The Hindu Vocabulary 2 February 2026

2026-02-02

The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial February 02, 2026 is from the Editorial title “Credible and creditable: On Union Budget 2026-27”.

Word/Phrase	Part of speech	Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Sentence
Prudence	Noun	The quality of being cautious and showing good judgment. (विवेक)	Caution, Wisdom, Judgment, Care, Foresight, Discretion, Vigilance, Sagacity, Thrift, Reason	Recklessness, Folly, Carelessness, Imprudence, Rashness, Indiscretion, Wastefulness, Thoughtlessness, Ignorance	Financial prudence is necessary when managing a large household budget.
Multiprong	Adjective	Having several different aspects, elements, or approaches. (बहुआयामी)	Multifaceted, Diverse, Manifold, Various, Complex, Multi-layered, Broad, Plural, Hybrid	Simple, Single, Uniform, Narrow, Limited, One-sided, Basic, Individual, Focused, Unvaried	The government launched a multiprong strategy to tackle the rising unemployment rate.
Disruption	Noun	Disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process. (व्यवधान)	Disturbance, Interruption, Chaos, Disorder, Interference, Break, Turmoil, Obstruction, Commotion, Rupture	Continuity, Order, Peace, Harmony, Arrangement, Stability, System, Calm, Union, Organization	The heavy snowfall caused a major disruption to the city's train services.
Labour- intensive	Adjective	Needing a large workforce or a large amount of work in relation to output. (श्रम-साध्य)	Demanding, Arduous, Tiring, Strenuous, Manual, Difficult, Exhausting, Hard, Heavy, Rigorous	Automated, Mechanical, Easy, Effortless, Simple, Capital-intensive, Facile, Efficient, Quick, Light	Traditional farming is often more labour-intensive than modern mechanized agriculture.
Exempt	Adjective	Free from an obligation or requirement imposed on others. (छूट प्राप्त)	Free, Excused, Immune, Released, Excluded, Cleared, Spared, Favoured, Unbound, Liberated	Liable, Responsible, Subject, Accountable, Bound, Included, Obliged, Forced, Answerable	Small businesses are often exempt from certain government taxes for their first year.
Integrate	Verb	To combine two or more things so that they become a whole. (एकीकृत करना)	Combine, Merge, Unite, Join, Blend, Incorporate, Fuse, Connect, Link, Mix	Separate, Divide, Segregate, Disconnect, Detach, Split, Part, Remove, Isolate, Exclude	It takes time for new employees to integrate into the existing company culture.
Consolidate	Verb	To make something stronger or more solid; to combine into a single more effective whole. (मजबूत करना)	Strengthen, Secure, Combine, Unite, Solidify, Merge, Amalgamate, Centralize, Stabilize, Fortify	Weaken, Separate, Divide, Scatter, Disperse, Dilute, Soften, Distribute, Break, Destabilize	The company plans to consolidate its various departments into one central office.
Sobriety	Noun	The state of being sober (not drunk); the quality of being serious and sensible. (संयम)	Abstinence, Temperance, Seriousness, Gravity, Solemnity, Moderation, Calmness, Composure	Intoxication, Drunkenness, Frivolity, Excess, Wildness, Foolishness, Agitation, Excitement, Indulgence	The judge noted the defendant's three years of sobriety as a sign of positive change.
Freight	Noun	Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft. (माल)	Cargo, Load, Shipment, Goods, Burden, Delivery, Consignment, Transport, Merchandise, Payload	Empty, Void, Nothingness, Lightness, Vacuum, Discharge, Relief, Unloading, Absence	Most of the international freight is transported across the ocean in large containers.
Substantial	Adjective	Of considerable importance, size, or worth. ( पर्याप्त)	Significant, Large, Considerable, Solid, Meaningful, Massive, Ample, Heavy, Material, Real	Insignificant, Tiny, Slight, Small, Trivial, Meaningless, Weak, Fragile, Minor, Flimsy	The organization received a substantial donation from an anonymous benefactor.
Projection	Noun	An estimate or forecast of a future situation based on a study of present trends. (अनुमान)	Forecast, Estimate, Prediction, Calculation, Guess, Outlook, Plan, Map, Image, Design	Fact, Reality, History, Truth, Certainty, Past, Record, Knowledge, Verification, Evidence	The financial projection for the next quarter shows a 10% increase in profits.
Sober	Adjective	Not affected by alcohol; serious, sensible, and solemn. (नशामुक्त )	Temperate, Serious, Realistic, Solemn, Grave, Calm, Rational, Steady, Plain, Quiet	Drunk, Intoxicated, Excited, Playful, Frivolous, Emotional, Wild, Inebriated, Happy, Agitated	After a few moments of laughter, the atmosphere in the room turned sober as the news broke.