The Hindu Vocabulary 1 August 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Endure

Verb

To suffer patiently; to remain in existence; last.

(झेलना)

Tolerate, Bear, Withstand, Sustain, Persist, Last, Survive, Linger, Persevere, Experience

Succumb, Yield, Give Up, Surrender, Fail, Cease, Perish, Collapse, Quit, Capitulate

 She had to endure a lot of pain during her recovery.

Chaos

Noun

Complete disorder and confusion.

(अराजकता)

Disorder, Anarchy, Turmoil, Pandemonium, Confusion, Mess, Muddle, Disarray, Jumble, Bedlam

Order, Harmony, Calm, Peace, Tranquility, Organization, Structure, Serenity, Arrangement, System

The sudden announcement created utter chaos in the room.

Overhead

Adverb

Above the level of the head; expenses not directly attributable to a particular product or service.

(सिर के ऊपर)

Above, Aloft, Skyward, Upward, Above-head, Fixed Costs, Operating Costs, Running Costs, General Expenses

Underfoot, Below, Beneath, Ground-level, Direct Costs, Variable Costs, Revenue, Income, Profit, Earnings

The airplane flew directly overhead.

Electrocution

Noun

The injury or killing of someone by electric shock.

(बिजली का झटका लगने से मौत)

Shock, Jolting, Zapping, Execution, Killing, Fatal Shock, Electrical Accident, High Voltage Injury, Death by Electricity

Revival, Resuscitation, Recovery, Reanimation, Healing, Survival, Life, Birth, Restoration, Comfort

The faulty wiring led to an accidental electrocution.

Debunk

Verb

To expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).

(मिथ्या सिद्ध करना)

Disprove, Expose, Demystify, Discredit, Unmask, Refute, Confute, Challenge, Explode

Prove, Confirm, Uphold, Validate, Endorse, Support, Affirm, Establish

The new research helped to debunk several old theories.

Reiterate

Verb

To say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

(फिर से कहना)

Repeat, Restate, Recapitulate, Iterate, Echo, Re-emphasize, Recur, Go Over, Summarize, Remind

Withdraw, Retract, Recant, Revoke, Suppress, Conceal, Hide, Abstain, Omit, Shorten

He reiterated his commitment to the project.

Stampede

Noun

A sudden, panicked rush of a large number of people or animals; to cause (people or animals) to stampede.

(भीड़ का बेकाबू होकर भागना)

Rush, Charge, Bolt, Flight, Rout, Surge, Dash, Panic, Flee, Scatter

Order, Calm, Retreat, Standstill, Halt, Rest, Organize, Assemble, Gather, Stop

A false alarm caused a stampede in the crowded hall.

Desensitisation

Noun

The process of making someone less likely to feel shock or distress at sights or events by exposing them to such sights or events over a long period.

(संवेदनहीनता)

Numbing, Hardening, Indifference, Callousness, Apathy, Unresponsiveness, Accustomization, Habituation, Blunting

Sensitization, Heightening, Arousal, Excitation, Responsiveness, Empathy, Compassion, Awareness, Shock

Constant exposure to violence on screen can lead to desensitisation.

Stagger

Verb

To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to astonish or deeply shock.

(लड़खड़ाना)

Totter, Wobble, Sway, Lurch, Reel, Amaze, Astonish, Shock, Astound, Bewilder

Steady, Stabilize, Balance, Walk Firmly, Stand Still, Bore, Dull, Calm, Soothe, Reassure

He staggered out of the pub after several drinks.

Redundant

Adjective

Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.

(अनावश्यक)

Superfluous, Unnecessary, Excessive, Repetitive, Disposable, Obsolete, Expendable, Unneeded, Surplus, Extra

Essential, Necessary, Vital, Indispensable, Crucial, Important, Required, Unique, Original, Concise

Many workers were made redundant after the factory closed.

Exemption

Noun

The process of being freed from an obligation or rule.

(छूट)

Immunity, Relief, Excusal, Exclusion, Waiver, Dispensation, Liberation, Release, Privilege, Allowance

 Obligation, Requirement, Duty, Burden, Liability, Responsibility, Mandate, Imposition, Commitment, Compulsion

Senior citizens get a tax exemption under this scheme.

Throttle

Verb

To control or suppress something forcefully.

(जबरन दबाना)

Strangle, Suppress, Control, Choke, Restrain, Curb, Constrict, Smother, Hold back, Stifle

Liberate, Release, Encourage, Free, Aid, Allow, Permit, Expand, Accelerate, Boost

The pilot had to throttle back the engine during landing.