The Hindu Vocabulary 9 November 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Breach

Noun

An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct; a gap in a wall, barrier, or defense.

(उल्लंघन)

Violation, Infraction, Infringement, Crack, Gap, Rupture, Offense, Contravention, Transgression, Disregard

Observance, Adherence, Compliance, Fidelity, Agreement, Closure, Seal, Obedience, Loyalty, Respect

The company faced legal action for a breach of contract.

Overlap

Verb

Extend over so as to cover partly; coincide in part.

(अतिव्यापी होना)

Cover, Superimpose, Coincide, Extend, Share, Intersect, Protrude, Repeat, Converge, Juxtapose

Separate, Diverge, Differ, Disconnect, Divide, Contrast, Exclude, Isolate, Apart, Distinguish

There is a significant overlap between the two departments' responsibilities.

Stark

Adjective

Severe or bare in appearance or outline; sharply clear; complete; absolute.

(बिलकुल सादा)

Severe, Absolute, Bleak, Barren, Plain, Undecorated, Harsh, Unadorned, Striking, Glaring

Ornate, Decorated, Luxurious, Soft, Comfortable, Elaborate, Mild, Vague, Hidden, Pleasant

The report presented a stark picture of poverty in the region.

Pragmatic

Adjective

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

(व्यवहारिक)

Practical, Realistic, Sensible, Efficient, Utilitarian, Functional, Logical, Earthy, Rational, Businesslike

Idealistic, Theoretical, Impractical, Visionary, Emotional, Speculative, Abstract, Romantic, Unrealistic

We need a pragmatic approach to solve the city's traffic problems.

Barely

Adverb

Only just; almost not; by a very small margin.

(मुश्किल से)

Scarcely, Hardly, Just, Only, Marginally, Nearly, Slightly, Deficiently, Simply, Minimally

Fully, Easily, Clearly, Completely, Ample, Absolutely, Entirely, Much, Substantially, Perfectly

The small boat could barely be seen through the fog.

Benchmark

Noun

A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

(मानदंड)

Standard, Criterion, Yardstick, Measure, Reference, Gauge, Model, Exemplar, Guide, Baseline

Estimate, Guess, Conjecture, Variation, Deviation, Exception, Abnormality, Subjectivity, Approximation, Ideal

The company set a new industry benchmark for customer service.

Entail

Verb

Involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.

(आवश्यक होना)

Involve, Require, Necessitate, Include, Implicate, Demand, Occasion, Warrant, Call For, Cause

Exclude, Release, Avoid, Eliminate, Preclude, Remove, Spare, Dispense, Separate, Free

The job will entail a lot of traveling abroad.

Fragile

Adjective

Easily broken or damaged; (of a state) easily destroyed or upset.

(नाज़ुक)

Delicate, Breakable, Brittle, Frail, Weak, Vulnerable, Tenuous, Infirm, Tender, Sensitive

Strong, Durable, Resilient, Tough, Robust, Solid, Sturdy, Hardy

The peace agreement remains fragile after years of conflict.

Affordability

Noun

The extent to which something is inexpensive enough for people to buy.

(सामर्थ्य)

Cheapness, Economy, Inexpensiveness, Accessibility, Budget-friendliness, Value, Low-cost, Discount, Reach, Practicability

Expensiveness, Costliness, Dearness, Inaccessibility, Unaffordability, Luxury, Exorbitance, Rarity, Price, Outrage

The government is focused on improving the affordability of housing.

Procurement

Noun

The action of obtaining or acquiring something, especially with care and effort; the purchasing of supplies by an organization.

(अधिग्रहण)

Acquisition, Purchase, Obtaining, Sourcing, Securing, Gaining, Buying, Collecting, Provision, Supply

Selling, Loss, Disposal, Sale, Surrender, Relinquishing, Forfeiture, Distribution, Gifting, Divestment

The company has streamlined its raw material procurement process.

Implicit

Adjective

Implied though not plainly expressed; absolute and unreserved (as in trust).

(अप्रत्यक्ष)

Implied, Understood, Unstated, Tacit, Unspoken, Absolute, Inherent, Deduced, Intrinsic, Assumed

Explicit, Stated, Direct, Expressed, Clear, Open, Visible, Definite, Plain, Overt

There was an implicit agreement that the topic was off-limits.

Bargain

Noun

An agreement between two or more parties as to what each party will do for the other; a thing bought or offered for sale much more cheaply than is usual or expected.

(मोल-भाव)

Agreement, Deal, Pact, Negotiation, Contract, Discount, Steal, Transaction, Settlement, Value

Demand, Loss, Failure, Refusal, Expense, Full Price, Premium, Rejection, Disagreement, Overcharge

 She managed to get a great bargain on the new laptop.