The Hindu Vocabulary 15 July 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Revamp

Verb

To give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.

(मरम्मत करना)

Renovate, Modernize, Update, Overhaul, Refurbish, Redesign, Restore, Reform, Improve, Upgrade

Destroy, Demolish, Worsen, Damage, Degrade, Spoil, Neglect, Deteriorate, Ruin, Deconstruct

The company decided to revamp its website to attract more customers.

Transition

Noun

The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

(संक्रमण)

Change, Shift, Conversion, Metamorphosis, Evolution, Passage, Adjustment, Development, Progression, Transformation

Stasis, Fixity, Stability, Permanence, Continuation, Retention, Standstill, Immobility, Consistency, Constancy

The transition from college to the professional world can be challenging.

Accentuate

Verb

To make more noticeable or prominent.

(ज़ोर देना)

Emphasize, Highlight, Stress, Underline, Underscore, Feature, Spotlight, Point Up

Diminish, Downplay, Understate, Conceal, Hide, Mask, Obscure, Lessen, Minimize

The new lighting was designed to accentuate the painting's vibrant colors.

Starvation

Noun

Suffering or death caused by lack of food.

(भुखमरी)

Famine, Malnutrition, Deprivation, Undernourishment, Emaciation, Want, Destitution, Hunger, Anorexia

Abundance, Plenty, Satiety, Nourishment, Replenishment, Feasting, Fullness, Excess, Sufficiency

Millions of people in the war-torn region faced starvation.

Redundancy

Noun

The state of being no longer needed or useful; the state of being no longer employed because there is no more work available.

(अनावश्यकता)

Superfluity, Excess, Surplus, Repetition, Unnecessity, Duplication, Dismissal, Layoff

Necessity, Scarcity, Shortage, Essentiality, Requirement, Employment, Recruitment, Hiring

Due to automation, many factory workers faced redundancy.

Bafflement

Noun

A state of confusion and frustration.

(हताशा)

Perplexity, Confusion, Bewilderment, Puzzlement, Mystification, Frustration, Disorientation, Vexation

Clarity, Understanding, Comprehension, Enlightenment, Certainty, Assurance, Resolution, Knowledge

The detective's bafflement grew with each new clue.

Relight

Verb

To light again.

(फिर से जलाना)

Rekindle, Reignite, Re-ignite, Relume, Rekind, Reanimate, Revive, Resuscitate, Reinvigorate

Extinguish, Quench, Put Out, Snuff Out, Smother, Darken, Dampen, Suppress, Kill, Douse

After the power cut, we had to relight the candles.

Evoke

Verb

To bring or recall to the conscious mind.

(उत्पन्न करना)

Arouse, Elicit, Summon, Kindle, Stir, Trigger, Generate, Produce, Inspire

Suppress, Quell, Stifle, Repress, Silence, Conceal, Hide, Discourage, Deter

The old photographs evoked a sense of nostalgia.

Disengagement

Noun

The process of withdrawing from involvement in a particular activity, situation, or group.

(अलगाव)

Withdrawal, Detachment, Separation, Release, Severance, Disconnection, Retreat, Departure

Engagement, Involvement, Participation, Connection, Attachment, Commitment, Alliance, Union, Integration

The military announced its disengagement from the conflict zone.

Extensive

Adjective

Covering a large area; very thorough or comprehensive.

(व्यापक)

Broad, Wide, Vast, Comprehensive, Far-reaching, Sweeping, Massive, Large, Expansive, Thorough

Limited, Narrow, Restricted, Small, Confined, Brief, Superficial, Shallow, Concise, Minimal

The research involved an extensive study of various cultures.

Vigilance

Noun

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

(सतर्कता)

Alertness, Watchfulness, Caution, Attentiveness, Awareness, Care, Heed, Prudence, Circumspection, Foresight

Negligence, Carelessness, Inattention, Apathy, Indifference, Oblivion, Disregard, Heedlessness, Recklessness

Constant vigilance is required to prevent security breaches.

Obstacle

Noun

A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.

(रुकावट)

Barrier, Hindrance, Impediment, Blockage, Hurdle, Difficulty, Setback, Challenge

Help, Assistance, Support, Facilitation, Advantage, Benefit, Opportunity, Breakthrough, Solution

Lack of funding proved to be a major obstacle to the project.