The Hindu Vocabulary 24 March 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Sentiment

Noun

A view or opinion that is held or expressed; a feeling or emotion.

(भावना)

Emotion, Feeling, Opinion, Attitude, Belief, Thought, Outlook, Tendency, Impression, Conviction

Fact, Reality, Indifference, Coldness, Disinterest, Objectivity, Pragmatism, Concrete, Truth, Unconcern

Public sentiment has shifted strongly against the proposed new tax.

Incumbent

Adjective

Currently holding an office; necessary for someone as a duty or responsibility.

(पदधारी)

Mandatory, Obligatory, Current, Present, Binding, Necessary, Essential, Occupant, Holder

Optional, Voluntary, Unnecessary, Former, Past, Future, Candidate, Challenger, Elective, Discretionary

It is incumbent upon the government to provide basic healthcare for all citizens.

Combat

Verb

To take action to reduce or prevent something bad or undesirable; a fight between armed forces.

(मुकाबला करना)

Fight, Battle, Struggle, Conflict, Oppose, Resist, Tackle, Confront, Counter, Dispute

Peace, Agreement, Surrender, Yield, Accord, Support, Harmony, Compromise, Assist, Retreat

New laws were introduced to combat the rising levels of air pollution.

Deflect

Verb

To cause something to change direction; to turn aside from a straight course.

(ध्यान हटाना)

Divert, Sidetrack, Avert, Deviate, Bend, Veer, Swerve, Pivot, Avoid, Parry

Attract, Face, Meet, Focus, Center, Straighten, Maintain, Direct, Align, Stay

The politician tried to deflect the criticism by talking about his opponent's failures.

Margin

Noun

The edge or border of something; an amount by which a thing is won or falls short.

(गुंजाइश)

Edge, Border, Boundary, Gap, Difference, Surplus, Rim, Verge, Space, Allowance

Core, Interior, Bulk, Majority, Focus, Inside, Main, Interior

The athlete won the gold medal by a very narrow margin of one millisecond.

Adjudication

Noun

The formal act of a court or a person in authority deciding a dispute or a case.

(अधिनिर्णय)

Judgment, Decision, Ruling, Settlement, Arbitration, Verdict, Decree, Resolution, Award, Determination

Hesitation, Postponement, Delay, Uncertainty, Conflict, Disagreement, Deferment, Dispute, Stalemate

The dispute between the two companies is currently awaiting final adjudication.

Unprecedent

Adjective

Never done or known before.

(अभूतपूर्व)

Unparalleled, Matchless, Novel, Extraordinary, Exceptional, Unique, Original, Groundbreaking, Unseen, Remarkable

Common, Normal, Ordinary, Familiar, Typical, Usual, Standard, Regular, Traditional

The sudden rise in temperatures is unprecedented in the history of the region.

Standoff

Noun

A situation in which neither side in a confrontation can prevail or move forward.

(गतिरोध)

Deadlock, Stalemate, Impasse, Draw, Tie, Halt, Stop, Pause, Grinding-halt, Checkmate

Agreement, Breakthrough, Resolution, Decision, Settlement, Progress, Advance, Success, Peace, Accord

The military standoff at the border continued for several weeks without a resolution.

Amplify

Verb

To make something louder or stronger; to add detail to a story or statement.

(विस्तृत करना)

Magnify, Expand, Boost, Increase, Intensify, Enhance, Elaborate, Supplement, Enlarge, Develop

Reduce, Lessen, Decrease, Shrink, Simplify, Soften, Contract, Mute, Abbreviate, Condense

Social media can quickly amplify a small rumor into a major controversy.

Linguistic

Adjective

Relating to language or the study of language.

(भाषाई)

Verbal, Philological, Grammatical, Rhetorical, Dialectal, Semantic, Phonetic, Oral, Syntactic, Lingual

Non-verbal, Physical, Silent, Visual, Geometric, Mathematical, Musical, Tactile, Symbolic, Dumb

The country is known for its rich linguistic diversity, with over twenty official languages.

Alliance

Noun

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries.

(गठबंधन)

Coalition, Union, Partnership, League, Federation, Association, Bloc, Compact, Treaty, Affiliation

Division, Separation, Hostility, Discord, Conflict, Rivalry, Split, Detachment, Antagonism

The two tech giants formed a strategic alliance to develop artificial intelligence.

Manoeuvrability

Noun

The quality of being easy to move or steer into different positions.

(पैंतरेबाज़ी की क्षमता)

Agility, Flexibility, Mobility, Nimbleness, Dexterity, Portability, Adaptability, Versatility, Fluidity, Compliance

Rigidity, Stiffnes, Immobility, Clumsiness, Awkwardness, Fixity, Inertia, Heaviness, Inflexibility, Unhandiness

The new fighter jet is praised for its exceptional manoeuvrability during high-speed flight.