The Hindu Vocabulary 4 June 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Resilient

Adjective

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions or bending.

(संकट से उबरने में सक्षम)

Tough, Flexible, Elastic, Strong, Hardy, Buoyant, Adaptable, Rebounding, Springy, Pliant

Fragile, Delicate, Weak, Brittle, Rigid, Vulnerable, Inflexible, Sensitive, Feasible, Feeble

The local economy proved to be highly resilient after the sudden storm.

Extensive

Adjective

Covering a large area; having a great range or amount.

( व्यापक)

Broad, Wide, Vast, Large, Spacious, Immense, Comprehensive, Massive, Infinite, Extended

Narrow, Limited, Small, Restricted, Tiny, Brief, Scanty, Compact, Meager, Mini

The library contains an extensive collection of rare historical texts.

Caution

Noun

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.

(सावधानी)

Care, Prudence, Wary, Vigilance, Discretion, Warning, Alertness, Heed, Circumspection

Carelessness, Recklessness, Negligence, Rashness, Audacity, Imprudence, Heedlessness, Haste, Incautiousness

You must proceed with caution when driving on wet, slippery roads.

Disruption

Noun

Disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process.

(व्यवधान)

Interruption, Disturbance, Disorder, Chaos, Break, Turmoil, Intermission, Interference, Disorganization

Continuity, Order, Peace, Harmony, Calm, System, Continuance, Organization, Stability, Regularity

The heavy snowfall caused a major disruption to flight schedules.

Durable

Adjective

Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; long-lasting.

(टिकाऊ)

Strong, Lasting, Sturdy, Tough, Robust, Permanent, Enduring, Substantial, Reliable, Steady

Fragile, Weak, Temporary, Delicate, Flimsy, Perishable, Impermanent, Brittle, Short

These hiking boots are made from a highly durable leather material.

Exert

Verb

To apply physical or mental effort; to bring to bear a force or influence.

(प्रयास करना)

Apply, Exercise, Use, Utilize, Employ, Wield, Strain, Spend, Struggle, Endeavor

Idle, Relax, Rest, Conceal, Hide, Neglect, Ignore, Slack, Abstain, Pass

You will need to exert all your energy to push this heavy vehicle.

Overhaul

Verb

To take apart a piece of machinery or a system in order to examine and repair it thoroughly.

(कायाकल्प करना)

Renovate, Repair, Rebuild, Reconstruct, Revamp, Reform, Remodel, Fix, Service, Modernize

Damage, Ruin, Destroy, Neglect, Break, Ignore, Maintain, Abandon, Mar, Deface

The company decided to completely overhaul its outdated computer network system.

Obsolete

Adjective

No longer produced or used; out of date.

(अप्रचलित)

Outdated, Extinct, Ancient, Antique, Old, Disused, Archaic, Superannuated, Outmoded, Defunct

Modern, Current, New, Contemporary, Fresh, Latest, Updated, Fashionable, Novel, Present

Cellular phones have made public payphones almost completely obsolete.

Dominant

Adjective

Most important, powerful, or influential.

(प्रभावशाली)

 Powerful, Ruling, Main, Principal, Chief, Superior, Commanding, Controlling, Leading, Supreme

Submissive, Weak, Inferior, Subordinate, Secondary, Minor, Humble, Lowly, Passive, Dependent

Green is the dominant color used throughout the office decor.

Extraction

Noun

The action of removing or pulling something out, especially by force.

(निष्कर्षण)

Removal, Withdrawal, Separation, Uprooting, Evacuation, Pulling, Digging, Derivation

Insertion, Injection, Inclusion, Addition, Introduction, Placement, Implantation, Connection, Fixation

The extraction of oil from deep beneath the ocean floor is a complex task.

Intention

Noun

An aim, plan, or purpose.

(उद्देश्य)

Aim, Purpose, Goal, Objective, Plan, Target, Intent, Design, Ambition, Wish

Chance, Accident, Coincidence, Fortune, Luck, Randomness, Unintentionality, Mistake, Inadvertence, Casualty

It was never my intention to cause an argument between you two.

Gauge

Verb

To estimate or measure the magnitude, amount, or volume of something.

(आकलन करना)

Measure, Estimate, Evaluate, Calculate, Assess, Judge, Rate, Check, Compute, Appraise

Guess, Ignore, Neglect, Misjudge, Overlook, Disregard, Confound, Miscalculate, Assume

It is difficult to gauge how long this project will take to finish.