The Hindu Vocabulary 13 December 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Copyright

Noun

The exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same.

(प्रतिलिप्याधिकार)

Rights, Patent, License, Trademark, Protection, Privilege, Ownership, Registration, Warrant, Title

Public Domain, Piracy, Violation, Infringement, Theft, Copying, Free Use, Unprotected, Release, Liability

The photographer held the copyright to all the images in the book.

Stride

Verb

To walk with long, decisive steps; a long, decisive step; a significant advance or improvement.

(लम्बा डग)

Step, Walk, Pace, Advance, Progress, Improvement, Gait, March, Move, Leap

Retreat, Stop, Slump, Decline, Stumble, Delay, Hindrance, Recede, Crawl, Inactivity

The student made great strides in mastering the difficult subject.

Sophistication

Noun

The quality of being sophisticated, cultured, or experienced; the process of becoming advanced or complex.

(परिष्कार)

Complexity, Intricacy, Refinement, Elegance, Culture, Worldliness, Knowledge, Expertise, Maturity, Subtlety

Simplicity, Naivety, Crudeness, Ignorance, Plainness, Inexperience, Immaturity, Awkwardness, Bluntness, Unworldliness

The new software impressed experts with its technical sophistication.

Iterative

Adjective

Relating to or involving repetition, especially in a process; repeating a process or set of operations until a desired result is achieved.

(पुनरावृत्तीय)

Repetitive, Repeating, Cyclical, Successive, Recursive, Progressive, Sequential, Regular, Continual, Habitual

Unchanging, Fixed, Final, Non-repetitive, Singular, Once, Static, Original, Absolute, Complete

The product development team used an iterative design process, testing and refining at each stage.

Syndication

Noun

The transfer of the right to publish or broadcast a piece of material simultaneously in a number of different newspapers or on a number of TV stations; the sharing of an investment among a group of banks.

(प्रकाशन अधिकार बेचना)

Distribution, Licensing, Broadcasting, Dissemination, Sharing, Publishing, Alliance, Coalition, Grouping, Pooling

Monopoly,Withholding, Retention, Concentration, Isolation, Exclusion, Originality, Individual, Ownership, Seclusion

The newspaper column achieved national syndication after becoming highly popular locally.

Remunerate

Verb

To pay someone for work or services; to reward.

(पारिश्रमिक देना)

Pay, Compensate, Reward, Recompense, Reimburse, Reward, Salary, Fund, Give, Pay Back

Disregard, Ignore, Exploit, Neglect, Cheat, Take, Deprive, Fine, Penalize, Withhold

The company failed to adequately remunerate its contractors for their overtime hours.

Mandatory

Adjective

Required by law or rules; compulsory.

(अनिवार्य)

Compulsory, Obligatory, Required, Essential, Binding, Necessary, Enforced, Imperative, Requisite, Prescribed

Optional, Voluntary, Discretionary, Elective, Unnecessary, Non-essential, Free, Recommended, Unregulated, Optional

Wearing a safety helmet on the construction site is mandatory.

Shrewd

Adjective

Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

(होशियार)

Astute, Clever, Sharp, Intelligent, Cunning, Wily, Calculating, Wise, Keen, Discerning

Foolish, Naive, Stupid, Unwise, Gullible, Simple, Dumb, Thoughtless, Careless, Blunt

He made a shrewd investment decision that yielded high returns.

Lawsuit

Noun

A claim or dispute brought to a court of law for adjudication.

(मुकदमा)

Suit, Case, Litigation, Action, Complaint, Prosecution, Claim, Dispute, Trial, Petition

Settlement, Agreement, Resolution, Compromise, Peace, Accord, Arbitration, Withdrawal, Negotiation

The company faced a costly lawsuit over patent infringement.

Litigation

Noun

The process of taking legal action; the activity of contesting in a court of law.

(मुकदमेबाजी)

Lawsuit, Legal Action, Case, Prosecution, Judicial Proceeding, Trial, Adjudication, Suit, Claim, Contest

Settlement, Arbitration, Negotiation, Compromise, Agreement, Peace, Mediation, Accord, Harmony, Concord

The prolonged litigation drained the resources of both parties involved.

Deliberate

Adjective

Done consciously and intentionally; characterized by careful consideration; slow and unhurried.

(जानबूझकर)

Intentional, Planned, Considered, Purposeful, Calculated, Slow, Measured, Pondered, Premeditated, Wary

Accidental, Hasty, Rash, Spontaneous, Thoughtless, Unintentional, Careless, Impulsive, Quick, Sudden

The jury spent hours in deliberate consideration of the evidence before reaching a verdict.

Dissent

Noun

The expression or holding of opinions contrary to those previously, officially, or commonly expressed.

(असहमति)

Disagreement, Opposition, Conflict, Objection, Protest, Nonconformity, Disunity, Challenge, Discord, Dispute

Agreement, Assent, Consensus, Approval, Harmony, Conformity, Compliance, Acceptance, Unity, Concurrence

One judge registered a strong dissent with the majority decision of the panel.