The Hindu Vocabulary 29 January 2026

2026-01-29

The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 29 January 2026 is from the Editorial title “Abysmal failure: On Kolkata warehouse fire”.

Word/Phrase	Part of speech	Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Sentence
Abysmal	Adjective	Extremely bad; appalling; or very deep. (बहुत बुरा)	Terrible, Awful, Dreadful, Atrocious, Bottomless, Profound, Poor, Horrific, Extreme, Bad	Excellent, Superb, Wonderful, Outstanding, Great, Shallow, Good, Superior, Fine, Admirable	The team's performance was abysmal, leading to a heavy defeat.
Devastate	Verb	To destroy or ruin something; to cause someone severe shock or grief. (तबाह करना)	Destroy, Ruin, Wreck, Ravage, Demolish, Shatter, Desolate, Crush, Overwhelm, Waste	Build, Create, Restore, Repair, Comfort, Protect, Save, Construct, Enrich, Fix	The news of the factory closing will devastate the local economy.
Metropolises	Noun	The capital or chief cities of a country or region. (महानगर)	Cities, Municipalities, Megalopolises, Capitals, Urban-centers, Hubs, Towns, Centers, Cosmopolises, Settlements	Villages, Hamlets, Rural-areas, Countryside, Outskirts, Wilderness, Backwaters, Small-towns	Tokyo and New York are among the busiest metropolises in the world.
Warehouse	Noun	A large building used for storing goods. (गोदाम)	Storehouse, Repository, Depository, Stockroom, Depot, Silo, Cache, Arsenal, Bin, Shed	Marketplace, Shop, Residence, Dwelling, Office, Street, Home, Showroom, Boutique, Park	The company rents a large warehouse near the port to store its products.
Rage	Noun	Violent uncontrollable anger; to feel or express violent anger. (गुस्सा)	Fury, Wrath, Anger, Passion, Temper, Outrage, Frenzy, Madness, Storm, Uproar	Calm, Peace, Serenity, Gentleness, Happiness, Delight, Patience, Joy, Forgiveness, Quiet	He was trembling with rage after the unfair treatment.
Facilitate	Verb	To make an action or process easy or easier. (सुगम बनाना)	Help, Assist, Aid, Simplify, Ease, Expedite, Forward, Promote, Further, Support	Hinder, Obstruct, Block, Impede, Complicate, Delay, Stop, Prevent, Check, Halt	The new software is designed to facilitate better communication between departments.
Reticent	Adjective	Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. (अल्पभाषी)	Reserved, Quiet, Shy, Silent, Taciturn, Introverted, Hesitant, Secretive, Restrained, Uncommunicative	Talkative, Outgoing, Communicative, Bold, Forward, Expressive, Chatty, Extroverted	She is very reticent about her private life and rarely shares personal news.
Compensation	Noun	Something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering. (मुआवजा)	Payment, Recompense, Refund, Reward, Settlement, Remuneration, Reparation, Indemnity, Salary, Return	Penalty, Fine, Loss, Debt, Forfeit, Damage, Deprivation, Theft, Charge, Deduction	The workers received financial compensation for the extra hours they worked.
Perfunctory	Adjective	An action carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection. (लापरवाही से किया गया)	Cursory, Careless, Brief, Hasty, Automatic, Mechanical, Superficial, Sketchy, Routine, Inattentive	Thorough, Careful, Detailed, Diligent, Thoughtful, Intentional, Precise, Complete, Earnest, Focused	He gave the document a perfunctory glance before signing it.
Ecologically	Adverb	In a way that relates to the relation of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings. (पारिस्थितिक रूप से)	Environmentally, Naturally, Biologically, Organically, Greenly, Sustainably, Botanically, Systemically, Inherently, Purely	Artificially, Synthetically, Chemically, Destructively, Pollutingly, Industrially, Unnaturally, Harmfully, Wastefully, Urbanely	The new resort was built to be ecologically friendly and minimize carbon footprint.
Foremost	Adjective	Most prominent in rank, importance, or position. (सबसे महत्वपूर्ण)	Leading, Primary, Principal, Chief, Top, Supreme, Main, Paramount, Best, Premier	Last, Inferior, Minor, Unimportant, Secondary, Following, Least, Obscure, Backend, Lowest	Safety is our foremost concern during this construction project.
Amp up	Phrasal Verb	To increase the intensity or volume of something. (बढ़ावा देना / तीव्रता बढ़ाना)	Increase, Boost, Intensify, Heighten, Raise, Augment, Amplify, Strengthen, Energize, Stimulate	Decrease, Reduce, Lower, Diminish, Dampen, Weaken, Quiet, Soften, Muffle, Subdue	The DJ started to amp up the music as the party got more crowded.