The Hindu Vocabulary 13 March 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Directive

Noun

An official or authoritative instruction or order.

(निर्देश)

Order, Command, Instruction, Decree, Mandate, Dictate, Edict, Ordinance, Rule, Charge

Request, Suggestion, Recommendation, Appeal, Petition, Plea, Entreaty, Proposal, Option, Choice

The CEO issued a new directive regarding remote work policies.

Stave off

Phrasal Verb

To avert or delay something bad or dangerous.

(टालना)

Avert, Avoid, Prevent, Delay, Ward, Forestall, Fend, Repel, Obstruct, Deter

Invite, Encourage, Allow, Permit, Attract, Welcome, Assist, Facilitate, Hasten, Advance

Drinking plenty of water can help stave off a headache.

Reasonable

Adjective

Having sound judgment; fair and sensible.

(तर्कसंगत)

Sensible, Fair, Logical, Rational, Moderate, Just, Equitable, Realistic, Plausible, Judicious

Unreasonable, Irrational, Extreme, Unfair, Absurd, Preposterous, Excessive, Implausible, Biased

It is reasonable to expect a small discount for a bulk order.

Curriculum

Noun

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

(पाठ्यक्रम)

Syllabus, Course, Program, Schedule, Module, Subjects, Studies, Educational-plan, Track, Outline

Disorganization, Chaos, Extracurricular, Randomness, Hobby, Leisure, Pastime, Non-academic, Disorder, Neglect

The school is updating its science curriculum to include more coding.

Insist

Verb

To state something forcefully, not allowing disagreement.

(आग्रह करना)

Demand, Assert, Maintain, Require, Persist, Claim, Contend, Exhort, Urge, Enforce

Relent, Yield, Give-in, Surrender, Waive, Suggest, Request, Capitulate, Abandon

I insist that you join us for dinner tonight.

Misrepresentation

Noun

The action of giving a false or misleading account of the nature of something.

(गलत बयानी)

Distortion, Falsification, Fabrication, Lie, Deception, Perversion, Slander, Exaggeration, Bias, Fraud

Truth, Honesty, Accuracy, Fact, Veracity, Clarity, Reality, Precision, Disclosure, Authenticity

The advertisement was a total misrepresentation of the product's actual features.

Bigotry

Noun

Obstinate or unreasonable attachment to a belief, faction, or group; intolerance toward those who hold different opinions.

(कट्टरता)

Intolerance, Prejudice, Bias, Fanaticism, Sectarianism, Dogmatism, Narrow-mindedness, Partiality, Unfairness, Racism

Tolerance, Open-mindedness, Fairness, Impartiality, Acceptance, Liberalism, Broad-mindedness, Neutrality

We must educate the youth to eliminate bigotry from our society.

Prevade

Verb

(Especially of a smell or feeling) be present and apparent throughout.

(फैल जाना)

Permeate, Suffuse, Fill, Infuse, Saturate, Penetrate, Spread, Imbue, Overspread, Charge

Depart, Exit, Leave, Dry, Empty, Drain, Shrink, Evacuate, Deplete, Vanish

A sense of excitement began to pervade the entire stadium.

Harmony

Noun

The quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole; agreement or concord.

(सामंजस्य)

Peace, Accord, Unity, Agreement, Concord, Symmetry, Balance, Compatibility, Amity, Consonance

Discord, Dishonory, Strife, Friction, Clashing, Chaos, Turmoil, Opposition, Disagreement

The different communities lived together in perfect harmony.

Undermine

Verb

To lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of someone or something, especially gradually.

(कमज़ोर करना)

Weaken, Sabotage, Subvert, Destabilize, Erode, Impair, Damage, Threaten, Ruin, Cripple

Strengthen, Support, Bolster, Reinforce, Build, Enhance, Help, Fortify, Uphold, Assist

Constant criticism can undermine a student's confidence.

Conception

Noun

The action of conceiving a child or of a child being conceived; the forming or devising of a plan or idea.

(अवधारणा)

Notion, Thought, Origin, Birth, Genesis, Understanding, Design, Perception

Reality, Fact, Death, End, Conclusion, Completion, Result, Outcome, Finality, Destruction

The conception of the new project took several months of planning.

Kindle

Verb

To light or set on fire; to arouse or inspire (an emotion or feeling).

(प्रज्वलित करना)

Ignite, Light, Awaken, Inspire, Stimulate, Arouse, Fire, Inflame, Provoke, Excite

Extinguish, Quench, Smother, Dampen, Discourage, Stifle, Put-out, Suppress, Cool

Her speech was designed to kindle a sense of hope in the crowd.