The Hindu Vocabulary 1 July 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Controversy

Noun

Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion, typically over a matter of opinion or policy.

(विवाद)

Dispute, Disagreement, Contention, Debate, Disputation, Argument, Altercation, Quarrel, Strife, Polemic

Agreement, Concord, Harmony, Consensus, Peace, Accord, Unity, Unanimity, Concurrence, Acceptance

The committee's sudden decision sparked a major controversy among city residents.

Unresolve

Noun

A state of being undecided or unsettled; the act of undoing a resolution or letting a conflict remain open.

(अनिश्चय)

Indecision, Hesitation, Doubt, Uncertainty, Vacillation, Irresolution, Irresoluteness, Inconstancy, Wavering, Ambiguity

Resolution, Determination, Resolve, Certainty, Decision, Firmness, Purpose, Boldness, Settlement, Finality

The deep unresolve among the board members delayed the project by another month.

Contradiction

Noun

A combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another.

(विरोधाभास)

Paradox, Inconsistency, Discrepancy, Denial, Conflict, Opposition, Counterstatement, Incongruity, Gainsaying, Clashing

Agreement, Consistency, Harmony, Conformance, Confirmation, Corroboration, Similarity, Compatibility, Consensus, Accord

There was a direct contradiction between his story and the camera footage.

Native

Adjective

Associated with the place or circumstances of a person's birth; indigenous to a specific region.

(मूल निवासी)

Indigenous, Aboriginal, Local, Domestic, Endemic, Born, Inherent, Innate, Congenital

Exotic, Imported, Immigrant, Adopted, Outsider, Stranger, Nonnative, Introduced

The botanist spent years studying plants that are native to the Amazon rainforest.

Relegate

Verb

To assign an inferior rank, position, or place to someone or something.

(बाहर निकालना)

Demote, Downgrade, Banish, Exile, Lower, Consign, Assign, Transfer, Displace, Repatriate

Promote, Upgrade, Elevate, Advance, Raise, Exalt, Honor, Appreciate, Retain, Prefer

Because of poor sales, the item was relegated to the back shelves of the store.

Temporary

Adjective

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

(अस्थायी)

Transient, Ephemeral, Fleeting, Momentary, Impermanent, Brief, Provisional, Short-lived, Transitory, Passing

Permanent, Lasting, Eternal, Perpetual, Enduring, Everlasting, Constant, Fixed, Incessant, Lifelong

The heavy rain forced them to seek temporary shelter under a wooden bridge.

Prudence

Noun

The quality of being cautious, careful, and showing good judgment in practical affairs.

(समझदारी)

Caution, Wisdom, Discretion, Judgement, Foresight, Carefulness, Vigilance, Sagacity, Care, Shrewdness

Carelessness, Recklessness, Foolishness, Rashness, Heedlessness, Indiscretion, Thoughtlessness

Financial prudence dictates that you should save a small portion of your income each month.

Mobility

Noun

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; social flexibility.

(गतिशीलता)

Motion, Portability, Flexibility, Agility, Fluidity, Maneuverability, Locomotion, Adaptability, Activity, Moveability

Immobility, Rigidity, Stiffness, Inertia, Fixity, Stagnation, Motionlessness, Inactivity, Permanence, Solidness

Regular stretching exercises can greatly improve the joint mobility of older adults.

Atavistic

Adjective

Relating to or characterized by reversion to something ancient, ancestral, or primitive.

(पूर्वज-संबंधी)

Ancestral, Primitive, Ancient, Instinctive, Archaic, Primeval, Subconscious, Hereditary, Traditional, Innate

Modern, Contemporary, Advanced, Civilized, Sophisticated, Developed, Progressive, Novel, New, Future

Deep in the dark woods, he felt an atavistic fear of wild predators.

Relapse

Noun

A worsening of a clinical condition after a temporary period of improvement; to fall back into a worse state.

(फिर से बीमार पड़ना)

Recurrence, Regression, Deterioration, Backsliding, Worsening, Return, Reversion, Falling-back, Lapse, Decay

Recovery, Improvement, Healing, Progress, Cure, Advance, Betterment, Convalescence, Restoration, Success

The patient was doing well but suffered a sudden relapse over the weekend.

Template

Noun

A shaped piece of metal, wood, card, or software configuration used as a pattern for making processes uniform.

(साँचा)

Pattern, Mold, Guide, Model, Matrix, Prototype, Blueprint, Stencil, Archetype, Gauge

Copy, Reproduction, Derivative, Imitation, Creation, Growth, Ending, Product, Output, Result

You can use this pre-designed email template to send your weekly updates to clients.

Vision

Noun

The faculty or state of being able to see; the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.

(कल्पना)

Sight, Eyesight, Perception, Foresight, Dream, Illusion, Conception, Imagination, Mirage, Apparition

Blindness, Reality, Fact, Hindsight, Actuality, Truth, Substance, Unawareness, Ignorance

The legendary founder had a clear vision for the company's expansion into new markets.