The Hindu Vocabulary 4 August 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Noun

A person or entity competing with another.

(प्रतिद्वंदी)

Competitor, Opponent, Contender, Challenger, Adversary, Enemy, Antagonist, Foe

Friend, Partner, Supporter, Associate, Teammate, Companion, Collaborator, Well-wisher, Colleague

He defeated his rival in the championship match.

Evade

Verb

To escape or avoid.

(टालना)

Avoid, Escape, Dodge, Elude, Sidestep, Bypass, Circumvent, Shirk, Flee, Baffle

Confront, Face, Meet, Encounter, Accept, Acknowledge, Address, Engage, Approach, Welcome

He tried to evade the tax officials during inspection.

Unanimity

Noun

Complete agreement among everyone.

(एकमतता)

Agreement, Consensus, Concord, Unity, Harmony, Accord, Solidarity, Union, Oneness, Concurrence

Disagreement, Dissent, Division, Conflict, Dispute, Opposition, Diversity, Discord, Variance

The resolution was passed with complete unanimity.

Strident

Adjective

Loud, harsh, and grating.

(कर्कश)

Harsh, Loud, Shrill, Piercing, Blaring, Raucous, Jarring, Grating, Noisy, Blaring

Soft, Gentle, Mellow, Mild, Subtle, Quiet, Calm, Smooth, Pleasant, Harmonious

The strident sound of the alarm woke everyone up.

Debatable

Adjective

Open to discussion or argument; not certain.

(विवादास्पद)

Controversial, Arguable, Questionable, Disputable, Moot, Unresolved, Contentious, Unclear, Doubtful, Problematic

Undisputed, Certain, Definite, Conclusive, Settled, Agreed, Proven, Irrefutable, Accepted

The benefits of the new policy are still debatable among experts.

Reassure

Verb

To make someone feel less worried; to comfort or give confidence.

(आश्वस्त करना)

Comfort, Soothe, Encourage, Console, Assure, Calm, Support, Ease, Pacify

Alarm, Frighten, Discourage, Distress, Worry, Upset, Dissuade, Dishearten, Scare

The doctor reassured the patient that the surgery would be safe.

Definitive

Adjective

Conclusive, final, not subject to change.

(अंतिम)

Conclusive, Final, Absolute, Authoritative, Decisive, Ultimate, Binding, Confirmed, Precise, Certain

Tentative, Indefinite, Uncertain, Inconclusive, Flexible, Approximate, Ambiguous, Provisional, Conditional

The court gave a definitive verdict in the case.

Implication

Noun

A possible effect or result; an indirect suggestion.

(निहितार्थ)

Consequence, Suggestion, Inference, Hint, Indication, Ramification, Connection, Association, Outcome, Involvement

Explicitness, Clarity, Directness, Proof, Exclusion, Disconnection, Detachment, Ignorance, Exoneration, Disproof

The new law has serious implications for small businesses.

Exasperate

Verb

To irritate or annoy intensely.

(नाराज़ करना)

Irritate, Annoy, Infuriate, Aggravate, Provoke, Enrage, Vex, Irk, Bother, Disturb

Calm, Soothe, Pacify, Please, Comfort, Delight, Cheer, Console, Encourage, Relax

His constant interruptions exasperated the speaker.

Diminish

Verb

To make or become less, smaller, or weaker.

(कम करना)

Decrease, Lessen, Reduce, Decline, Lower, Dwindle, Shrink, Weaken, Contract, Curtail

Increase, Expand, Enlarge, Amplify, Boost, Intensify, Raise, Escalate, Multiply, Magnify

His respect diminished after the scandal.

Uninterrupt

Verb

To continue without stopping or interference.

(बिना बाधा के जारी रहना)

Continue, Maintain, Sustain, Proceed, Flow, Persist, Go on, Carry on, Endure, Last

Interrupt, Disturb, Halt, Obstruct, Disrupt, Pause, Cease, Intervene, Break, Interfere

The ceremony will uninterrupt till the end.

Garner

Verb

To collect or gather something, especially information or support.

(एकत्र करना)

Collect, Gather, Accumulate, Amass, Acquire, Reap, Assemble, Hoard, Stockpile, Earn

Disperse, Scatter, Distribute, Waste, Lose, Spend, Dissipate, Squander

He garnered praise for his outstanding performance.