The Hindu Vocabulary 7 May 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Undermine

Verb

To lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of someone or something, especially gradually.

(कमज़ोर करना)

Weaken, Sabotage, Subvert, Destabilize, Impair, Erode, Damage, Threaten, Cripple, Ruin

Support, Strengthen, Reinforce, Build, Enhance, Boost, Aid, Assist, Uphold, Protect

Constant criticism can undermine a student's confidence.

Exceptional

Adjective

Unusually good; outstanding; not typical.

(असाधारण)

Extraordinary, Remarkable, Outstanding, Special, Rare, Superior, Phenomenal, Unique, Singular, Unusual

Average, Common, Ordinary, Typical, Normal, Mediocre, Standard, Regular, Usual, Routine

The young pianist showed exceptional talent during the concert.

Consecutive

Adjective

Following each other continuously; in unbroken or logical order.

(लगातार)

Successive, Continuous, Sequential, Running, Constant, Following, Serial, Ordered, Straight

Discontinuous, Interrupted, Random, Broken, Scattered, Occasional, Periodic, Irregular, Separate

It has rained for three consecutive days this week.

Communal

Adjective

Shared by all members of a community; for common use.

(सांप्रदायिक)

Shared, Collective, Public, Joint, General, Common, Cooperative, Group, Social, Universal

Private, Individual, Personal, Exclusive, Solitary, Single, Private, Personal, Independent

The village has a communal garden where everyone grows vegetables.

Rhetoric

Noun

Language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect, but which is often regarded as lacking in sincerity.

(वाकपटुता)

Eloquence, Oratory, Articulation, Fluency, Persuasion, Hyperbole, Discourse, Expression, Bombast, Wordplay

Silence, Conciseness, Quiet, Simplicity, Fact, Honesty, Inarticulateness, Reality, Plainness, Truth

We should look past the political rhetoric and focus on the actual facts.

Streamline

Verb

To make an organization or system more efficient and effective by employing faster or simpler working methods.

(सुव्यवस्थित करना)

Simplify, Rationalize, Organize, Smooth, Optimize, Efficient, Refine, Align, Adjust, Polish

Complicate, Obstruct, Confuse, Disorder, Delay, Hinder, Mess, Jumble, Burden, Tangled

The company hopes to streamline its production process to reduce costs.

Delimitation

Noun

The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something.

(परिसीमन)

Boundary, Border, Limit, Definition, Demarcation, Separation, Restriction, Outline, Edge, Circuit

Freedom, Infinity, Expansion, Opening, Center, Space, Vastness, Release, Latitude, Boundlessness

The delimitation of electoral constituencies is done before the general elections.

Implication

Noun

The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.

(निहितार्थ)

Suggestion, Inference, Consequence, Hint, Innuendo, Significance, Association, Meaning, Indication

Proof, Fact, Reality, Statement, Certainty, Truth, Directness, Evidence, Explicit, Measurement

The decision to cut funding has serious implications for the school's future.

Inconsequential

Adjective

Not important or significant.

(महत्वहीन)

Unimportant, Trivial, Trifling, Minor, Negligible, Insignificant, Worthless, Petty, Paltry, Small

Important, Significant, Essential, Major, Substantial, Vital, Crucial, Meaningful, Weighty, Serious

They wasted time discussing inconsequential details instead of the main problem.

Commensurately

Adverb

In a way that corresponds in size or degree; proportionately.

(अनुरूप)

Proportionately, Correspondingly, Equally, Relatively, Appropriately, Suitably, Fittingly, Adequately, Consistently, Evenly

Inappropriately, Unequally, Differently, Unsuitably, Disproportionately, Poorly, Randomly, Unfairly, Variably, Divergently

As his responsibilities increased, his salary rose commensurately.

Triumph

Noun

A great victory or achievement.

(विजय)

Victory, Success, Conquest, Achievement, Win, Mastery, Celebration, Exultation, Pride, Glory

Defeat, Failure, Loss, Disaster, Sadness, Sorrow, Forfeit, Collapse, Misfortune, Ruin

The team's triumph was celebrated by thousands of fans in the streets.

Consolidate

Verb

To make something physically stronger or more solid; to combine a number of things into a single more effective whole.

(मज़बूत करना)

Combine, Merge, Unite, Strengthen, Solidify, Integrate, Centralize, Secure, Fortify, Amalgamate

Separate, Divide, Weaken, Scatter, Disperse, Split, Dissolve, Break, Distribute, Detach

The two small banks decided to consolidate to compete with larger rivals.