The Hindu Vocabulary 20 September 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Endowments

Noun

An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone or something.

(वक़्फ़)

Grants, Donations, Bequests, Subsidies, Funds, Gifts, Contributions, Legacies, Revenue, Financing

Debts, Losses, Forfeitures, Deprivations, Liabilities, Withdrawals, Poverty, Deficits, Charges, Exactions

The university received significant endowments from its wealthy alumni.

Vindication

Noun

The action of clearing someone of blame or suspicion; proof that someone or something is right.

(दोषमुक्ति)

Justification, Clearance, Exoneration, Absolution, Acquittal, Defense, Proof, Support, Confirmation, Validation

Conviction, Blame, Condemnation, Censure, Accusation, Guilt, Fault, Reproach, Indictment, Charge

The evidence finally provided vindication for the wrongfully accused man.

Arbitrary

Adjective

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

(मनमाना)

Random, Subjective, Capricious, Whimsical, Dictatorial, Discretionary, Unreasonable, Haphazard

Rational, Logical, Justified, Systematic, Reasonable, Objective, Calculated, Consistent, Planned, Deliberate

The judge made an arbitrary decision with no basis in law.

Waqf

Noun

An endowment made by a Muslim to a religious, educational, or charitable cause.

(वक़्फ़)

Endowment, Trust, Charity, Donation, Bequest, Foundation, Gift, Alms

Personal Property, Inheritance, Debt, Liability, Acquisition, Mortgage, Loss, Withdrawal, Fine, Penalty

The family established a Waqf to fund a local orphanage.

Adjudicate

Verb

To make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter.

(न्यायनिर्णय करना)

Judge, Rule, Decide, Determine, Arbitrate, Mediate, Settle, Referee, Hear, Decree

Ignore, Waver, Hesitate, Postpone, Confuse, Evade, Disregard, Defer, Avoid, Dismiss

A special committee was formed to adjudicate the complex border dispute.

Autonomy

Noun

The right or condition of self-government.

(स्वायत्तता)

Independence, Self-rule, Sovereignty, Freedom, Liberty, Self-determination, Self-governance, Home-rule, Empowerment, Non-alignment

Dependence, Subordination, Control, Constraint, Slavery, Servitude, Heteronomy, Limitation, Subjection, Coercion

The university is fighting for greater academic autonomy.

Consensus

Noun

General agreement.

(आम सहमति)

Agreement, Accord, Harmony, Unity, Unanimity, Concurrence, Approval, Cooperation, Understanding, Concert

Disagreement, Dissent, Conflict, Discord, Dispute, Objection, Division, Variance, Opposition, Controversy

After a long debate, the committee reached a consensus on the budget.

Presumption

Noun

An idea that is taken to be true, and often used as the basis for argument, although not proved; behavior perceived as arrogant or too bold.

(अनुमान)

Assumption, Supposition, Conjecture, Inference, Boldness, Arrogance, Hypothesis, Audacity

Certainty, Fact, Proof, Reality, Knowledge, Humility, Modesty, Doubt, Evidence, Subtlety

There is a presumption of innocence in the legal system.

Delegitimise

Verb

To withdraw legitimacy or authority from.

(अवैध ठहराना)

Discredit, Undermine, Invalidate, Nullify, Subvert, Deprive, Weaken, Denigrate, Attack, Compromise

Validate, Legitimise, Authorise, Empower, Sanction, Establish, Uphold, Support, Justify, Confirm

Opposition parties sought to delegitimise the election results.

Representational

Adjective

Relating to or denoting a style of art or language that depicts objects, figures, or ideas in a recognizable way.

(प्रतिनिधिक)

Realistic, Depictive, Illustrative, Descriptive, Evocative, Interpretive, Figurative, Literal

Abstract, Nonrepresentational, Figurative, Symbolic, Unrealistic, Imaginary, Ambiguous, Vague, Suggestive

The artist preferred representational painting over abstract styles.

Negotiate

Verb

To try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others.

(बातचीत करना)

Bargain, Consult, Mediate, Compromise, Discuss, Deal, Treat, Confer, Arrange, Settle

Dictate, Demand, Refuse, Command, Insist, Disagree, Reject, Withdraw, Abandon, Fight

The unions are preparing to negotiate a new contract with management.

Facade

Noun

The principal front of a building; an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant reality.

(मुखौटा)

Front, Exterior, Surface, Mask, Appearance, Veneer, Show, Pretense, Guise, Cover

Interior, Reality, Core, Essence, Substance, Truth, Reality, Backside, Inside, Behind

Despite her cheerful facade, she was deeply worried about the exam.