The Hindu Vocabulary 9 October 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Compliance

Noun

The action or fact of obeying a wish, request, or rule.

(अनुपालन)

Obedience, Conformance, Adherence, Submission, Acquiescence, Conformity, Accordance, Agreement, Consent

Noncompliance, Resistance, Refusal, Violation, Disobedience, Opposition, Breach, Defiance, Rejection

The company must ensure full compliance with all safety regulations.

Aspirational

Adjective

Having or characterized by a desire to achieve success or a higher status; relating to the desire to achieve something.

(महत्त्वाकांक्षी)

Ambitious, Yearning, Desirous, Goal-oriented, Aspiring, Hopeful, Motivated, Driven, Eager, Determined

Unambitious, Content, Satisfied, Indifferent, Apathetic, Unmotivated, Aimless, Ordinary, Complacent

The new design for the smartphone is deliberately aspirational, targeting a high-end market.

Robust

Adjective

Strong and healthy; vigorous; (of an item or system) able to withstand adverse conditions.

(मज़बूत)

Strong, Sturdy, Vigorous, Tough, Hardy, Durable, Resilient, Sound, Healthy, Powerful

Weak, Fragile, Delicate, Frail, Feeble, Unhealthy, Soft, Vulnerable, Tender, Infirm

The new server has a robust security system against cyber-attacks.

Detect

Verb

To discover or identify the presence or existence of (something); to sense or discern.

(पता लगाना)

Discover, Spot, Discern, Notice, Identify, Reveal, Uncover, Sense, Observe, Find

Miss, Overlook, Conceal, Hide, Ignore, Fail, Mask, Obscure, Lose, Suppress

The new equipment can detect even minute traces of the chemical.

Contaminated

Adjective

Made impure or unsuitable by contact with or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

(दूषित)

Polluted, Tainted, Impure, Defiled, Spoiled, Poisoned, Corrupted, Soiled, Infected

Pure, Clean, Untainted, Sterile, Fresh, Sanitized, Pristine, Unpolluted, Spotless

The water supply was contaminated by a leak in the sewage pipe.

Threshold

Noun

A strip of wood, stone, or metal forming the bottom of a doorway; the start or beginning of a new place, phase, or event.

(दहलीज)

Brink, Verge, Edge, Start, Beginning, Limit, Entrance, Doorway, Outset, Point

Completion, End, Conclusion, Finish, Termination, Peak, Apex, Departure, Exit, Aftermath

The scientists are on the threshold of a major medical discovery.

Indefensible

Adjective

Unable to be defended or justified.

(जिसका बचाव न हो सके)

Unjustifiable, inexcusable, Unwarranted, Wrong, Unacceptable, Blameworthy, Unpardonable, Insupportable, Flawed, Unsound

Defensible, Justifiable, Valid, Sound, Excusable, Warranted, Correct, Appropriate, Reasonable

The cruel treatment of prisoners was morally indefensible.

Appropriate

Adjective

Suitable or proper in the circumstances; to take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.

(उपयुक्त)

Suitable, Proper, Fitting, Apt, Relevant, Right, Applicable, Pertinent, Timely, Take

Inappropriate, Unsuitable, Improper, Unfitting, Wrong, Irrelevant, Ill-timed, Unjustified

Casual clothing is not appropriate for a formal dinner.

Endanger

Verb

To put someone or something at risk or in peril.

(संकट में डालना)

Imperil, Threaten, Jeopardize, Risk, Hazard, Menace, Compromise, Expose, Injure, Worry

Protect, Safeguard, Secure, Defend, Shield, Guard, Save, Shelter, Preserve, Rescue

Pollution can endanger the health of the entire ecosystem.

Brook

Verb

To tolerate or allow (something, typically dissent or opposition).

(सहन करना)

Tolerate, Allow, Endure, Permit, Stand, Suffer, Accept, Bear, Countenance, Put Up With

Forbid, Reject, Prohibit, Refuse, Oppose, Resist, Fight, Decline, Contest, Prevent

The strict manager would not brook any questioning of his decisions.

Shoodiness

Noun

The quality of being badly made or done; poor quality.

(घटियापन)

Inferiority, Low Quality, Poorness, Badness, Flaw, Defect, Imperfection, Mediocrity, Meanness

Excellence, Quality, Superiority, Perfection, Craftsmanship, Skill, Goodness, Merit, High Quality

The shoddiness of the construction was apparent in the peeling paint and leaky roof.

Framework

Noun

An essential supporting structure of a building or other constructed thing; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.

(आधार)

Structure, Skeleton, System, Foundation, Outline, Configuration, Format, Schema

Disarray, Disorder, Chaos, Mess, Disorganization, Haphazard, Destruction, Confusion, Anarchy

We need a clear legal framework for the new regulatory body.