The Hindu Vocabulary 18 May 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Commendable

Adjective

Deserving praise or commendation; admirable.

(सराहनीय)

Praiseworthy, Admirable, Laudable, Meritorious, Exemplary, Honorable, Estimable, Creditable, Worthy, Excellent

Blameworthy, Reprehensible, Deplorable, Disgraceful, Shameful, Bad, Poor, Unworthy, Despicable, Criticizable

Your dedication to preparing bilingual educational content is highly commendable.

Vital

Adjective

Absolutely necessary or important; essential to life.

(महत्वपूर्ण)

Essential, Crucial, Critical, Key, Necessary, Fundamental, Imperative, Indispensable, Urgent, Life-giving

Unimportant, Trivial, Peripheral, Incidental, Secondary, Nonessential, Optional, Minor, Insignificant, Worthless

Maintaining price stability plays a vital role in sustainable economic growth.

Disruption

Noun

Disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process.

(उथल-पुथल)

Disturbance, Interruption, Interference, Disorder, Chaos, Break, Turmoil, Obstruction, Severance, Rupture

Continuation, Order, System, Stability, Peace, Harmony, Regularly, Conformity, Unification, Connection

The unexpected delay in the supply chain caused a massive disruption in our business operations.

Resilience

Noun

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

(संकट से उबरने की क्षमता)

Toughness, Flexibility, Elasticity, Adaptability, Strength, Endurance, Fortitude, Hardiness, Buoyancy, Persistence

Vulnerability, Weakness, Fragility, Brittleness, Helplessness, Feebleness, Softness, Cowardice, Inability

The small manufacturing sector showed remarkable resilience during the market recession.

Outpace

Verb

To go, rise, or improve faster than another person, group, or thing.

(आगे निकल जाना)

Outstrip, Exceed, Surpass, Outrun, Overtake, Beat, Distance, Transcend, Top, Eclipse

Fail, Lose, Fall-behind, Follow, Drop, Recede, Trail, Slow, Stall

Demand for decorative brass items began to outpace our monthly production capacity.

Outweigh

Verb

To be greater or more significant than something else.

(अधिक महत्वपूर्ण होना)

Surpass, Exceed, Overcome, Predominate, Excel, Overbalance, Eclipse, Preponderate

Understate, Fail, Lose, Match, Balance, Equal, Fade, Succumb, Yield, Fall-short

 In this economic policy, the long-term benefits far outweigh the immediate fiscal costs.

Urge

Verb

To earnestly persuade someone to take action; a strong desire.

(आग्रह करना)

Encourage, Persuade, Pressure, Drive, Impulse, Desire, Prompt, Push, Stimulate, Goad

Discourage, Deter, Block, Prevent, Stop, Dissuade, Hinder, Repel, Delay, Halt

The faculty members urge the research scholars to submit their drafts before the deadline.

Diversification

Noun

The process of allocating capital or shifting techniques toward a varied range of products or fields.

(विविधीकरण)

Variety, Variation, Multiplicity, Modification, Assortment, Expansion, Alteration, Spread, Assorting, Branching

Stagnation, Uniformity, Sameness, Monotony, Concentration, Standardization, Specialization, Similarity, Focus, Identity

Portfolio diversification is an effective strategy to mitigate financial market risks.

Competitiveness

Noun

The ability of an economy, firm, or individual to compete effectively with others.

(प्रतिस्पर्धात्मकता)

Ambition, Rivalry, Capability, Efficiency, Aggressiveness, Drive, Edge, Opposition, Contention, Spirit

Indifference, Inefficiency, Weakness, Incompetence, Cooperative, Compliance, Apathy, Laziness, Peace, Harmony

Innovation is critical to improving the global competitiveness of local industries.

Contender

Noun

A person or group competing with others for a prize, title, or position.

(दावेदार)

Competitor, Rival, Candidate, Challenger, Applicant, Aspirant, Opponent, Player, Runner, Contestant

Supporter, Ally, Helper, Partner, Patron, Follower, Friend, Inactive, Noncompetitor, Quitter

She is a strong contender for the prestigious research fellowship this academic session.

Complacency

Noun

A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

(आत्मसंतुष्टि)

Smugness, Satisfaction, Self-satisfaction, Pride, Vanity, Sloth, Inactivity, Indifference, Security, Comfort

Humility, Modesty, Anxiety, Concern, Dissatisfaction, Awareness, Alertness, Vigilance, Uneasiness, Drive

Early success in competitive exams should not lead to structural complacency.

Impact

Noun

The powerful effect or impression left by something on a person or situation.

(प्रभाव)

Influence, Effect, Impression, Collision, Crash, Shock, Force, Result, Blow, Consequence

Avoidance, Failure, Weakness, Ineffectiveness, Nullity, Cause, Inaction, Neglect, Impotence

 A sudden change in central bank interest rates can heavily impact commercial investments.