The Hindu Vocabulary 29 May 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Noun

The practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, especially in politics.

(कूटनीतिक चरमसीमा)

Escalation, Confrontation, Provocation, Maneuvering, Posturing, Threatening, Risk-taking, Aggression, Gambling

Pacification, Diplomacy, Concession, Compromise, Appeasement, Reconciliation, Moderation, Mediation,

The cold war was characterized by dangerous nuclear brinkmanship between the two superpowers.

Fragile

Adjective

Easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; delicate or vulnerable.

(नाजुक)

Delicate, Brittle, Breakable, Vulnerable, Frail, Weak, Flimsy, Feeble, Crisp, Shaky

Strong, Sturdy, Durable, Robust, Tough, Resilient, Unbreakable, Solid, Firm, Hard

Please handle that antique vase carefully, as it is incredibly fragile.

Blockade

Noun

An act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.

(नाकाबंदी)

Siege, Barrier, Obstruction, Closure, Embargo, Restriction, Imprisonment, Barricade, Interdiction, Isolation

Opening, Clearance, Freedom, Access, Entrance, Liberation, Assistance, Passage

The navy established a strict blockade around the enemy port to cut off supplies.

Perilous

Adjective

Full of danger or risk.

(खतरनाक)

Dangerous, Hazardous, Risky, Unsafe, Treacherous, Precarious, Menacing, Critical, Chancy, Insecure

Safe, Secure, Harmless, Protected, Guarded, Certain, Reliable, Innocent, Assured, Shielded

The mountain climbers faced a perilous journey through the blinding blizzard.

Escalation

Noun

A rapid increase; a rise in the intensity or seriousness of something (like a conflict).

(वृद्धि)

Surge, Intensification, Amplification, Expansion, Growth, Acceleration, Rise, Heightening, Inflation

De-escalation, Decrease, Reduction, Decline, Diminution, Abatement, Drop, Fall, Minimization

Trade tariffs led to a sudden escalation of tensions between the neighboring countries.

Uncaliberate

Adjective

Not adjusted, corrected, or standardized against a known baseline or scale.  (गैर-अंशांकित)

Unadjusted, Misaligned, Faulty, Imprecise, Inaccurate, Standardless, Random, Unregulated

Calibrated, Adjusted, Aligned, Regulated, Corrected, Standardized, Precise, Accurate, Tested

The lab results were skewed because they used an uncalibrated scale.

Disproportionate

Adjective

Too large or too small in comparison with something else; out of proportion.

(असमान)

Excessive, Unequal, Unbalanced, Inordinate, Uneven, Asymmetric, Extreme, Discrepant, Unfair

Proportionate, Equal, Balanced, Fair, Symmetrical, Moderate, Commensurate, Appropriate, Even, Reasonable

A disproportionate amount of the budget was spent on advertising rather than product development.

Provoke

Verb

To stimulate or give rise to a reaction (typically a strong or unwelcome one); to deliberately anger someone.

(उकसाना)

Enrage, Incite, Instigate, Aggravate, Inflame, Insult, Evoke, Trigger, Exasperate, Stimulate

Pacify, Appease, Calmer, Soothe, Placate, Allay, Assuage, Mollify, Quiet, Please

His sarcastic remarks were deliberately intended to provoke an argument.

Dilemma

Noun

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones.

(दुविधा)

Quandary, Predicament, Plight, Jam, Fix, Corner, Puzzle, Problem, Conundrum, Perplexity

Solution, Resolution, Certainty, Advantage, Freedom, Choice, Clarity, Benefit, Decision

She faced a difficult dilemma when offered two excellent jobs in different countries.

Adversary

Noun

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

(विरोधी)

Opponent, Rival, Enemy, Foe, Challenger, Competitor, Antagonist, Contender, Combatant, Nemesis

Ally, Friend, Supporter, Partner, Helper, Companion, Advocate, Confidant, Colleague, Associate

He proved to be a formidable adversary on the tennis court.

Proscribe

Verb

To forbid, especially by law; to denounce or condemn.

(प्रतिबंधित करना)

Ban, Forbid, Prohibit, Outlaw, Condemn, Bar, Exclude, Boycott, Censure, Interdict

Allow, Permit, Approve, Sanction, Legalize, Authorize, Commend, Welcome, Support

The government chose to proscribe the extremist group to ensure public safety.

Contemporary

Adjective

Living or occurring at the same time; belonging to or occurring in the present.

(समकालीन)

Modern, Current, Present, Coexistent, Simultaneous, Recent, Trendy, New, Synchronous, Concurrent

Ancient, Past, Historical, Old, Antediluvian, Archaic, Obsolete, Outdated, Preceding, Antique

The museum features a breathtaking collection of contemporary art.