The Hindu Vocabulary 9 March 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Reshuffle

Verb

To change the positions of people or things in a group or organization.

(फेरबदल करना)

Reorganize, Restructure, Rearrange, Shifting, Change, Realignment, Reorder, Redistribute, Alter, Modify

Maintain, Stabilize, Fix, Freeze, Preserve, Keep, Sustain, Settle, Standardize, Retain

The Prime Minister decided to reshuffle his cabinet to improve efficiency.

Inglorious

Adjective

Causing shame or a loss of honor; not famous or honored.

(लज्जाजनक)

Shameful, Disgraceful, Dishonorable, Ignominious, Humiliating, Obscure, Unworthy, Infamous, Sordid, Mean

Glorious, Honorable, Noble, Famous, Illustrious, Renowned, Splendid, Distinguished, Proud, Heroic

The army suffered an inglorious defeat due to poor leadership.

Inexplicable

Adjective

Unable to be explained or accounted for.

(अकथनीय)

Unfathomable, Mysterious, Baffling, Puzzling, Strange, Incomprehensible, Enigmatic, Unaccountable, Peculiar, Perplexing

Explainable, Understandable, Logical, Comprehensible, Clear, Rational, Obvious, Plain, Simple, Intelligible

For some inexplicable reason, the plane vanished from the radar.

Incumbent

Adjective

Necessary for someone as a duty; the person currently holding an office or post.

(पदधारी)

Mandatory, Obligatory, Necessary, Current, Present, Binding, Compulsory, Occupant

Optional, Voluntary, Unnecessary, Former, Past, Future, Candidate, Challenger, Unessential, Elective

It is incumbent upon us to protect the environment for future generations.

Exemption

Noun

The process of being free from an obligation or requirement imposed on others.

(मुक्ति)

Immunity, Release, Freedom, Exception, Dispensation, Privilege, Exclusion, Absolution, Discharge, Relief

Obligation, Liability, Requirement, Duty, Inclusion, Responsibility, Burden, Penalty, Enforcement, Accountability

Small businesses may apply for a tax exemption this year.

Conviction

Noun

A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense; a firmly held belief.

(दृढ़ विश्वास)

Belief, Faith, Opinion, Certainty, Sentence, Judgment, Principle, Assurance, Confidence, Dogma

Doubt, Uncertainty, Hesitation, Disbelief, Acquittal, Innocence, Skepticism, Indecision, Mistrust

She spoke with deep conviction about the need for social reform.

Endorse

Verb

To declare one's public approval or support of something.

(समर्थन करना)

Support, Approve, Back, Champion, Validate, Sanction, Advocate, Recommend, Sign, Uphold

Oppose, Reject, Condemn, Denounce, Disapprove, Criticize, Veto, Refuse, Disavow

Many celebrities choose to endorse popular sports brands.

Emulation

Noun

Effort to match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation.

(अनुकरण)

Imitation, Mimicry, Rivalry, Competition, Copying, Modeling, Following, Aspiration, Simulation, Echoing

Originality, Innovation, Invention, Neglect, Disregard, Difference, Diversion, Creation, Apathy, Uniqueness

His hard work is worthy of emulation by all young students.

Deprive

Verb

To prevent a person or place from having or using something.

(वंचित करना)

Rob, Strip, Dispossess, Deny, Bereave, Despoil, Divest, Starve, Refuse, Seize

Provide, Give, Supply, Endow, Grant, Offer, Bestow, Enrich, Present, Furnish

You should not deprive your body of sleep during exams.

Accuse

Verb

To charge someone with an offense or crime.

(आरोप लगाना)

Blame, Charge, Indict, Implicate, Incriminate, Arraign, Denounce, Tax, Summon, Censure

Defend, Absolve, Clear, Exonerate, Pardon, Praise, Applaud, Support, Acquit, Vindicate

It is wrong to accuse someone without any evidence.

Misadventure

Noun

An unfortunate incident; a mishap.

(दुर्घटना)

Accident, Mishap, Misfortune, Catastrophe, Disaster, Calamity, Failure, Setback, Tragedy, Casualty

Success, Blessing, Fortune, Luck, Benefit, Triumph, Prosperity, Achievement, Advantage, Windfall

The camping trip turned into a misadventure when it started to hail.

Unilateral

Adjective

(Of an action or decision) performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a situation.

(एकतरफा)

One-sided, Independent, Autonomous, Solitary, Single, Partial, Separate, Individual, Lone, Exclusive

Bilateral, Multilateral, Collective, Joint, Mutual, Reciprocal, Cooperative, Shared, Common, Agreed

The country took unilateral action to close its borders.