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”.

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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