The Hindu Vocabulary 13 August 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Noun

The act of returning someone to their own country.

(स्वदेश वापसी)

Return, Homecoming, Restoration, Reentry, Recovery, Resettlement, Recall, Backflow, Reinstatement, Restitution

Deportation, Exile, Expulsion, Banishment, Displacement, Evacuation, Ousting, Migration, Dispossession, Displacement

The government arranged the repatriation of stranded citizens.

Excavate

Verb

To dig out material from the ground.

(उत्खनन करना)

Dig, Unearth, Hollow, Mine, Scoop, Shovel, Remove, Extract, Disinter, Quarry

Fill, Cover, Bury, Conceal, Hide, Overlay, Plug, Seal, Smooth, Level

Archaeologists excavate sites to discover ancient artifacts.

Resurface

Verb

To appear again or to cover with a new surface.

(पुनः प्रकट होना)

Reappear, Reemerge, Return, Renew, Revive, Recover, Restore, Recoat, Refinish, Reveal

Submerge, Sink, Disappear, Vanish, Bury, Conceal, Hide, Suppress, Immerse, Cover

Old memories resurfaced after seeing the photograph.

Irreplaceable

Adjective

Too valuable or unique to be replaced.

(अपरिवर्तनीय)

Unique, Priceless, Precious, Incomparable, Unmatchable, Exceptional, Special, Rare, Treasured, Valuable

Replaceable, Substitutable, Exchangeable, Interchangeable, Common, Ordinary, Dispensable, Reproducible, Duplicate, Redundant

The necklace was an irreplaceable family heirloom.

Persuade

Verb

To convince someone to do or believe something.

(राज़ी करना)

Convince, Influence, Urge, Encourage, Prompt, Induce, Motivate, Win over, Coax, Sway

Dissuade, Discourage, Prevent, Deter, Hinder, Stop, Block, Oppose, Obstruct, Repel

She persuaded her friend to join the charity event.

Steward

Noun

A person who manages or looks after something.

(देखभाल करने वाला)

Caretaker, Manager, Overseer, Custodian, Keeper, Administrator, Supervisor, Attendant, Guardian, Organizer

Negligent, Careless person, Waster, Spender, Destroyer, Abandoner, Squanderer, Ravager, Despoiler

The steward ensured the event ran smoothly.

Administrative

Adjective

Related to managing and organizing work.

(प्रशासनिक)

Managerial, Executive, Organizational, Supervisory, Bureaucratic, Coordinating, Governing, Directorial, Regulatory, Operational

Non-managerial, Non-organizational, Unofficial, Unsystematic, Disorganized, Chaotic, Unstructured, Informal, Disorderly, Inefficient

 She handles the administrative work of the company.

Robust

Adjective

Strong and healthy; capable of withstanding difficulties.

(मजबूत)

Strong, Sturdy, Tough, Resilient, Solid, Hardy, Vigorous, Durable, Powerful, Firm

Weak, Fragile, Delicate, Feeble, Frail, Brittle, Vulnerable, Flimsy, Sickly, Soft

The bridge’s robust design ensures safety.

Scalable

Adjective

Able to grow or be expanded easily.

(विस्तार योग्य)

Expandable, Flexible, Extendable, Adaptable, Adjustable, Customizable, Upgradable, Elastic, Growth-oriented, Extensible

Unscalable, Fixed, Limited, Rigid, Inflexible, Bound, Unextendable, Static, Constrained, Restricted

The company built a scalable business model.

Spearhead

Verb

To lead an initiative or movement.

(नेतृत्व करना)

Lead, Initiate, Pioneer, Launch, Direct, Drive, Command, Guide, Head, Organize

Follow, Trail, Lag, Delay, Hinder, Resist, Oppose, Block, Obstruct, Stop

She spearheaded the campaign for clean energy.

Imperative

Adjective

Absolutely necessary or urgent.

(अत्यंत आवश्यक)

Essential, Crucial, Vital, Critical, Urgent, Mandatory, Obligatory, Compulsory, Needed, Pressing

Optional, Voluntary, Unnecessary, Nonessential, Minor, Insignificant, Negligible, Unimportant, Avoidable, Dispensable

It is imperative to wear helmets while riding.

Philanthropic

Adjective

Showing a desire to help others, especially through donations or charity.

(मानव कल्याणकारी)

Generous, Charitable, Benevolent, Kind, Altruistic, Humane, Giving, Compassionate, Noble, Big-hearted

Selfish, Greedy, Uncharitable, Self-centered, Stingy, Mean, Miserly, Unsympathetic, Callous, Inhumane

The philanthropic organization funded education for poor children.