The Hindu Vocabulary 19 June 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Lopside

Verb

To lean, tilt, or hang heavily on one side; to make unequal or uneven.

(एक तरफ झुकना)

Tilt, Lean, Slant, Incline, Slouch, Droop, Askew, Tip, Veer, Skew

Straighten, Balance, Level, Align, Square, Equalize, Stabilize, Center, Adjust, Standardize

Packing all the heavy textbooks on the left side will lopside the entire backpack.

Regulatory

Adjective

Serving or intended to control, direct, or govern something according to a set of rules or laws.

(नियंत्रण करने वाला)

Supervisory, Managerial, Directing, Controlling, Governing, Administrative, Legislative, Disciplinary, Official, Jurisdictional

Unregulated, Lawless, Uncontrolled, Anarchic, Unrestrained, Permissive, Disorganized, Chaotic, Nonbinding

The chemical pharmaceutical company must pass strict regulatory checks before selling the new medicine.

Overarch

Verb

To form an arch over something; to be the most important or dominant element overall.

(मेहराब बनाना)

Dominate, Overshadow, Encompass, Span, Roof, Cover, Canopy, Vault, Command, Overlie

Underlie, Subordinate, Follow, Serve, Yield, Bottom, Succumb, Secondary, Base, Undermine

Thick branches from the ancient willow trees grow tall enough to overarch the narrow garden pathway.

Defensive

Adjective

Used or intended to defend or protect against attack, criticism, or danger.

(रक्षात्मक)

Protective, Shielding, Guarded, Watchful, Safe, Resistant, Insulating, Secure, Apologetic, Self-justifying

Offensive, Aggressive, Attacking, Hostile, Assaulting, Invading, Combative, Belligerent, Bold

The army established a strong defensive line around the border to safeguard the local villages.

Contamination

Noun

The action or state of making something impure, dirty, or harmful by polluting or poisoning it.

(मिलावट)

Pollution, Pollution, Defilement, Infection, Poisoning, Impurity, Taint, Spoilage, Foulness, Corruption

Purification, Decontamination, Cleanliness, Purity, Sanitation, Sterilization, Freshness, Clarification, Cleansing, Wholesomeness

The sudden leakage from the nearby chemical factory caused heavy contamination of the city's drinking water supply.

Decongestant

Noun

A medicine or substance used to relieve nasal congestion or stuffiness.

(नाक की जकड़न दूर करने वाली दवा)

Medicine, Relief, Clarifier, Cleanser, Balm, Remedy, Treatment, Opener, Unblocker, Inhalant

Congestant, Blocker, Obstructor, Clogger, Pollen, Allergen, Irritant, Thickener, Constrictor, Suffocator

Drinking warm water and taking a nasal decongestant helped relieve his heavy cold symptoms quickly.

Palpitation

Noun

A noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation, exertion, or illness.

(धड़कन)

Thumping, Thudding, Pounding, Pulsation, Fluttering, Throbbing, Quivering, Tremor, Shaking, Beating

Stillness, Steady-beat, Regularity, Calm, Calmness, Stability, Quietude, Unchanging, Rest, Motionlessness

Drinking four cups of strong black coffee caused her to experience a brief heart palpitation.

Paradoxical

Adjective

Seemingly absurd or self-contradictory, yet inside reality expressing a possible truth.

(विरोधाभासी)

Contradictory, Inconsistent, Incongruous, Conflicting, Anomalous, Absurd, Bizarre, Odd, Strange, Ironical

Logical, Consistent, Rational, Reasonable, Direct, Straightforward, Expected, Predictable, Coherent

It is highly paradoxical that some computer companies make more profit by giving away their software for free.

Persist

Verb

To continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

(डटे रहना)

Persevere, Continue, Endure, Last, Remain, Hold-on, Prevail, Survive, Insist, Stay

Quit, Give-up, Surrender, Cease, Stop, Desist, Halt, Discontinue, Yield, Falter

 If the painful dry cough continues to persist for more than three days, you should consult a doctor.

Infinitely

Adverb

To a very great degree; boundlessly or endlessly.

(असीम रूप से)

Endlessly, Boundlessly, Immensely, Vastly, Limitlessly, Inexhaustibly, Immeasurably, Greatly, Eternally, Perpetually

Finitely, Limitedly, Slightly, Minimally, Barely, Marginally, Scantly, Restrictedly, Measurably

The new updated graphics software is infinitely better than the old slow version we used last year.

Inspectorate

Noun

An official body or council of people appointed to inspect an organization, institution, or sector.

(निरीक्षक दल)

Commission, Board, Committee, Council, Panel, Bureau, Directorate, Agency, Delegation

Underlings, Workers, Employees, Labor, Staff, Subjects, Laymen, Subordinates, Non-officials, Operatives

The state school inspectorate conducts weekly surprise visits to ensure proper classroom education standards.

Subpar

Adjective

Below an average, standard, or normal quality level.

(औसत से कम)

Inferior, Mediocre, Deficient, Inadequate, Poor, Second-rate, Low-quality, Flawed, Bad, Imperfect

Excellent, Superior, Outstanding, Exceptional, Premium, First-rate, Superb, Sublime, Peerless

The restaurant received a low two-star review online due to its subpar customer service.