The Hindu Vocabulary 2 April 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Inclusive

Adjective

Including or covering all the services, facilities, or items normally expected; not excluding any section of society.

(समावेशी)

Comprehensive, All-embracing, Universal, Broad, Global, Encompassing, Extensive, Complete, Integrated, Catch-all

Exclusive, Narrow, Limited, Restricted, Partial, Selective, Segregated, Private, Specialized, Closed

The government aims to create an inclusive education system where every child feels welcome.

Assertion

Noun

A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.

(अभिकथन)

Declaration, Claim, Affirmation, Contention, Pronouncement, Avowal, Statement, Protestation, Assurance, Opinion

Denial, Rejection, Disavowal, Refusal, Contradiction, Silence, Doubt, Uncertainty, Question, Hesitation

His assertion that the project would be finished by Monday turned out to be wrong.

Intensive

Adjective

Concentrated on a single subject or into a short time; very thorough or vigorous.

(गहन)

Concentrated, Thorough, Profound, Rigorous, Deep, Vigorous, Exhaustive, Acute, Severe, Forceful

Superficial, Shallow, Weak, Mild, Lazy, Gentle, Relaxed, Cursory, Moderate, Scattered

The students underwent intensive training for two weeks before the final competition.

Offensive

Adjective

Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed; actively aggressive or attacking.

(अपमानजनक)

Insulting, Abusive, Annoying, Rude, Aggressive, Hostile, Unpleasant, Revolting, Obnoxious, Attacking

Defensive, Pleasing, Complimentary, Kind, Gentle, Respectful, Friendly, Polished, Soft, Harmless

The comedian's offensive jokes led to a huge backlash on social media.

Hesitant

Adjective

Tentative, unsure, or slow in acting or speaking due to lack of confidence or indecision.

(दुविधा में)

Uncertain, Doubtful, Reluctant, Undecided, Wavering, Tentative, Shy, Timid, Cautious, Skeptical

Confident, Resolute, Decisive, Certain, Bold, Eager, Willing, Ready, Firm, Brave

She was hesitant to sign the contract until she had read all the fine print.

Mindful

Adjective

Conscious or aware of something; focusing one's awareness on the present moment.

(ध्यान रखने वाला)

Conscious, Aware, Attentive, Observant, Careful, Vigilant, Heedful, Wary, Thoughtful, Perceptive

Careless, Unaware, Negligent, Forgetful, Heedless, Mindless, Inattentive, Oblivious, Ignorant

We must be mindful of the environment and reduce our use of plastic.

Rehabilitation

Noun

The action of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness.

(पुनर्वास)

Recovery, Restoration, Healing, Improvement, Reinstatement, Reform, Renewal, Renovation, Cure, Therapy

Damage, Harm, Injury, Destruction, Worsening, Neglect, Decline, Ruin, Impairment, Deterioration

The center provides high-quality rehabilitation for athletes recovering from serious injuries.

Decapitate

Verb

To cut off the head of a person or animal; to attempt to undermine a group by removing its leaders.

(सिर काटना)

Behead, Guillotine, Execute, Kill, Sever, Dismember, Slay, Terminate, De-head, Axe

Save, Protect, Heal, Create, Animate, Join, Unite, Restore, Support, Birth

In ancient times, the most severe punishment for treason was to decapitate the offender.

Insurgent

Noun

A person fighting against a government or invading force; rising in active revolt.

(विद्रोही)

Rebel, Revolutionary, Mutineer, Agitator, Guerrilla, Radical, Rioter, Anarchist, Dissenter, Seditious

Loyalist, Supporter, Follower, Patriot, Compliant, Obedient, Servant, Ally, Submissive, Law-abiding

The army was sent to the border to deal with an insurgent group.

Reconciliation

Noun

The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.

(समाधान)

Settlement, Accord, Harmony, Compromise, Agreement, Resolution, Reunion, Conciliation, Peace, Understanding

Conflict, Disagreement, Estrangement, Feud, Hostility, Division, Quarrel, Alienation, Discord, Separation

After years of silence, the two brothers finally reached a reconciliation.

Alienate

Verb

To cause someone to feel isolated or estranged; to make someone unfriendly or hostile.

(विमुख करना)

Estrange, Isolate, Distance, Separate, Detach, Divide, Exclude, Repel, Sever, Disunite

Unite, Attract, Join, Reconcile, Include, Connect, Befriend, Engage, Combine, Harmonize

His rude behavior began to alienate his closest friends.

Delink

Verb

To disconnect or separate one thing from another.

(संबंध तोड़ना)

Disconnect, Detach, Separate, Decouple, Disjoin, Unlink, Sever, Divide, Isolate, Disunite

Link, Connect, Attach, Join, Combine, Couple, Integrate, Associate, Bind, Fasten

The government is trying to delink the subsidy from the direct market price of the fuel.