The Hindu Vocabulary 10 September 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Throes

Noun

Intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or a great change.

(प्रसव पीड़ा)

Agony, Pangs, Struggles, Torment, Convulsions, Travail, Suffering, Anguish, Wrenching

Ease, Comfort, Calmness, Tranquility, Peace, Relief, Serenity, Stability, Order, Harmony

The new company is in the throes of a major reorganization.

Hover

Verb

To remain in one place in the air; to linger uncertainly in one place.

(मंडराना)

Float, Hang, Suspended, Drift, Poise, Flit, Linger, Standby, Wait, Dawdle

Fall, Drop, Sink, Descend, Plummet, Land, Rest, Settle, Ground, Depart

The helicopter continued to hover over the rescue site.

Diversity

Noun

The state of being varied or different.

(विविधता)

Variety, Assortment, Range, Plurality, Mix, Medley, Disparity, Multiformity, Heterogeneity, Difference

Uniformity, Sameness, Homogeneity, Alikeness, Monotony, Singularity, Stagnation, Invariability, Consistency

Our city is known for its cultural diversity.

Replacement

Noun

The action or process of replacing something; a person or thing that takes the place of another.

(प्रतिस्थापन)

Substitute, Stand-in, Successor, Proxy, Backup, Supplanter, Fill-in, Substitute, Redundancy

Retention, Original, Inception, Continuation, Preservation, Maintenance, Keeping, Beginning

We need to find a replacement for the broken part.

Demographic

Adjective

Relating to the structure of populations, especially with regard to age, sex, and income.

(जनसांख्यिकीय)

Population-based, Social, Statistical, Human, Community, Group, Societal, Collective, Populational, Segmented

Static, Unchanging, Unrecorded, Immutable, Fixed, Undefined, Immeasurable, Unspecified, Individual, Personal

The company is targeting a specific demographic for its new product.

Foolhardy

Adjective

Recklessly bold or rash.

(मूर्खतापूर्ण साहसी)

Reckless, Rash, Impulsive, Venturesome, Adventurous, Daring, Audacious, Heedless, Incautious, Brave

Cautious, Prudent, Careful, Wise, Sensible, Circumspect, Reasonable, Judicious, Thoughtful, Wary

It was a foolhardy decision to climb the mountain without proper gear.

Populous

Adjective

Having a large population.

(घनी आबादी वाला)

Crowded, Densely-populated, Populated, Teeming, Swarming, Numerous, Congested, Full, Packed, Thriving

Empty, Uninhabited, Sparse, Deserted, Vacant, Unpopulated, Desolate, Isolated, Abandoned, Lonely

Mumbai is a very populous city.

Leverage

Noun

The power to influence a person or situation to achieve a particular outcome.

(लाभ उठाना)

Influence, Power, Advantage, Sway, Clout, Authority, Control, Weight, Influence, Dominance

Weakness, Powerlessness, Inability, Helplessness, Disadvantage, Impotence, Incapacity, Ineffectiveness, Futility, Constraint

 She used her contacts to leverage her position.

Mobility

Noun

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.

(गतिशीलता)

Movement, Flexibility, Agility, Maneuverability, Fluidity, Motion, Adaptability, Portability, Freedom, Nimbleness

Immobility, Stagnation, Fixity, Inertia, Permanence, Rigidity, Stability, Static, Sedentariness, Inflexibility

The elderly man had limited mobility due to an old injury.

Realignment

Noun

The action of changing or restoring to a new or different position.

(पुनर्संरेखण)

Reorganization, Reorientation, Adjustment, Reordering, Redistribution, Reconfiguration, Restructuring, Reshuffling, Reallocation, Shift

Stagnation, Continuity, Consistency, Fixity, Stability, Adherence, Preservation, Status Quo, Sameness, Invariability

The political realignment caused a shift in power.

Massive

Adjective

Large and heavy or solid.

(विशाल)

Huge, Enormous, Immense, Gigantic, Colossal, Monumental, Vast, Grand, Bulky, Substantial

Tiny, Small, Minute, Miniature, Little, Insignificant, Slight, Petite, Microscopic, Trivial

A massive earthquake shook the entire region.

Serve

Verb

To perform duties or services for a person or organization; to be of use to.

(सेवा करना)

Assist, Help, Aid, Support, Cater, Provide, Supply, Attend, Benefit, Function

Neglect, Abandon, Harm, Damage, Betray, Disregard, Hinder, Fail, Hurt, Destroy

 He has been honored for his long years of service to the community.