The Hindu Vocabulary 20 June 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Defection

Noun

The desertion of one's country or cause in favor of an opposing one.

(दलबदल)

Desertion, Betrayal, Treason, Apostasy, Abandonment, Revolt, Rebellion, Resignation, Departure, Decamping

Loyalty, Fidelity, Allegiance, Faithfulness, Adherence, Commitment, Devotion, Constancy, Support, Submission

The political party collapsed after the sudden defection of its senior leaders to the opposition.

Hollow

Adjective

Having a hole or empty space inside; lacking real significance or sincerity.

(खोखला)

Empty, Vacant, Void, Sunken, Cavity, Insincere, False, Meaningless, Worthless, Futile

Solid, Full, Dense, Filled, Sincere, Genuine, Meaningful, True, Substantial

His promises to lower the taxes felt hollow because he had no actual plan to execute them.

Split

Verb

To break, tear, or force apart into links, pieces, or distinct groups.

(विभाजित करना)

Divide, Separate, Cleave, Sever, Tear, Fracture, Splinter, Branch, Partition, Segment

Unite, Merge, Combine, Join, Connect, Link, Attach, Fuse, Align, Amalgamate

The management decided to split the large marketing project into three smaller phases.

Crossover

Noun

A point or place of crossing from one side, style, method, or group to another.

(पारगमन)

Transition, Intersection, Switch, Junction, Conversion, Blending, Amalgam, Connection, Bridge

Separation, Division, Segregation, Disconnection, Detachment, Divergence, Isolation, Split, Alienation, Parallel

The country singer achieved a massive pop crossover hit that topped the global music charts.

Voluntarily

Adverb

Of one's own free will; without compulsion or force.

(स्वेच्छा से)

Willingly, Freely, Spontaneously, Intentionally, Deliberately, Purposefully, Readily, Gladly, Unforced, Choice

Involuntarily, Compulsorily, Forcibly, Coercively, Unwillingly, Reluctantly, Automatically, Mechanically, Obligatorily

She voluntarily stayed late at the office to help her colleague finish the urgent presentation.

Disqualification

Noun

The action of stopping someone from doing or taking part in something because they have broken a rule or are unsuitable.

(अयोग्यता)

Exclusion, Elimination, Banishment, Rejection, Debarment, Eviction, Prohibition, Suspension, Invalidation

Qualification, Eligibility, Inclusion, Admission, Selection, Acceptance, Authorization, Approval, Clearance

Using banned performance-enhancing substances resulted in the athlete's immediate disqualification from the tournament.

Stretch

Verb

To straighten or extend one's body or a part of it to its full length; to make long or wide by pulling.

(खींचना)

Extend, Expand, Elongate, Lengthen, Strain, Reach, Distend, Spread, Broaden, Pull

Shrink, Contract, Shorten, Compress, Narrow, Condense, Reduce, Diminish, Tighten

It is highly important to thoroughly stretch your leg muscles before going out for a long run.

Splinter

Noun

A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or stone broken off from a larger whole; a small group that breaks away.

(अलग हुआ छोटा दल)

Sliver, Shard, Fragment, Chip, Flake, Segment, Fracture, Scrap, Shred, Particle

Whole, Monolith, Unity, Combine, Aggregate, Mass, Entity, Total, Union, Bulk

He carefully used a pair of fine metal tweezers to extract the wooden splinter from his finger.

Irrevalent

Adjective

Not connected with or relevant to something else; beside the point.

(अप्रासंगिक)

Inapplicable, Unrelated, Immaterial, Extraneous, Inappropriate, Unconnected, Inconsequential, Pointless, Trivial

Relevant, Applicable, Pertinent, Related, Appropriate, Germane, Important, Significant, Crucial, Essential

The judge told the witness to stop sharing details that were completely irrelevant to the criminal case.

Threshold

Noun

A strip of wood, metal, or stone forming the bottom of a doorway; the level or point at which a new variable begins to take effect.

(दहलीज)

Brink, Verge, Edge, Boundary, Dawn, Gateway, Entrance, Inception, Beginning, Start

End, Conclusion, Termination, Finish, Exit, Culmination, Close, Completion, Finale, Death

The research team is on the very threshold of discovering a permanent cure for the rare disease.

Spirit

Noun

The non-physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; a person's mood, attitude, or lively energy.

(जज़्बा)

Soul, Essence, Energy, Vitality, Enthusiasm, Courage, Mind, Ghost, Persona, Mood

Body, Flesh, Material, Lethargy, Apathy, Dullness, Timidity, Concrete, Lifelessness, Indifference

Despite losing the opening match, the school team kept their fighting spirit high until the tournament ended.

Intent

Noun

Intention or purpose; a clear resolve to do something.

(इरादा)

Purpose, Intention, Objective, Aim, Goal, Design, Resolution, Target, Wish, Meaning

Chance, Accident, Coincidence, Fortune, Luck, Hazard, Fluke, Indifference, Carelessness, Neglect

The framework of the new policy was designed with the clear intent of helping lower-income households.