The Hindu Vocabulary 6 February 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Critical

Adjective

Very important or expressing disapproval

(महत्वपूर्ण)

Crucial, Essential, Vital, Pivotal, Key, Significant, Fundamental, Imperative, Urgent, Analytical

Unimportant, Minor, Trivial, Insignificant, Negligible, Irrelevant, Superficial, Complimentary, Secondary, Nonessential

It is critical to follow safety measures in a laboratory.

Formulate

Verb

To create or develop something methodically

(तैयार करना)

Develop, Create, Construct, Plan, Design, Devise, Draft, Organize, Frame, Establish

Destroy, Ruin, Neglect, Abandon, Confuse, Disorganize, Wreck, Forget, Ignore, Mismanage

Scientists are working to formulate a new vaccine.

Underutilised

Adjective

Not used to its full potential

(कम उपयोग किया गया)

Unused, Wasted, Idle, Underused, Inefficient, Untapped, Dormant, Neglected, Underexploited, Mismanaged

Fully Used, Maximized, Efficient, Productive, Optimized, Employed, Overused, Exhausted, Utilized, Effective

The company's resources are largely underutilised.

Disruption

Noun

A disturbance that interrupts an event or process.

(विघटन)

Disturbance, Interruption, Disorder, Chaos, Breakdown, Hindrance, Obstruction, Confusion, Turmoil, Interference

Continuation, Stability, Order, Harmony, Peace, Regularity, Arrangement, Agreement

The storm caused a major disruption in transportation.

Outlay

Noun

An amount of money spent for a particular purpose.

(व्यय)

Expense, Expenditure, Spending, Investment, Cost, Disbursement, Allocation, Budget, Payment, Outflow

 Income, Revenue, Profit, Earning, Gain, Saving, Collection, Accumulation, Return, Surplus

The project requires a significant outlay of funds.

Leap

Verb

To jump or move suddenly and quickly

(कूदना)

Jump, Bound, Vault, Spring, Hop, Surge, Advance, Escalation, Rise, Increase

Fall, Drop, Stagnate, Halt, Stop, Decline, Descend, Standstill, Slowdown, Lag

The athlete made a long leap to win the competition.

Herald

Noun

A sign that something will happen or to announce something

(संकेत देना)

Announce, Proclaim, Foretell, Indicate, Declare, Signal, Predict, Messenger, Forerunner, Preview

Conceal, Hide, Suppress, Conclude, Deny, Obscure, Ignore, Neglect, Silence, Mislead

The new policy heralds a major change in governance.

Intermittent

Adjective

Occurring at irregular intervals

(रुक-रुक कर होने वाला)

Periodic, Sporadic, Occasional, Recurrent, Irregular, Fluctuating, Episodic, Interrupted, Discontinuous, On-and-off

Continuous, Constant, Uninterrupted, Steady, Regular, Persistent, Perpetual, Stable, Unbroken, Incessant

 The region experiences intermittent rainfall.

Equitable

Adjective

Fair and impartial.

(न्यायसंगत)

Fair, Just, Impartial, Balanced, Even-handed, Honest, Righteous, Objective, Lawful, Reasonable

Unfair, Biased, Unequal, Partial, Unjust, Discriminatory, Prejudiced, Oppressive, Imbalanced, Favorable

The judge made an equitable decision in the case.

Extraction

Noun

The act of removing something.

(निष्कर्षण)

Removal, Withdrawal, Evacuation, Retrieval, Separation, Mining, Ejection, Displacement, Elimination, Distillation

Insertion, Implantation, Addition, Inclusion, Induction, Contribution, Infiltration, Accumulation, Retention, Ingression

The extraction of minerals requires advanced technology.

Counterproductive

Adjective

Having the opposite of the desired effect

(प्रतिकूल प्रभाव डालने वाला)

Harmful, Ineffective, Detrimental, Unhelpful, Negative, Self-defeating, Damaging, Adverse, Disadvantageous, Destructive

Effective, Useful, Beneficial, Productive, Profitable, Advantageous, Constructive, Helpful, Efficient, Encouraging

Excessive criticism can be counterproductive in the workplace.

Reliance

Noun

Dependence on something or someone.

(निर्भरता)

Dependence, Trust, Confidence, Faith, Support, Aid, Assistance, Need, Requirement, Assurance

Independence, Self-sufficiency, Autonomy, Freedom, Self-reliance, Detachment, Liberation, Non-dependence, Self-support, Self-standing

Excessive reliance on technology can be risky.