The Hindu Vocabulary 16 August 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Assertion

Noun

A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.

(दावा)

Claim, Declaration, Statement, Pronouncement, Affirmation, Testimony, Allegation, Argument, Contention, Announcement

Denial, Refusal, Rejection, Disavowal, Contradiction, Negation, Surrender, Silence, Withdrawal, Retraction

Her assertion about the project’s success was backed by solid data.

Accountability

Noun

The state of being responsible for one’s actions and decisions.

(जवाबदेही)

Responsibility, Answerability, Liability, Obligation, Dependability, Trustworthiness, Transparency, Integrity, Duty, Reliability

Irresponsibility, Unaccountability, Negligence, Carelessness, Lawlessness, Dishonesty, Insubordination, Indiscipline, Anarchy, Unreliability

Good governance requires accountability from every public official.

Mandate

Noun

An official order or commission to do something; authority given to act.

(अधिकार)

Order, Directive, Command, Decree, Authorization, Instruction, Permission, Requirement, Approval, Assignment

Refusal, Veto, Denial, Prohibition, Ban, Disallowance, Nullification, Withdrawal, Opposition, Disapproval

The agency received a mandate to improve rural infrastructure.

Discretion

Noun

The ability to make decisions responsibly; the freedom to decide.

(समझदारी)

Prudence, Caution, Judgement, Tact, Wisdom, Circumspection, Sense, Diplomacy, Foresight, Carefulness

Indiscretion, Carelessness, Foolishness, Recklessness, Imprudence, Tactlessness, Thoughtlessness, Rashness, Injudiciousness, Stupidity

The teacher used her discretion in handling the sensitive matter.

Reorganisation

Noun

The action or process of changing the structure or arrangement of something.

(पुनर्गठन)

Restructuring, Realignment, Rearrangement, Reform, Overhaul, Reformation, Adjustment, Renovation, Modernization, Transformation

Disorder, Disruption, Disarrangement, Disbandment, Chaos, Breakdown, Fragmentation, Dismantling, Mess, Displacement

The company’s reorganisation improved efficiency and reduced costs.

Remit

Verb

To send money; the scope of someone’s duties or responsibilities.

(भेजना)

Transfer, Send, Dispatch, Forward, Transmit, Deliver, Assign, Entrust, Allocate, Delegate

Retain, Keep, Withhold, Confiscate, Hold, Maintain, Preserve, Hoard, Collect, Seize

Taxpayers are required to remit their dues before the deadline.

Transcend

Verb

To go beyond limits; to exceed expectations.

(अतिक्रमण करना)

Surpass, Exceed, Outdo, Outperform, Overcome, Rise, Outshine, Excel, Better, Beat

Fall, Fail, Descend, Underperform, Decline, Stumble, Lag, Deteriorate, Regress, Drop

His art transcends cultural and language barriers.

Precedent

Noun

An earlier event or action that serves as an example or guide.

(पूर्व उदाहरण)

Example, Model, Guide, Standard, Criterion, Instance, Paradigm, Pattern, Authority, Exemplar

Aftermath, Consequence, Result, Outcome, Subsequent, Following, Posterity, Later, Innovation, Novelty

This court ruling sets a precedent for future cases.

Inadequately

Adverb

In an insufficient or unacceptable way.

(अपर्याप्त रूप से)

Insufficiently, Poorly, Deficiently, Improperly, Partially, Scantily, Meagerly, Weakly, Unfitly, Defectively

Adequately, Sufficiently, Properly, Appropriately, Completely, Fully, Perfectly, Efficiently, Well, Suitably

The project was inadequately funded and could not continue.

Subvert

Ver

To undermine or overthrow an established system or institution.

(कमजोर करना)

Undermine, Overthrow, Destabilize, Disrupt, Sabotage, Weaken, Dismantle, Corrupt, Topple, Overturn

Support, Uphold, Strengthen, Fortify, Maintain, Bolster, Protect, Reinforce, Aid, Preserve

The rebels planned to subvert the government’s authority.

Overwhelm

Verb

To overpower, overcome, or greatly affect someone emotionally.

(अभिभूत करना)

Overpower, Overcome, Stun, Daze, Amaze, Shock, Bewilder, Devastate, Crush, Stagger

Underwhelm, Bore, Calm, Comfort, Soothe, Pacify, Relax, Reassure, Encourage, Relieve

The sheer beauty of the view can overwhelm anyone.

Restoration

Noun

The act of returning something to its original condition.

(पुनर्स्थापना)

Repair, Renewal, Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, Refurbishment, Renovation, Revival, Rebuilding, Reestablishment, Mending

Destruction, Damage, Neglect, Ruin, Abandonment, Breakdown, Collapse, Decay, Demolition, Impairment

The restoration of the ancient temple took five years.