The Hindu Vocabulary 28 November 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Intimidation

Noun

The act of frightening or threatening someone, often in order to compel them to do something.

(धमकाना)

Coercion, Menace, Threat, Bullying, Terror, Harassment, Pressure, Alarm, Frightening, Force

Encouragement, Aid, Calmness, Support, Assistance, Confidence, Assurance, Security, Protection, Persuasion

The witness withdrew her statement due to intimidation.

Hover

Verb

To remain in one place in the air; to remain poised uncertainly in one place or between two states.

(अनिश्चित होना)

Float, Drift, Linger, Hang, Poise, Wait, Fly, Suspend, Ponder, Wait

Settle, Descend, Drop, Land, Fall, Move, Depart, Sink, Ground, Rest

 The helicopter continued to hover over the scene of the accident.

Apparently

Adverb

As far as one knows or can see; seemingly.

(ज़ाहिर तौर पर)

Seemingly, Evidently, Clearly, Obviously, Ostensibly, Supposedly, Manifestly, Plainly, Visibly, Allegedly

Actually, Really, Truly, Certainly, Factually, Definitely, Surely, Unquestionably, Precisely, Inherently

Apparently, the store is closed today due to an unexpected staff shortage.

Particulate

Adjective

Consisting of, or relating to, fine particles.

(कणिका संबंधी)

Granular, Dusty, Fine, Powdered, Fragmentary, Atomic, Minute, Specks, Airborne, Divided

Solid, Whole, Intact, Complete, Unified, Massive, Liquid, Gas, Bulk, Continuous

The factory installed new filters to reduce particulate emissions into the atmosphere.

Enforcement

Noun

The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

(बलपूर्वक पालन कराना)

Implementation, Imposition, Execution, Application, Administration, Coercion, Mandate, Validation, Compliance

Waiver, Suspension, Neglect, Disregard, Abandonment, Non-enforcement, Freedom, Relief, Disregard, Omission

Local authorities are responsible for the enforcement of building codes.

Burst

Verb

To break suddenly and violently apart, usually from internal pressure; a sudden increase in activity or intensity.

(विस्फोट)

Explode, Break, Rupture, Shatter, Eruption, Outbreak, Spurt, Gush, Flare, Suddenness

Mend, Seal, Close, Repair, Mend, Remain, Settle, Drip, Gradual, Continuous

The water pipe will burst if the pressure gets too high.

Persistence

Noun

The fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition; continued existence or occurrence.

(दृढ़ता)

Perseverance, Determination, Tenacity, Resolve, Endurance, Commitment, Steadfastness, Dedication, Relentlessness

Quitting, Inconstancy, Weakness, Wavering, Fickleness, Surrender, Reluctance, Cessation, Giving Up, Hesitation

His sheer persistence led him to finally solve the complex math problem.

Mandate

Noun

An official order or commission to do something; the authority to carry out a policy or course of action, given by the electorate to a government.

(आज्ञापत्र)

Order, Command, Directive, Authority, Commission, Authorization, Decree, Requirement, Edict

Request, Appeal, Plea, Option, Question, Revocation, Veto, Entreaty, Choice, Discretion

The newly elected president claimed a strong public mandate for reform.

Courageous

Adjective

Not deterred by danger or pain; brave.

(साहसी)

Brave, Bold, Fearless, Heroic, Valiant, Dauntless, Gallant, Plucky, Intrepid, Resolute

Cowardly, Timid, Fearful, Craven, Weak, Gentle, Unheroic, Cautious, Shy, Nervous

It was a courageous act for the firefighter to run into the burning building.

Manifest

Adjective

Clear or obvious to the eye or mind; to display or show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearance.

(ज़ाहिर करना)

Obvious, Clear, Apparent, Evident, Plain, Display, Exhibit, Show, Demonstrate, Reveal

Hidden, Concealed, Secret, Obscure, Unclear, Confused, Latent, Abstract, Veil, Suppress

The disappointment was manifest in his facial expression.

Retrofitting

Noun

The process of adding a component or feature to something that was not included at the time of manufacture or construction.

(पश्च-संयोजन)

Modification, Updating, Upgrading, Modernization, Installation, Improvement, Reworking, Renovation, Alteration, Enhancement

Removal, Original, Demolition, Destruction, Simplification, Manufacturing, Unchanging, Subtracting, Dismantling, Construction

The factory is undergoing a major retrofitting project to install energy-efficient lighting.

Bandwidth

Noun

The range of frequencies within a given band, used to transmit a signal; the maximum rate of data transfer across a given path; the capacity or resources to deal with a specific task.

(अंतरण क्षमता)

Capacity, Throughput, Capability, Scope, Range, Resource, Spectrum, Limit, Competence, Power

Limitation, Restriction, Narrowness, Inability, Incapacity, Constraint, Shortfall, Deficiency, Weakness

Due to limited bandwidth, the video quality was poor during the conference call.