The Hindu Vocabulary 24 July 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Agony

Noun

Extreme physical or mental suffering.

(घोर पीड़ा)

Torment, Anguish, Misery, Suffering, Pain, Torture, Distress, Wretchedness, Excruciation

Joy, Pleasure, Comfort, Bliss, Delight, Happiness, Ecstasy, Serenity

He was in agony after twisting his ankle.

Setback

Noun

A reversal or check in progress.

(असफलता)

Reverse, Difficulty, Hindrance, Obstacle, Problem, Complication, Reversal

Progress, Breakthrough, Advance, Improvement, Success, Achievement, Advantage, Boost, Triumph

The project suffered a major setback due to funding cuts.

Predecessor

Noun

A person who held a job or office before the current holder; a thing that has been followed or replaced by another.

(पूर्ववर्ती)

Forerunner, Antecedent, Prior, Ancestor, Prototype, Precursor, Forefather, Senior, Past Holder, Old Guard

Successor, Follower, Descendant, Heir, Offspring, Successor, Successor, Subsequent, Later, Junior

The new CEO continued the policies of her predecessor.

Speculative

Adjective

Based on conjecture rather than knowledge; involving high risk of loss.

(अनुमानित)

Hypothetical, Theoretical, Suppositional, Unproven, Risky, Uncertain, Dubious, Chancy, Presumptive

Certain, Factual, Proven, Verified, Empirical, Real, Concrete, Definitive, Sure, Actual

The journalist made some speculative remarks about the political future.

Viable

Adjective

Capable of working successfully; feasible.

(व्यवहार्य)

Feasible, Practical, Workable, Possible, Achievable, Realistic, Sustainable, Operable, Functional, Usable

Impractical, Unworkable, Impossible, Unfeasible, Unrealistic, Unsustainable, Useless, Futile, Inoperable, Defunct

The startup presented a viable business plan to the investors.

Souring

Adjective

Becoming or making something bitter or unpleasant; becoming less friendly or enjoyable.

(खराब होना)

Deteriorating, Worsening, Festering, Degenerating, Spoiling, Corrupting, Embittering, Acrimonious, Declining

Improving, Sweetening, Flourishing, Blooming, Enhancing, Benefiting, Mending, Bettering, Developing, Progressing

The economic downturn is souring public mood.

Inflection

Noun

A change in the form of a word (typically the ending) to express a grammatical function or attribute; a modulation of the voice.

(स्वर का उतार-चढ़ाव)

Modulation, Tone, Cadence, Accent, Emphasis, Intonation, Pitch, Variation, Articulation, Stress

Monotone, Flatness, Sameness, Unchanging, Uniformity, Consistency, Evenness, Regularity

Her voice had an upward inflection when she asked a question.

Accountability

Noun

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

(जवाबदेही)

LResponsibility, Liability, Obligation, Answerability, Blameworthiness, Culpability, Trustworthiness, Dependability, Duty

Irresponsibility, Unaccountability, Exemption, Immunity, Dishonesty, Unreliability, Negligence, Abdication

There is a need for greater accountability in public spending.

Partisan

Adjective

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; prejudiced in favor of a particular cause.

(पक्षपातपूर्ण)

Biased, Prejudiced, One-sided, Factional, Sectarian, Devoted, Loyal, Supporter, Follower

Impartial, Neutral, Unbiased, Objective, Fair, Even-handed, Disinterested, Independent, Open-minded

The debate became highly partisan, with no room for compromise.

Supremacy

Noun

The state of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status.

(सर्वोच्चता)

Dominance, Ascendancy, Primacy, Sovereignty, Preeminence, Authority, Control, Mastery, Hegemony, Paramountcy

Subordination, Inferiority, Subservience, Weakness, Submissiveness, Dependence, Lowliness, Subordination, Defeat

The team's continued victories cemented their supremacy in the league.

Collision

Noun

An instance of one moving object or person striking violently against another.

(टकराव)

Crash, Impact, Accident, Encounter, Clash, Confrontation, Conflict, Bump, Smashing

Avoidance, Evasion, Separation, Harmony, Accord, Agreement, Cooperation, Peace, Alignment, Parallel

The police are investigating the cause of the two-car collision.

Communally

Adverb

In a way that relates to or is shared by a community; in a way that relates to communities in conflict.

(सांप्रदायिक रूप से)

Collectively, Jointly, Together, Unitedly, Shared, Publicly, Mutually, Cooperatively, Harmoniously

Individually, Separately, Alone, Privately, Independently, Solitarily, Personally, Exclusively

The villagers communally decided to build a new well.