The Hindu Vocabulary 9 April 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Respite

Noun

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

(राहत)

Break, Interval, Pause, Lull, Relief, Recess, Breathing-space, Intermission, Let-up, Relaxation

Continuation, Advance, Punishment, Penalty, Strain, Toil, Exhaustion, Agony, Misery, Labor

The sudden rain provided a welcome respite from the scorching summer heat.

Truce

Noun

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time.

(युद्धविराम)

Armistice, Ceasefire, Peace, Agreement, Compact, Treaty, Accord, Lull, Suspension, Neutrality

War, Conflict, Fight, Struggle, Hostility, Battle, Discord, Strife, Clash, Dispute

The two rival gangs agreed to a temporary truce during the holiday season.

Abet

Verb

To encourage or assist someone to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime.

(उकसाना)

Assist, Aid, Help, Encourage, Support, Foment, Instigate, Back, Promote, Incite

Hinder, Obstruct, Discourage, Prevent, Oppose, Deter, Stop, Block, Frustrate, Counter

He was accused of providing the tools to abet the robbery.

Gravely

Adverb

In a serious or solemn manner; to a degree that causes alarm.

(गंभीरता से)

Seriously, Solemnly, Severely, Critically, Earnestly, Dangerously, Deeply, Sobriety, Sternly, Weightily

Lightly, Jovially, Mildly, Playfully, Cheerfully, Slightly, Minorly, Happily, Superficially, Casually

The doctor looked gravely at the patient's medical reports.

Regionalise

Verb

To organize or divide something on a regional basis.

(क्षेत्रिय बनाना)

Localize, Decentralize, Divide, Categorize, Segment, Partition, Organize, Distribute, Arrange, Sectionalize

Centralize, Globalize, Standardize, Unify, Integrate, Combine, Generalize, Universalize, Merge

The company decided to regionalise its operations to better serve local customers.

Pulverise

Verb

To reduce to fine particles; to defeat utterly or destroy completely.

(नष्ट करना)

Crush, Grind, Powder, Smash, Demolish, Annihilate, Shatter, Macerate, Destroy, Conquer

Construct, Build, Create, Assemble, Repair, Fix, Combine, Protect, Strengthen, Fortify

The heavy machinery can pulverise large rocks into tiny pebbles in seconds.

Sweep

Verb

To clean an area using a brush; to move swiftly and smoothly; a continuous area or expanse.

(तेज़ी से फैलना)

Clean, Brush, Glide, Surge, Flow, Expand, Scour, Remove, Clear, Traverse

Stagnate, Stop, Halt, Block, Stay, Remain, Clutter, Dirty, Leave, Deposit

A wave of enthusiasm began to sweep across the nation after the team's victory.

Aggravate

Verb

To make a problem, injury, or offense worse or more serious.

(बदतर करना)

Exacerbate, Worsen, Inflame, Irritate, Provoke, Intensify, Heighten, Embitter, Annoy, Needle

Alleviate, Soothe, Improve, Calm, Relieve, Mitigate, Heal, Comfort, Ease, Assuage

Scratching the insect bite will only aggravate the skin irritation.

Pursue

Verb

To follow someone or something in order to catch or attack them; to seek to attain or accomplish a goal.

(पीछा करना)

Chase, Follow, Seek, Track, Hunt, Accompany, Persist, Undertake, Conduct, Shadow

Avoid, Escape, Flee, Shun, Abandon, Give-up, Ignore, Retreat, Relinquish, Stop

She decided to pursue a career in economics after completing her graduation.

Belatedly

Adverb

Later than should have been the case.

(देरी से)

Late, Tardily, Delayed, Overdue, Retrospectively, Slowly, Behind-time, Finally, Last, Sluggishly

Early, Promptly, Speedily, Instantly, Immediately, Quickly, Precociously, Timely, Soon, Fast

He belatedly realized that he had left his keys inside the locked car.

Incendiary

Adjective

Designed to cause fires; tending to stir up conflict or rebellion.

(आग लगाने वाला)

Inflammatory, Provocative, Seditious, Agitating, Combustible, Explosive, Flammable, Rabble-rousing, Volatile

Calming, Soothing, Peacemaking, Conciliatory, Extinguishing, Safe, Dull, Moderate, Gentle

The leader's incendiary speech led to widespread protests in the city.

Counterproductive

Adjective

Having the opposite of the desired effect.

(उल्टा असर करने वाला)

Ineffective, Self-defeating, Harmful, Futile, Useless, Obstructive, Adverse, Detrimental, Damaging, Fruitless

Effective, Helpful, Useful, Beneficial, Advantageous, Successful, Efficient, Constructive, Profitable

Working too many hours without rest can be counterproductive as it leads to more mistakes.