The Hindu Vocabulary 15 April 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Noun

A large metal pot; also used metaphorically for a situation of intense emotion or activity.

(कड़ाही / उबाल की स्थिति)

 Pot, Kettle, Boiler, Stew, Turmoil, Chaos, Tension, Ferment, Pressure-cooker, Crucible

Calm, Peace, Harmony, Stability, Order, Serenity, Stillness, Balance, Quiet, Tranquility

The city became a cauldron of protests and unrest.

Fester

Verb

To become worse or more intense, especially through neglect.

(बदतर होना)

Rot, Decay, Worsen, Aggravate, Suppurate, Intensify, Smolder, Rankle, Brew, Inflame

Heal, Improve, Soothe, Calm, Relieve, Resolve, Mend, Ease, Cure, Settle

Resentment began to fester after the unfair treatment.

Assuage

Verb

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense.

(शांत करना)

Soothe, Alleviate, Ease, Relieve, Calm, Pacify, Diminish, Comfort, Mitigate, Lessen

Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen, Provoke, Heighten, Increase, Inflame, Annoy, Irritate, Upset

He tried to assuage her fears with kind words.

Unabated

Adjective

Without any reduction in intensity or strength.

(बिना रुके)

Relentless, Constant, Persistent, Unstoppable, Unrelenting, Steady, Continuous, Tireless, Fierce

Diminished, Reduced, Decreased, Eased, Slowed, Softened, Stopped, Lessened, Curbed, Weakened

The storm continued unabated throughout the night.

Simmer

Verb

To cook slowly; also to keep emotions under control but just below the surface.

(धीमी आँच पर पकाना)

Stew, Bubble, Blister, Seethe, Fume, Brew, Smolder, Heat, Blister, Murmur

Boil, Explode, Overflow, Erupt, Freeze, Quench, Cool, Extinguish, Die down, Calm

Anger simmered beneath his calm exterior.

Tacitly

Adverb

In a way that is understood or implied without being stated.

(मौन रूप से)

Silently, Implicitly, Indirectly, Quietly, Wordlessly, Unspokenly, Hinted, Implied, Understood, Allusively

Explicitly, Openly, Directly, Clearly, Expressly, Overtly, Freely, Clearly stated, Verbally, Publicly

She tacitly agreed by nodding her head.

Flare-up

Noun

A sudden outbreak or increase of something, especially conflict or illness.

(अचानक उभरना)

Outburst, Explosion, Eruption, Escalation, Burst, Surge, Blaze, Agitation, Relapse, Resurgence

Resolution, Calm, Peace, Relief, Settlement, End, Healing, Cessation, Pause, Suppression

There was a sudden flare-up of violence in the region.

Impoverish

Verb

To make poor or weak in quality.

(गरीब बनाना )

Deprive, Weaken, Exhaust, Drain, Beggar, Ruin, Bankrupt, Deplete, Undermine, Debilitate

Enrich, Empower, Prosper, Develop, Uplift, Strengthen, Improve, Advance, Fortify, Enhance

 War and corruption can impoverish a nation.

Normalcy

Noin

The state of being normal or typical.

(सामान्य स्थिति)

Regularity, Routine, Normality, Usualness, Order, Predictability, Stability, Calmness, Balance, Peace

Chaos, Abnormality, Disruption, Irregularity, Crisis, Emergency, Disorder, Turmoil, Unrest, Deviation

 The government is trying to restore normalcy after the floods.

Absolve

Verb

 To free someone from guilt, blame, or responsibility.

(दोषमुक्त करना)

Exonerate, Acquit, Forgive, Pardon, Clear, Vindicate, Excuse, Liberate, Discharge, Release

 Blame, Accuse, Convict, Condemn, Punish, Incriminate, Charge, Sentence, Criticize, Censure

The priest absolved him of his sins.

Pander

Verb

To cater to or profit from the weaknesses or desires of others.

(घटिया इच्छाओं को बढ़ावा देना)

Appease, Indulge, Cater, Exploit, Gratify, Satisfy, Play up to, Flatter, Feed, Placate

Oppose, Resist, Condemn, Challenge, Reject, Criticize, Deny, Disapprove, Refuse, Ignore

Politicians often pander to popular opinion during elections.

Flame

Noun

A visible, hot, glowing body of gas.

(ज्वाला)

Blaze, Fire, Glow, Spark, Flash, Heat, Ignition, Flamelet, Inferno, Combustion

Ice, Cold, Darkness, Freeze, Chill, Extinguishment, Calm, Stillness, Damp, Peace

The candle’s flame flickered in the wind.