The Hindu Vocabulary 5 November 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Stampede

Noun

A sudden rapid rush of a crowd of people or a herd of animals, usually caused by fear or panic.

(अचानक भागना)

Rush, Rout, Surge, Flight, Panic, Dash, Scramble, Bolt, Breakout, Charge

Halt, Order, Standstill, Calm, Retreat, Rest, Walk, Stroll, Stability, Queue

A loud noise caused a massive stampede toward the exits.

Inadequate

Adjective

Lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.

(अपर्याप्त)

Insufficient, Deficient, Scarce, Short, Poor, Limited, Unsuitable, Wanting, Meager,

Adequate, Sufficient, Enough, Capable, Ample, Abundant, Plentiful, Suitable, Complete

The medical facilities proved inadequate to handle the large number of patients.

Steward

Noun

A person who manages another's property or financial affairs; a person employed to look after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train; an official who supervises arrangements or keeps order at a large public event.

(देखभाल करने वाला)

Manager, Caretaker, Guardian, Attendant, Supervisor, Curator, Warden

Passenger, Guest, Owner, Boss, Disorder, Visitor, Neglecter, Destroyer, Dependent, Subordinate

The stadium steward directed the crowd toward the correct seating section.

Predictable

Adjective

Able to be foreseen or foretold; behaving or occurring in a way that is expected.

(अनुमान लगाने योग्य)

Foreseeable, Expected, Anticipated, Certain, Reliable, Likely, Usual, Normal, Routine, Customary

Unpredictable, Unexpected, Surprising, Random, Variable, Unforeseen, Erratic, Novel, Strange

The movie had a very predictable plot, ruining the suspense.

Proximate

Adjective

Nearest in time, relation, or sequence; very close.

(निकटतम)

Nearest, Immediate, Closest, Adjacent, Next, Direct, Neighboring, Contiguous

Distant, Remote, Far, Ultimate, Final, Indirect, Separate, Removed, Secondary

The proximate cause of the fire was a faulty electrical wire.

Feasible

Adjective

Possible to do easily or conveniently; likely to work.

(संभव)

Possible, Practicable, Achievable, Viable, Workable, Attainable, Realistic, Logical, Sensible, Practical

Impossible, Impractical, Unlikely, Unworkable, Unattainable, Hopeless, Useless, Implausible, Difficult, Non-viable

The engineers concluded that building the bridge was technically feasible.

Occupancy

Noun

The act of taking or holding possession of a dwelling, land, or post; the state of being occupied.

(अधिभोग)

Possession, Tenancy, Residence, Use, Holding, Inhabitation, Lease, Occupation, Dwelling, Utilization

Vacancy, Emptiness, Desertion, Release, Abandonment, Exit, Void, Departure, Freedom, Absence

The hotel reported a high occupancy rate during the peak season.

Pilgrimage

Noun

A pilgrim's journey, especially one to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion; a long journey made to a place of particular importance.

(तीर्थयात्रा)

Journey, Expedition, Tour, Quest, Trip, Travel, Visit, Mission, Crusade, Trek

Stay, Residence, Retreat, Rest, Halt, Stop, Lull, Return, Departure, Inactivity

Millions of devotees make the annual pilgrimage to the holy shrine.

Evacuation

Noun

The action of withdrawing military forces or citizens from a place in an emergency; the process of emptying a container.

(निकासी)

Withdrawal, Removal, Egress, Retreat, Clearance, Departure, Emptiness, Exit, Expulsion, Flight

Entry, Arrival, Influx, Admission, Return, Occupation, Ingress, Invasion, Filling, Retention

The immediate evacuation of the building was ordered after the fire alarm sounded.

Egress

Noun

The action of going out of or leaving a place; an exit.

(बहिर्गमन)

Exit, Way Out, Departure, Outlet, Escape, Passage, Evacuation, Release, Outflow, Withdrawal

Ingress, Entry, Entrance, Arrival, Admission, Access, Return, Coming, Inclusion, Stay

Safety regulations require multiple points of egress in public venues.

Adoption

Noun

The action or fact of legally taking another's child and raising it as one's own; the action of formally choosing or taking up an idea, policy, or course of action.

(स्वीकार करना)

Acceptance, Sanction, Approval, Embrace, Endorsement, Selection, Choice, Implementation, Ratification, Naturalization

Rejection, Refusal, Abandonment, Disapproval, Neglect, Veto, Spurning, Opposition, Discard, Denial

The company announced the adoption of a new environmental policy.

Gating

Verbal noun

The process of controlling or restricting access to something (often a resource or information); the placement of gates or barriers.

(अवरोधन)

Restricting, Controlling, Limiting, Barring, Screening, Filtering, Blocking, Hindrance, Regulation, Channeling

Opening, Allowing, Releasing, Accessing, Unblocking, Permitting, Freeing, Welcoming, Enabling, Liberating

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