloudy, Concealed, Obscure, Shady, Cryptic, Ambiguous

The government promised a transparent investigation.

Credibility

Noun

The quality of being trusted and believed in.

(भरोसेमंद होना)

Trustworthiness, Reliability, Authenticity, Integrity, Believability, Dependability, Validity, Honesty, Reputation, Plausibility

Untrustworthiness, Doubt, Dishonesty, Fraudulence, Deceit, Falsehood, Inauthenticity, Suspicion, Uncertainty, Deception

The new leader earned credibility with his honest speeches.

Discrepancy

Noun

A lack of compatibility or similarity between facts.

(असंगति)

Difference, Variation, Divergence, Inconsistency, Conflict, Deviation, Mismatch, Contrast, Disagreement

Agreement, Consistency, Conformity, Harmony, Accord, Sameness, Compatibility, Similarity, Uniformity, Coincidence

There was a discrepancy between the reports of the two departments.

Rhetorical

Adjective

Relating to persuasive speaking or writing; often without expecting an answer.

(भाषण शैली का)

Oratorical, Persuasive, Flowery, Bombastic, Articulate, Poetic, Figurative, Expressive, Stylistic

Literal, Plain, Simple, Direct, Unembellished, Straightforward, Actual, Explicit, Unadorned, Practical

 He asked a rhetorical question to emphasize his point.

Controversy

Noun

A prolonged public dispute or debate.

(विवाद)

Dispute, Debate, Argument, Conflict, Discord, Altercation, Difference, Polemic, Feud

Agreement, Harmony, Accord, Consensus, Peace, Concord, Approval, Settlement

The film sparked a huge controversy over its content.

Buttress

Verb

 To support or strengthen.

(समर्थन देना)

Support, Reinforcement, Prop, Brace, Strengthen, Bolster, Uphold, Sustain

Weaken, Undermine, Oppose, Dismantle, Disprove, Deteriorate, Break, Contradict, Collapse,

His argument was buttressed with solid evidence.

Tamper

Verb

To interfere with something to cause damage or alter it.

(छेड़छाड़ करना)

Interfere, Meddle, Falsify, Alter, Manipulate, Disturb, Modify, Corrupt, Sabotage, Adjust

Preserve, Protect, Safeguard, Secure, Maintain, Defend, Support, Restore, Fix, Respect

Do not tamper with the security settings of the device.

Redress

Verb

To set right an unfair situation.

(समाधान करना)

Remedy, Rectify, Correct, Compensate, Repair, Amend, Resolve, Reparation, Adjust

Damage, Harm, Injury, Aggravate, Worsen, Hurt, Ruin, Destroy, Ignore, Neglect

The victims are seeking redress through legal channels.

Arbitrary

Adjective

Based on personal whim rather than reason.

(मनमाना)

Random, Capricious, Subjective, Unpredictable, Despotic, Unreasonable, Discretionary, Dictatorial, Whimsical, Absolute

Logical, Reasonable, Rational, Fair, Systematic, Objective, Consistent, Methodical, Justified, Equitable

The arbitrary decision angered the employees.

Negotiation

Noun

Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.

(सौदेबाज़ी)

Discussion, Bargaining, Deal-making, Mediation, Settlement, Dialogue, Conferencing, Arbitration, Compromise

Disagreement, Dispute, Conflict, Deadlock, Stalemate, Refusal, Obstruction, Argument

The negotiation between the two companies was successful.