The Hindu Vocabulary 6 March 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Default

Noun

Failure to fulfill an obligation, especially in payment or duty.

(असफलता)

Failure, Neglect, Lapse, Omission, Nonpayment, Breach, Violation, Noncompliance, Delinquency

Compliance, Payment, Fulfillment, Achievement, Execution, Completion, Success, Adherence

The company went bankrupt due to its default on loans.

Integrity

Noun

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

(ईमानदारी)

Honesty, Truthfulness, Morality, Sincerity, Trustworthiness, Ethics, Rectitude, Uprightness, Honor, Purity

Dishonesty, Corruption, Deception, Fraud, Immorality, Hypocrisy, Duplicity, Treachery, Falsehood

His integrity earned him the respect of his colleagues.

Prospective

Adjective

Likely to happen or expected in the future.

(संभावित)

Future, Expected, Potential, Forthcoming, Possible, Anticipated, Probable, Likely, Impending, Approaching

Unlikely, Past, Retrospective, Improbable, Impossible, Former, Rejected, Dismissed, Excluded, Lost

The company is interviewing prospective employees.

Overblown

Adjective

Excessively exaggerated or inflated.

(बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर)

Exaggerated, Inflated, Overstated, Grandiose, Overdone, Dramatic, Excessive, Bombastic

Understated, Modest, Subtle, Genuine, Simplified, Humble, Downplayed, Unassuming, Realistic

His overblown claims about his achievements were not convincing.

Discrepancy

Noun

A lack of consistency or similarity between two things.

(विसंगति)

Difference, Inconsistency, Variation, Mismatch, Disparity, Contradiction, Conflict, Deviation, Irregularity, Distinction

Consistency, Agreement, Harmony, Conformity, Sameness, Uniformity, Similarity, Accord, Balance, Precision

The accountant found a discrepancy in the financial report.

Adequate

Adjective

Sufficient or satisfactory in quantity or quality.

(पर्याप्त)

Sufficient, Enough, Ample, Acceptable, Suitable, Appropriate, Decent, Fair, Reasonable, Satisfactory

Inadequate, Insufficient, Lacking, Deficient, Poor, Inferior, Unsatisfactory, Scanty

The workers were provided with adequate safety equipment.

Credibility

Noun

The quality of being trusted and believed in.

(विश्वसनीयता)

Trustworthiness, Reliability, Authenticity, Believability, Integrity, Reputation, Plausibility, Dependability

Unreliability, Dishonesty, Fraudulence, Deception, Falsehood, Dubiousness, Untrustworthiness, Questionability, Corruption

The journalist’s credibility was questioned after the fake news incident.

Aver

Verb

To state or assert something as a fact.

(पुष्टि करना)

Declare, Assert, Affirm, Proclaim, State, Emphasize, Maintain, Claim, Confirm, Announce

Deny, Disprove, Refute, Contradict, Reject, Disclaim, Oppose, Question, Negate

He averred that he was innocent of the charges.

Genuine

Adjective

Authentic, real, or sincere.

(असली)

Real, Authentic, True, Legitimate, Honest, Original, Sincere, Pure, Valid, Honest

Fake, False, Imitation, Counterfeit, Artificial, Fraudulent, Pretentious, Dishonest

Her genuine concern for others made her popular.

Biometric

Adjective

Related to the measurement of biological characteristics for identification.

(जीव विज्ञान से संबंधित)

Biological, Digital, Automated, Fingerprint-based, Retina-based, Facial recognition, Identity-based, Genetic, Unique

Manual, Non-digital, Unscientific, Analog, Traditional, Conventional, Non-biometric, Generic

Biometric authentication is widely used for security purposes.

Mask

Noun

A covering for the face or something that conceals.

(मुखौटा)

Conceal, Cover, Disguise, Hide, Veil, Camouflage, Shield, Cloak, Protect, Obscure

Expose, Reveal, Uncover, Disclose, Open, Unmask, Show, Display, Demonstrate

He wore a mask to protect himself from pollution.

Profiling

Noun

The process of identifying and analyzing characteristics for categorization.

(पहचान विश्लेषण)

Identification, Categorization, Classification, Analysis, Detection, Segmentation, Targeting, Examination

Ignoring, Unclassified, Unsorted, Unidentified, Unanalyzed, Non-specific, Undefined, Uncharted

Law enforcement agencies use profiling to identify potential suspects.