The Hindu Vocabulary 22 April 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Arbitrary

Adjective

Based on personal wishes or discretion, rather than logic or reason.

(स्वेच्छाचारी)

Capricious, Whimsical, Despotic, Autocratic, Unpredictable, Subjective, Unreasonable, Dictatorial, Unjust

Logical, Rational, Reasoned, Consistent, Planned, Systematic, Just, Fair, Objective, Balanced

The manager took an arbitrary decision without consulting anyone.

Quash

Verb

To reject, suppress or annul forcefully.

(रद्द करना)

Overturn, Revoke, Repeal, Nullify, Suppress, Crush, Defeat, Invalidate, Cancel, Abolish

Approve, Confirm, Validate, Support, Uphold, Legalize, Endorse, Encourage, Sanction, Ratify

The court quashed the previous ruling.

Defamatory

Adjective

Intended to damage someone's reputation.

(बदनाम करने वाला)

Libelous, Slanderous, Insulting, Injurious, Malicious, Damaging, Scandalous, False, Hurtful, Disparaging

Praiseful, Flattering, Complimentary, Respectful, Kind, Supportive, Glorifying, Admiring, Polite, Appreciative

He filed a case for the defamatory article.

Verbatim

Adverb

Word for word; in exactly the same words.

(शब्दशः)

Exactly, Literally, Word-for-word, Precisely, Accurately, Directly, Truly, Identically, Direct, Closely

Paraphrased, Summarized, Abstract, Condensed, Reworded, Different, Interpreted, Rephrased

She quoted his statement verbatim.

Misleading

Adjective

Giving the wrong idea or impression.

(भ्रमित करने वाला)

Deceptive, False, Dishonest, Confusing, Misguiding, Ambiguous, Unclear, Misstated, Fallacious, Fraudulent

Clear, Accurate, Honest, True, Truthful, Straightforward, Transparent, Direct, Genuine, Trustworthy

The advertisement was misleading and drew complaints.

Plea

Noun

A request made in an urgent and emotional manner; legal request.

(निवेदन)

Appeal, Request, Petition, Supplication, Begging, Entreaty, Application, Claim, Justification, Excuse

Refusal, Denial, Rejection, Demand, Verdict, Order, Sentence, Disapproval, Protest, Opposition

The lawyer entered a plea of not guilty.

Harbour

Verb

To shelter or hide; a place for ships to dock.

(शरण देना)

Shelter, Hide, Protect, Entertain, Accommodate, Lodge, Preserve, Conceal, Refuge, Nest

Evict, Reject, Expel, Banish, Displace, Release, Let go, Disclose, Deny, Expose

He harboured a criminal without knowing.

Moderation

Noun

The avoidance of excess or extremes.

(संतुलन)

Balance, Restraint, Temperance, Control, Calmness, Reasonableness, Frugality, Sobriety, Discretion, Simplicity

Excess, Extremes, Overindulgence, Immoderation, Intemperance, Gluttony, Extremity, Indulgence, Lack, Disproportion

Moderation in diet is key to a healthy life.

Reliability

Noun

The quality of being dependable or trustworthy.

(विश्वसनीयता)

Dependability, Trustworthiness, Consistency, Stability, Credibility, Accuracy, Loyalty, Faithfulness, Certainty, Validity

Unreliability, Doubt, Instability, Inconsistency, Questionability, Uncertainty, Untrustworthiness, Fallibility, Deception, Insecurity

His reliability is well known in the office.

Repository

Noun

A place or person where things are stored or accumulated.

(भंडार)

Storehouse, Archive, Warehouse, Depot, Reserve, Collection, Treasury, Bank, Stockpile, Vault

Void, Emptiness, Desert, Dispersal, Waste, Barrenness, Lack, Scatter, Shortage, Absence

The library is a repository of knowledge.

Unwitting

Adjective

Not aware of the full facts; unintentional.

(अनजाने में किया गया)

Unaware, Unintentional, Ignorant, Innocent, Accidental, Naive, Uninformed, Surprised, Incognizant, Involuntary

Aware, Intentional, Knowing, Conscious, Informed, Deliberate, Alert, Mindful, Planned, Purposive

She was the unwitting cause of the confusion.

Stifle

Verb

To suppress, restrain, or stop something from happening.

(दबाना)

Suppress, Smother, Restrain, Hinder, Suffocate, Block, Muffle, Prevent, Stop, Silence

Encourage, Promote, Release, Liberate, Inspire, Allow, Let go, Expand, Spread, Unleash

 He tried to stifle his laughter during the meeting.