The Hindu Vocabulary 21 August 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Impasse

Noun

A situation where no progress is possible; deadlock.

(गतिरोध)

Deadlock, Stalemate, Standstill, Gridlock, Standoff, Obstacle, Predicament, Blockage, Checkmate, Bottleneck

Agreement, Breakthrough, Solution, Progress, Advance, Development, Opening, Continuation, Success, Movement

The negotiations reached an impasse with no agreement in sight.

Stubborn

Adjective

Unwilling to change opinion or attitude; obstinate.

(ज़िद्दी)

Obstinate, Inflexible, Headstrong, Adamant, Rigid, Unyielding, Determined, Willful, Persistent

Flexible, Yielding, Submissive, Agreeable, Adaptable, Compliant, Easygoing, Cooperative, Gentle,

The child was too stubborn to admit his mistake.

Ubiquitous

Adjective

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

(सर्वव्यापी)

Omnipresent, Universal, Widespread, Pervasive, Ever-present, Global, All-around, Common, Extensive

Rare, Unusual, Scarce, Unique, Absent, Limited, Exceptional, Exclusive, Occasional, Infrequent

Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.

Behavioural

Adjective

Relating to the way a person or animal acts.

(व्यवहार संबंधी)

Conduct-related, Attitudinal, Psychological, Social, Habitudinal, Action-related, Response-related, Practical, Performative, Interactive

Mental, Emotional, Cognitive, Theoretical, Unpractical, Internal, Abstract, Imaginative, Hypothetical, Conceptual

The psychologist studied the behavioural patterns of children.

Reliance

Noun

Dependence on or trust in someone or something.

(निर्भरता)

Dependence, Trust, Faith, Confidence, Assurance, Belief, Support, Credence, Reliableness, Assurance

Independence, Self-reliance, Self-sufficiency, Autonomy, Freedom, Liberty, Control, Mastery, Confidence, Authority

Her reliance on her friends gave her strength during hard times.

Incentive

Noun

A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.

(प्रोत्साहन)

Motivation, Encouragement, Stimulus, Inducement, Catalyst, Inspiration, Persuasion, Drive, Impulse, Reason

Disincentive, Hindrance, Obstacle, Deterrent, Barrier, Discouragement, Block, Obstruction, Opposition, Prevention

The company gave a cash bonus as an incentive to improve productivity.

Biodegradable

Adjective

Capable of being decomposed naturally by bacteria or organisms.

(जैव-अवक्रमणीय)

Eco-friendly, Organic, Compostable, Natural, Recyclable, Green, Environment-friendly, Sustainable, Renewable

Non-biodegradable, Synthetic, Artificial, Plastic, Metallic, Inorganic, Toxic, Harmful, Non-decomposable, Indestructible

Paper bags are biodegradable and safer for the environment.

Granular

Adjective

Consisting of small grains or particles; detailed.

(सूक्ष्म विवरण वाला)

Grainy, Particulate, Powdery, Detailed, Fine, Specific, Minute, Microscopic, Textured, Precise

Smooth, Rough, General, Broad, Vague, Coarse, Indistinct, Flat, Unclear, Fuzzy

The report provided a granular analysis of the market trends.

Tactic

Noun

An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a goal.

(युक्ति)

Strategy, Plan, Approach, Scheme, Technique, Maneuver, Method, Game-plan, Policy

Chaos, Disorder, Randomness, Spontaneity, Mismanagement, Inefficiency, Improvisation, Neglect, Unplanned

His clever tactic won him the chess game.

Incontrovertible

Adjective

Impossible to deny or dispute; undeniable.

(निर्विवाद)

Indisputable, Undeniable, Unquestionable, Irrefutable, Certain, Conclusive, Definite, Sure, Clear, Absolute

Controversial, Doubtful, Questionable, Uncertain, Unverified, Deniable, Problematic, Contestable, Debatable, Refutable

The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.

Halcyon

Adjective

Denoting a period of time that was idyllically happy and peaceful.

(शांतिपूर्ण)

Peaceful, Calm, Serene, Tranquil, Joyful, Golden, Blissful, Idyllic, Happy, Prosperous

Troubled, Turbulent, Chaotic, Disturbed, Miserable, Stressful, Violent, Harsh, Anxious, Tumultuous

The couple reminisced about their halcyon days of youth.

Futile

Adjective

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

(व्यर्थ)

Pointless, Vain, Hopeless, Ineffective, Worthless, Empty, Barren, Trivial, Unproductive, Hollow

Useful, Effective, Fruitful, Valuable, Successful, Productive, Beneficial, Worthwhile, Profitable, Efficient

All his efforts to save the business turned out to be futile.