The Hindu Vocabulary 14 November 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Harmony

Noun

The state of being in agreement or concord; a pleasing arrangement of parts.

(सामंजस्य)

Accord, Agreement, Unity, Concord, Peace, Amity, Compatibility, Cohesion, Tranquility, Unison

Discord, Conflict, Disagreement, Strife, Chaos, Fighting, Dissonance, Opposition, Hostility, Contention

The neighbors lived together in perfect harmony.

Accountability

Noun

The fact or condition of being responsible to someone for something; the obligation to explain or justify one's actions.

(जवाबदेही)

Responsibility, Liability, Obligation, Answerability, Blameworthiness, Trustworthiness, Duty, Compliance, Dependability

Irresponsibility, Exemption, Release, Freedom, Immunity, Unreliability, Discharge, Blamelessness, Dispensation

The new audit system is designed to improve financial accountability.

Alleged

Adjective

Claimed (to be true or to have taken place), but without proof.

(तथाकथित)

Claimed, Asserted, Reported, Supposed, Professed, Suspected, Assumed, Questionable, Dubious

Proven, Confirmed, Certain, Established, Verified, Actual, Undisputed, Admitted, Known

The police are investigating the alleged theft of confidential documents.

Speculation

Noun

The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence; investment in stocks, property, etc., in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.

(अटकल)

Conjecture, Guesswork, Hypothesis, Theory, Supposition, Risk, Gambling, Contemplation, Reflection, Wonder

Certainty, Fact, Proof, Knowledge, Reality, Evidence, Sureness, Truth, Verification

There is widespread speculation about the Prime Minister's future plans.

Rhetoric

Noun

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

(वाक्पटुता)

Oratory, Eloquence, Persuasion, Language, Discourse, Hyperbole, Flourish, Bombast, Articulation

Silence, Sincerity, Plainness, Honesty, Muteness, Fact, Truth, Genuineness, Brevity, Simplicity

The politician’s strong rhetoric resonated with his core supporters.

Scourge

Noun

A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering; a whip used for punishment.

(अभिशाप)

Curse, Affliction, Bane, Plague, Torment, Disaster, Menace, Calamity, Punishment, Trouble

Blessing, Advantage, Benefit, Relief, Aid, Comfort, Joy, Salvation, Boon, Happiness

Corruption remains a terrible scourge on the country's development.

Outcry

Noun

An angry protest or reaction by a large number of people.

(सार्वजनिक विरोध)

Protest, Uproar, Clamour, Commotion, Tumult, Objection, Complaint, Opposition, Roar, Commotion

Silence, Calm, Agreement, Approval, Acceptance, Peace, Support, Consent, Quiet, Serenity

The new tax policy caused an immediate public outcry.

Avert

Verb

To turn away (one's eyes or thoughts); to prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence).

(टालना)

Prevent, Avoid, Forestall, Ward Off, Stop, Deter, Deflect, Preclude, Turn Away, Block

Cause, Allow, Encourage, Invite, Facilitate, Promote, Create, Instigate, Enable, Bring About

Timely intervention helped to avert a serious financial crisis.

Chaos

Noun

Complete disorder and confusion.

(अराजकता)

Disorder, Confusion, Anarchy, Turmoil, Pandemonium, Mayhem, Muddle, Mess, Disarray, Jumble

Order, Calm, Harmony, Peace, Organization, System, Tranquility, Structure, Arrangement, Serenity

The sudden power outage plunged the entire building into chaos.

Legitimacy

Noun

The state of being lawful, valid, or justifiable; conformity to law or rules.

(न्यायसंगतता)

Validity, Legality, Justification, Rightfulness, Authenticity, Authority, Sanction, Permissibility, Genuineness

Illegitimacy, Unlawfulness, Invalidity, Falseness, Spuriousness, Impropriety, Wrongfulness, Doubtfulness

The election results established the new government's legitimacy.

Reinforce

Verb

To strengthen or increase (especially by additional personnel or material); to provide (a structure) with added strength.

(मजबूत करना)

Strengthen, Support, Augment, Fortify, Bolster, Underpin, Consolidate, Sustain, Increase

Weaken, Undermine, Reduce, Decrease, Impair, Hurt, Damage, Deteriorate, Soften, Release

The architect used steel beams to reinforce the weak section of the wall.

Proactive

Adjective

(Of a person or action) creating or controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than just responding to it after it has happened.

(अग्रसक्रिय)

Initiative, Determined, Energetic, Dynamic, Foreseeing, Forward-looking, Eager, Ambitious, Vigorous

Reactive, Passive, Wait-and-see, Complacent, Lazy, Slow, Delayed, Indifferent, Apathetic, Submissive

The company takes a proactive approach to solving potential security issues.