The Hindu Vocabulary 27 January 2026

2026-01-27

The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 27 January 2026 is from the Editorial title “March of the Republic: On India’s 77th Republic Day and the President’s speech”.

Word/Phrase	Part of speech	Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Sentence
Self reliance	Noun	Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others. (आत्मनिर्भरता)	Independence, Self-sufficiency, Autonomy, Individuality, Self-support, Liberty, Self-trust, Solitude, Freedom, Potency	Dependence, Subservience, Helplessness, Relying, Weakness, Submission, Attachment, Neediness, Vulnerability, Slavery	The government is promoting local manufacturing to achieve national self-reliance.
Fractious	Adjective	Irritable and quarrelsome; (of a group) difficult to control; unruly. (झगड़ालू)	Irritable, Quarrelsome, Unruly, Petulant, Peevish, Grumpy, Stubborn, Rebellious, Testy, Difficult	Compliant, Patient, Affable, Cooperative, Content, Agreeable, Docile, Peaceful, Calm, Happy	After the long flight, the passengers became tired and fractious.
Composition	Noun	The nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole or mixture is made up. (रचना)	Constitution, Makeup, Structure, Arrangement, Configuration, Creation, Formation, Mixture, Organization	Destruction, Disorganization, Ruin, Deconstruction, Separation, Division, Component, Element, Part	The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil samples.
Hail	Verb	To praise or greet enthusiastically; pellets of frozen rain which fall in showers. (जयजयकार करना)	Greet, Welcome, Salute, Praise, Applaud, Honor, Exalt, Glorify, Commend, Acclaim	Criticize, Condemn, Insult, Ignore, Dishonor, Belittle, Disparage, Scorn, Denounce	Fans gathered at the airport to hail the returning champions.
Commend	Verb	To praise formally or officially; to present as suitable or worthy of confidence. (सराहना करना)	Praise, Extol, Applaud, Approve, Recommend, Honor, Compliment, Laud, Support, Endorse	Blame, Censure, Condemn, Criticize, Reprimand, Rebuked, Denounce, Scold, Disapprove	The mayor decided to commend the police officer for his bravery.
Stride	Noun	A long, decisive step; to walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction. (डग भरना)	Pace, Step, Walk, March, Progress, Advancement, Development, Gait, Tread, Movement	Stumble, Crawl, Halt, Stay, Backslide, Regression, Failure, Retreat, Stand, Sit	The company is making a great stride in the field of renewable energy.
Sanitation	Noun	Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal. (स्वच्छता)	Hygiene, Cleanliness, Purity, Sterilization, Health, Disinfection, Decontamination, Tidiness, Upkeep	Dirtiness, Pollution, Filth, Contamination, Foulness, Infection, Impurity, Unhealthiness, Grime, Decay	Improving public sanitation is essential to preventing the spread of diseases.
Self reflection	Noun	Serious thought about one's character, actions, and motives. (आत्म-चिंतन)	Introspection, Meditation, Contemplation, Self-examination, Thinking, Ruminating, Soul-searching, Awareness, Mindfulness, Scrutiny	Thoughtlessness, Ignorance, Externalization, Mindlessness, Unawareness, Neglect, Indifference, Shallowness, Distraction, Rashness	Daily self-reflection helps in personal growth and emotional stability.
Discharge	Verb	To tell someone officially that they can or must leave a place or situation; to release a substance. (मुक्त करना)	Release, Dismiss, Expel, Eject, Free, Emancipation, Leak, Flow, Perform, Fulfill	Hire, Employ, Recruit, Retain, Hold, Keep, Accept, Absorb, Contain, Arrest	The hospital decided to discharge the patient after his condition stabilized.
Overshadow	Verb	To appear much more prominent or important than something else; to cast a shadow over. (ग्रहण लगाना)	Eclipse, Outshine, Dominate, Dwarf, Obscure, Darken, Dim, Cloud, Exceed, Surpass	Highlight, Brighten, Reveal, Explain, Enhance, Understate, Emphasize, Shine, Show, Support	Her achievements often overshadow those of her younger siblings.
Persist	Verb	To continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. (दृढ़ रहना)	Continue, Endure, Persevere, Remain, Last, Survive, Prevail, Insist, Maintain, Uphold	Quit, Stop, Cease, Give up, Desist, Surrender, Yield, Discontinue, Fail, Die	If the symptoms persist for more than three days, please consult a doctor.
Federal	Adjective	Relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs. (संघीय)	Central, National, Civic, Governmental, Allied, United, Integrated, Formal, Constitutional, Official	Local, State, Regional, Provincial, Private, Separate, Divided, Independent, Unitary, Individual	The federal government is responsible for the country's defense and foreign policy.