The Hindu Vocabulary 18 June 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Noun

An increase in the intensity or seriousness of something; an intensification.

(बढ़ोत्तरी)

Intensification, Increase, Rise, Surge, Augmentation, Growth, Expansion, Heightening, Acceleration, Flare-up

De-escalation, Reduction, Decrease, Decline, Abatement, Diminishment, Mitigation, Lowering, Subsidence, Contraction

There is a fear of the escalation of tensions in the region.

Reckless

Adjective

Heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions; rash or impetuous.

(लापरवाह)

Careless, Rash, Hasty, Impetuous, Foolhardy, Irresponsible, Daredevil, Headlong, Incautious, Adventurous

Careful, Cautious, Prudent, Responsible, Sensible, Wary, Thoughtful, Discreet, Circumspect

Driving at such a high speed on icy roads was a reckless act.

Plunge

Verb

To jump or dive quickly and energetically; to fall or drop straight down at high speed.

(डुबकी लगाना)

Dive, Dip, Drop, Fall, Descend, Tumble, Submerge, Immerse, Pitch

Rise, Ascend, Soar, Climb, Emerge, Surface, Float, Increase, Recover

The stock market took a sudden plunge.

Unprecedented

Adjective

Never done or known before; unparalleled.

(अभूतपूर्व)

Unparalleled, Unmatched, Unheard-of, Novel, Original, Unique, Exceptional, Extraordinary, Rare, Remarkable

Common, Normal, Ordinary, Usual, Customary, Routine, Familiar, Conventional, Typical, Expected

The pandemic presented an unprecedented challenge to global health systems.

Assassinate

Verb

To murder (an important person) for political or religious reasons.

(हत्या करना)

Murder, Kill, Execute, Liquidate, Slay, Eliminate, Neutralize, Dispatch, Do In, Slaughter

Protect, Defend, Guard, Preserve, Save, Cherish, Aid, Assist, Support, Sustain

A lone gunman assassinated the leader.

Deterrence

Noun

The action or process of discouraging someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.

(निवारण)

Discouragement, Dissuasion, Prevention, Hindrance, Constraint, Repulsion, Warning, Threat

Incitement, Encouragement, Provocation, Stimulation, Instigation, Incentive, Allurement, Persuasion, Motivation, Lure

Nuclear weapons serve as a form of deterrence in international relations.

Endgame

Noun

The final stage of a game (such as chess), in which few pieces are left; the final stage of a process or activity, typically one that is unfavorable or involves difficult choices.

(अंतिम चरण)

Finale, Conclusion, Climax, Culmination, Finish, Resolution, Decisive Stage, Final Act, Denouement, Wind-up

Beginning, Start, Opening, Genesis, Commencement, Origin, Introduction, Inception, Dawn, Prelude

The negotiators are hoping to reach an endgame in the peace talks soon.

Dismantle

Verb

To take (a machine or structure) to pieces; to completely break down.

(अलग करना)

Disassemble, Demolish, Disintegrate, Take Apart, Strip, Raze, Demount, Wreck, Pull Down

Assemble, Build, Construct, Erect, Create, Establish, Put Together, Connect, Attach, Erect

The old factory will be dismantled to make way for new apartments.

Enrichment

Noun

The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.

(संवर्धन)

Improvement, Enhancement, Augmentation, Development, Advancement, Betterment, Fertilization, Cultivation

Impoverishment, Depletion, Reduction, Degradation, Diminishment, Loss, Decline, Exhaustion, Worsening

Animal enrichment activities are crucial for their well-being in captivity.

Retaliate

Verb

To make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack.

(प्रतिशोध लेना)

Avenge, Reciprocate, Strike Back, Get Back At, Punish, Retort, Counterattack, Pay Back, Respond

Forgive, Pardon, Reconcile, Concede, Submit, Surrender, Yield, Appease, Pacify

The army vowed to retaliate against the enemy's unprovoked attack.

Proactive

Adjective

(Of a person or action) creating or controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than responding to it after it has happened.

(अग्रसक्रिय)

Initiating, Anticipatory, Preemptive, Forward-thinking, Energetic, Dynamic, Resourceful

Reactive, Passive, Responsive, Complacent, Apathetic, Indifferent, Idle, Unresponsive, Waiting

She took a proactive approach to solve the problem before it became worse.

Trigger

Verb

To cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist.

(प्रेरणा देना)

Activate, Initiate, Cause, Spark, Generate, Produce, Launch, Set Off, Propel, Ignite

Prevent, Stop, Halt, Suppress, Deter, Inhibit, Block, Avert, Avoid, Quell

The new policy might trigger a strong public reaction.