The Hindu Vocabulary 4 February 2026

2026-02-04

The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial February 04, 2026 is from the Editorial title “End in sight: On the U.S.-India trade deal, America’s tariffs”.

Word/Phrase	Part of speech	Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Sentence
Ordeal	Noun	A very unpleasant and prolonged experience or difficulty. (अग्नि-परीक्षा)	Trial, Tribulation, Nightmare, Trauma, Affliction, Struggle, Difficulty, Test, Agony, Suffering	Pleasure, Comfort, Delight, Ease, Peace, Relief, Happiness, Blessing, Satisfaction	Being stranded in the desert for two days was a terrifying ordeal for the hikers.
Palpable	Adjective	Of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible; able to be touched or felt. (स्पष्ट)	Tangible, Noticeable, Obvious, Manifest, Visible, Apparent, Distinct, Plain, Evident, Perceptible	Intangible, Imperceptible, Hidden, Obscure, Vague, Unclear, Abstract, Subtle, Invisible, Slight	The tension in the courtroom was palpable as the jury prepared to read the verdict.
Persistent	Adjective	Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. (दृढ़)	Constant, Continuous, Relentless, Tenacious, Determined, Resolute, Steady, Stubborn, Enduring	Ceasing, Stopping, Occasional, Weak, Inconstant, Yielding, Lazy, Temporary, Intermittent, Surrendering	Her persistent hard work eventually led to her promotion as the regional director.
Ambiguity	Noun	The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness. (अस्पष्टता)	Vagueness, Uncertainty, Obscurity, Doubt, Puzzlement, Confusion, Enigma, Hesitation, Double-meaning, Murkiness	Clarity, Certainty, Precision, Lucidity, Clearness, Directness, Fact, Obviousness, Transparency, Exactness	The lawyer pointed out the ambiguity in the contract's wording to protect his client.
Tranche	Noun	A portion of something, especially money. (किस्त)	Slice, Portion, Segment, Installment, Part, Section, Share, Piece, Allocation, Division	Whole, Total, Entirety, Sum, Aggregate, Bulk, Mass, All, Collection, Gross	The government has released the first tranche of the relief fund to the affected states.
Assertion	Noun	A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. (दावा)	Declaration, Claim, Statement, Affirmation, Pronouncement, Opinion, Protestation, Avowal, Contention, Allegation	Denial, Rejection, Silence, Contradiction, Retraction, Doubt, Question, Refutation, Disclaimer, Negation	The scientist made a bold assertion that his new discovery could cure the common cold.
Concession	Noun	A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a reduction in price for a certain group. (रियायत)	Grant, Compromise, Allowance, Adjustment, Privilege, Yielding, Permission, Deduction, Discount, Accord	Denial, Refusal, Resistance, Protest, Demand, Obstinacy, Retention, Hold, Rejection, Disagreement	As a concession to the protesters, the company agreed to increase the minimum wage.
Bolster	Verb	To support or strengthen; to prop up. (सहारा देना)	Support, Strengthen, Boost, Reinforce, Fortify, Uphold, Help, Aid, Sustain, Maintain	Weaken, Undermine, Discourage, Hinder, Obstruct, Damage, Decrease, Harm, Neglect, Sabotage	The coach gave a motivating speech to bolster the team's confidence before the game.
Apparel	Noun	Clothing in general. (पोशाक)	Clothing, Garments, Attire, Dress, Clothes, Raiment, Gear, Outfit, Costume, Wear	Bareness, Nakedness, Nudity, Uncovering, Stripping, Exposure, Undress, Natural-state, Disarray, Blank	The store specializes in athletic apparel for professional marathon runners.
Enhance	Verb	Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of. (सुधारना)	Improve, Boost, Upgrade, Heighten, Elevate, Polish, Enrich, Magnify, Better, Lift	Worsen, Damage, Decrease, Diminish, Lower, Reduce, Harm, Spoil, Weaken, Degrade	You can use spices and herbs to enhance the flavor of the vegetable stew.
Intensive	Adjective	Concentrated on a single area or subject or into a short time; very thorough or vigorous. (गहन)	Thorough, Concentrated, Rigorous, Deep, Extreme, Vigorous, Acute, Profound, Exhaustive, Severe	Superficial, Shallow, Light, Gentle, Mild, General, Weak, Easy, Lazy, Cursory	The soldiers underwent intensive training before being deployed to the front lines.
Exclude	Verb	Deny (someone) access to or bar (someone) from a place, group, or privilege; keep out. (अलग करना)	Ban, Omit, Eliminate, Reject, Remove, Segregate, Block, Discard, Prohibit	Include, Admit, Accept, Welcome, Involve, Embrace, Allow, Add, Incorporate, Join	The club rules strictly exclude anyone under the age of eighteen.