The Hindu Vocabulary 28 April 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Purge

Verb

To rid someone or something of an unwanted quality, condition, or person.

(शुद्ध करना)

Cleanse, Evict, Expel, Remove, Liquidate, Exterminate, Oust, Clear, Purify, Sanitize

Keep, Retain, Hold, Maintain, Include, Welcome, Accept, Shelter, Protect, harbor

The company decided to purge its outdated files to save storage space.

Procedural

Adjective

Relating to an established or official way of doing something.

(प्रक्रियात्मक)

Methodical, Systematic, Administrative, Routine, Formal, Standard, Ordered, Strategic, Regulatory

Arbitrary, Random, Disorganized, Chaotic, Informal, Spontaneous, Irregular, Lawless

The delay was caused by a procedural error in the application process.

Validity

Noun

The quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency.

(मान्यता)

Authenticity, Legitimacy, Authority, Correctness, Effectiveness, Legality, Soundness, Truth, Weight, Credibility

Falsity, Invalidity, Illegality, Weakness, Ineffectiveness, Unsoundness, Nullity, Error, Falsehood

The researchers questioned the validity of the survey results.

Discrepancy

Noun

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

(विसंगति)

Difference, Variation, Inconsistency, Divergence, Disparity, Gap, Conflict, Contradiction, Mismatch

Consistency, Agreement, Harmony, Similarity, Accord, Sameness, Equality, Parity, Concord, Alignment

There is a slight discrepancy between the two financial reports.

Alleged

Adjective

Claimed or asserted to be true, although there is no proof.

(आरोपित)

Asserted, Reported, Declared, Supposed, Purported, Professed, Claimed, Suspected, Possible, Ostensible

Certain, Definite, Proven, Sure, Confirmed, True, Verified, Absolute, Real, Indisputable

The alleged thief was caught on camera, but his face was hidden.

Innovative

Adjective

Featuring new methods; advanced and original.

(अभिनव)

Creative, Original, Inventive, Novel, Modern, Revolutionary, Fresh, Advanced, Groundbreaking, Pioneering

Traditional, Old-fashioned, Conventional, Unimaginative, Customary, Standard, Typical, Common

Her innovative approach to teaching has helped many students succeed.

Mess

Noun

A dirty or untidy state of things or of a place.

(गंदगी)

Chaos, Clutter, Shambles, Muddle, Jumble, Confusion, Disorder, Turmoil, Untidiness, Difficulty

Order, Neatness, Tidiness, Organization, System, Method, Arrangement, Clarity, Cleanliness

After the party, the living room was a complete mess.

Flaw

Noun

A mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object.

(दोष)

Defect, Imperfection, Blemish, Fault, Weakness, Error, Crack, Frailty, Vice, Glitch

Perfection, Strength, Beauty, Integrity, Soundness, Virtue, Wholeness, Asset, Improvement

A tiny flaw in the diamond significantly reduced its value.

Elimination

Noun

The complete removal or destruction of something.

(निष्कासन)

Removal, Exclusion, Erasure, Rejection, Expulsion, Deletion, Discarding, Omission, Termination

Inclusion, Addition, Acceptance, Retention, Creation, Preservation, Restoration, Invitation, Intake, Welcome

The team's elimination from the tournament was a shock to everyone.

Indicate

Verb

To point out; show.

(संकेत करना)

Show, Suggest, Signal, Point, Reveal, Demonstrate, Specify, Signify, Denote, Evidence

Conceal, Hide, Ignore, Mislead, Obscure, Cover, Suppress, Deny, Refute, Withhold

Recent polls indicate a change in public opinion.

Genuine

Adjective

Truly what something is said to be; authentic.

(असली)

Authentic, Real, Sincere, Honest, True, Pure, Actual, Original, Legitimate, Earnest

Fake, False, Artificial, Insincere, Counterfeit, Bogus, Spurious, Sham, Fraudulent, Simulated

He showed genuine concern for his friend's health.

Logical

Adjective

Characterized by or capable of clear, sound reasoning.

(तार्किक)

Rational, Reasonable, Sensible, Coherent, Sound, Valid, Clear, Consistent, Analytical, Methodical

Irrational, Illogical, Absurd, Unreasonable, Senseless, Foolish, Random, Contradictory, Mad, Arbitrary

It was the logical choice to make under the circumstances.