The Hindu Vocabulary 17 September 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Adjective

Sufficient to cause death.

(जानलेवा)

Deadly, Fatal, Mortal, Killing, Destructive, Virulent, Dangerous, Noxious, Poisonous, Baleful

Harmless, Safe, Benign, Non-toxic, Curative, Healthful, Invigorating, Vital, Living, Mild

The scientist handled the lethal chemical with extreme caution.

Enlighten

Verb

To give (someone) greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.

(ज्ञान देना)

Inform, Educate, Illuminate, Instruct, Apprise, Teach, Edify, Clarify, Reveal, Guide

Confuse, Obscure, Cloud, Darken, Baffle, Perplex, Mislead, Puzzle, Mystify, Conceal

Please enlighten me about the new company policy.

Proclivity

Noun

English: A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition.

(प्रवृत्ति)

Inclination, Tendency, Disposition, Predisposition, Propensity, Bent, Bias, Leaning, Preference

Aversion, Disinclination, Antipathy, Hatred, Dislike, Avoidance, Hesitation, Resistance, Reluctance, Opposition

He has a natural proclivity for playing musical instruments.

Espouse

Verb

To adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life).

(समर्थन करना)

Support, Advocate, Adopt, Champion, Endorse, Defend, Uphold, Back, Embrace, Promote

Reject, Oppose, Abandon, Deny, Contradict, Renounce, Forsake, Discard, Disavow, Resist

The politician decided to espouse the cause of environmental protection.

Vitriol

Noun

Cruel and bitter criticism. (Also, an archaic term for sulfuric acid).

(कटु आलोचना)

Malice, Scorn, Abuse, Acrimony, Sarcasm, Venom, Harshness, Censure, Hostility

Praise, Adulation, Compliment, Flattery, Kindness, Sweetness, Approval, Commendation, Respect

The reviewer poured vitriol on the new film.

Nativism

Noun

The policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants.

(मूल-निवासी पक्षधरता)

Xenophobia, Prejudice, Ethnocentrism, Patriotism, Localism, Nationalism, Isolationism, Protectionism

Multiculturalism, Globalism, Internationalism, Integration, Cosmopolitanism, Inclusion, Acceptance, Openness, Diversity, Liberalism

The rise of nativism often follows periods of economic anxiety.

Deportation

Noun

The action of expelling a foreigner from a country.

(निर्वासन)

Expulsion, Exile, Banishment, Removal, Exclusion, Eviction, Ostracism, Extradition, Expelling, Proscription

Immigration, Admission, Naturalization, Acceptance, Entry, Welcome, Asylum, Homecoming, Repatriation, Integration

 The authorities ordered the deportation of the illegal immigrants.

Shamble

Verb

To move with a slow, shuffling, awkward gait.

(लंगड़ा कर चलना)

Shuffle, Waddle, Trudge, Limp, Stagger, Totter, Hobble, Lurch, Drag, Dawdle

Glide, Sprint, Rush, Dash, Bound, Stride, Hurry, Skip, Leap, Run

Exhausted from the journey, the travelers had to shamble to the nearest rest stop.

Embrace

Verb

To hold someone closely in one's arms; to accept or support (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.

(गले लगाना)

Hug, Cuddle, Welcome, Accept, Adopt, Support, Encompass, Clasp, Greet, Include

Reject, Shun, Avoid, Resist, Exclude, Disregard, Ignore, Repel, Spurn, Push

The company decided to embrace new technology to stay competitive.

Adhere

Verb

To stick firmly to (a surface or substance); to believe in and follow the practices of.

(चिपके रहना)

Stick, Cling, Follow, Obey, Comply, Fasten, Bond, Hold, Conform, Observe

Detach, Separate, Release, Deviate, Abandon, Disregard, Ignore, Slip, Unstick

All members must strictly adhere to the club rules.

Discourse

Noun

Written or spoken communication or debate.

(बातचीत)

Conversation, Dialogue, Discussion, Communication, Lecture, Talk, Speech, Debate, Analysis, Argument

Silence, Quiet, Reticence, Mutism, Stoppage, Pause, Unresponsiveness, Interruption, Muteness, Stillness

The public discourse around climate change has intensified recently.

Amorphous

Adjective

Without a clearly defined shape or form.

(निराकार)

Shapeless, Formless, Vague, Unformed, Indefinite, Nebulous, Vague, Featureless, Formless, Unstructured

Shaped, Formed, Definite, Structured, Clear, Distinct, Regular, Solid, Organized, Precise

The committee presented an amorphous plan that lacked detail.