The Hindu Vocabulary 28 March 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Reliable

Adjective

Consistently good in quality or performance; dependable.

(विश्वसनीय)

Dependable, Trustworthy, Consistent, Responsible, Steady, Sure, Credible, Stable, Loyal, Predictable

Unreliable, Untrustworthy, Inconsistent, Erratic, Dishonest, Questionable, Uncertain, Dubious, Flaky, Undependable

He is a reliable friend who always keeps his word.

Adoption

Noun

The act of accepting or starting to use something new.

(अंगीकरण)

Acceptance, Embrace, Approval, Implementation, Acquisition, Integration, Endorsement, Assumption

Rejection, Refusal, Denial, Disowning, Abandonment, Disapproval, Discouragement, Exclusion, Resistance

The adoption of new technology improved productivity.

Strategic

Adjective

Related to achieving a long-term aim or overall plan

(रणनीतिक)

Tactical, Planned, Calculated, Deliberate, Intelligent, Purposeful, Organized, Coordinated

Aimless, Unplanned, Random, Haphazard, Thoughtless, Unsystematic, Unmethodical

The company made a strategic decision to invest abroad.

Alleviate

Verb

To make suffering or a problem less severe

(राहत देना)

Relieve, Ease, Reduce, Mitigate, Diminish, Soothe, Lighten, Lessen, Assuage

Worsen, Aggravate, Intensify, Heighten, Increase, Irritate, Provoke, Exacerbate, Complicate

Medicine can help alleviate the pain.

Anxiety

Noun

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease.

(चिंता)

Worry, Nervousness, Tension, Stress, Apprehension, Unease, Dread, Panic, Concern

Calm, Relaxation, Peace, Tranquility, Composure, Contentment, Assurance

She felt anxiety before her job interview.

Convenience

Noun

The state of being able to do something easily or without trouble.

(सुविधा)

Ease, Comfort, Helpfulness, Accessibility, Usefulness, Availability, Suitability, Handiness, Efficiency

Inconvenience, Discomfort, Difficulty, Trouble, Hardship, Burden, Hassle, Disturbance, Obstacle, Delay

Online shopping offers great convenience to users.

Ubiquity

Noun

The fact of appearing everywhere or being very common.

(सर्वव्यापकता)

Omnipresence, Pervasiveness, Universality, Prevalence, Commonness, Global presence, Ever-presence, All-presence, Spread, Saturation

Rarity, Uncommonness, Scarcity, Infrequency, Obscurity, Unusualness, Isolation, Solitude

The ubiquity of smartphones has changed communication.

Relevant

Adjective

Closely connected to the matter at hand.

(प्रासंगिक)

Applicable, Pertinent, Appropriate, Related, Suitable, Important, Useful, Significant, Connected, Timely

Irrelevant, Unrelated, Unimportant, Immaterial, Inappropriate, Insignificant, Trivial, Off-topic, Pointless, Random

Your comments are not relevant to the discussion.

Indigenous

Adjective

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.

(मूल निवासी)

Native, Local, Original, Domestic, Inborn, Tribal, Natural, Aboriginal, Homegrown, Primitive

Foreign, Alien, Imported, Non-native, External, Extraneous, Overseas, Outside, Migrated, External

The tribal people are indigenous to this region.

Notable

Adjective

Worthy of attention or notice.

(उल्लेखनीय)

Remarkable, Outstanding, Significant, Distinguished, Exceptional, Extraordinary, Famous, Celebrated, Renowned, Memorable

Unremarkable, Ordinary, Common, Insignificant, Minor, Unknown, Average, Usual, Hidden, Negligible

He received a notable award for his research.

Leverage

Noun

The use of something to maximum advantage.

(लाभ उठाना)

Advantage, Influence, Power, Control, Bargaining power, Clout, Authority, Manipulation, Edge, Upper hand

Weakness, Disadvantage, Powerlessness, Ineffectiveness, Helplessness, Vulnerability, Fragility, Inability, Inferiority, Inefficiency

The company used its resources to gain financial leverage.

Diversification

Noun

The process of varying products, investments, etc., to reduce risk or expand.

(विविधीकरण)

Variety, Expansion, Variation, Multiplicity, Branching, Broadening, Widening, Range, Spread

Concentration, Uniformity, Specialization, Sameness, Centralization, Focus, Limitation, Narrowness, Homogeneity

Diversification helped the company reduce risk.