The Hindu Vocabulary 17 February 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Render

Verb

To provide or give (a service, help, etc.); to cause to be or become.

(प्रदान करना)

Provide, Supply, Furnish, Contribute, Deliver, Perform, Interpret, Represent, Yield, Surrender

Withhold, Retain, Keep, Take, Remove, Withdraw, Conceal, Deny, Refuse, Halt

The jury will render its verdict tomorrow morning.

Precious

Adjective

Of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly.

(बहुमूल्य)

Valuable, Costly, Dear, Prized, Treasured, Cherished, Adored, Beloved, Rare, Exquisite

Cheap, Worthless, Common, Ordinary, Useless, Inexpensive, Modest, Valueless, Trite, Abundant

Time is too precious to waste on unnecessary arguments.

Chronic

Adjective

Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.

Persistent, Long-standing, Lingering, Constant, Continuous, Habitual, Incurable, Deep-rooted, Sustained, Inveterate

Acute, Temporary, Occasional, Short-lived, Ending, Cured, Fleeting, Intermittent, Rare, Brief

He suffers from chronic back pain due to an old injury.

Fiscal

Adjective

Relating to government revenue, especially taxes.

(राजकोषीय)

Financial, Monetary, Budgetary, Economic, Pecuniary, Revenue, Commercial, Tax, Pecuniary, Corporate

Non-financial, Private, Personal, Individual, Unfunded, Non-monetary, Household, Local, Internal, Intangible

The government is implementing a new fiscal policy to curb inflation.

Credibly

Adverb

In a way that can be believed or trusted.

(विश्वसनीय रूप से)

Believably, Plausibly, Reliably, Trustworthily, Honestly, Factually, Convincingly, Authentically, Reasonably, Truthfully

Incredibly, Unbelievably, Doubtfully, Suspiciously, Falsely, Unreliably, Implausibly, Dishonestly, Mistrustfully, Dubiously

She argued her case credibly, winning the support of the board.

Formalise

Verb

To give something a legal or official status.

(औपचारिक रूप देना)

Validate, Legalize, Authorize, Regularize, Standardize, Confirm, Sanction, Ratify, Certify, Enact

Informalize, Abolish, Cancel, Neglect, Disarrange, Disorganize, Ignore, Nullify, Rescind

They decided to formalise their partnership with a written contract.

Casualty

Noun

A person killed or injured in a war or accident.

(दुर्घटना का शिकार)

Victim, Fatality, Loss, Sufferer, Injured, Deceased, Prey, Wounded, Misfortune, Mishap

Survivor, Winner, Success, Blessing, Fortune, Benefit, Luck, Boon, Safety, Security

There was only one minor casualty in the highway collision.

Non- adherence

Noun

Failure to follow a rule, agreement, or treatment.

(गैर-अनुपालन)

Disobedience, Defiance, Violation, Breach, Non-compliance, Infringement, Neglect, Resistance, Dissent, Rejection

Adherence, Compliance, Obedience, Conformity, Agreement, Observance, Loyalty, Consistency, Submission, Allegiance

Patient non-adherence to medication can lead to serious health risks.

Mishmash

Noun

A confused mixture of things.

(घालमेल)

Jumble, Medley, Potpourri, Mixture, Hodgepodge, Patchwork, Confusion, Melange, Assortment, Chaos

Organization, Order, System, Arrangement, Uniformity, Singularity, Method, Structure, Clarity, Neatness

The decor was a mishmash of modern and vintage furniture.

Bankability

Noun

The quality of being likely to result in a profit or being reliable enough for a bank to lend money.

(बैंक-योग्यता)

Viability, Profitability, Reliability, Feasibility, Suitability, Credibility, Worthiness, Solvency, Stability

Riskiness, Failure, Insolvency, Unreliability, Worthlessness, Futility, Instability, Unfeasibility, Loss, Bankruptcy

The project’s bankability was questioned due to high initial costs.

Renter

Noun

A person who pays rent for the use of a property.

(किरायेदार)

Tenant, Leaseholder, Occupant, Lessee, Roomer, Lodger, Inhabitant, Resident, Boarder, Occupier

Owner, Landlord, Proprietor, Lessor, Freeholder, Seller, Master, Host, Manager, Controller

The renter complained about the leaking roof to the landlord.

Legitimate

Adjective

Conforming to the law or to rules; able to be defended with logic.

(वैध)

Legal, Lawful, Valid, Genuine, Authentic, Proper, Justifiable, Reasonable, Authorized, Official

Illegal, Unlawful, Invalid, Fake, Spurious, Unfair, Illegitimate, Prohibited, Wrongful

He had a legitimate reason for missing the meeting.