The Hindu Vocabulary 2 September 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Intensive

Adjective

Highly concentrated, thorough, or vigorous.

(अथक प्रयास वाला)

Thorough, Deep, Exhaustive, Concentrated, Vigorous, Strong, Rigorous, In-depth, Forceful

Superficial, Relaxed, Weak, Light, Easy, Casual, Loose, Mild, Gentle, Sparse

She attended an intensive training program before joining the company.

Exclude

Verb

To leave out, not include, or deny entry.

(बाहर करना)

Omit, Remove, Reject, Eliminate, Bar, Prohibit, Forbid, Prevent, Ban, Expel

Include, Admit, Accept, Allow, Permit, Welcome, Insert, Encompass, Invite, Incorporate

The teacher decided to exclude latecomers from the exam.

Inclusion

Noun

The act of being part of a group or contained within something.

(सम्मिलन)

Integration, Addition, Admission, Involvement, Participation, Incorporation, Embracing, Union

Exclusion, Isolation, Segregation, Separation, Omission, Division, Rejection, Elimination, Expulsion

The new policy promotes inclusion of all communities.

Transparency

Noun

The quality of being open, clear, and honest.

(पारदर्शिता)

Clarity, Openness, Candor, Honesty, Visibility, Straightforwardness, Disclosure, Lucidity

Opacity, Secrecy, Ambiguity, Dishonesty, Darkness, Obscurity, Concealment, Vagueness, Confusion, Deception

Government transparency is crucial for public trust.

Redress

Noun

Remedy or compensation for a wrong.

(प्रतिकार)

Remedy, Compensation, Reparation, Restitution, Justice, Correction, Relief, Cure, Amends, Rectification

Damage, Harm, Injury, Hurt, Aggravation, Worsen, Destruction, Loss, Neglect, Wrong

The victims sought redress through the court.

Conflation

Noun

The merging of two or more ideas, texts, or concepts into one.

(सम्मिलन)

Combination, Fusion, Blending, Union, Merging, Amalgamation, Integration, Mixture

Separation, Division, Segregation, Distinction, Differentiation, Fragmentation, Isolation, Disconnection, Partition, Disunion

The report was a conflation of facts and opinions.

Robust

Adjective

Strong, healthy, or vigorous.

(मजबूत)

Strong, Sturdy, Vigorous, Tough, Healthy, Solid, Resilient, Powerful, Energetic, Durable

Weak, Fragile, Feeble, Frail, Delicate, Soft, Brittle, Unstable, Powerless, Infirm

The economy remains robust despite challenges.

Anomaly

Noun

Something unusual or different from the norm.

(असामान्यता)

Irregularity, Abnormality, Deviation, Oddity, Exception, Peculiarity, Aberration, Rarity

Normality, Regularity, Usualness, Commonness, Conformity, Standard, Custom, Routine, Typicality, Ordinary

The scientist discovered an anomaly in the data.

Standalone

Adjective

Independent, not connected to others.

(स्वतंत्र)

Independent, Separate, Individual, Autonomous, Isolated, Detached, Self-contained, Solo, Free

Dependent, Connected, Linked, Attached, Combined, Integrated, Joined, Associated, Related

This is a standalone software, requiring no installation.

Hurry

Verb

To move or act with speed.

(हड़बड़ी)

Rush, Haste, Speed, Dash, Race, Hustle, Bustle, Quickness, Sprint, Scurry

Delay, Leisure, Slowness, Rest, Linger, Dawdle, Hesitation, Wait, Calm, Relaxation

He left in a great hurry.

Prioritise

Verb

To arrange or treat something as most important.

(प्राथमिकता देना)

Emphasize, Focus, Highlight, Rank, Arrange, Value, Prefer, Organize, Schedule, Concentrate

Neglect, Ignore, Overlook, Delay, Postpone, Disregard, Defer, Reject, Deny, Abandon

Students must prioritise their studies before entertainment.

Convenience

Noun

The state of being easy or suitable.

(सुविधा)

Comfort, Benefit, Facility, Help, Suitability, Advantage, Usefulness, Utility, Handiness

Discomfort, Hardship, Inconvenience, Trouble, Difficulty, Burden, Obstacle, Hassle, Hindrance, Misery

Online shopping provides great convenience.