The Hindu Vocabulary 9 April 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning 

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Inconclusive

Adjective 

Not leading to a definite result or conclusion.

(अनिर्णायक)

Indecisive, Unresolved, Uncertain, Ambiguous, Vague, Doubtful, Tentative, Open-ended, Undecided, Questionable

Conclusive, Definite, Decisive, Certain, Final, Clear, Resolved, Settled, Proven, Determined

The results of the investigation were inconclusive.

Brace

Verb

To prepare or support for something difficult or unpleasant.

(संभालना)

Prepare, Support, Steady, Fortify, Secure, Reinforce, Strengthen, Stabilize, Harden, Tighten

Release, Weaken, Let go, Collapse, Dismantle, Loosen, Fall, Relax, Ignore, Yield

The passengers braced themselves for a rough landing.

Strategise

Verb

To plan or devise a strategy.

(रणनीति बनाना)

Plan, Organize, Scheme, Formulate, Design, Map out, Develop, Plot, Chart, Arrange

Improvise, Ignore, Neglect, Abandon, Forget, Disregard, Overlook, Miss, Skip, Fail

We need to strategise carefully before launching the product.

Anxious

Adjective 

Experiencing worry or unease.

(चिंतित) 

Worried, Nervous, Apprehensive, Uneasy, Troubled, Fearful, Tense, Restless, Concerned, Jittery

Calm, Relaxed, Confident, Peaceful, Assured, Unworried, Serene, Comfortable, Secure, Composed

She was anxious about the exam results.

Convene 

Verb

To bring people together for a meeting.

(एकत्र होना) 

Assemble, Gather, Call, Summon, Meet, Organize, Convoke, Rally, Congregate, Host

Disperse, Adjourn, Separate, Scatter, Dismiss, Postpone, Cancel, Divide, Disband, Delay

The committee will convene tomorrow to discuss the issue.

Protracted

Adjective 

Lasting for a long time or longer than expected.

(लंबा खिंचा हुआ)

Lengthy, Extended, Prolonged, Drawn-out, Long-winded, Stretched, Continued, Endless, Ongoing, Lingering

Short, Brief, Quick, Concise, Fast, Limited, Momentary, Immediate, Temporary, Transient

The protracted negotiations delayed the agreement.

Unanimously 

Adverb

With everyone agreeing.

(सर्वसम्मति से) 

Collectively, Harmoniously, Agreed, Jointly, Together, Unitedly, Congruently, In unison, In accord, Cooperatively

Disagreeably, Dividedly, Contrarily, Dissentingly, Differently, Separately, Inconsistently, Conflictually, Arguably, Disputably

The bill was passed unanimously.

Perpetual 

Adjective 

Never ending or changing.

(लगातार)

Everlasting, Eternal, Continuous, Unending, Constant, Timeless, Ceaseless, Uninterrupted, Enduring, Infinite

Temporary, Ending, Brief, Limited, Intermittent, Finite, Ephemeral, Occasional, Short-term, Terminated

He lived in perpetual fear of being followed.

Affirmatively

Adverb

In a way that expresses agreement or confirmation.

(सकारात्मक रूप से)

Positively, Agreeably, Certainly, Clearly, Yes, Undoubtedly, Assuredly, Definitely, Unquestionably, Conclusively

Negatively, Disagreeably, Dismissively, Rejectedly, Oppositionally, Contrarily, Denyingly, Hesitantly, Ambiguously, Neutrally

She nodded affirmatively to the proposal.

Repugnant 

Adjective 

Extremely distasteful or unacceptable.

(घृणास्पद)

Offensive, Disgusting, Revolting, Abhorrent, Objectionable, Nauseating, Horrible, Distasteful, Vile, Despicable

Pleasant, Acceptable, Agreeable, Delightful, Tolerable, Welcome, Admirable, Enjoyable

His views were repugnant to everyone in the room.

Competency 

Noun

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.

(योग्यता)

Skill, Ability, Proficiency, Expertise, Aptitude, Capability, Efficiency, Qualification, Talent, Capacity

Incompetence, Inefficiency, Incapacity, Inability, Weakness, Ignorance, Unfitness, Unskillfulness, Amateurism, Inexperience

She proved her competency in managing the team.

Interim

Noun

Temporary or provisional arrangement.

(अंतरिम)

Temporary, Provisional, Transitional, Short-term, Makeshift, Stopgap, Acting, Interval, Meantime, Intervening

Permanent, Final, Enduring, Lasting, Established, Eternal, Long-term, Definite, Continuous, Settled

He was appointed as the interim manager until a permanent one is hired