The Hindu Vocabulary 27 March 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Reiterate

Verb

To say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

(बार-बार दोहराना)

Repeat, Restate, Recap, Redo, Rehearse, Echo, Renew, Replay, Reaffirm, Duplicate

Withdraw, Recant, Retract, Reverse, Cancel, Deny, Ignore, Forget, Hide, Silence

The teacher had to reiterate the instructions several times before the exam began.

Jurisprudence

Noun

The theory or philosophy of law; a legal system.

(न्यायशास्त्र)

Legislation, Constitution, Regulation, Legal-theory, Justice, Case-law, Rule, Statute, Charter

Lawlessness, Anarchy, Chaos, Disorder, Violation, Crime, Injustice, Illegal, Arbitrariness

Modern jurisprudence often focuses on the balance between individual rights and social order.

Cease

Verb

Bring or come to an end.

(समाप्त करना)

Stop, Terminate, Halt, End, Discontinue, Quit, Finish, Pause, Desist, Conclude

Continue, Start, Begin, Persist, Maintain, Resume, Advance, Carry-on, Follow, Initiate

The government ordered the factory to cease operations immediately due to pollution.

Manifest

Adjective

Clear or obvious to the eye or mind; to display or show a quality or feeling by one's acts or appearance.

(प्रकट)

Clear, Obvious, Evident, Distinct, Apparent, Plain, Visible, Reveal, Show, Exhibit

Hidden, Secret, Obscure, Vague, Mask, Conceal, Unclear, Ambiguous, Invisible, Indistinct

His anger began to manifest itself in his aggressive tone of voice.

Assertion

Noun

 A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.

(अभिकथन)

Claim, Statement, Affirmation, Contention, Pronouncement, Avowal, Protestation, Assurance, Opinion

Denial, Rejection, Disavowal, Refusal, Contradiction, Silence, Doubt, Uncertainty, Question, Hesitation

The lawyer’s assertion that his client was innocent was backed by new evidence.

Autonomy

Noun

The right or condition of self-government; independence.

(स्वायत्तता)

Independence, Freedom, Liberty, Sovereignty, Self-rule, Self-determination, Self-government, Non-dependence, Immunity, Separation

Dependence, Subjection, Captivity, Bondage, Subservience, Reliance, Constraint, Slavery, Control, Attachment

The university was granted full autonomy to design its own curriculum.

Theological

Adjective

Relating to the study of the nature of God and religious belief.

(अध्यात्मविद्या संबंधी)

Religious, Spiritual, Scriptural, Doctrinal, Devout, Divine, Canonical, Ecclesiastical, Holy, Sacred

Atheistic, Material, Irreligious, Scientific, Physical, Earthly, Worldly, Profane, Empirical

The two scholars spent hours debating a complex theological point.

Stratification

Noun

The arrangement or classification of something into different groups or layers.

(स्तरीकरण)

Layering, Classification, Grading, Ranking, Hierarchy, Sorting, Division, Arrangement, Categorization

Uniformity, Equality, Sameness, Leveling, Homogeneity, Integration, Oneness, Orderliness, Blending

Social stratification in ancient societies was often based on birth and occupation.

Legitimacy

Noun

Conformity to the law or to rules; the quality of being valid or acceptable.

(प्रमाणिकता)

Validity, Legality, Authenticity, Authority, Correctness, Rightfulness, Genuineness, Lawfulness, Regularity, Justification

Illegality, Invalidity, Fraud, Wrongfulness, Counterfeit, Irregularity, Unfairness, Disapproval, Injustice, Dishonesty

The public questioned the legitimacy of the recently held election results.

Surcharge

Noun

An additional charge or payment.

(अतिरिक्त शुल्क)

Extra-charge, Fee, Tax, Levy, Penalty, Premium, Addition, Excess, Overcharge, Toll

Discount, Reduction, Refund, Deduction, Credit, Rebate, Subsidy, Allowance, Exemption, Gift

The airline added a fuel surcharge to the ticket price due to rising oil costs.

Legislative

Adjective

Having the power to make laws.

(कानून बनाने वाला)

Legal, Statutory, Parliamentary, Judicial, Governmental, Law-making, Regulatory, Official, Constitutional, Jurisdictional

Executive, Administrative, Illegal, Unconstitutional, Informal, Unauthorized, Non-legal, Criminal, Lawless

The legislative branch of the government is responsible for passing new bills.

Inclusion

Noun

The action or state of including or being included within a group or structure.

(समावेश)

Integration, Involvement, Admission, Acceptance, Encompassment, Addition, Formation, Composition, Embracement

Exclusion, Rejection, Omission, Exception, Removal, Elimination, Ban, Refusal, Segregation, Departure

The school promotes the inclusion of students with special needs in regular classrooms.