The Hindu Vocabulary 7 February 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Prohibitive

Adjective

(Of a price or charge) so high as to prevent something being done or bought; forbidding something.

(निषेधात्मक)

Excessive, Exorbitant, Expensive, Restrictive, Forbidding, High, Preclusive, Sky-high, Extreme

Affordable, Cheap, Low, Reasonable, Inexpensive, Moderate, Permissive, Allowed, Accessible, Possible

The cost of renovation was prohibitive, so they decided to move to a new house instead.

Substitute

Noun

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

(विकल्प)

Replacement, Alternative, Proxy, Stand-in, Backup, Understudy, Surrogate, Relief, Equivalent, Reserve

Original, Permanent, Master, Primary, Main, Principal, Essential, Authentic, Unique, Real

You can use honey as a healthy substitute for sugar in your tea.

Enforcement

Noun

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

(प्रवर्तन)

Implementation, Execution, Application, Administration, Imposition, Compulsion, Prosecution, Action, Policing

Neglect, Disregard, Violation, Breach, Abandonment, Relaxation, Evasion, Exemption, Forgetting, Omission

Strict enforcement of speed limits has significantly reduced road accidents this year.

Legitimate

Adjective

Conforming to the law or to rules; able to be defended with logic or justification.

(वैध)

Legal, Lawful, Valid, Genuine, Authentic, Justifiable, Rightful, Proper, Correct, Authorized

Illegal, Invalid, Unlawful, False, Fake, Unfair, Illegitimate, Wrong, Unauthorized, Spurious

The customer had a legitimate complaint about the damaged goods she received.

Cessation

Noun

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

(समाप्ति)

Termination, Ending, Stop, Halt, Pause, Conclusion, Finish, Discontinuation, Break, Abeyance

Commencement, Start, Beginning, Continuation, Resumption, Progress, Renewal, Persistence

The two countries finally agreed to a cessation of hostilities after years of conflict.

Patronage

Noun

The support, encouragement, privilege, or financial aid that an organization or individual bestows on another.

(संरक्षण)

Sponsorship, Backing, Support, Funding, Assistance, Protection, Aegis, Promotion

Opposition, Hindrance, Discouragement, Neglect, Attack, Boycott, Hostility, Obstruction

The local art gallery survives mainly through the patronage of wealthy donors.

Invalidate

Verb

To make an argument, statement, or theory unsound or erroneous; to deprive of legal efficacy.

(अमान्य करना)

Nullify, Annul, Cancel, Void, Quash, Undo, Negate, Overrule, Disprove, Refute

Validate, Confirm, Approve, Authorize, Verify, Support, Legalize, Ratify, Sanction, Establish

A small error in the contract could invalidate the entire agreement.

Amnesty

Noun

An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses.

(आम माफ़ी)

Pardon, Reprieve, Grace, Absolution, Forgiveness, Release, Immunity, Exoneration, Indulgence

Punishment, Penalty, Conviction, Sentence, Blame, Charge, Judgment, Fine, Retribution, Condemnation

The government granted amnesty to all political prisoners as part of the peace treaty.

Dismantle

Verb

To take a machine or structure to pieces; to gradually cause an organization or system to stop working.

(विघटित करना)

Disassemble, Strip, Demolish, Deconstruct, Undo, Raze, Level, Disband, Ruin, Breakdown

Build, Assemble, Construct, Create, Fix, Organize, Repair, Establish, Combine, Setup

It took the crew only three hours to dismantle the entire concert stage.

Errant

Adjective

Erring or straying from the proper course or standards; moving in an aimless manner.

(पथभ्रष्ट)

Wayward, Wandering, Deviant, Misbehaving, Drifting, Stray, Sinning, Rambling, Wrong, Off-course

Obedient, Correct, Right, Direct, Straight, Law-abiding, Good, Precise, Reliable, Fixed

An errant breeze blew the important documents off the balcony.

Informal

Adjective

Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature.

(अनौपचारिक)

Casual, Unofficial, Relaxed, Easygoing, Friendly, Natural, Simple, Unceremonious, Flexible

Formal, Official, Rigid, Strict, Solemn, Serious, Ritualistic, Ceremonial, Proper, Professional

We had an informal meeting over coffee to discuss the new project ideas.

Accountability

Noun

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

(जवाबदेही)

Responsibility, Liability, Answerability, Obligation, Duty, Trustworthiness, Reliability, Burden, Blame, Reporting

Irresponsibility, Unreliability, Immunity, Exemption, Innocence, Freedom, Negligence, Carelessness, Dishonesty, Evasion

Transparency and accountability are essential for any well-functioning democracy.