The Hindu Vocabulary 30 December 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Verb

To learn new skills or teach someone new skills.

(कौशल बढ़ाना)

Train, Educate, Improve, Develop, Enhance, Refine, Advance, Cultivate, Polish, Upgrade

De-skill, Degrade, Regress, Decline, Neglect, Stagnate, Worsen, Ignore, Simplify

Many employees choose to upskill themselves by taking online courses.

Diligence

Noun

Careful and persistent work or effort.

(परिश्रम)

Assiduity, Industry, Rigor, Care, Attention, Earnestness, Persistence, Dedication, Meticulousness, Effort

Laziness, Idleness, Negligence, Carelessness, Lethargy, Indifference, Slackness, Sloth, Inattention, Apathy

Her diligence in her studies finally paid off when she topped the exam.

Unveil

Verb

To show or announce something to the public for the first time.

(अनावरण करना)

Reveal, Disclose, Display, Expose, Launch, Manifest, Introduce, Uncover, Show, Broadcast

Conceal, Hide, Cover, Mask, Secret, Obscure, Cloak, Suppress, Withhold, Shroud

The company will unveil its new electric car at the trade show tomorrow.

Intervene

Verb

To come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events.

(हस्तक्षेप करना)

Mediate, Intercede, Arbitrate, Intrude, Interfere, Step-in, Negotiate, Settle, Involve, Inhibit

Ignore, Avoid, Neglect, Overlook, Leave, Withdraw, Disregard, Abandon, Bypass, Shun

The teacher had to intervene before the argument turned into a fight.

Intrusive

Adjective

Causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited.

(दखल देने वाला)

Invasive, Meddlesome, Prying, Forward, Interfering, Obtrusive, Nosy, Bold, Inquisitive, Disruptive

Unobtrusive, Shy, Modest, Respectful, Polite, Retiring, Reserved, Discreet, Low-key, Distant

The paparazzi’s intrusive questions made the actress feel uncomfortable.

Articulate

Adjective

Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.

(सुस्पष्ट)

Eloquent, Fluent, Clear, Coherent, Expressive, Lucid, Distinct, Vocal, Effective, Silver-tongued

Inarticulate, Unclear, Mumbled, Silent, Dumb, Tongue-tied, Hesitant, Confused, Muddled, Incoherent

She is an articulate speaker who can explain complex ideas simply.

Preemptive

Adjective

Taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared.

(निवारक)

Preventative, Proactive, Anticipatory, Precautionary, Defensive, Deterrent, Timely, Strategic, Forward-looking, Early

Reactive, Late, Delayed, Responsive, Retrospective, Subsequent, Following, Tardy, Unprepared, Slow

The military launched a preemptive strike to stop the planned attack.

Computational

Adjective

Relating to or using computers or mathematical calculation.

(गणनात्मक)

Mathematical, Numeric, Algorithmic, Digital, Analytical, Logical, Statistical, Quantitative, Automated, Electronic

Manual, Qualitative, Non-mathematical, Intuitive, Physical, Human, Artistic, Subjective, Random, Uncalculated

Solving this physics problem requires high computational power.

Nurture

Verb

To care for and encourage the growth or development of.

(पोषण करना)

Foster, Nourish, Cherish, Cultivate, Raise, Tend, Support, Sustain, Educate, Promote

Neglect, Abandon, Starve, Ignore, Harm, Destroy, Hinder, Stifle, Deprive, Oppress

It is important to nurture your natural talents from a young age.

Assertively

Adverb

In a confident and forceful manner.

(आत्मविश्वास से)

Confidently, Decisively, Forcefully, Firmly, Boldly, Strongly, Resolutely, Empathetically, Positively, Directly

Timidly, Weakly, Hesitantly, Meekly, Shyly, Fearfully, Passively, Doubtfully, Submissively, Quietly

She spoke assertively during the meeting to ensure her points were heard.

Obligation

Noun

An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound.

(दायित्व)

Duty, Responsibility, Commitment, Burden, Debt, Requirement, Bond, Promise, Charge, Liability

Choice, Option, Freedom, Liberty, Exemption, Release, Discretion, Voluntary, Discharge, Relief

Every citizen has a moral obligation to help those in need.

Trajectory

Noun

The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.

(प्रक्षेपवक्र)

Path, Course, Route, Direction, Track, Line, Orbit, Flow, Career, Development

Deviation, Static, Fixedness, Standstill, Aimlessness, Detour, Drift, Randomness, Abnormality, Divergence

The rocket's trajectory was carefully calculated by the scientists.