The Hindu Vocabulary 30 September 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Stampede

Noun

A sudden, rapid, headlong rush or flight of a mass of frightened animals or people.

(भगदड़)

Rush, Rout, Flight, Charge, Panic, Scramble, Bolt, Dash, Race, Swarm

Halt, Order, Retreat, Calm, Standstill, Leisure, Control, Pause, Quiet, Stroll

The loud explosion caused a stampede in the crowded market.

Gathering

Noun

An assembly or meeting, especially a social or festive one; the process of collecting things.

(सभा)

Assembly, Meeting, Collection, Conglomeration, Conference, Convocation, Crowd, Concourse, Group

Dispersion, Scattering, Separation, Distribution, Dispersal, Solitude, Isolation, Breakup, Disintegration, Emission

We attended a small family gathering for the holidays.

Fledgling

Adjective

A young bird just fledged; a person or organization that is new and inexperienced.

(अनुभवहीन)

Novice, Neophyte, Beginner, Rookie, Untried, Amateur, Inexperienced, Nascent, Apprentice, Young

Expert, Veteran, Seasoned, Experienced, Master, Professional, Established, Old, Mature, Skilled

The fledgling company is still struggling to establish itself in the market.

Breach

Noun

An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct; a gap in a wall, barrier, or defense.

(उल्लंघन)

Violation, Infraction, Infringement, Gap, Break, Crack, Rift, Failure, Transgression, Rupture

Obedience, Compliance, Observance, Adherence, Agreement, Seal, Unity, Accord, Harmony

His refusal to pay the debt was a breach of contract.

Stifle

Verb

To make (someone) unable to breathe properly; to restrain or stop an action or a feeling.

(गला घोंटना)

Suppress, Smother, Choke, Restrain, Curtail, Gag, Hush, Quash, Overpower, Muffle

Encourage, Release, Ventilate, Allow, Express, Aid, Support, Promote, Free, Permit

She had to stifle a laugh during the serious presentation.

Collateral

Noun

Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default; accompanying as a secondary effect.

(संपार्श्विक ऋण के बदले गिरवी रखी गई वस्तु)

Guarantee, Security, Pledge, Assurance, Deposit, Secondary, Auxiliary, Indirect, Supporting, Warrant

Unsecured, Main, Primary, Direct, Principal, Original, Independent, Unrelated, Primary, Primary

He used his house as collateral for the business loan.

Vulnerable

Adjective

Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

(असुरक्षित)

Susceptible, Defenseless, Exposed, Unprotected, Weak, Sensitive, Open, At Risk, Endangered, Helpless

Invulnerable, Protected, Secure, Safe, Resilient, Strong, Guarded, Resistant, Immune, Impregnable

The small boat was highly vulnerable to the strong winds.

Surge

Noun

A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the sea; a sudden large increase.

(तेज़ी से बढ़ना)

Rush, Rise, Swell, Flow, Gush, Increase, Upswing, Outburst, Tide, Torrent

Retreat, Recede, Ebb, Decline, Drop, Decrease, Fall, Stagnation, Withdrawal, Calm

We saw a sudden surge in demand for electronic devices.

Entrust

Verb

To assign the responsibility for something to someone; to put (something) into someone's care or protection.

(सौंपना)

Assign, Delegate, Confide, Commit, Consign, Charge, Give, Convey, Transfer, Hand Over

Withdraw, Keep, Retain, Distrust, Take, Hold, Deny, Remove, Conceal, Disbelieve

She decided to entrust her savings to a financial advisor.

Mystique

Noun

An air of mystery or charm surrounding someone or something due to a specialized or impressive quality.

(रहस्यमयता)

Aura, Charisma, Charm, Mystery, Allure, Enigma, Glamour, Magic, Romance, Fascination

Clarity, Openness, Familiarity, Obviousness, Transparency, Plainness, Commonness, Reality, Simplicity, Dullness

The singer maintained a certain mystique by rarely giving interviews.

Abandon

Verb

To cease to support or look after (someone); to desert; to give up completely (a course of action or a practice).

(परित्याग करना)

Desert, Forsake, Relinquish, Drop, Waive, Discard, Renounce, Give Up, Jettison, Forgo

Keep, Retain, Support, Cherish, Uphold, Continue, Maintain, Reclaim, Adopt, Embrace

The climbers had to abandon their attempt to reach the summit due to bad weather.

Spacious

Adjective

Having ample space; roomy.

(विशाल)

Roomy, Extensive, Expansive, Capacious, Vast, Large, Commodious, Airy, Unconfined, Generous

Cramped, Small, Tiny, Confined, Limited, Narrow, Restricted, Miniature, Constricted, Tight

They moved into a spacious apartment overlooking the park.