The Hindu Vocabulary 23 July 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Resistance

Noun

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the ability not to be affected by something.

(प्रतिरोध)

Opposition, Defiance, Rebellion, Stand, Fight, Struggle, Counteraction, Recalcitrance, Intransigence, Obstinacy

Compliance, Acceptance, Submission, Surrender, Obedience, Conformity, Acquiescence, Agreement, Yielding

The local population showed strong resistance to the new development plan.

Undergrid

Verb

To form the basis or foundation for; to strengthen or support from beneath.

(आधार देना)

Support, Uphold, Bolster, Reinforce, Buttress, Sustain, Prop Up, Strengthen, Foundation

Undermine, Weaken, Destabilize, Erode, Sabotage, Subvert, Collapse, Demolish

A strong economy will undergrid the nation's progress.

Severity

Noun

The fact or condition of being severe.

(गंभीरता)

Harshness, Strictness, Rigor, Acuteness, Intensity, Austerity, Sternness, Cruelty, Drasticness

Mildness, Lenience, Gentleness, Kindness, Softness, Flexibility, Compassion, Moderation, Forbearance, Calmness

The severity of the storm caused widespread damage.

Defunct

Adjective

No longer existing or functioning.

(दिवंगत)

Extinct, Obsolete, Nonexistent, Inactive, Disused, Dead, Kaput, Gone, Departed, Outmoded

Alive, Existing, Functional, Active, Operational, Current, Modern, Thriving, Vibrant, Living

The old railway line has been defunct for decades.

Condemn

Verb

To express complete disapproval of; to sentence someone to a particular punishment, especially death.

(निंदा करना)

Censure, Reprove, Denounce, Criticize, Blame, Reprimand, Damn, Reprobate, Castigate, Denigrate

Praise, Approve, Commend, Laud, Acclaim, Compliment, Sanction, Applaud, Endorse

The international community condemned the act of terrorism.

Concurrence

Noun

Agreement or consistency; the fact of two or more events or circumstances happening or existing at the same time.

(सहमति)

Agreement, Accord, Consensus, Harmony, Unanimity, Coincidence, Synchronization, Consent, Approval

Disagreement, Dissent, Conflict, Opposition, Discord, Variance, Discrepancy, Refusal, Rejection

The committee reached a concurrence on the new policy.

Pursuit

Noun

The action of following or pursuing someone or something; an activity that one engages in as a pastime or hobby.

(पीछा)

Chase, Quest, Endeavor, Goal, Aim, Activity, Occupation, Hobby, Search

Retreat, Escape, Abandonment, Surrender, Flight, Idleness, Inactivity, Avoidance, Relaxation

The pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human right.

Avert

Verb

To turn away (one's eyes or thoughts); to prevent (an unwelcome occurrence) from happening.

(टालना)

Prevent, Forestall, Ward Off, Avoid, Obviate, Head Off, Deter, Fend Off, Stop, Block

Cause, Create, Bring About, Induce, Promote, Allow, Encourage, Facilitate, Permit, Invite

The quick thinking of the driver helped avert a serious accident.

Unprecedented

Adjective

Never done or known before.

(अभूतपूर्व)

Unparalleled, Unequaled, Unmatched, Novel, New, Original, Unique, Remarkable, Extraordinary, Exceptional

Common, Ordinary, Usual, Customary, Familiar, Conventional, Routine, Traditional, Expected, Predictable

The company achieved unprecedented growth this quarter.

Extradition

Noun

The action of handing over a person accused or convicted of a crime to the jurisdiction of the foreign state in which the crime was committed.

(प्रत्यर्पण)

Deportation, Rendition, Handover, Transfer, Repatriation, Expulsion, Removal, Delivery, Surrender

Asylum, Protection, Sanctuary, Refuge, Shelter, Immunity, Release, Freedom

The government approved the extradition of the suspect to face charges abroad.

Recommit

Verb

To commit again (especially to a particular course of action or to a mental institution).

(पुनः सौंपना)

Rededicate, Reaffirm, Reinvest, Reengage, Renew, Pledge Again, Entrust Again, Return, Relegate

Abandon, Withdraw, Detach, Desert, Renounce, Forsake, Neglect, Discard, Relinquish

After the setback, the team decided to recommit to their original goals.

Leverage

Noun

The use of something to maximum advantage; to use (something) to maximum advantage.

(लाभ उठाना)

Advantage, Influence, Power, Sway, Clout, Dominance, Force, Authority

Disadvantage, Weakness, Helplessness, Impotence, Incapacity, Ineffectiveness, Drawback, Liability

The company used its brand recognition to leverage its position in the market.