The Hindu Vocabulary 8 October 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Allude

Verb

To suggest or call attention indirectly; to hint at.

(संकेत करना)

Hint, Imply, Refer, Suggest, Indicate, Intimate, Insinuate, Mention, Adumbrate, Point

State, Declare, Specify, Express, Detail, Announce, Direct, Conceal, Silence, Hide

He would often allude to his past without mentioning any specific details.

Disconcert

Verb

To disturb the composure of; to unsettle.

(परेशान करना)

Unsettle, Perturb, Fluster, Confuse, Upset, Rattle, Embarrass, Agitate, Dismay, Bewilder

Calm, Compose, Soothe, Comfort, Reassure, Order, Settle, Tranquilize, Encourage

The sudden change in her tone seemed to disconcert the entire panel.

Linger

Verb

To stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave; to remain or persist.

(टिकना)

Remain, Stay, Tarry, Procrastinate, Wait, Persist, Loiter, Dawdle, Delay, Survive

Leave, Depart, Rush, Hurry, Vanish, Retreat, Hasten, Fly, Scuttle, Advance

The scent of jasmine continued to linger in the air long after the flowers were gone.

Outskirt

Noun

The outer parts of a town or city.

(बाहरी सीमा)

Border, Periphery, Edge, Boundary, Suburb, Margin, Limit, Fringe, Skirt, Environs

Center, Core, Interior, Middle, Heart, Hub, Capital, Downtown, Inside, Nucleus

They bought a house on the outskirts of the city to avoid the traffic.

Uninhabited

Adjective

Not lived in.

(निर्जन)

Deserted, Empty, Abandoned, Vacant, Desolate, Wilderness, Barren, Fallow, Isolated, Ghostly

Populated, Inhabited, Settled, Occupied, Crowded, Busy, Resident, Civilized, Lived-in, Domestic

We sailed past an uninhabited island with a pristine beach.

Vicinity

Noun

The area near or surrounding a particular place; proximity in location.

(निकटता)

Proximity, Neighborhood, Area, Locality, Close Range, Nearness, District, Environs, Surroundings, Border

Distance, Remoteness, Faraway, Farness, Separation, Isolation, Territory, Horizon

There are several good restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the hotel.

Strategic

Adjective

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and the means of achieving them; essential to effective military or business planning.

(रणनीतिक)

Planned, Calculated, Tactical, Key, Essential, Crucial, Critical, Deliberate, Calculated, Intentional

Random, Unplanned, Accidental, Trivial, Unimportant, Minor, Haphazard, Spontaneous, Insignificant

Securing the high ground was a strategic move in the battle.

Reiterate

Verb

To say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

(दोहराना)

Repeat, Restate, Recap, Stress, Emphasize, Review, Echo, Say Again, Assert, Home

Withdraw, Retract, Recant, Revoke, Deny, Suppress, Cancel, Muzzle, Conceal, Undermine

The teacher had to reiterate the instructions several times before the class understood.

Volatility

Noun

The liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; (in finance) the liability of an asset to change quickly in value.

(अस्थिरता)

Instability, Fluctuation, Unpredictability, Erraticism, Changeability, Turbulence, Fickleness, Caprice, Variability, Mutability

Stability, Steadiness, Predictability, Calmness, Reliability, Constancy, Security, Fixedness

Investors are wary of the extreme volatility of the cryptocurrency market.

Disconnect

Verb

To break the connection of or between (two things); to interrupt the flow or continuity of.

(संबंध तोड़ना)

Separate, Detach, Unplug, Sever, Isolate, Break, Divide, Uncouple, Disrupt, Unlink

Connect, Join, Link, Attach, Unite, Fuse, Integrate, Combine, Couple, Plug In

The power company had to disconnect the line for maintenance.

Leverage

Noun

The exertion of force by means of a lever; the use of something to maximum advantage; financial power.

(लाभ उठाना)

Influence, Advantage, Power, Clout, Sway, Grip, Control, Weight, Pressure, Authority

Weakness, Disadvantage, Impotence, Handicap, Powerlessness, Helplessness, Drawback, Ineffectiveness

The union tried to leverage the strike threat for better contract terms.

Evolve

Verb

To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; to undergo evolution.

(विकसित होना)

Develop, Progress, Grow, Mature, Advance, Unfold, Change, Improve, Transform, Adapt

Deteriorate, Degenerate, Regress, Decline, Wither, Stagnate, Halt, Stop, Remain, Retain

Over the years, the company's marketing strategy began to evolve.