The Hindu Vocabulary 14 August 2025
2025-08-14
The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 14 August 2025 is from the Editorial titled “Justice and equality: On organ transplantation, gender skew”.
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Word/Phrase |
Part of speech |
Meaning |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
Sentence |
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Skew |
Verb |
To distort or change from the original course, meaning, or proportion. (तिरछा करना) |
Distort, Tilt, Slant, Bend, Twist, Incline, Angle, Warp, Misalign, Deviate |
Straighten, Align, Balance, Level, Correct, Standardize, Stabilize, Equalize, Regularize, Rectify |
The data was skewed by a few extreme values. |
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Transplantation |
Noun |
The act of moving an organ, tissue, or plant from one place to another. (प्रत्यारोपण) |
Implantation, Grafting, Relocation, Transfer, Replanting, Replacement, Insertion, Shifting, Repositioning, Moving |
Removal, Extraction, Detachment, Abandonment, Destruction, Displacement, Uprooting, Eradication, Elimination, Withdrawal |
The hospital specializes in heart transplantation. |
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Rewrite |
Verb |
To write again or differently to improve or change meaning. (पुनर्लेखन करना) |
Revise, Edit, Redraft, Rephrase, Reformulate, Modify, Update, Adapt, Alter, Paraphrase |
Preserve, Maintain, Retain, Keep, Uphold, Continue, Sustain, Conserve, Endorse, Approve |
The teacher asked me to rewrite my essay for clarity. |
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Beneficiary |
Noun |
A person who receives benefits, especially from a will or insurance policy. (लाभार्थी) |
Recipient, Heir, Legatee, Inheritor, Receiver, Allottee, Assignee, Donee, Grantee, Successor |
Donor, Giver, Payer, Contributor, Patron, Grantor, Sponsor, Provider, Presenter |
She is the sole beneficiary of her grandmother’s estate. |
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Advisory |
Adjective |
Giving advice or guidance; an official warning or recommendation. (परामर्शात्मक) |
Consultative, Recommendatory, Cautionary, Guiding, Warning, Counsel, Suggestive, Informative |
Compulsory, Mandatory, Binding, Enforced, Required, Prohibitive, Proscriptive, Prohibitory, Inhibitive |
The government issued a travel advisory for the cyclone-affected region. |
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Laudable |
Adjective |
Deserving praise and commendation. (प्रशंसनीय) |
Praiseworthy, Admirable, Commendable, Meritorious, Noteworthy, Excellent, Honorable, Worthy, Creditworthy, Esteemable |
Blameworthy, Reprehensible, Discreditable, Dishonorable, Shameful, Unworthy, Disgraceful, Contemptible, Ignoble, Deplorable |
His laudable efforts were recognized by the committee. |
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Hassle |
Noun |
A situation causing difficulty or inconvenience. (परेशानी) |
Trouble, Inconvenience, Annoyance, Irritation, Nuisance, Bother, Aggravation, Disturbance, Problem, Struggle |
Ease, Convenience, Comfort, Simplicity, Pleasure, Tranquility, Harmony, Calm, Peace, Serenity |
Renewing the passport was a real hassle. |
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Cadaveric |
Adjective |
Relating to a dead body or corpse. (शव से संबंधित) |
Corpse-like, Lifeless, Pallid, Deathly, Morbid, Ghastly, Pale, Wan, Ashen, Ghostly |
Living, Alive, Vital, Animated, Breathing, Active, Organic, Moving, Vigorous, Thriving |
Cadaveric organs are used for transplants. |
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Bust |
Verb |
To break or fail; a sculpture of a person's head and shoulders. (विफल होना) |
Break, Smash, Shatter, Collapse, Fail, Crack, Demolish, Destroy, Wreck, Ruin |
Repair, Build, Mend, Create, Construct, Prosper, Succeed, Flourish, Restore, Establish |
His business went bust after just two years. |
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Patriarchal |
Adjective |
Relating to a society or system controlled by men. (पितृसत्तात्मक) |
Male-dominated, Fatherly, Paternal, Authoritative, Traditional, Conservative, Hierarchical, Man-centered, Ancestral, Paterfamilial |
Matriarchal, Egalitarian, Feminist, Gender-neutral, Non-hierarchical, Balanced, Equalitarian, Democratic, Inclusive, Progressive |
The tribe followed a strictly patriarchal system. |
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Inclusive |
Adjective |
Including all groups, people, or ideas. (समावेशी) |
Comprehensive, All-encompassing, Embracing, All-embracing, Overall, Complete, Universal, Broad, Welcoming, Unifying |
Exclusive, Selective, Restricted, Limited, Narrow, Particular, Partial, Segregated, Biased, Discriminatory |
The school promotes an inclusive learning environment. |
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Adhere |
Verb |
To stick firmly to something or follow rules. (पालन करना) |
Stick, Cling, Follow, Obey, Abide, Comply, Conform, Attach, Support, Uphold |
Abandon, Ignore, Reject, Neglect, Betray, Disobey, Oppose, Contradict, Renounce, Dismiss |
You must adhere to the safety regulations. |
