The Hindu Vocabulary 8 June 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Brace

Verb

To prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant.

(मानसिक रूप से तैयार होना)

Prepare, Steel, Fortify, Strengthen, Ready, Steady, Buttress, Support, Reinforce, Gird

Weaken, Loosen, Relax, Undermine, Unnerve, Enfeeble, Slacken, Yield, Surrender, Debilitate

The residents were warned to brace themselves for a severe storm over the weekend.

Deficient

Adjective

Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient.

(कमी वाला)

Inadequate, Insufficient, Lacking, Wanting, Scant, Meager, Defective, Flawed, Short, Incomplete

Sufficient, Adequate, Ample, Plentiful, Abundant, Copious, Perfect, Complete, Flawless

A diet deficient in essential vitamins can lead to serious health issues.

Forecast

Noun

A prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather or financial trends.

(पूर्वानुमान)

Prediction, Projection, Prophecy, Prognosis, Outlook, Anticipation, Estimation, Calculation, Foresight

Retrospect, Hindsight, Memory, Review, Recollection, Reality, Fact, History, Certainty

The economic forecast suggests a steady growth in market demand over the next quarter.

Pessimistic

Adjective

Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

(निराशावादी)

Gloomy, Cynical, Negative, Despondent, Depressed, Dejected, Hopeless, Bleak, Glum, Morose

Optimistic, Hopeful, Cheerful, Positive, Confident, Sanguine, Bright, Encouraging, Sunny

Do not take such a pessimistic view of the scenario before you even see the final data.

Caution

Noun

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.

(सावधानी)

Care, Wariness, Prudence, Vigilance, Discretion, Alertness, Circumspection, Heed, Watchfulness, Forethought

Carelessness, Recklessness, Negligence, Rashness, Imprudence, Heedlessness, Indiscretion, Audacity

You should exercise extreme caution when driving on wet, slippery roads.

Disruption

Noun

Disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process.

(व्यवधान)

Interruption, Disturbance, Disorder, Interference, Breach, Rupture, Disarray, Commotion

Continuity, Order, Stability, Harmony, Peace, Organization, System, Regularity, Connection

The heavy rains caused a major disruption to the city's train schedule.

Throttle

Verb

To choke or strangle; alternatively, to control or reduce the flow of something (like fuel or data bandwidth).

(गति कम करना)

Choke, Strangle, Smother, Suffocate, Stifle, Suppress, Restrict, Limit, Control

Release, Free, Liberate, Unleash, Encourage, Assist, Accelerate, Forward, Advance, Stimulate

The internet provider will throttle your download speed if you exceed the data limit.

Redeem

Verb

To compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something; or to gain possession of something in exchange for payment or a voucher.

(सुधारना)

Save, Rescue, Recover, Reclaim, Retain, Compensate, Offset, Absolve, Deliver, Ransom

Lose, Forfeit, Abandon, Condemn, Damage, Harm, Endanger, Sacrifice, Neglect, Ruin

He managed to redeem his poor reputation by doing extensive charity work.

Relief

Noun

A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.

(राहत)

Comfort, Ease, Respite, Solace, Alleviation, Mitigation, Assistance, Aid, Succor, Relaxation

Distress, Pain, Discomfort, Anxiety, Agony, Anguish, Suffering, Intensification, Aggravation, Hardship

It was a huge relief to hear that everyone arrived home safely.

Parch

Verb

To make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat.

(सुखाना)

Dry, Dehydrate, Scorch, Sear, Desiccate, Wither, Bake, Burn, Aridify, Shrivel

Moisten, Wet, Hydrate, Dampen, Soak, Drench, Water, Irrigate, Flood, Inundate

The fierce summer sun will quickly parch the soil if it is left uncovered.

Scarce

Adjective

Insufficient for the demand; rare or hard to find.

(दुर्लभ)

Rare, Scanty, Limited, Meager, Deficient, Sparse, Uncommon, Infrequent, Few, Short

Abundant, Plentiful, Ample, Copious, Common, Frequent, Profuse, Sufficient, Bountiful

Fresh drinking water became scarce after the main pipe fractured.

Steer

Verb

To guide or control the direction of a vehicle or a course of action.

(दिशा दिखाना)

Guide, Navigate, Direct, Lead, Pilot, Conduct, Maneuver, Channel, Route, Escort

Misguide, Mislead, Abandon, Follow, Drift, Stray, Wander, Lose, Neglect, Deviate

The captain managed to steer the ship safely through the narrow channel.