The Hindu Vocabulary 12 November 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Integrity

Noun

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness; the state of being whole and undivided.

(ईमानदारी)

Honesty, Probity, Virtue, Sincerity, Morality, Uprightness, Principle, Righteousness, Wholeness, Completeness

Dishonesty, Corruption, Deceit, Treachery, Fraud, Immorality, Duplicity, Insincerity, Brokenness

The judge was known throughout the legal community for her unwavering integrity.

Accusation

Noun

A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.

(इलज़ाम)

Charge, Claim, Allegation, Indictment, Complaint, Imputation, Blame, Reproach, Denunciation, Censure

Vindication, Defense, Exoneration, Absolution, Praise, Compliment, Approval, Acquittal, Justification, Commendation

He strongly denied the serious accusation of corporate espionage.

Mess

Noun

A state of disorder or untidiness; a situation that is confused, difficult, or unpleasant.

(गड़बड़ी)

Disorder, Chaos, Clutter, Turmoil, Confusion, Untidiness, Difficulty, Jumble, Muddle, Fix

Order, Neatness, Tidiness, Organization, Structure, Arrangement, Cleanliness, System, Harmony, Clarity

The children left a huge mess in the living room after playing with their toys.

Evidently

Adverb

Plainly or obviously apparent; according to the evidence.

(स्पष्ट रूप से)

Obviously, Clearly, Plainly, Manifestly, Apparently, Visibly, Undeniably, Unmistakably, Certainly, Assuredly

Concealed, Doubtfully, Unsurely, Secretly, Possibly, Questionably, Obscurely, Improbably, Vaguely

Evidently, the new policy has not had the desired effect on sales.

Non-existent

Adjective

Not existing; not real or present.

(अस्तित्वहीन)

Absent, Unreal, Fictitious, Imaginary, Hypothetical, Missing, Lost, Defunct, Vacant, Void

Existing, Real, Present, Actual, True, Tangible, Living, Concrete, Substantial

Customer complaints about the faulty product were virtually non-existent.

Prospects

Noun

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring; chances for future success.

(संभावनाएँ)

Chances, Possibilities, Outlook, Future, Expectation, Potential, Promise, Hope, Likelihood

Hopelessness, Impossibility, Past, Failure, Certainty, Reality, Present, Misfortune, Deadlock

The company's prospects for growth in the next quarter look very promising.

Collude

Verb

To cooperate in a secret or unlawful way in order to deceive or cheat others.

(मिलीभगत करना)

Conspire, Scheme, Plot, Connive, Intrigue, Collaborate, Deceive, Syndicate, Cheat, Syndicate

Oppose, Disagree, Expose, Reveal, Compete, Disclose, Antagonize, Defend, Resist, Contest

The evidence suggests that the two firms may have colluded to fix prices.

Stipulate

Verb

To demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement.

(शर्त लगाना)

Specify, Require, Insist, Demand, State, Condition, Guarantee, Mandate, Provision, Set Out

Waive, Omit, Ignore, Concede, Hint, Request, Suggest, Surrender, Imply, Permit

The contract clearly stipulates the penalty for late delivery.

Litigate

Verb

To take a claim or dispute to a court of law.

(मुकदमा चलाना)

Contest, Prosecute, Dispute, Try, Appeal, Challenge, Contend, Argue, Bring Action

Settle, Withdraw, Mediate, Compromise, Negotiate, Concede, Agree, Arbitrate

The firm was prepared to litigate the matter if a settlement could not be reached.

Opaqueness

Noun

The quality of being opaque (not able to be seen through); the quality of being difficult to understand or explain.

(अपारदर्शिता)

Cloudiness, Obscurity, Murkiness, Ambiguity, Vagueness, Dullness, Density, Darkness

Transparency, Clarity, Lucidity, Clearness, Visibility, Openness, Brightness, Simplicity, Light, Penetration

The opaqueness of the accounting records raised serious questions.

Disingenuous

Adjective

Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

(बेईमान)

Insincere, Deceitful, False, Artful, Sly, Dishonest, Evasive, Crafty, Guileful, Shrewd

Honest, Sincere, Candid, Frank, Truthful, Open, Genuine, Direct, Plain, Artless

His denial seemed deliberately disingenuous and unconvincing.

Allay

Verb

To diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry); to relieve or lessen (pain or hunger).

(शांत करना)

Soothe, Calm, Reduce, Relieve, Ease, Alleviate, Mitigate, Lessen, Pacify, Soften

Increase, Intensify, Worsen, Heighten, Aggravate, Incite, Agitate, Excite, Inflame, Amplify

The company held a press conference to allay customer concerns about the product safety.