The Hindu Vocabulary 3 July 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Lapse

Verb

To become invalid because it is not used, claimed, or renewed; to pass into a specified state or simply pass (of time).

(गलती)

Expire, End, Cease, Fail, Pass, Degenerate, Deteriorate, Recede, Fall, Go down

Renew, Continue, Sustain, Advance, Improve, Activate, Initiate, Begin, Originate, Flourish

Her insurance policy will lapse if she forgets to pay the premium.

Inert

Adjective

Lacking the ability or strength to move; lacking vigor; chemically unreactive.

(निष्क्रिय)

Motionless, Immobile, Lifeless, Dormant, Static, Passive, Inactive, Sluggish, Stagnant, Fixed

Active, Dynamic, Energetic, Lively, Reactive, Responsive, Vigorous, Animated, Potent, Agile

The old machinery lay inert in the abandoned factory.

Benign

Adjective

Gentle and kind; (of a disease) not harmful in effect; not malignant.

(सौम्य)

Kind, Gentle, Mild, Harmless, Favorable, Friendly, Compassionate, Gracious, Benevolent

Malignant, Harmful, Malicious, Cruel, Hostile, Dangerous, Destructive, Injurious, Severe, Pernicious

The doctor confirmed that the tumor was benign.

Lethal

Adjective

Sufficient to cause death.

(जानलेवा)

Deadly, Fatal, Mortal, Killing, Destructive, Pernicious, Poisonous, Venomous, Virulent, Dangerous

Harmless, Safe, Benign, Non-lethal, Healthy, Life-giving, Beneficial, Curative, Healing, Vital

A single bite from this snake can be lethal.

Migrant

Noun

A person who moves from one place to another, especially in order to find work or better living conditions.

(प्रवासी)

Immigrant, Emigrant, Nomad, Wanderer, Sojourner, Traveler, Refugee, Exile, Displaced Person, Newcomer

Resident, Native, Settler, Local, Permanent Resident, Indigenous, Inhabitant, Citizen

Many migrant workers send money back to their families.

Mitigation

Noun

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

(हल्के करना)

Alleviation, Reduction, Abatement, Lessening, Softening, Easing, Relief, Palliation

Intensification, Aggravation, Worsening, Exacerbation, Increase, Enhancement, Amplification, Heightening, Escalation, Augmentation

Climate change mitigation strategies are urgently needed.

Spotlight

A lamp projecting a narrow, intense beam of light directly on to a place or person; intense public attention or scrutiny.

(सुर्खियों में लाना)

Limelight, Attention, Focus, Prominence, Public eye, Scrutiny, Illumination, Gaze, Center stage, Highlight

Obscurity, Darkness, Seclusion, Anonymity, Neglect, Shadow, Unimportance, Concealment, Privacy, Hiding

The scandal put the politician in the unwelcome spotlight.

Abnormal

Adjective

Deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying.

(असामान्य)

Unusual, Irregular, Atypical, Strange, Peculiar, Deviant, Anomalous, Odd, Weird, Exceptional

Normal, Usual, Regular, Standard, Typical, Common, Ordinary, Customary, Conventional, Natural

 The doctor was concerned by the patient's abnormal test results.

Hazardous

Adjective

Risky; dangerous.

(खतरनाक)

Dangerous, Perilous, Risky, Unsafe, Treacherous, Precarious, Threatening, Menacing, Dire, Toxic

Safe, Harmless, Secure, Benign, Protected, Secure, Reliable, Non-toxic, Gentle, Peaceful

Working with hazardous chemicals requires special safety equipment.

Seamless

Adjective

(Of a process or transition) smooth and continuous, without apparent breaks or discrepancies.

(बिना किसी रुकावट के)

Smooth, Continuous, Uninterrupted, Flawless, Perfect, Fluid, Integrated, Harmonious, Unbroken, Effortless

Disjointed, Interrupted, Fragmented, Discontinuous, Rough, Bumpy, Broken, Uneven, Disconnected, Difficult

The new system provides a seamless transition for users.

Competent

Adjective

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

(सक्षम)

Capable, Skilled, Proficient, Able, Qualified, Efficient, Adept, Expert, Accomplished, Masterful

Incompetent, Incapable, Inefficient, Unqualified, Inept, Unskilled, Inadequate, Amateurish, Clumsy, Deficient

The new manager is highly competent and well-respected.

Scrutiny

Noun

Critical observation or examination.

(सूक्ष्म जांच)

Examination, Inspection, Analysis, Investigation, Review, Surveillance, Observation, Gaze, Perusal, Probe

Neglect, Oversight, Disregard, Ignorance, Superficiality, Haste, Carelessness, Approval, Acceptance, Sanction

The company's financial records came under intense public scrutiny.