The Hindu Vocabulary 13 February 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Prodigious

Adjective

Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

(विलक्षण)

Enormous, Huge, Colossal, Immense, Vast, Mammoth, Gigantic, Monumental, Tremendous, Extraordinary

Tiny, Small, Insignificant, Unexceptional, Common, Little, Miniature, Puny, Minor, Scanty

He had a prodigious appetite and could eat a whole large pizza by himself.

Procurement

Noun

The action of obtaining or procuring something, typically for business purposes.

(खरीद)

Acquisition, Attainment, Retrieval, Sourcing, Provision, Purchase, Gain, Securing, Collection

Sale, Disposal, Loss, Distribution, Relinquishment, Expenditure, Spending, Forfeiture, Waste, Giving

The department is responsible for the procurement of all raw materials for the factory.

Obligate

Verb

To bind or compel someone legally or morally to do something.

(बाध्य करना)

Compel, Force, Bind, Require, Constrain, Command, Mandate, Pledge, Coerce

Free, Release, Exempt, Let-go, Excuse, Discharge, Liberate, Relieve, Unbind, Permit

The contract will obligate the company to pay for all travel expenses.

Hover

Verb

To remain in one place in the air; to remain at or near a particular level.

(मँडराना)

Float, Drift, Hang, Pause, Wait, Flutter, Loom, Poise, Suspend, Lingered

Soar, Fall, Sink, Dive, Plummet, Leave, Settle, Depart, Ascend, Move

A large hawk was seen to hover over the field looking for prey.

Fluctuate

Verb

Rose and fell irregularly in number or amount.

(उतार-चढ़ाव होना)

Varied, Wavered, Oscillated, Swung, Altered, Shifted, Changed, Ebbed, Flowed, Seesawed

Stabilized, Remained, Continued, Persisted, Stayed, Levelled, Fixed, Settled, Regularized, Standardized

The price of gold fluctuated wildly during the global economic crisis.

Vicious

Adjective

Deliberately cruel or violent; immoral.

(क्रूर)

Cruel, Violent, Savage, Brutal, Malicious, Ferocious, Wicked, Sinister, Mean, Spiteful

Gentle, Kind, Friendly, Humane, Benevolent, Mild, Nice, Compassionate, Sweet, Harmless

The stray dog was not friendly and gave a vicious growl at anyone who approached.

Sceptical

Adjective

Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

(उलझन में)

Doubtful, Dubious, Cynical, Unbelieving, Questioning, Distrustful, Hesitant, Suspicious, Uncertain, Incredulous

Certain, Believing, Convinced, Trusting, Sure, Optimistic, Confident, Credulous, Gullible, Positive

My father was very sceptical about the claims made in the new weight-loss advertisement.

Precarious

Adjective

Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

(अनिश्चित)

Dangerous, Risky, Uncertain, Unstable, Insecure, Perilous, Shaky, Hazardous, Unreliable

Safe, Secure, Stable, Certain, Reliable, Solid, Firm, Strong, Protected, Sure

The ladder was in a precarious position, leaning against the wet wall.

Perpetuate

Verb

To make something (typically an undesirable situation or an unfounded belief) continue indefinitely.

(बनाए रखना)

Continue, Maintain, Sustain, Preserve, Prolong, Eternalize, Keep, Extend, Immortalize, Uphold

Abolish, End, Stop, Cease, Halt, Kill, Destroy, Extinguish, Terminate, Forget

These outdated laws only serve to perpetuate inequality in the workforce.

Materialise

Verb

To happen or appear as a physical fact; to become real.

(साकार होना)

Appear, Emerge, Happen, Occur, Result, Develop, Manifest, Form

Disappear, Vanish, Fail, Fade, Evaporate, Dissolve, Collapse, Hide, Cease, End

The promised funding for the park did not materialise, so the project was cancelled.

Contradict

Verb

To deny the truth of a statement by asserting the opposite.

(विरोध करना)

Deny, Dispute, Oppose, Refute, Counter, Challenge, Negate, Disprove, Gainsay, Confront

Agree, Support, Confirm, Corroborate, Verify, Approve, Uphold, Endorse, Concur, Admit

The witness's new testimony began to contradict what he had told the police earlier.

Favour

Noun

Approval, support, or liking for someone or something; an act of kindness.

(एहसान)

Approval, Support, Preference, Benefit, Kindness, Help, Assistance, Gift, Honor, Grace

Disapproval, Opposition, Harm, Dislike, Rejection, Refusal, Hurt, Enmity, Hindrance, Disadvantage

Could you do me a small favour and drop this letter at the post office?