The Hindu Vocabulary 30 May 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Mandate

Noun

An official order or commission to do something.

(जनादेश)

Order, Decree, Command, Directive, Instruction, Authorization, Sanction, Commission, Warrant, Fiat

Prohibition, Veto, Refusal, Denial, Interdiction, Disapproval, Opposition, Revocation, Cancellation

The committee received a clear mandate to reform the company's hiring policies.

Unusual

Adjective

Not habitually or commonly occurring or done; remarkable or interesting because different from others.

(असामान्य)

Uncommon, Rare, Extraordinary, Peculiar, Odd, Strange, Bizarre, Unconventional, Anomalous, Unique

Common, Normal, Ordinary, Customary, Routine, Typical, Standard, Conventional, Familiar, Regular

It is quite unusual for it to snow in this part of the country during summer.

Inextricably

Adverb

In a way that is impossible to disentangle or separate.

(अटूट रूप से)

Inseparably, Indissolubly, Intertwinedly, Irretrievably, Permanently, Completely, Totally, Irreversibly, Intricately

Separably, Disjointly, Detachably, Independently, Loosely, Partibly, Divisibly, Isolately, Briefly, Marginally

The history of the two neighboring nations is inextricably linked.

Frequency

Noun

The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time.

(आवृत्ति)

Regularity, Recurrence, Repetition, Constancy, Rate, Density, Prevalence, Commonness, Incidence, Periodicity

Infrequency, Rarity, Uncommonness, Unfrequency, Scarcity, Sporadicalness, Irregularity, Uniqueness, Isolation, Intermittence

The frequency of flights to London has increased due to high demand.

Proximate

Adjective

Closest in relationship; immediate or nearest in time or space.

(निकटतम)

Nearest, Immediate, Close, Adjacent, Approaching, Imminent, Next, Contiguous, Nearby, Direct

Distant, Remote, Far, Away, Ultimate, Eventual, Detached, Disconnected, Isolated, Separated

A faulty electrical wire was identified as the proximate cause of the fire.

Lethal

Adjective

Sufficient to cause death; harmful or destructive.

(जानलेवा)

Deadly, Fatal, Mortal, Destructive, Toxic, Poisonous, Noxious, Virulent, Malignant, Pernicious

Harmless, Safe, Healthy, Wholesome, Benign, Nontoxic, Curative, Healing, Life-giving

The snake inflicts a lethal bite that can kill a person within minutes.

Butcher

Noun

A person whose trade is cutting up and selling meat.

(कसाई)

Meatcutter, Slaughterer, Vendor, Processor, Dealer, Merchandiser, Retailer, Trader, Merchant, Purveyor

Vegetarian, Vegan, Herbivore, Protector, Rescuer, Savior, Healer, Preserver, Conservationist, Guardian

The local butcher always recommends the best cuts of beef for roasting.

Vendor

Noun

A person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street.

(विक्रेता)

Seller, Merchant, Trader, Dealer, Retailer, Supplier, Purveyor, Hawker, Peddler, Shopkeeper

Buyer, Consumer, Customer, Purchaser, Client, Patron, User, Acquirer, Shopper, Collector

We bought fresh fruit from a street vendor near the park.

Unglamorous

Adjective

Not attractive or exciting; dull or ordinary.

(आकर्षणहीन)

Dull, Ordinary, Mundane, Boring, Drab, Plain, Unexciting, Humdrum, Unattractive, Dreary

Glamorous, Attractive, Exciting, Fancy, Beautiful, Elegant, Fascinating, Alluring, Sophisticated, Splendid

Cleaning the equipment is an unglamorous but necessary part of the job.

Enforcement

Noun

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

(प्रवर्तन)

Execution, Implementation, Application, Imposition, Administration, Prosecution, Fulfillment, Operation, Assertion, Insistence

Neglect, Disregard, Abandonment, Exemption, Violation, Evasion, Nonenforcement, Overlooking, Relaxation, Waiving

Strict enforcement of the speed limit has significantly reduced traffic accidents.

Physiology

Noun

The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.  (शरीर विज्ञान)

Biology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Cytology, Embryology, Genetics, Morphology, Biophysics, Pathophysiology

Psychology, Pathology, Inorganic, Abnormality, Mentalism, Artificiality, Soullessness, Nonexistence, Inanimateness

Understanding human physiology is crucial for developing effective medical treatments.

Breach

Noun

An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct; a gap in a wall or barrier.

(उल्लंघन)

Violation, Infraction, Transgression, Infringement, Rupture, Break, Gap, Rift, Split, Contravention

Compliance, Adherence, Agreement, Conformance, Bridge, Connection, Closure, Junction, Unity

Sharing confidential information is a serious breach of your employment contract.