The Hindu Vocabulary 20 May 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Disputed

Adjective

Argued about or questioned; the subject of an intense disagreement or debate.

(विवादित)

Contested, Debated, Argued, Questioned, Challenged, Contentious, Litigated, Doubtful, Moot, Uncertain

Undisputed, Agreed, Accepted, Proven, Certain, Definite, Absolute, Uncontested, Clear, Acknowledged

The exact border between the two neighboring countries remains disputed.

Intensify

Verb

To become or make something greater, stronger, or more extreme.

(तीव्र करना)

Escalate, Heighten, Aggravate, Magnify, Amplify, Deepen, Strengthen, Boost, Sharpen, Reinforce

Decrease, Weaken, Diminish, Lessen, Alleviate, Mitigate, Soften, Reduce, Abate, Moderate

The local authorities expect the heavy rainfall to intensify over the weekend.

Insist

Verb

To demand something forcefully, not accepting a refusal or any alternative.

(ज़ोर देना)

Demand, Assert, Maintain, Persist, Contend, Urge, Command, Require, Claim, Request

Yield, Surrender, Concede, Relent, Abandon, Waive, Drop, Comply, Submit, Give up

I insist that you stay for dinner before starting your long journey home.

Revival

Noun

An improvement in the condition, strength, or popularity of something after a period of decline.

(पुनरुत्थान)

Resurgence, Recovery, Awakening, Renewal, Restoration, Rebirth, Resurrection, Return, Renaissance, Reanimation

Decline, Death, Destruction, Decay, Extinction, Failure, Suppression, End, Downturn, Collapse

The small textile town is experiencing a major economic revival due to new investments.

Preponderance

Noun

The quality of being greater in number, quantity, weight, or importance.

(प्रधानता)

Dominance, Prevalence, Majority, Predominance, Plurality, Supremacy, Bulk, Greater part, Superiority, Edge

Minority, Scarcity, Deficiency, Lack, Shortage, Meagerness, Subservience, Weakness, Insufficiency, Fewness

There is a clear preponderance of evidence supporting the researcher's theory.

Loophole

Noun

An ambiguity or inadequacy in the law or a set of rules that allows people to evade compliance.

(कानून की खामी)

Flaw, Escape clause, Ambiguity, Omission, Inadequacy, Excuse, Pretext, Out, Maneuver

Closure, Block, Restriction, Barrier, Rule, Tightness, Strictness, Enforcement, Obstacle, Obligation

The clever lawyer found a legal loophole that allowed his client to avoid paying the fine.

Ambiguity

Noun

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness or uncertainty.

(अस्पष्टता)

Vagueness, Obscurity, Uncertainty, Equivocation, Unclarity, Doubt, Inexactness, Mystery, Confusion

Clarity, Certainty, Clearness, Directness, Explicit, Precision, Sharpness, Simplicity, Sureness, Obviousness

To avoid any ambiguity, the contract must be written in simple, precise language.

Arbitrary

Adjective

Based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason, system, or law.

(मनमाना)

Random, Chance, Whimsical, Capricious, Erratic, Unreasonable, Subjective, Lawless, Casual

Rational, Logical, Systematic, Planned, Consistent, Objective, Fair, Lawful, Methodical, Reasonable

The committee's decision seemed completely arbitrary and lacked any clear logic.

Pave

Verb

To cover a piece of ground with concrete, asphalt, stone, or bricks; to prepare a path.

(रास्ता तैयार करना)

Surface, Tile, Cover, Asphalt, Tar, Prepare, Smooth, Layer, Floor, Coat

Dig up, Ruin, Block, Obstruct, Destroy, Uncover, Rough up, Damage, Strip, Tear down

This major technological breakthrough will pave the way for future medical discoveries.

Enforce

Verb

To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

(लागू करना)

Implement, Execute, Administer, Impose, Compel, Require, Exact, Dictate, Insist on, Carry out

Ignore, Neglect, Disregard, Waive, Overlook, Abandon, Violate, Forget, Drop, Dismiss

The local police department will strictly enforce the speed limit during school hours.

Outweigh

Verb

To be greater, more significant, or more important than something else.

(से अधिक महत्वपूर्ण होना)

Exceed, Surpass, Override, Excel, Eclipse, Overcome, Dominate, Top, Better

Fail, Lose, Understate, Drop below, Subside, Yield, Fall short, Fail behind, Surrender, Succumb

The long-term benefits of regular exercise easily outweigh the initial effort required.

Coexistence

Noun

The state of living or existing together at the same time or in the same place in peace.

(सह-अस्तित्व)

Harmony, Concord, Unity, Peace, Tolerance, Cooperation, Consensus, Fellowship, Concurrence, Synthesis

Conflict, Hostility, War, Discord, Incompatibility, Struggle, Antagonism, Clash, Strife, Division

The continuous efforts of the community leaders proved that peaceful coexistence is possible.