The Hindu Vocabulary 12 May 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Severity

Noun

The fact or condition of being severe or intense.

(तीव्रता)

Intensity, Harshness, Seriousness, Strictness, Rigor, Acuteness, Gravity, Force, Sharpness, Sternness

Mildness, Gentleness, Kindness, Lenience, Softness, Weakness, Lightness, Ease, Moderation, Tolerance

The severity of the storm caused widespread power outages.

Implication

Noun

The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.

(निहितार्थ)

Consequence, Inference, Suggestion, Hint, Indication, Significance, Meaning, Connection, Insinuation, Result

Proof, Fact, Reality, Statement, Explicitness, Directness, Evidence, Certainty, Truth, Disconnection

The social implication of the new law is still being debated.

Reassurance

Noun

The action of removing someone's doubts or fears.

(आश्वासन)

Comfort, Encouragement, Consolation, Hope, Confidence, Support, Solace, Relief, Guarantee, Inspiration

Discouragement, Doubt, Alarm, Fear, Worry, Warning, Uncertainty, Anxiety, Distress, Confusion

The doctor gave the patient some reassurance about the surgery.

Heap

Noun

A disorderly collection of objects placed haphazardly on top of each other.

(ढेर)

Pile, Mass, Mound, Stack, Collection, Mountain, Accumulation, Bundle, Lot, Cluster

Bit, Part, Piece, Ditch, Hole, Scarcity, Lack, Vacuum, Order, Neatness

There was a large heap of old clothes in the corner of the room.

Curtail

Verb

To reduce in extent or quantity; to impose a restriction on.

(कम करना)

Reduce, Diminish, Shorten, Limit, Decrease, Cut, Abbreviate, Restrict, Trim, Contract

Expand, Increase, Extend, Lengthen, Prolong, Grow, Enlarge, Amplify, Develop, Advance

We had to curtail our vacation plans due to an emergency at work.

Dire

Adjective

Extremely serious or urgent; involving great fear or suffering.

(भयानक)

Terrible, Dreadful, Awful, Urgent, Critical, Desperate, Grave, Extreme, Crucial, Ghastly

Good, Lucky, Fortunate, Bright, Trivial, Unimportant, Mild, Hopeful, Calm, Pleasant

The drought has left the region in dire need of water and food.

Coincide

Verb

To occur at the same time or to correspond in nature.

(मेल खाना)

Concur, Agree, Accord, Match, Correspond, Harmonize, Clash-not, Synchronize, Meet, Fit

Differ, Disagree, Diverge, Clash, Conflict, Deviate, Mismatch, Oppose, Separate, Vary

My interests coincide with my brother's love for historical research.

Impact

Noun

The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another; a marked effect.

(प्रभाव)

BInfluence, Effect, Impression, Collision, Crash, Shock, Force, Result, Blow, Consequence

Avoidance, Failure, Weakness, Ineffectiveness, Nullity, Cause, Inaction, Neglect, Impotence, Stillness

The sudden economic shift had a huge impact on small businesses.

Exacerbate

Verb

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

(बिगाड़ना)

Aggravate, Worsen, Inflame, Intensify, Provoke, Irritate, Heighten, Enrage

Alleviate, Soothe, Improve, Calm, Ease, Relieve, Mitigate, Heal, Quiet, Allay

Scratching the insect bite will only exacerbate the itching.

Urge

Verb

To try earnestly or persistently to persuade someone to do something.

(आग्रह करना)

Encourage, Persuade, Pressure, Drive, Impulse, Desire, Prompt, Push, Stimulate, Goad

Discourage, Deter, Block, Prevent, Stop, Dissuade, Hinder, Repel, Delay, Halt

I urge you to reconsider your decision before it is too late.

Cater

Verb

To provide food and drink, typically at social events; to provide what is needed.

(सेवा प्रदान करना)

Serve, Provide, Supply, Accommodate, Feed, Help, Gratify, Satisfy, Deliver, Assist

Ignore, Neglect, Refuse, Deprive, Frustrate, Disappoint, Deny, Reject, Block, Oppose

This hotel aims to cater to the needs of business travelers.

Futile

Adjective

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

(व्यर्थ)

Useless, Pointless, Vain, Fruitless, Unsuccessful, Worthless, Empty, Hollow, Ineffective, Unproductive

Useful, Productive, Effective, Fruitful, Successful, Valuable, Meaningful, Purposeful, Worthy, Profitable

It is futile to argue with someone who refuses to listen to reason.