The Hindu Vocabulary 13 April 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Elusive

Adjective

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; difficult to remember or recall.

(पकड़ में न आने वाला)

Evasive, Slippery, Fugitive, Ambiguous, Fleeting, Subtle, Intangible, Mysterious, Incomprehensible

Accessible, Attainable, Reachable, Available, Clear, Definite, Encountered, Obvious, Understandable, Tangible

Despite months of searching, the rare snow leopard remains an elusive creature.

Breakthrough

Noun

A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.

(बड़ी सफलता)

Discovery, Innovation, Advancement, Progress, Success, Revolution, Find, Invention, Leap, Gain

Setback, Failure, Decline, Regression, Stalemate, Hindrance, Obstacle, Relapse, Loss, Defeat

Scientists have made a major breakthrough in the treatment of the disease.

Evident

Adjective

Plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood.

(स्पष्ट)

Obvious, Apparent, Clear, Visible, Manifest, Plain, Noticeable, Palpable, Distinct, Patent

Hidden, Obscure, Unclear, Secret, Invisible, Disguised, Vague, Ambiguous, Doubtful

It was evident from his body language that he was very nervous during the interview.

Shaky

Adjective

Not safe or certain; wavering; trembling or vibrating.

(डगमगाता हुआ)

Unstable, Wobbly, Weak, Precarious, Unsteady, Uncertain, Flimsy, Frail, Tottering, Dubious

Stable, Firm, Strong, Solid, Certain, Secure, Steady, Reliable, Confident, Balanced

After the long illness, his legs felt a bit shaky when he tried to stand.

Truce

Noun

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time.

(युद्धविराम)

Armistice, Ceasefire, Peace, Agreement, Compact, Treaty, Accord, Lull, Suspension, Neutrality

War, Conflict, Fight, Struggle, Hostility, Battle, Discord, Strife, Clash, Dispute

The two rival political parties finally called a truce to discuss the national crisis.

Contentious

Adjective

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

(विवादास्पद)

Controversial, Disputable, Arguable, Debatable, Quarrelsome, Hostile, Antagonistic, Belligerent, Combative, Divisive

Harmonious, Agreeable, Peaceful, Certain, Neutral, Friendly, Uncontroversial, Quiet, Calm, Cooperative

The construction of the new dam remains a contentious issue among the villagers.

Sabotage

Verb

Deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct something, especially for political or military advantage.

(तोड़-फोड़ करना)

Vandalize, Damage, Destruct, Undermine, Cripple, Subvert, Obstruct, Ruin, Impede, Disrupt

Assist, Help, Build, Protect, Fix, Support, Strengthen, Improve, Create, Preserve

The rebels tried to sabotage the railway lines to stop the army's progress.

Leverage

Noun

Use something to maximum advantage; the power to influence a person or situation.

(लाभ उठाना)

Influence, Power, Advantage, Grip, Control, Authority, Weight, Support, Purchase, Dominance

Weakness, Helplessness, Impotence, Disadvantage, Inferiority, Submission, Inability, Failure

The union used the threat of a strike as leverage during the wage negotiations.

Sustain

Verb

Strengthen or support physically or mentally; cause to continue for an extended period.

(बनाए रखना)

Maintain, Continue, Support, Preserve, Uphold, Nurture, Sustain, Endure, Assist, Fuel

Stop, Cease, Abandon, Discontinue, Weaken, Destroy, Neglect, Fail, Hinder, Drop

It is difficult to sustain such a high level of energy throughout the entire day.

Aggression

Noun

Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.

(आक्रामकता)

Hostility, Belligerence, Assault, Attack, Violence, Pugnacity, Combativeness, Antagonism, Intrusiveness, Offensive

Peace, Friendliness, Gentleness, Kindness, Submission, Humility, Cooperation, Harmony, Calm, Neutrality

 The neighbors were shocked by the sudden aggression shown by the quiet man.

Ally

Noun

A state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose; a person or organization that helps another.

(सहयोगी)

Partner, Associate, Friend, Collaborator, Colleague, Supporter, Complicit, Companion, Confederate, Helper

Enemy, Foe, Opponent, Rival, Adversary, Competitor, Antagonist, Stranger, Detractor, Traitor

During the crisis, the neighboring country proved to be a reliable ally.

Credible

Adjective

Able to be believed; convincing.

(विश्वसनीय)

Believable, Trustworthy, Reliable, Dependable, Plausible, Convincing, Authentic, Rational, Sincere

Unbelievable, Incredible, Dubious, Untrustworthy, Suspect, Implausible, False, Dishonest

The police are looking for credible witnesses who saw the accident occur.