The Hindu Vocabulary 14 February 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Verdict

Noun

A decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.

(फैसला)

Judgment, Decision, Ruling, Decree, Findings, Conclusion, Sentence, Resolution, Adjudication

Accusation, Indictment, Charge, Inquiry, Deadlock, Mistrial, Suggestion, Proposal, Question

The jury reached a verdict of "not guilty" after six hours of deliberation.

Ouster

Noun

Dismissal or expulsion from a position, especially a political office.

(बेदखली)

Expulsion, Removal, Ejection, Dismissal, Overthrow, Displacement, Discharge, Eviction, Dethronement

Appointment, Induction, Employment, Installation, Recruitment, Hiring, Retention, Inclusion, Promotion

The military coup led to the sudden ouster of the country's president.

Interim

Noun

For the intervening period; provisional or temporary.

(अंतरिम)

Temporary, Provisional, Acting, Provisory, Transitional, Makeshift, Brief, Short-term, Stopgap

Permanent, Final, Lasting, Eternal, Enduring, Finished, Fixed, Constant, Perpetual, Definite

He was appointed as the interim manager until a permanent replacement could be found.

Reconciliation

Noun

The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.

(सुलह)

Settlement, Accord, Resolution, Compromise, Harmonization, Reunion, Peace, Understanding, Adjustment, Agreement

Conflict, Estrangement, Disagreement, Feud, Alienation, Dispute, Hostility, Division, Separation, Enmity

The meeting was seen as a major step toward reconciliation between the two warring nations.

Outreach

Noun

An effort to bring services or information to people where they live or spend time.

(जनसंपर्क)

Involvement, Contact, Communication, Networking, Extension, Support, Engagement, Assistance, Publicity

Withdrawal, Isolation, Seclusion, Neglect, Ignorance, Retreat, Avoidance, Concealment, Privacy

The hospital started an outreach program to provide vaccines to remote villages.

Emphatically

Adverb

In a forceful way; without doubt; clearly.

(जोर देकर)

Forcefully, Vigorously, Absolutely, Definitely, Categorically, Decisively, Strongly, Clearly, Plainly

Weakly, Doubtfully, Hesitantly, Vaguely, Mildly, Indistinctly, Gently, Softly, Quietly, Uncertainly

She emphatically denied any involvement in the scandal.

Proportional

Adjective

Corresponding in size or amount to something else.

(आनुपातिक)

Balanced, Commensurate, Relative, Symmetrical, Corresponding, Equivalent, Comparable, Even, Uniform, Consistent

Disproportionate, Uneven, Unbalanced, Irregular, Inconsistent, Dissimilar, Extreme, Mismatched, Asymmetrical, Variable

The punishment should be proportional to the severity of the crime.

Rupture

Noun

An instance of breaking or bursting suddenly and completely; a breach of a harmonious relationship.

(दरार)

Break, Burst, Breach, Fracture, Crack, Split, Tear, Rift, Severance, Disruption

Connection, Repair, Union, Harmony, Healing, Joining, Agreement, Closure, Solidification, Marriage

The pipe suffered a major rupture due to the extreme freezing temperatures.

Forge

Verb

To create or produce (something) with a lot of effort; to create a fake copy (e.g., money or a signature).

(जालसाजी करना)

Create, Build, Construct, Fabricate, Fashion, Fake, Counterfeit, Shape

Destroy, Demolish, Break, Ruin, Dismantle, Neglect, Reveal, Simplify

It took years for the two companies to forge a successful partnership.

Delicately

Adverb

In a very careful and gentle way; with great sensitivity or skill.

(सावधानी से)

Carefully, Gently, Softly, Lightly, Skillfully, Sensitively, Finesse, Precisely, Refinedly, Fragilely

Roughly, Harshly, Clumsily, Heavily, Carelessly, Violently, Forcefully, Brutally, Loudly

The surgeon had to move the tissue delicately to avoid any further damage.

Intent

Noun

Intention or purpose; determined to do something.

(इरादा)

Purpose, Aim, Goal, Objective, Design, Plan, Target, Resolution, Determination, Mindset

Chance, Accident, Fortune, Luck, Coincidence, Indifference, Neglect, Hesitation, Aimlessness, Reluctance

The law requires proof of criminal intent to secure a conviction.

Fugitive

Noun

A person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest or persecution.

(भगोड़ा)

Runaway, Escapee, Outlaw, Refugee, Exile, Deserter, Absconder, Wanderer, Renegade, Stray

Resident, Inhabitant, Citizen, Prisoner, Captive, Native, Law-abider, Follower

The fugitive managed to evade the police for over a month by living in the woods.