The Hindu Vocabulary 6 May 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Capacity

Noun

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; a particular role or position.

(क्षमता)

Volume, Size, Ability, Potential, Scope, Magnitude, Competence, Facility, Room, Extent

Inability, Limitation, Lack, Impotence, Incapacity, Restriction, Deficiency, Weakness, Shortage, Vacuum

The stadium has a seating capacity of fifty thousand people.

Pace

Noun

The speed at which someone or something moves or happens.

(गति)

Speed, Rate, Tempo, Velocity, Momentum, Step, Gait, Rhythm, Clip, Cadence

Slowness, Delay, Inertia, Stillness, Stagnation, Sluggishness, Halt, Stop, Rest, Leisure

Technology is developing at such a fast pace that it is hard to keep up.

Overhead

Adverb

Above one's head; (in business) ongoing expenses of operating a business.

(ऊपरी खर्च)

Above, Aloft, Upward, Skyward, Expenses, Costs, Burden, Running-costs, Upkeep, Outlay

Below, Beneath, Underground, Profit, Revenue, Income, Bottom, Underneath, Downward

High overhead costs can make it difficult for small businesses to survive.

Sober

Adjective

Not affected by alcohol; serious, sensible, and solemn.

( शांत, गंभीर)

Serious, Grave, Earnest, Steady, Level-headed, Solemn, Rational, Temperate, Abstinent, Logical

Drunk, Intoxicated, Excited, Playful, Frivolous, Wild, Cheerful, Gay, Emotional, Irrational

He gave a sober assessment of the economic situation.

Yawn

Verb

To involuntarily open one's mouth wide and inhale deeply due to tiredness or boredom.

(उबासी लेना)

Expand, Bore, Tiredness, Fatigue, Gap, Chasm, Sleepiness, Drowsiness

Close, Shut, Narrow, Focus, Energize, Awaken, Interest, Activity, Excitement, Vitality

I couldn't help but yawn during the long and boring lecture.

Ambition

Noun

A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

(महत्वाकांक्षा)

Aspiration, Goal, Desire, Objective, Drive, Aim, Purpose, Intent, Hunger, Resolve

Laziness, Indifference, Apathy, Contentment, Satisfaction, Aimlessness, Lethargy, Idleness

Her ambition is to become the first female CEO of the company.

Prolific

Adjective

Producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring; present in large numbers or quantities.

(फलदायक)

Productive, Creative, Inventive, Fertile, Fruitful

Unproductive, Barren, Sterile, Fruitless, Scarce, Sparse, Dead, Empty, Lazy, Infertile

The prolific author published three books in a single year.

Precisely

Adverb

In a form that is exact and accurate; exactly.

(सटीक रूप से)

Exactly, Accurately, Strictly, Correctly, Literally, Just, Explicitly, Specifically, Sharply, Truthfully

Loosely, Vaguely, Approximately, Roughly, Inaccurately, Carelessly, Doubtfully, Incorrectly, Generally, Randomly

The meeting started at precisely nine o'clock.

Standalone

Adjective

Able to operate independently of other hardware or software.

(स्वायत्त)

Independent, Self-contained, Autonomous, Individual, Separate, Isolated, Unconnected, Unique, Single, Lone

Dependent, Integrated, Connected, Linked, Attached, Collective, Shared, Joint, Combined, Related

The software is available as a standalone application for mobile devices.

Mandatory

Adjective

Required by law or rules; compulsory.

(अनिवार्य)

Compulsory, Obligatory, Binding, Required, Necessary, Enforced, Requisite, Essential, Imperative, Non-elective

Optional, Voluntary, Discretionary, Unnecessary, Elective, Free, Flexible, Secondary, Minor, Unforced

It is mandatory for all employees to attend the safety training session.

Operational

Adjective

In or ready for use; relating to the functioning of an organization or system.

(परिचालन)

Functional, Working, Active, Running, Effective, Usable, Busy, Operative, Valid, Practical

Broken, Inactive, Useless, Defunct, Idle, Disabled, Nonfunctional, Dormant, Quiet, Obsolete

The new airport terminal will become fully operational next month.

Execution

Noun

The carrying out or putting into effect of a plan, order, or course of action.

(निष्पादन)

Implementation, Performance, Completion, Achievement, Enforcement, Accomplishment, Production, Operation, Effectuation, Discharge

Failure, Abandonment, Neglect, Idleness, Omission, Concept, Plan, Stagnation, Halt, Suspension

The success of the project depends on the efficient execution of the strategy.