The Hindu Vocabulary 11 April 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Milestone

Noun

A significant event or stage in life, progress, or development.

(मील का पत्थर)

Achievement, Landmark, Breakthrough, Benchmark, Highlight, Turning point, Advancement, Step, Accomplishment, Progress

Setback, Failure, Decline, Delay, Hindrance, Obstacle, Recession, Regression, Miss, Loss

Launching the new product was a major milestone for the company.

Cooperative

Adjective

Willing to work together or assist others.

(सहकारी)

Helpful, Supportive, Collaborative, Team-oriented, Agreeable, Friendly, United, Sympathetic, Accommodating, Harmonious

Uncooperative, Hostile, Difficult, Dismissive, Selfish, Stubborn, Disobedient, Rebellious, Isolated, Unsupportive

She was very cooperative during the group project.

Fraught

Adjective

Filled with something undesirable like danger, tension, or anxiety.

(कठिनाइयों से भरा हुआ)

Loaded, Full, Burdened, Tense, Charged, Troubled, Heavy, Anxious, Stressful, Precarious

Calm, Peaceful, Easy, Relaxed, Simple, Serene, Tranquil, Clear, Safe, Comfortable

 The negotiation was fraught with tension.

Autonomy

Noun

The right or condition of self-government or independence.

(स्वायत्तता)

Independence, Freedom, Sovereignty, Self-rule, Liberty, Self-governance, Self-determination, Self-sufficiency, Authority, Control

Dependence, Subordination, Control, Oppression, Regulation, Restriction, Rule, Domination, Bondage, Submission

The university was granted full autonomy by the government.

Implication

Noun

A possible effect or result of an action or decision.

(निहितार्थ)

Consequence, Suggestion, Inference, Indication, Hint, Connection, Ramification, Meaning, Conclusion, Association

Explicitness, Clarity, Certainty, Statement, Truth, Explanation, Obviousness, Disconnection, Denial, Ignorance

The new law has serious implications for small businesses.

Intervention

Noun

The action of interfering or becoming involved to alter an outcome.

(हस्तक्षेप)

Involvement, Mediation, Interference, Intercession, Intrusion, Interposition, Participation, Aid, Engagement, Intruding

Withdrawal, Noninvolvement, Neglect, Avoidance, Isolation, Inaction, Silence, Abstention, Exclusion, Omission

The doctor’s intervention saved the patient’s life.

Arbitrary

Adjective

Based on personal choice rather than reason or system.

(विवेकाधीन)

Random, Capricious, Unplanned, Whimsical, Despotic, Subjective, Erratic, Dictatorial, Unreasonable, Unsystematic

Rational, Logical, Reasonable, Planned, Consistent, Systematic, Fair, Regular, Predictable, Justified

The decision to change the rules seemed arbitrary.

Gubernatorial

Adjective

Relating to a state governor or the office of governor.

(राज्यपाल से संबंधित)

Executive, State-related, Administrative, Governor-like, Ruling, Supervisory, Provincial, Regional, Leadership-related, Commanding

Legislative, Judicial, Municipal, Federal, National, Parliamentary, Executive, Nonpolitical, Subordinate, Private

The gubernatorial election is scheduled for next month.

Reprimand

Noun

A formal expression of disapproval.

(फटकार)

Scold, Criticize, Rebuke, Censure, Blame, Admonish, Reproach, Discipline, Lecture, Reprove

Praise, Applause, Approval, Compliment, Endorsement, Encouragement, Honor, Commendation, Reward, Appreciation

The manager reprimanded the employee for being late.

Inimically

Adverb

In a harmful, hostile, or unfriendly manner.

(शत्रुतापूर्वक)

Hostilely, Harmfully, Adversely, Oppositely, Antagonistically, Destructively, Malevolently, Viciously, Aggressively, Threateningly

Friendly, Kindly, Supportively, Lovingly, Warmly, Beneficially, Cooperatively, Peacefully, Favorably, Positively

His views were inimically opposed to the government’s policy.

Whimsical

Adjective

Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing or amusing way.

(मनमौजी)

Fanciful, Quirky, Playful, Unpredictable, Eccentric, Amusing, Lighthearted, Curious, Dreamy, Capricious

Serious, Practical, Predictable, Logical, Sensible, Realistic, Stable, Normal, Thoughtful, Regular

 The book is filled with whimsical illustrations.

Impunity

Noun

Exemption from punishment or freedom from consequences.

(दंड से मुक्ति)

Exemption, Immunity, Freedom, Privilege, Liberty, Protection, License, Indemnity, Unaccountability, Pardoning

Punishment, Liability, Accountability, Consequence, Penalty, Justice, Responsibility, Sanction, Retribution

He committed the crimes with complete impunity.