The Hindu Vocabulary 27 April 2025
2025-04-27
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 27 April 2025 is from the Editorial titled “A gathering storm: On India’s diplomatic actions against Pakistan”.
Word/Phrase |
Part of speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Sentence |
Gathering |
Noun |
An assembly of people or things. (जमावड़ा)
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Assembly, Meeting, Congregation, Crowd, Collection, Accumulation, Flock, Throng, Muster, Convocation |
Dispersion, Separation, Division, Scattering, Disbandment, Individual, Isolation, Loneliness, Detachment, Segregation |
The village held a large gathering to celebrate the harvest. |
Escalation |
Noun |
An increase in intensity or seriousness; an intensification. (वृद्धि) |
Intensification, Increase, Rise, Growth, Surge, Amplification, Heightening, Acceleration, Aggravation, |
Decrease, Reduction, Decline, Fall, Abatement, Lessening, Mitigation, Deceleration, Weakening |
The ongoing conflict saw a dangerous escalation of violence. |
Absolute |
Adjective |
Not qualified or diminished in any way; total. (पूर्ण) |
Complete, Total, Utter, Entire, Unconditional, Definitive, Certain, Sure, Unrestricted, Unqualified |
Partial, Limited, Conditional, Relative, Uncertain, Indefinite, Restricted, Qualified, Incomplete |
The king held absolute power over his kingdom. |
Integrated |
Adjective |
Combined as one whole. (एकीकृत) |
Unified, Combined, Merged, Incorporated, Consolidated, Connected, Linked, Interwoven, Synthesized, Amalgamated |
Separated, Divided, Detached, Isolated, Segregated, Disconnected, Fragmented, Uncombined, Discrete, Distinct |
The new software integrated all the company's data into one system. |
Credibly |
Adverb |
In a manner that can be believed; plausibly. (विश्वसनीय रूप से) |
Believably, Plausibly, Convincingly, Reliably, Trustworthily, Authentically, Genuinely, Verifiably, Acceptably |
Unbelievably, Implausibly, Unconvincingly, Doubtfully, Questionably, Suspiciously, Falsely, Dishonestly, Uncertainly |
The witness spoke credibly about the events she had seen. |
Perpetrators |
Noun |
Those who carry out or commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral act. (अपराधी) |
Offenders, Culprits, Criminals, Wrongdoers, Lawbreakers, Felons, Aggressors, Attackers, Assailants, Transgressors |
Victims, Innocents, Sufferers, Complainants, Law-abiders, Protectors, Defenders, Saviors, Guardians, Allies |
The police are still searching for the perpetrators of the crime. |
Anguish |
Noun |
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering. (पीड़ा) |
Agony, Torment, Suffering, Distress, Pain, Sorrow, Grief, Misery, Affliction, Heartache |
Joy, Happiness, Pleasure, Delight, Comfort, Relief, Contentment, Peace, Bliss, Solace |
The family felt deep anguish after the loss of their loved one. |
Bilateral |
Adjective |
Having or relating to two sides; affecting two sides. (द्विपक्षीय) |
Two-sided, Dual, Reciprocal, Mutual, Paired, Joint, Allied, Cooperative, Diplomatic, Interactive |
Unilateral, One-sided, Singular, Individual, Independent, Separate, Isolated, Sole, Exclusive, Nonreciprocal |
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement. |
Notably |
Adverb |
In a noteworthy manner; significantly. (विशेष रूप से) |
Remarkably, Conspicuously, Prominently, Especially, Particularly, Strikingly, Noticeably, Remarkably, Outstandingly |
Insignificantly, Negligibly, Trivially, Unremarkably, Obscurely, Subtly, Faintly, Indistinctly, Commonly, Ordinarily |
The team performed notably well in the final match. |
Envoy |
Noun |
A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission. (प्रतिनिधि) |
Diplomat, Ambassador, Representative, Delegate, Emissary, Messenger, Agent, Minister, Legate, Courier |
Principal, Leader, Sovereign, Ruler, Head, Boss, Chief, Commander, Originator, Instigator |
The president sent an envoy to negotiate with the foreign government. |
Impend |
Verb |
Be about to happen; be imminent. (मँडराना) |
Loom, Be imminent, Be impending, Approach, Near, Threaten, Await, Overhang, Menace, Brew |
Recede, Fade, Disappear, Pass, Depart, Cease, End, Conclude, Vanish, Dissipate |
A storm seemed to impend over the dark horizon. |
Revulsion |
Noun |
A feeling of intense disgust and loathing. (घृणा) |
Loathing, Abhorrence, Repulsion, Aversion, Detestation, Antipathy, Repugnance, Distaste, Nausea |
Attraction, Liking, Fondness, Admiration, Love, Delight, Pleasure, Appreciation, Inclination, Affinity |
She felt a strong sense of revulsion at the sight of the decaying food. |