The Hindu Vocabulary 7 March 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Humour

Noun

The quality of being amusing or comical.

(हास्य)

Comedy, Wit, Fun, Joking, Amusement, Merriment, Laughter, Lightheartedness, Joviality

Seriousness, Gloom, Melancholy, Sadness, Solemnity, Depression, Moroseness, Sorrow

His sense of humour always lightens the mood in the office.

Perversity

Noun

A deliberate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way.

(हठधर्मिता)

Stubbornness, Depravity, Obstinacy, Waywardness, Contrariness, Corruption, Rebelliousness, Headstrongness, Defiance

Righteousness, Morality, Obedience, Virtue, Honesty, Decency, Compliance, Conformity, Agreement

His perversity made it difficult to work with him.

Obscenity

Noun

Offensive, indecent, or vulgar behavior or speech.

(अश्लीलता)

Vulgarity, Indecency, Lewdness, Immorality, Profanity, Crudeness, Filthiness, Offensiveness, Coarseness, Rudeness

Decency, Modesty, Morality, Purity, Respectability, Cleanliness, Virtue, Refinement, Sobriety, Politeness

The movie was banned due to its obscenity.

Superfluous

Adjective

More than what is needed; excessive.

(अनावश्यक)

Unnecessary, Excessive, Redundant, Extravagant, Needless, Surplus, Unwarranted, Overabundant, Useless, Pointless

Essential, Necessary, Required, Important, Needed, Indispensable, Vital, Crucial, Relevant, Fundamental

His speech was filled with superfluous details.

Controversial

Adjective

Giving rise to public disagreement or debate.

(विवादास्पद)

Disputable, Contentious, Divisive, Debatable, Polemical, Arguable, Provocative, Problematic, Heated

Uncontroversial, Accepted, Agreed, Peaceful, Harmonious, Undisputed, Conventional, Standard

The new law was highly controversial and sparked protests.

Lascivious

Adjective

Showing or expressing an excessive interest in sexual matters.

(कामुक)

Lewd, Lustful, Obscene, Salacious, Prurient, Indecent, Sensual, Libidinous, Erotic

Chaste, Pure, Decent, Moral, Modest, Upright, Virtuous, Clean, Innocent

The actor faced criticism for his lascivious remarks.

Prurient

Adjective

Having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters.

(अश्लीलता से भरा)

Lustful, Lascivious, Sensual, Salacious, Indecent, Erotic, Lewd, Vulgar, Immoral, Obscene

Modest, Pure, Chaste, Innocent, Virtuous, Decent, Reserved, Unprovocative, Moral, Clean

The magazine was banned due to its prurient content.

Overzealous

Adjective

Excessively enthusiastic or passionate.

(अत्यधिक उत्सुक)

Fanatical, Excessive, Obsessed, Impassioned, Fervent, Overexcited, Intense, Hyperactive

Indifferent, Unenthusiastic, Apathetic, Lethargic, Careless, Casual, Dispassionate, Neutral

The overzealous fan kept interrupting the performance.

Enforcement

Noun

The act of making sure that rules or laws are followed.

(लागू करना)

Implementation, Execution, Imposition, Regulation, Application, Administration, Policing, Compulsion, Adherence

Neglect, Abandonment, Noncompliance, Repeal, Laxity, Weakness, Relaxation, Disregard

Strict enforcement of traffic laws is necessary to reduce accidents.

Deprecate

Verb

To express disapproval or criticism of something.

(निंदा करना)

Criticize, Condemn, Oppose, Disapprove, Denounce, Object, Protest, Rebuke, Scorn, Reprimand

Approve, Praise, Commend, Endorse, Support, Compliment, Admire, Applaud, Appreciate, Encourage

The manager deprecated the employee’s careless attitude.

Prosecution

Noun

The process of conducting legal action against someone in court.

(अभियोजन)

Legal action, Litigation, Indictment, Accusation, Trial, Lawsuit, Conviction, Charge, Allegation, Court

Defense, Acquittal, Exoneration, Amnesty, Pardon, Release, Discharge, Protection, Safeguard

The prosecution presented strong evidence against the accused.

Outrage

Noun

A strong reaction of anger or shock.

(आक्रोश)

Fury, Anger, Indignation, Shock, Disgust, Resentment, Rage, Uproar, Offense, Scandal

Contentment, Peace, Calm, Happiness, Agreement, Delight, Gratification, Harmony, Tolerance

The decision to increase taxes caused public outrage.