The Hindu Vocabulary 5 June 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Enumerator

Noun

A person employed in taking a census or counting something.

(गणना करने वाला)

Counter, Census-taker, Pollster, Registrar, Calculator, Computer, Teller, Recounter, Tabulator

Guesser, Estimator, Speculator, Gambler, Theorizer, Conjecturer, Skeptic, Weaver

The census enumerator knocked on our door to ask about the number of people living in our house.

Discrepancy

Noun

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

(विसंगति)

Inconsistency, Difference, Divergence, Disparity, Variance, Variation, Disagreement, Contradiction

Consistency, Agreement, Similarity, Harmony, Accord, Concordance, Conformity, Correspondence, Equality

The accountant found a minor discrepancy between the bank statement and the cash ledger.

Legitimate

Adjective

Conforming to the law or to rules.

(वैध)

Lawful, Legal, Licit, Valid, Rightful, Authorized, Genuine, Authentic, Justifiable

Illegal, Unlawful, Illicit, Invalid, Fraudulent, Bogus, Counterfeit, Sham, Unjustified, Unauthorized

The business owner proved that all of his tax documents were completely legitimate.

Perception

Noun

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses; a way of understanding or interpreting something.

(धारणा)

Impression, Understanding, View, Belief, Concept, Awareness, Insight, Discerning, Recognition, Observation

Ignorance, Misunderstanding, Blindness, Misconception, Unawareness, Oblivion, Stupidity, Insensitivity, Misinterpretation

Public perception of the new policy changed rapidly after the explanation.

Integrity

Noun

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

(अखंडता)

Honesty, Uprightness, Probity, Rectitude, Honor, Morality, Virtue, Truthfulness, Sincerity

Dishonesty, Deceit, Corruption, Duplicity, Fraud, Treachery, Disgrace, Dishonor

A leader must act with high integrity to win the trust of the team.

Crucial

Adjective

Extremely important or necessary.

(महत्वपूर्ण)

Critical, Essential, Vital, Important, Pivotal, Decisive, Key, Urgent, Imperative

Trivial, Unimportant, Insignificant, Minor, Optional, Secondary, Negligible, Inessential, Incidental, Worthless

Good preparation is a crucial step for clearing any competitive exam.

Defecation

Noun

The discharge of feces from the body.

(मलमूत्र त्याग)

Excretion, Evacuation, Elimination, Elimination-process, Voiding, Discharge, Purging, Exudation, Egestion

Ingestion, Consumption, Intake, Eating, Absorbing, Retention, Constipation, Digestion, Inhalation, Imbibing

The local government initiated a rural cleanliness campaign to eliminate open defecation.

Efficacy

Noun

The ability to produce a desired or intended result.

(प्रभावकारिता)

Effectiveness, Productiveness, Efficiency, Potency, Power, Competence, Capability, Success, Usefulness, Influence

Inefficacy, Ineffectiveness, Incompetence, Failure, Inefficiency, Weakness, Uselessness, Powerlessness, Futility

Scientists are conducting trials to evaluate the true clinical efficacy of the new medicine.

Tangible

Adjective

Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.

(वास्तविक)

Palpable, Touchable, Concrete, Physical, Real, Solid, Substantial, Definite, Actual, Perceptible

Intangible, Abstract, Imaginary, Unreal, Invisible, Conceptional, Spiritual, Theoretical

The new lighting layout brought a tangible improvement to the overall aesthetic of the room.

Reiteration

Noun

The action of repeating something, typically for emphasis or clarity.

(पुनरावृत्ति)

Repetition, Restatement, Redundancy, Recapitulation, Replay, Echo, Duplication, Iteration, Recurrence

Retraction, Denial, Cancellation, Revocation, Withdrawal, Silence, Suppressing, Contradiction, Refutation

The mentor's constant reiteration of basic economic models helped the candidate ace the interview.

Guise

Noun

An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something.

(भेष)

Semblance, Mask, Disguise, Pretense, Costume, Cloak, Camouflage, Appearance, Facade

Reality, Truth, Actuality, Fact, Sincerity, Honesty, Bluntness, Directness, Genuineness

The rival company obtained confidential data under the guise of an ordinary customer inquiry.

Conscious

Adjective

Awake, alert, aware of and responding to one's surroundings.

(सचेत)

Aware, Cognizant, Mindful, Alert, Awake, Perceptive, Intentional, Deliberate, Sensible, Knowing

Unconscious, Unaware, Oblivious, Ignorant, Mindless, Insensible, Accidental, Comatose, Careless, Asleep

The candidate made a conscious effort to keep an active, professional posture during the panel meeting.