The Hindu Vocabulary 5 May 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Failure

Noun

Lack of success; the omission of expected or required action.

(असफलता)

Defeat, Breakdown, Collapse, Deficiency, Flop, Fiasco, Loss, Miscarriage, Omission, Downfall

Success, Triumph, Victory, Achievement, Accomplishment, Win, Gain, Benefit, Prosperity, Fortune

Fear of failure should never stop you from trying something new.

Partly

Adverb

To some extent; not completely.

(आंशिक रूप से)

Partially, Slightly, Somewhat, Relatively, Moderately, Incompletely, Fractionally, Halfway, Piecewise,

Completely, Wholly, Fully, Entirely, Totally, Absolutely, Perfectly, Thoroughly, Utterly, Altogether

The open-air concert was partly ruined by the unexpected rain.

Offset

Verb

To counteract something by having an opposing force or effect.

(क्षतिपूर्ति करना)

Counterbalance, Compensate, Neutralize, Balance, Counteract, Equalize, Adjust, Countervail, Redeem, Recompense

Disproportion, Unbalance, Intensify, Aggravate, Increase, Overpower, Upset, Displace, Disturb, Weaken

The extra profits from the summer sale helped offset the winter losses.

Republic

Noun

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives.

(गणतंत्र)

Democracy, Commonwealth, Self-government, Nation, State, Federation, Union, Sovereignty

Monarchy, Dictatorship, Tyranny, Autocracy, Empire, Despotism, Kingdom, Totalitarianism

India became a sovereign republic on January 26, 1950.

Incumbent

Adjective

Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility; currently holding an office.

(पदधारी)

Binding, Mandatory, Obligatory, Necessary, Compulsory, Current, Present, Existing, Occupant

Optional, Voluntary, Unnecessary, Former, Past, Previous, Candidate, Contender, Future, Secondary

It is incumbent upon the administration to ensure the safety of all citizens.

Aftermath

Noun

The consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event.

(परिणाम)

Consequence, Result, Outcome, Effect, Fallout, Sequel, Wake, End, Conclusion, Footprint

Cause, Origin, Source, Beginning, Start, Foundation, Antecedent, Premise, Precursor, Root

The city struggled to rebuild in the aftermath of the devastating hurricane.

Alliance

Noun

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

(गठबंधन)

Partnership, Coalition, Union, League, Federation, Association, Pact, Treaty, Collaboration, Accord

Separation, Division, Hostility, Conflict, Enmity, Rivalry, Disunion, Discord, Antagonism, Split

The two tech giants formed an alliance to develop new AI software.

Rhetoric

Noun

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech.

(वाक्पटुता)

Eloquence, Oratory, Articulation, Fluency, Persuasion, Hyperbole, Discourse, Expression, Bombast, Wordplay

Silence, Conciseness, Quiet, Simplicity, Fact, Honesty, Inarticulateness, Reality, Plainness

The politician’s rhetoric was impressive, but his plan lacked specific details.

Polarise

Verb

To divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

(ध्रुवीकरण करना)

Divide, Separate, Split, Partition, Sever, Part, Detach, Segregate, Disconnect, Alienate

Unite, Combine, Join, Merge, Align, Reconcile, Consolidate, Connect, Harmonize, Gather

The controversial new law serves only to polarise the public even further.

Exhaustion

Noun

A state of extreme physical or mental tiredness; the action of using something up completely.

(थकान)

Fatigue, Weariness, Lassitude, Debility, Drain, Depletion, Emptiness, Lethargy, Enervation, Burnout

Energy, Vigor, Vitality, Strength, Refreshment, Restoration, Abundance, Plenty, Spirit, Liveliness

After running the marathon, he collapsed from total exhaustion.

Meticulous

Adjective

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

(अति सावधान)

Careful, Detailed, Precise, Scrupulous, Thorough, Accurate, Diligent, Exact, Perfectionist, Particular

Careless, Sloppy, Messy, Negligent, Hasty, Inaccurate, Lazy, Superficial, Casual, Thoughtless

The researcher kept meticulous records of every single experiment.

Arbitrarily

Adverb

On the basis of random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

(मनमाने ढंग से)

Randomly, Capriciously, Aimlessly, Erratically, Chance, Wilfully, Casually, Unreasonably, Irrationally, Inconsistently

Logically, Rationally, Systematically, Fairly, Deliberately, Methodically, Consistently, Reasonably, Formally, Purposefully

The rules were applied arbitrarily, leading to confusion among the staff.