The Hindu Vocabulary 11 July 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Cohesion

Noun

 The action or fact of forming a united whole; the sticking together of particles of the same substance.

(सामंजस्य)

Unity, Harmony, Solidarity, Adhesion, Coherence, Bond, Link, Connection, Togetherness

Discord, Disunity, Fragmentation, Separation, Division, Disintegration, Conflict, Antagonism, Detachment

The team's strong cohesion led to their success.

Spotlight

Verb

To highlight or make prominent.

(सुर्खियों में लाना)

Highlight, Emphasize, Illuminate, Feature, Focus on, Draw attention to, Showcase, Underscore, Point out, Accentuate

Conceal, Hide, Obscure, Dim, Shadow, Undermine, Downplay, Minimize, Mask, Bury

The documentary spotlights the challenges faced by refugees.

Escalation

Noun

An increase in the intensity or seriousness of something; an intensification.

(बढ़ोत्तरी)

Intensification, Increase, Rise, Surge, Augmentation, Growth, Expansion, Heightening, Acceleration, Flare-up

De-escalation, Reduction, Decrease, Decline, Abatement, Diminishment, Mitigation, Lowering, Subsidence, Contraction

There is a fear of escalation of tensions in the region.

Sustainability

Noun

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.

(स्थिरता)

Viability, Durability, Longevity, Resilience, Continuity, Maintainability, Ecological balance, Conservation, Permanence

Unsustainability, Depletion, Exhaustion, Destruction, Ruin, Collapse, Instability, Vulnerability, Damage, Irresponsibility

Companies are increasingly focusing on environmental sustainability

Rhetoric

Noun

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.(वाक्पटुता)

Oratory, Eloquence, Persuasion, Expression, Discourse, Articulation, Bombast, Grandiloquence, Verbosity, Language

Sincerity, Genuineness, Honesty, Authenticity, Plain speech, Fact, Truth, Silence, Simplicity, Directness

His campaign was full of empty rhetoric and no concrete plans.

Awkward

Adjective

Causing difficulty; difficult to use or handle; causing or feeling embarrassment or inconvenience.

(अटपटा)

Clumsy, Ungainly, Embarrassing, Inconvenient, Difficult, Uncomfortable, Ungraceful, Gawk, Fumbling

Graceful, Smooth, Easy, Comfortable, Convenient, Fluid, Coordinated, Elegant, Natural, Simple

There was an awkward silence after the controversial comment.

Condemnation

Noun

The expression of very strong disapproval; the act of condemning.

(भर्त्सना)

Censure, Denunciation, Reproach, Criticism, Rebuke, Reprimand, Censure, Damnation, Blame, Stricture

Praise, Approval, Commendation, Acclaim, Applause, Endorsement, Support, Veneration, Exoneration, Vindication

 The international community issued a strong condemnation of the attacks.

Endorsement

Noun

The act of giving one's public approval or support to someone or something; a signature on a document, often a cheque.

(समर्थन)

Support, Approval, Sanction, Backing, Recommendation, Validation, Affirmation, Approval, Blessing, Ratification

Disapproval, Rejection, Opposition, Condemnation, Criticism, Veto, Refusal, Censure, Denunciation, Protest

The celebrity's endorsement significantly boosted the product's sales.

Stern

Adjective

(Of a person or their manner) serious and uncompromising, especially in the exercise of authority or discipline; (of a look or an act) strict and severe.

(कठोर)

Strict, Severe, Harsh, Rigorous, Austere, Grim, Uncompromising, Firm, Demanding, Forbidding

Lenient, Gentle, Kind, Mild, Flexible, Tolerant, Permissive, Soft, Compassionate, Easygoing

The teacher gave a stern warning to the disruptive students.

Acronym

Noun

An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word.

(परिवर्णी शब्द)

Abbreviation, Initialism, Contraction, Short form, Code, Cipher, Eponym, Siglum, Monogram, Concatenation

Full form, Expansion, Long form, Original name, Phrase, Sentence, Word, Term, Title, Proper Noun (in contrast to abbreviation

'UNESCO' is an acronym for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Cooperation

Noun

The process of working together to achieve the same end.

(सहभागिता)

Collaboration, Teamwork, Partnership, Alliance, Joint effort, Coordination, Assistance, Support, Harmony, Unity

Competition, Conflict, Disagreement, Opposition, Antagonism, Discord, Resistance, Individualism, Independence, Rivalry

International cooperation is essential to combat climate change.

Consensus

Noun

General agreement among a group of people.

(आम सहमति)

Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Unanimity, Concurrence, Unity, Approval, Understanding, Solidarity, Cooperation

Disagreement, Dissent, Discord, Conflict, Disunity, Division, Opposition, Schism, Dispute, Contention

The committee reached a consensus on the new budget.