The Hindu Vocabulary 31 January 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Stampede

Noun

A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals.

(भगदड़)

Rush, Panic, Fleeing, Chaos, Scramble, Charge, Tumult, Surge, Frenzy, Hustle

Order, Calm, Peace, Control, Harmony, Stillness, Tranquility, Organization, Stability, Restraint

A sudden explosion caused a stampede in the marketplace.

Dubious

Adjective

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.

(संदिग्ध)

Doubtful, Suspicious, Uncertain, Skeptical, Hesitant, Questionable, Shady, Ambiguous, Untrustworthy

Certain, Sure, Trustworthy, Honest, Reliable, Definite, Authentic, Clear, Genuine, Undoubted

 His dubious behavior made everyone question his intentions.

Auspicious

Adjective

Suggesting a positive or successful outcome.

(मंगलकारी)

Favorable, Lucky, Prosperous, Fortunate, Promising, Encouraging, Hopeful, Bright, Opportune

Inauspicious, Unfavorable, Ominous, Unlucky, Discouraging, Unfortunate, Unpropitious, Hopeless, Adverse, Disastrous

The wedding was held on an auspicious day according to the priest.

Proactive

Adjective

Taking action before a problem arises.

(पूर्व-सक्रिय)

Prepared, Preventive, Forward-thinking, Dynamic, Initiative-taking, Vigilant, Alert, Responsive, Ready, Anticipatory

Reactive, Passive, Inactive, Negligent, Careless, Indifferent, Sluggish, Lethargic, Indolent, Unresponsive

The company adopted a proactive approach to customer complaints.

Steady

Adjective

Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving.

(अडिग)

Stable, Firm, Secure, Constant, Reliable, Consistent, Balanced, Unwavering, Dependable, Fixed

Unsteady, Shaky, Unstable, Inconsistent, Wobbly, Irregular, Changeable, Unreliable, Insecure, Erratic

He kept a steady pace while running the marathon.

Fatality

Noun

A death caused by an accident, war, or disease.

(प्राणहानि)

Death, Casualty, Demise, Mortality, Disaster, Tragedy, Victim, Loss, Perishing, End

Survival, Life, Safety, Rescue, Recovery, Birth, Revival, Escape, Salvation, Protection

The fatality rate in road accidents has been increasing.

Opacity

Noun

The quality of being difficult to see through or understand.

(अपारदर्शिता)

Obscurity, Cloudiness, Darkness, Ambiguity, Murkiness, Density, Vagueness, Haze, Thickness, Complexity

Transparency, Clarity, Openness, Brightness, Simplicity, Understanding, Purity, Lucidity, Clear, Visibility

 The opacity of the glass made it impossible to see inside

Reminiscent

Adjective

Reminding of something in the past.

(याद दिलाने वाला)

Evocative, Nostalgic, Suggestive, Reminding, Similar, Reflective, Resembling, Resurgent, Indicative, Remindful

Forgetful, Dissimilar, Unrelated, Unconnected, New, Alien, Unique, Distinct, Different, Novel

The old song was reminiscent of my childhood days.

Disruption

Noun

A disturbance or problem that interrupts an event or process.

(अव्यवस्था)

Disturbance, Interruption, Chaos, Disorder, Breakdown, Interference, Hindrance, Confusion, Confliction, Turmoil

Stability, Order, Harmony, Continuity, Peace, Calm, System, Organization, Regularity, Balance

Heavy rains caused a major disruption in train services.

Surveillance

Noun

Close observation, especially of a suspected person.

(निगरानी)

Monitoring, Observation, Watch, Supervision, Spying, Inspection, Oversight, Tracking, Control, Scrutiny

Ignorance, Neglect, Carelessness, Disregard, Inattention, Forgetfulness, Freedom, Privacy, Secrecy, Concealment

 The police kept the suspect under constant surveillance.

Transitionary

Adjective

Relating to a period of change.

(संक्रमणकालीन)

Temporary, Interim, Passing, Short-term, Ephemeral, Provisional, Fluctuating, Transient, Evolving, Flexible

Permanent, Fixed, Stable, Enduring, Unchanging, Lasting, Firm, Constant, Settled, Secure

The transitionary phase between childhood and adulthood is challenging.

Vigil

Noun

A period of staying awake and watchful.

(सतर्कता)

Watch, Guard, Observation, Alertness, Patrol, Monitoring, Supervision, Awareness, Attention, Wakefulness

Carelessness, Negligence, Inattention, Ignorance, Indifference, Sleep, Relaxation, Unawareness, Neglect, Forgetfulness

The soldiers kept a vigil throughout the night at the border.