The Hindu Vocabulary 13 April 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Noun

The official process of sending a suspected criminal to another country or state where the crime was committed.

(प्रत्यर्पण)

Surrender, Transfer, Deportation, Rendition, Handing over, Repatriation, Legal handover, Reassignment, Removal, Discharge

Asylum, Shelter, Protection, Refuge, Immunity, Retention, Sanctuary, Harboring, Amnesty, Release

The government approved the extradition of the fugitive to the neighboring country.

Probe

Noun

A thorough investigation into a matter.

(जांच)

Investigation, Inquiry, Examination, Inspection, Scrutiny, Exploration, Check, Study, Research, Analysis

Ignore, Overlook, Neglect, Disregard, Cover-up, Omit, Conceal, Bury, Hide, Suppress

The committee launched a probe into the financial irregularities.

Conspirator

Noun

A person who secretly plans to do something unlawful or harmful.

(साजिशकर्ता)

Plotter, Schemer, Traitor, Collaborator, Intriguer, Co-conspirator, Saboteur, Rebel, Deceiver, Assassin

Defender, Loyalist, Ally, Patriot, Innocent, Supporter, Guardian, Advocate, Law-abider

The police arrested the main conspirator behind the attack.

Reconnaissance

Noun

A preliminary survey or exploration, especially for military purposes.

(सर्वेक्षण)

Exploration, Survey, Scouting, Inspection, Observation, Patrol, Scan, Study, Assessment

Withdrawal, Ignorance, Neglect, Disregard, Retreat, Avoidance, Isolation, Inactivity, Inaction, Concealment

The army conducted aerial reconnaissance before launching the operation.

Accomplice

Noun

A person who helps another commit a crime.

(साथी अपराधी)

Associate, Partner, Aider, Co-conspirator, Collaborator, Helper, Ally, Sidekick, Co-offender, Companion

Opponent, Adversary, Enemy, Stranger, Innocent, Witness, Protector, Bystander, Observer, Law-abider

He was charged as an accomplice in the robbery case.

Dastardly

Adjective

Wicked and cruel, often cowardly.

(कायरतापूर्ण)

Wicked, Evil, Heinous, Cowardly, Cruel, Vile, Treacherous, Malicious, Base, Sinister

Heroic, Brave, Honorable, Noble, Righteous, Admirable, Ethical, Kind, Upright, Respectable

The dastardly act shocked the entire nation.

Complicity

Noun

The state of being involved in wrongdoing or a crime.

(मिलीभगत)

Involvement, Participation, Collusion, Conspiracy, Abetment, Assistance, Partnership, Collaboration, Connivance

Innocence, Honesty, Detachment, Disengagement, Blamelessness, Separation, Ignorance, Virtue, Guiltlessness

His complicity in the scam was revealed during the trial.

Provably

Adverb

In a manner that can be shown to be true.

(साबित करने योग्य ढंग से)

Demonstrably, Verifiably, Evidently, Clearly, Certainly, Conclusively, Authentically, Factually, Undeniably, Legitimately

Improbably, Unprovably, Falsely, Questionably, Unverifiably, Uncertainly, Vaguely, Arguably, Supposedly, Allegedly

 The claim was provably false with clear video evidence.

Diabolical

Adjective

Extremely evil or wicked.

(शैतानी)

Evil, Demonic, Wicked, Cruel, Sinister, Fiendish, Malicious, Vicious, Nefarious, Horrible

Angelic, Kind, Good, Noble, Virtuous, Gentle, Righteous, Decent, Charitable, Holy

The villain's diabolical plan endangered thousands of lives.

Culpable

Adjective

Deserving blame or punishment for a wrong.

(दोषी)

Guilty, Blameworthy, Liable, Responsible, Reprehensible, Accused, Accountable, Convicted

Innocent, Blameless, Guiltless, Faultless, Honest, Ethical, Virtuous, Justified, Rightful, Righteous

The court found the official culpable for the misuse of funds.

Quest

Noun

A long or arduous search for something.

(तलाश)

Search, Pursuit, Hunt, Mission, Journey, Crusade, Exploration, Adventure, Expedition, Inquiry

Retreat, Surrender, Disinterest, Abandonment, Escape, Ignorance, Neglect, Withdrawal, Denial, Pause

The scientist is on a quest to find a cure for the disease.

In absentia

Phrase

While not present (typically referring to legal or formal proceedings).

(अनुपस्थिति में)

Absence, Nonattendance, Nonappearance, Default, Omission, Nonparticipation, Leave, Missing, Void, No-show

Presence, Attendance, Appearance, Arrival, Participation, Witnessing, Inclusion, Involvement, Engagement, Availability

The verdict was delivered in absentia as the accused had fled the country.