The Hindu Vocabulary 28 February 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Publicity

Noun

Notice or attention given to someone or something by the media.

(प्रसिद्धि)

Promotion, Advertising, Fame, Notoriety, Exposure, Attention, Hype, Propagation, Announcement

Privacy, Secrecy, Concealment, Hiding, Obscurity, Silence, Modesty, Reticence, Invisibility

The movie star's wedding received a lot of publicity in the local newspapers.

Unedify

Adjective

Lacking moral or intellectual insight; unpleasant to witness.

(अशोभनीय)

Improper, Undignified, Tasteless, Inappropriate, Offensive, Low, Unbecoming, Sordid, Unseemly

Edifying, Uplifting, Moral, Instructive, Noble, Improving, Dignified, Decent, Virtuous

The two politicians engaged in an unedifying shouting match during the debate.

Exhibitionism

Noun

Extravagant behavior that is intended to attract attention to oneself.

(नुमाइशबाज़ी)

Showiness, Ostentation, Flashiness, Bravado, Flaunting, Posing, Display, Theatricality, Pretense, Self-display

Modesty, Shyness, Humility, Reserve, Reticence, Timidity, Self-effacement, Privacy

His constant boasting on social media was seen by many as pure exhibitionism.

Enthusiast

Noun

A person who is highly interested in a particular activity or subject.

(उत्साही व्यक्ति)

Fan, Aficionado, Devotee, Admirer, Supporter, Zealot, Believer, Buff, Follower, Lover

Critic, Opponent, Enemy, Detractor, Skeptic, Adversary, Neutral, Pessimist, Cynic, Hater

As a car enthusiast, he spends every weekend at the local racing track.

Interim

Noun

The intervening time; provisional or temporary.

(अंतरिम)

Temporary, Provisional, Transitional, Acting, Stopgap, Short-term, Fills-in, Brief, Caretaker, Pro-tem

Permanent, Finished, Final, Eternal, Constant, Lasting, Settled, Enduring, Fixed, Ultimate

While the company looks for a new CEO, the CFO will serve as the interim leader.

Assertion

Noun

A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.

(जोर देकर कहना)

Declaration, Claim, Affirmation, Statement, Proclamation, Contention, Pronouncement, Avowal

Denial, Rejection, Silence, Doubt, Uncertainty, Retraction, Question, Contradiction, Negation

The lawyer’s assertion was that his client was completely innocent.

Unprecedent

Adjective

Never done or known before.

(अभूतपूर्व)

Original, Unusual, New, Novel, Exceptional, Singular, Remarkable, Extraordinary, Groundbreaking, Unparalleled

Common, Normal, Ordinary, Familiar, Typical, Traditional, Regular, Routine, Standard, Known

The city saw an unprecedented amount of rainfall this summer.

Detention

Noun

The action of detaining someone or the state of being kept in official custody.

(हिरासत)

Custody, Imprisonment, Confinement, Arrest, Captivity, Restraint, Quarantine, Incarceration, Hold, Delay

Release, Freedom, Liberation, Delivery, Discharge, Pardon, Permission, Departure, Escape, Rescue

The suspect was kept in police detention for twenty-four hours.

Dissent

Noun

The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously or commonly held.

(मतभेद)

Disagreement, Opposition, Conflict, Objection, Resistance, Defiance, Nonconformity, Protest, Discord, Variance

Agreement, Consent, Approval, Harmony, Peace, Acceptance, Unity, Concurrence, Endorsement

There was strong dissent within the party regarding the new tax policy.

Muzzle

Verb

To prevent someone from expressing their opinions freely; a guard worn by an animal.

(चुप कराना)

Silence, Restrain, Gag, Quiet, Suppress, Choke, Check, Stifle, Smother, Block

Encourage, Release, Free, Liberate, Promote, Empower, Prompt, Express, Vocalize, Permit

The dictator tried to muzzle the press to stop the spread of news.

Outrageous

Adjective

Shockingly bad or excessive; bold and unusual.

(अपमानजनक)

Shocking, Scandalous, Terrible, Gross, Offensive, Extreme, Excessive, Wild, Bizarre, Unacceptable

Reasonable, Acceptable, Modest, Ordinary, Common, Gentle, Mild, Fair, Calm, Moral

The prices at that high-end restaurant are absolutely outrageous.

Adjudicate

Verb

To make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter.

(न्याय करना)

Judge, Decide, Settle, Resolve, Arbitrate, Determine, Mediate, Rule, Referee, Umpire

Hesitate, Ignore, Neglect, Defer, Avoid, Dodge, Bypass, Overlook, Disregard, Postpone

A neutral committee was formed to adjudicate the dispute between the two unions.