The Hindu Vocabulary 15 October 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Stempede

Noun

A sudden, rapid, headlong rush or flight of a mass of frightened animals or people.

(भगदड़)

Rush, Rout, Flight, Charge, Panic, Scramble, Bolt, Dash, Race, Swarm

Halt, Order, Retreat, Calm, Standstill, Leisure, Control, Pause, Quiet, Stroll

The unexpected noise caused a stampede in the crowded stadium.

Culpability

Noun

Responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness.

(अपराध)

Guilt, Blame, Responsibility, Fault, Accountability, Liability, Censure, Sin, Wrongdoing, Offence

Innocence, Exoneration, Blamelessness, Absolution, Virtue, Integrity, Acquittal, Justification

The investigation sought to determine the culpability of the board members in the financial scandal.

Intervention

Noun

The action or process of intervening; interference by a state or organization in another's affairs.

(हस्तक्षेप)

Interference, Mediation, Intercession, Involvement, Intrusion, Arbitration, Action, Interruption, Negotiation, Assistance

Non-interference, Withdrawal, Abstention, Neutrality, Avoidance, Disregard, Passivity, Retreat, Non-involvement, Separation

Military intervention was authorized to prevent further escalation of the conflict.

Ostensibly

Adverb

Apparently or seemingly, but perhaps not actually; purportedly.

(ज़ाहिर तौर पर)

Apparently, Seemingly, Professedly, Allegedly, Outwardly, Superficially, Plausibly, Supposedly, Speciously, Officially

Genuinely, Actually, Truly, Really, Inwardly, Authentically, Essentially, Certainly, Factually, Definitely

The dinner party was ostensibly to celebrate a birthday, but it was actually a political gathering.

Disarray

Noun

A state of disorganization or untidiness; disorder.

(अव्यवस्था)

Disorder, Confusion, Chaos, Mess, Anarchy, Turmoil, Untidiness, Jumble, Muddle, Shambles

Order, Neatness, Arrangement, Organization, Tidy, Calm, Harmony, System, Structure, Method

After the storm, the whole campsite was in complete disarray.

Interim

Noun

The intervening time; temporary or provisional.

(अंतरिम)

Temporary, Provisional, Transitional, Meantime, Acting, Stopgap, Ad Hoc, Short-term, Makeshift, Substitute

Permanent, Final, Lasting, Fixed, Definitive, Regular, Endless, Established, Settled, Perpetual

An interim report on the findings will be published next week.

Reversion

Noun

A return to a previous state, practice, or belief; the action of returning to an earlier or ancestral type.

(प्रत्यावर्तन)

Return, Regression, Throwback, Atavism, Relapse, Retreat, Withdrawal, Recurrence

Progression, Advance, Improvement, Forward, Development, Evolution, Growth, Progress, Modernization, Ascent

The committee opposed the reversion to the old, inefficient system.

Exonerate

Verb

To officially absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after reconsideration of the case.

(दोषमुक्त करना)

Acquit, Absolve, Clear, Vindicate, Justify, Discharge, Pardon, Release, Free, Excuse

Convict, Blame, Charge, Implicate, Accuse, Sentence, Condemn, Incriminate, Censure, Fault

New DNA evidence was found that helped to exonerate the falsely accused man.

Prejudice

Noun

Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience; bias.

(पूर्वाग्रह)

Bias, Bigotry, Discrimination, Bias, Intolerance, Partiality, Chauvinism, Bias, Injustice, Unfairness

Fairness, Impartiality, Tolerance, Objectivity, Equity, Reason, Open-mindedness, Justice, Liberalism, Acceptance

The court was careful to avoid any appearance of prejudice against the defendant.

Adjudicate

Verb

To make a formal judgement or decision about a problem or disputed matter.

(न्याय करना)

Judge, Arbitrate, Decide, Determine, Rule, Mediate, Settle, Referee, Examine, Pass Judgement

Ignore, Waver, Hesitate, Postpone, Avoid, Delay, Doubt, Question, Confuse, Submit

A special commission was set up to adjudicate disputes between the two companies.

Abandon

Verb

To cease to support or look after (someone); to desert; to give up completely (a course of action or a practice).

(त्यागना)

Desert, Forsake, Relinquish, Drop, Waive, Discard, Renounce, Give Up, Jettison, Forgo

Keep, Retain, Support, Cherish, Uphold, Continue, Maintain, Reclaim, Adopt, Embrace

The climbers had to abandon their attempt to reach the summit due to bad weather.

Undermine

Verb

To lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously; to erode the base or foundation of.

(कमज़ोर करना)

Weaken, Sabotage, Subvert, Damage, Impair, Hurt, Compromise, Threaten, Erode, Harm

Strengthen, Support, Reinforce, Boost, Build, Help, Fortify, Encourage, Assist, Enhance

Constant criticism can seriously undermine a person's confidence.