The Hindu Vocabulary 31 July 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Interrupt

Verb

To stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process); to break the continuity of (a person speaking.

(बाधित करना)

Halt, Stop, Suspend, Break, Interfere, Disrupt, Obstruct, Discontinue, Intervene, Punctuate

Continue, Resume, Maintain, Proceed, Sustain, Allow, Facilitate, Support, Connect

Please don't interrupt me when I'm speaking.

Contraction

Noun

The process of becoming smaller.

(संकुचन)

Shrinking, Reduction, Compression, Tightening, Diminution, Condensation, Curtailment, Decline, Recession, Constriction

Expansion, Enlargement, Extension, Spread, Increase, Growth, Amplification, Broadening, Elongation, Swelling

The contraction of the muscle caused the arm to bend.

Erratic

Adjective

Not consistent or regular; unpredictable

(अस्थिर)

Unpredictable, Irregular, Inconsistent, Capricious, Wayward, Volatile, Whimsical, Random, Flighty

Consistent, Predictable, Regular, Steady, Stable, Systematic, Reliable, Uniform, Constant

His erratic driving made everyone nervous.

Deficient

Adjective

Lacking in something important

(कमीपूर्ण)

Inadequate, Insufficient, Scarce, Lacking, Meager, Imperfect, Incomplete, Sparse

Sufficient, Adequate, Plentiful, Complete, Abundant, Overflowing, Ample

Her diet is deficient in iron.

Disruption

Noun

A disturbance or problem which interrupts an event or process.

(बाधा)

Interruption, Disturbance, Breakdown, Obstruction, Disorder, Interference, Chaos, Confusion, Turmoil

Continuity, Order, Harmony, Stability, Flow, Peace, Calm, Consistency, Regularity, Smoothness

The strike caused a disruption in train services.

Sluggish

Adjective

Slow-moving or inactive.

(सुस्त)

Lazy, Lethargic, Slow, Dull, Inactive, Tired, Unhurried, Listless, Sleepy, Torpid

Energetic, Active, Fast, Quick, Brisk, Agile, Alert, Dynamic, Lively, Rapid

My brain feels sluggish in the morning.

Hinge

Noun

A joint that allows the turning or opening of a door/lid.

(कब्जा)

Joint, Pivot, Fastener, Axis, Link, Coupling, Connection, Swivel, Bracket, Support

Disconnection, Separation, Break, Detachment, Split, Severance, Division, Uncoupling, Fragmentation, Release

The door creaked due to a rusty hinge.

Reluctance

Noun

Unwillingness to do something.

(हिचकिचाहट)

Unwillingness, Hesitation, Disinclination, Aversion, Doubt, Resistance, Refusal, Reservation, Opposition

Willingness, Eagerness, Readiness, Zeal, Consent, Agreement, Acceptance, Inclination, Enthusiasm

His reluctance to speak was obvious.

Correlate

Verb

To have a mutual relationship or connection.

(सहसंबंध होना)

Connect, Associate, Relate, Match, Link, Align, Tie, Correspond, Compare, Interrelate

Disconnect, Detach, Separate, Isolate, Disagree, Diverge, Differ, Contradict, Unlink, Break

Test scores correlate with hours of study.

Bottleneck

Noun

A point of congestion or blockage.

(बाधा)

Obstruction, Blockage, Delay, Choke point, Hindrance, Barrier, Congestion, Jam, Impediment, Clot

Flow, Passage, Clearance, Ease, Freedom, Unblockage, Open way, Channel, Movement, Stream

The construction created a traffic bottleneck.

Rigour

Noun

The quality of being strict, exact, or harsh.

(कठोरता)

Strictness, Severity, Harshness, Toughness, Precision, Exactness, Discipline, Sternness

Leniency, Softness, Flexibility, Mercy, Gentleness, Kindness, Indulgence, Tolerance

The rigour of training made the recruits strong.

Probabilistic

Adjective

Based on probability or chance.

(संभाव्यता पर आधारित)

Likely, Possible, Uncertain, Hypothetical, Stochastic, Speculative, Approximate, Tentative, Conditional, Random

Deterministic, Certain, Definite, Fixed, Predictable, Sure, Guaranteed, Known, Absolute

Probabilistic models are used in weather prediction.