The Hindu Vocabulary 30 November 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Enumeration

Noun

The action of mentioning a number of things one by one; a list.

(गिनती)

Listing, Tabulation, Cataloguing, Itemization, Tally, Reckoning, Count, Listing, Specification, Inventory

Generalization, Concealment, Omission, Guesswork, Suppression, Disorder, Combination, Confusion, Summation, Disarray

The report included an enumeration of all the assets owned by the trust.

Onus

Noun

Something that is one's duty or responsibility; the burden of proof.

(ज़िम्मेदारी)

Responsibility, Burden, Duty, Obligation, Liability, Charge, Task, Weight, Blame, Requirement

Freedom, Exemption, Privilege, Release, Immunity, Absolution, Disregard, Discharge, Advantage, Right

The onus is on the prosecution to prove the defendant's guilt.

Scrutiny

Noun

Critical observation or examination; a detailed inspection.

(बारीकी से जाँच)

Examination, Inspection, Analysis, Investigation, Review, Surveillance, Observation, Probe, Search, Study

Glance, Oversight, Neglect, Haste, Carelessness, Ignorance, Superficiality, Dismissal, Disregard, Skip

The company's accounts were subjected to intense public scrutiny.

Constitutionality

Noun

The condition of being in accordance with an established constitution.

(संवैधानिकता)

Validity, Lawfulness, Legitimacy, Rightfulness, Authority, Compliance, Sanction, Permissibility, Justice

Unconstitutionality, Illegality, Unlawfulness, Invalidity, Illicitness, Arbitrariness, Crime, Wrongdoing, Breach, Violation

The Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the constitutionality of the new law.

Distortion

Noun

The action of twisting or altering something out of its true shape or meaning; a misleading account or representation.

(विकृति)

Misrepresentation, Alteration, Bias, Perversion, Twist, Deformation, Warping, Falsification, Contortion, Exaggeration

Accuracy, Truth, Fidelity, Correctness, Precision, Reality, Authenticity, Straightness, Clarity, Fact

The media coverage presented a significant distortion of the actual events.

Scramble

Verb

To move quickly and awkwardly; to compete with others for something scarce; to mix or jumble.

(जल्दबाजी करना)

Rush, Struggle, Contend, Compete, Clamber, Dash, Race, Jumble, Disorder, Commotion

Stroll, Retreat, Order, Yield, Peace, Surrender, Relax, Organize, Smooth, Arrange

The children had to scramble to gather all their belongings before the bell rang.

Presume

Verb

To suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability; to take for granted; to assume.

(अनुमान लगाना)

Assume, Suppose, Guess, Believe, Infer, Conjecture, Hypothesize, Surmise, Take, Anticipate

Doubt, Prove, Question, Verify, Reject, Disbelieve, Abstain, Wonder, Ascertain, Confirm

We must presume the suspect is innocent until proven guilty.

Legitimacy

Noun

The state of being lawful, valid, or justifiable; conformity to law or rules.

(न्यायसंगतता)

Validity, Legality, Justification, Rightfulness, Authenticity, Authority, Sanction, Permissibility, Genuineness, Propriety

Illegitimacy, Unlawfulness, Invalidity, Falseness, Spuriousness, Impropriety, Wrongfulness, Doubtfulness, Nullity,

The election results confirmed the new government's legitimacy.

Disenfranchisement

Noun

The state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.

(मताधिकार से वंचित करना)

Deprivation, Exclusion, Ousting, Suppression, Alienation, Marginalization, Isolation, Removal, Rejection

Enfranchisement, Inclusion, Inclusion, Granting, Permission, Allowance, Restoration, Voting, Rights, Acceptance

New identification laws often lead to the disenfranchisement of minority voters.

Enrolment

Noun

The action of enrolling or being enrolled; the number of people enrolled.

(नामांकन)

Registration, Admission, Recruitment, Subscription, Intake, Listing, Matriculation, Sign-up

Withdrawal, Drop-out, Graduation, Removal, Cancellation, Departure, Exclusion, Leaving

University enrolment numbers have increased significantly this year.

Oversight

Noun

An unintentional error; the action of overseeing or supervising someone or something.

(अनजाने में हुई गलती)

Supervision, Control, Management, Error, Slip-up, Mistake, Guidance, Command, Watch, Failure

Neglect, Inattention, Carefulness, Scrutiny, Precision, Detail, Focus, Awareness, Diligence, Strictness

Due to a minor oversight, the wrong figures were included in the report.

Presumption

Noun

An idea that is taken to be true, and often used as the basis for argument or action; behavior perceived as arrogant or disrespectful.

(अनुमान)

Assumption, Supposition, Conjecture, Belief, Expectation, Arrogance, Boldness, Preconception, Hypothesis, Haughtiness

Fact, Certainty, Proof, Doubt, Humility, Respect, Modesty, Truth, Reality, Evidence

We are operating under the presumption that the meeting will start on time.