The Hindu Vocabulary 5 January 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Adjective

Hard to control or deal with.

(अड़ियल)

Stubborn, Obstinate, Unmanageable, Rebellious, Rigid, Unyielding, Headstrong, Tough, Difficult, Inflexible

Manageable, Obedient, Flexible, Docile, Submissive, Yielding, Cooperative, Amenable, Accommodating, Malleable

The intractable child refused to listen to the teacher.

Extradite

Verb

To hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to the legal authorities of another state or country.

(प्रत्यर्पित करना)

 Deport, Deliver, Transfer, Return, Repatriate, Relinquish, Hand over, Send back, Surrender, Submit

Shelter, Protect, Hide, Retain, Safeguard, Conceal, Defend, Harbor, Shield, Refuse

The government agreed to extradite the fugitive to his home country.

Reaffirm

Verb

To state or assert again strongly.

(पुनः पुष्टि करना)

Confirm, Assert, Repeat, Endorse, Reinforce, Declare, Reiterate, Certify, Emphasize, Support

Deny, Reject, Refute, Renounce, Dispute, Abandon, Oppose, Challenge, Question, Contradict

He reaffirmed his commitment to the project.

Pronouncement

Noun

A formal or authoritative statement.

(घोषणा)

Declaration, Announcement, Proclamation, Statement, Edict, Verdict, Assertion, Manifestation, Order, Judgment

Silence, Withholding, Denial, Refutation, Rejection, Opposition, Suppression, Dispute, Contradiction, Mute

The court's pronouncement brought relief to the community.

Missive

Noun

A written message, usually official or formal.

(पत्र)

Letter, Note, Message, Dispatch, Communication, Epistle, Memo, Correspondence, Circular, Report

Silence, Oral communication, Speech, Muteness, Quiet, Stillness, Hush, Absence, Void, Wordlessness

She received a missive from the council about the meeting.

Perpetrate

Verb

To commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.

(अपराध करना)

Commit, Perform, Execute, Carry out, Inflict, Wreak, Enact, Instigate, Initiate, Achieve

Prevent, Halt, Abstain, Stop, Refrain, Avoid, Forbid, Cease, Terminate, Resist

The gang perpetrated several robberies in the area.

Verbale

Adjective

Relating to words, spoken rather than written.

(मौखिक)

Spoken, Oral, Articulate, Expressed, Linguistic, Communicative, Conversational, Phonetic, Vocal, Uttered

Written, Nonverbal, Silent, Physical, Inarticulate, Implied, Unspoken, Tacit, Wordless, Unwritten

The manager preferred a verbal agreement over a written one.

Coercive

Adjective

Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.

(जबरदस्ती का)

Forceful, Compelling, Aggressive, Intimidating, Oppressive, Violent, Controlling, Authoritative, Threatening, Dominating

Voluntary, Gentle, Flexible, Persuasive, Friendly, Nonviolent, Passive, Respectful, Submissive, Agreeable

The coercive tactics used during the negotiation were criticized.

Embitter

Verb

To make someone feel angry or resentful.

(कड़वाहट पैदा करना)

Irritate, Annoy, Provoke, Agitate, Vex, Frustrate, Enrage, Sour, Anger, Resent

Soothe, Comfort, Relieve, Pacify, Cheer, Ease, Calm, Heal, Console, Assuage

Years of neglect embittered the old man.

Turmoil

Noun

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

(उथल-पुथल)

Chaos, Confusion, Disorder, Havoc, Upheaval, Commotion, Disturbance, Tumult, Pandemonium, Frenzy

Calm, Peace, Order, Tranquility, Harmony, Stability, Serenity, Rest, Quiet, Clarity

The country was in turmoil after the election results.

Futile

Adjective

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

(व्यर्थ)

Useless, Pointless, Ineffective, Unproductive, Hopeless, Vain, Idle, Worthless, Meaningless, Inconsequential

Useful, Effective, Fruitful, Productive, Worthwhile, Successful, Hopeful, Significant, Valuable, Profitable

The attempts to rescue the ship were futile.

Exile

Noun

The state of being barred from one's native country.

(निर्वासन)

Banishment, Expulsion, Deportation, Displacement, Ostracism, Separation, Outlawing, Refugee, Alienation, Expatriation

Inclusion, Acceptance, Welcome, Return, Restoration, Repatriation, Homecoming, Embrace, Invitation, Refuge

The king was sent into exile after the rebellion.