The Hindu Vocabulary 13 May 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Meddle

Verb

Interfere in something that is not one's concern.

(हस्तक्षेप करना)

Interfere, Intrude, Pry, Snoop, Nose around, Tamper, Butt in, Obtrude, Involve oneself, Mess with

Ignore, Avoid, Shun, Steer clear of, Leave alone, Mind own business, Disregard, Abstain, Bypass, Evade

It's rude to meddle in other people's affairs.

Intense

Adjective

Of extreme force, degree, or strength.

(तीव्र)

Extreme, Strong, Powerful, Acute, Fierce, Vehement, Ardent, Passionate

Mild, Weak, Gentle, Moderate, Slight, Calm, Subdued, Tame, Bland

The heat was intense in the desert sun.

Escalate

Verb

Increase rapidly.

(तेज होना)

Increase, Intensify, Rise, Grow, Surge, Mount, Amplify, Heighten, Accelerate, Aggravate

Decrease, Reduce, Decline, Fall, Abate, Lessen, Mitigate, Decelerate, Subside, Wane

The conflict began to escalate after the border incident.

Flare up

Verb

Suddenly become active or angry.

(भड़क उठना)

Erupt, Ignite, Burst out, Intensify suddenly, Blaze, Kindle, Revive, Resurface, Break out

Subside, Diminish, Die down, Extinguish, Calm down, Abate, Wane, Fade

Tempers can flare up easily in stressful situations.

Overt

Adjective

Done or shown openly; plainly or obviously apparent.

(प्रत्यक्ष)

Open, Obvious, Plain, Clear, Apparent, Manifest, Visible, Evident, Patent, Unconcealed

Covert, Secret, Hidden, Concealed, Undercover, Surreptitious, Stealthy

There was no overt sign of hostility between the two groups.

Deniability

Noun

The ability to deny knowledge of or responsibility for something.

(अस्वीकार्यता)

Disavowal, Repudiation, Disclaimer, Rejection, Negation, Contradiction, Refutation, Escape route, Alibi

Accountability, Responsibility, Liability, Admission, Acknowledgment, Avowal, Confession, Truthfulness, Candor, Openness

The operation was designed with plausible deniability.

Stellar

Adjective

Relating to a star or stars; exceptionally good; outstanding.

(उत्कृष्ट)

Outstanding, Excellent, Exceptional, Superb, First-class, Wonderful, Magnificent, Brilliant, Remarkable, Admirable

Poor, Bad, Terrible, Awful, Inferior, Subpar, Mediocre, Ordinary, Common, Unremarkable

The team delivered a stellar performance in the championship game.

Brunt

Noun

The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing.

(मुख्य भार)

Impact, Force, Shock, Strain, Pressure, Burden, Thrust, Weight, Severity, Main force

Relief, Alleviation, Mitigation, Easing, Protection, Shield, Buffer, Cushion, Support, Advantage

The small businesses bore the brunt of the economic downturn.

Communal

Adjective

Relating to a community or jointly owned or used.

(सांप्रदायिक)

Collective, Joint, Shared, Public, Common, Civic, Societal, Group, Cooperative, Mutual

Individual, Private, Personal, Separate, Exclusive, Solitary, Independent, Singular, Restricted

They lived in a communal housing arrangement.

Discord

Noun

Disagreement between people; lack of harmony.

(असामंजस्य)

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Disagreement, Conflict, Strife, Friction, Tension, Disharmony, Dissension, Opposition, Animosity, Variance

Harmony, Agreement, Concord, Unity, Peace, Accord, Amity, Consensus, Understanding, Cooperation

There was a lot of discord within the political party.

Jingoism

Noun

Extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy.

(उग्र देशभक्ति)

Extreme nationalism, Chauvinism, Bellicism, Militancy

Pacifism, Internationalism, Globalism, Cosmopolitanism, Peacemaking, Diplomacy, Conciliation

The politician's speech was criticized for its jingoism.

Consensus

Noun

A general agreement.

(आम सहमति)

Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Unity, Concurrence, Unanimity, Concord, Assent, General agreement, Common view

Disagreement, Dissent, Opposition, Conflict, Variance, Dissension, Contention, Discord, Dispute, Argument

The committee reached a consensus on the proposed changes.