The Hindu Vocabulary 18 April 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Rumbling

Noun

A deep, resonant sound.

(गड़गड़ाहट)

Roar, Growl, Grumble, Thunder, Rattle, Murmur, Boom, Echo, Clatter, Tremor

Silence, Quiet, Calm, Peace, Hush, Stillness, Serenity, Tranquility, Softness, Mutedness

We heard a distant rumbling before the storm hit.

Churn

Verb

To stir or agitate violently.

(मथना)

Agitate, Stir, Shake, Mix, Swirl, Beat, Whip, Disturb, Rattle

Calm, Soothe, Settle, Stabilize, Rest, Inactivate, Pacify, Lull, Repose

The sea began to churn as the storm approached.

Variegate

Verb

To make varied in appearance or color.

(रंग-बिरंगा बनाना)

Diversify, Color, Decorate, Adorn, Brighten, Embellish, Pattern, Tint, Mix, Enrich

Monotonize, Simplify, Standardize, Uniform, Flatten, Bland, Unify, Equalize, Homogenize

The artist used many colors to variegate the design.

Recoup

Verb

To regain or recover something lost.

(पुनः प्राप्त करना)

Recover, Regain, Retrieve, Restore, Redeem, Compensate, Earn back, Win back, Refund, Reclaim

Lose, Forfeit, Waste, Surrender, Spend, Drop, Give away, Sacrifice, Let go, Diminish

She managed to recoup her losses through smart investments.

Fiddle

Verb

To tamper with something or play casually.

(छेड़छाड़ करना)

Tinker, Toy, Tamper, Meddle, Play, Dabble, Monkey, Juggle, Fidget, Adjust

Leave, Fix, Repair, Stabilize, Organize, Correct, Set, Arrange, Adjust, Secure

He fiddled with the remote but couldn’t turn on the TV.

Restive

Adjective

Unable to stay still; restless.

(बेचैन)

Restless, Agitated, Fidgety, Edgy, Impatient, Uneasy, Tense, Nervous, Discontented, Anxious

Calm, Peaceful, Relaxed, Settled, Quiet, Composed, Tranquil, Patient, Steady, Serene

The restive crowd demanded answers.

Unfurl

Verb

To spread out or unfold.

(फैलाना)

Unroll, Spread, Expand, Display, Reveal, Extend, Stretch, Deploy, Straighten, Open

Fold, Close, Roll, Pack, Cover, Wrap, Collapse, Hide, Shrink, Tuck

They unfurled the flag at the ceremony.

Gleefully

Adverb

With joy or delight.

(खुशी से)

Joyfully, Happily, Merrily, Cheerfully, Jubilantly, Delightfully, Ecstatically, Excitedly, Blissfully, Exuberantly

Sadly, Gloomily, Sadly, Angrily, Grumpily, Depressingly, Miserably, Bitterly, Dully, Sorrowfully

The child gleefully opened the gift.

Manoeuvre

Noun

A skillful or careful movement or action.

(रणनीति)

Move, Tactic, Strategy, Operation, Exercise, Maneuver, Drill, Procedure, Action, Motion

Stagnation, Inaction, Idleness, Immobility, Halt, Misstep, Blunder, Mistake, Stall, Freeze

The car made a tight manoeuvre around the corner.

Lament

Verb

To mourn or express sorrow.

(शोक प्रकट करना)

Mourn, Grieve, Bewail, Wail, Regret, Cry, Sob, Bemoan, Complain, Deplore

Rejoice, Celebrate, Cheer, Praise, Applaud, Exalt, Admire, Delight, Glorify, Laud

The nation lamented the loss of its leader.

Bluster

Verb

To speak loudly or aggressively.

(ज़ोर-ज़ोर से बोलना)

Boast, Rant, Roar, Yell, Threaten, Rumble, Swagger, Shout, Bark, Bellow

Whisper, Calmness, Softness, Quietness, Peace, Silence, Humility, Modesty, Gentle talk, Diplomacy

He blustered his way through the argument.

Arduous

Adjective

Requiring a lot of effort.

(परिश्रमपूर्ण)

Difficult, Hard, Laborious, Strenuous, Challenging, Tough, Grueling, Exhausting, Demanding, Rigorous

Easy, Simple, Effortless, Light, Gentle, Soft, Pleasant, Comfortable, Manageable, Smooth

Climbing the mountain was an arduous task.