The Hindu Vocabulary 9 July 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Intensive

Adjective

Of a course of study or training) concentrated on a single subject or into a short time; (of agriculture or other economic activity) aiming to maximize output, typically by using advanced or complex methods and a large amount of labour or capital.

(गहन)

Thorough, Deep, Concentrated, Comprehensive, Rigorous, Exhaustive, Arduous, Detailed, In-depth

Extensive, Broad, Superficial, Light, Casual, Relaxed, Slow, Minimal, Basic, General

The hospital has an intensive care unit for critical patients.

Endanger

Verb

To put (someone or something) at risk or in danger.

(खतरे में डालना)

Threaten, Jeopardize, Imperil, Risk, Hazard, Menace, Compromise, Expose, Put at risk, Undermine

Protect, Safeguard, Secure, Preserve, Defend, Shield, Conserve, Help, Assist, Aid

Pollution can endanger many species of wildlife.

Tout

Verb

To attempt to sell (something), typically by a direct or persistent approach; to publicly praise or promote.

(प्रशंसा करना)

Promote, Advertise, Praise, Endorse, Publicize, Extol, Champion, Hype, Advocate, Recommend

Criticize, Denounce, Disparage, Belittle, Condemn, Discourage, Suppress, Conceal, Hide, Undermine

 The company is touting its new product as a revolution in technology.

Contradiction

Noun

A combination of statements, ideas, or features that are opposed to one another; a situation in which two or more things are inconsistent with each other.

(विरोधाभास)

Inconsistency, Paradox, Discrepancy, Conflict, Opposition, Denial, Refutation, Disagreement, Dichotomy,

Agreement, Consistency, Harmony, Accord, Concurrence, Confirmation, Verification, Affirmation, Cohesion

His actions are in direct contradiction to his stated beliefs.

Enfranchisement

Noun

The giving of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.

(मताधिकार प्रदान करना)

Suffrage, Liberation, Empowerment, Freedom, Emancipation, Granting of rights, Release, Autonomy

Disenfranchisement, Suppression, Oppression, Enslavement, Restriction, Limitation, Prohibition, Subjugation, Dispossession

The 19th Amendment led to the enfranchisement of women in the United States.

Lenient

Adjective

(Of punishment or a person in authority) more merciful or tolerant than expected.

(उदार)

Merciful, Tolerant, Indulgent, Forgiving, Gentle, Mild, Permissive, Compassionate, Easygoing, Humane

Strict, Harsh, Severe, Rigorous, Unforgiving, Demanding, Austere, Firm, Punitive, Exacting

The judge was lenient with the first-time offender.

Stipulate

Verb

To demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement.

(शर्त रखना)

Specify, Require, Demand, Insist on, Impose, Prescribe, Lay down, State, Postulate, Propose

Waive, Forfeit, Concede, Allow, Permit, Overlook, Dismiss, Grant, Yield, Relinquish

The contract stipulates that payments must be made by the end of the month.

Enumeration

Noun

The action of mentioning a number of things one by one; the action of counting.

(सूचीकरण)

Listing, Cataloguing, Itemization, Counting, Tally, Reckoning, Inventory, Tabulation, Specification

Omission, Generalization, Summarization, Concealment, Disorganization, Disorder, Randomness, Abstraction

The speaker provided a detailed enumeration of the challenges faced by the industry

Pragmatic

Adjective

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

(व्यावहारिक)

Practical, Realistic, Sensible, Down-to-earth, Efficient, Businesslike, Utilitarian, Functional

Idealistic, Theoretical, Impractical, Unrealistic, Visionary, Romantic, Dogmatic, Utopian, Speculative, Abstract

He took a pragmatic approach to solving the problem.

Marginalised

Adjective

(Of a person, group, or concept) treated as insignificant or peripheral.

(हाशिए पर धकेला गया)

Excluded, Excluded, Disadvantaged, Ostracized, Alienated, Ignored, Overlooked, Minoritized, Shunned

Included, Integrated, Centered, Empowered, Recognized, Valued, Promoted, Mainstream, Accepted,

The organization works to empower marginalised communities.

Exclusion

Noun

The process or state of excluding or being excluded.

(बहिष्करण)

Omission, Elimination, Prohibition, Barring, Banishment, Expulsion, Segregation, Rejection, Disbarment, Isolation

Inclusion, Admission, Integration, Acceptance, Welcome, Incorporation, Embrace, Involvement, Access

The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups from the benefits.

Underprivileged

Noun

The state of having fewer opportunities or rights than others, often due to poverty or discrimination.

(वंचितता)

Deprivation, Hardship, Want, Poverty, Need, Destitution, Inequality, Disenfranchisement, Impoverishment

Privilege, Advantage, Opportunity, Prosperity, Affluence, Wealth, Empowerment, Equality

The program aims to address the issue of underprivileged in urban areas.