The Hindu Vocabulary 30 March 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Familial

Adjective

Relating to or occurring in a family or its members.

(पारिवारिक)

Domestic, Household, Ancestral, Hereditary, Genetic, Kinship, Relational, Tribal, Kindred, Lineal

Individual, Personal, Public, Stranger, Alien, External, Foreign, Non-hereditary, Solitary, Separate

The doctor asked if there was a familial history of heart disease.

Interwine

Verb

To twist or be twisted together; to connect or link closely.

(आपस में गूंथना)

Interweave, Enmesh, Entwine, Knit, Link, Connect, Tangle, Braid, Lace, Blend

Detach, Separate, Untwist, Disconnect, Divide, Part, Unravel, Isolate, Sever

The destinies of the two neighboring nations are deeply intertwined by history.

Ascension

Noun

The act of rising to an important position or a higher level.

(आरोहण)

Rise, Elevation, Advancement, Climbing, Soaring, Promotion, Upgrade, Success, Ascent, Mounting

Descent, Decline, Fall, Drop, Demotion, Lowering, Failure, Plunge, Abasement, Recession

Her ascension to the role of CEO was celebrated by everyone in the firm.

Dominance

Noun

Power and influence over others; the state of being dominant.

(प्रभुत्व)

Authority, Control, Mastery, Rule, Supremacy, Command, Influence, Power, Preeminence, Sovereignty

Submission, Weakness, Subservience, Inferiority, Impotence, Yielding, Compliance, Obedience, Helplessness, Surrender

The team established their dominance in the league by winning ten matches in a row.

Overreach

Verb

To try to do something that is beyond your power or ability; to defeat oneself by doing too much.

(अपनी क्षमता से अधिक करना)

Exceed, Outdo, Overstretch, Surpass, Outstrip, Transcend, Exaggerate, Overextend, Strain, Cheat

Fail, Succumb, Fall-short, Retreat, Surrender, Limit, Restrain, Yield, Collapse

The government may overreach its authority if it tries to control private internet usage.

Formalise

Verb

To give something a legal or official status or shape.

(औपचारिक रूप देना)

Authorize, Validate, Regularize, Standardize, Confirm, Legalize, Sanction, Define, Organise, Certify

Abandon, Neglect, Disorganize, Ignore, Cancel, Invalidate, Reject, Abolish, Simplify, Scramble

They decided to formalise their business partnership by signing a legal contract.

Hegemony

Noun

Leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.

(आधिपत्य)

Supremacy, Dominion, Authority, Leadership, Command, Mastery, Influence, Rule, Predominance, Sovereignty

Subordination, Weakness, Helplessness, Dependence, Equality, Submission, Servitude, Minority, Inferiority

For many decades, the British Empire held political hegemony over much of the world.

Remittance

Noun

A sum of money sent, especially by mail, in payment for goods or services or as a gift.

(भेजी हुई रक़म)

Payment, Money, Settlement, Allowance, Transmission, Transfer, Fee, Gift, Installment, Contribution

Debt, Borrowing, Withdrawal, Loss, Theft, Retention, Penalty, Deficit, Nonpayment, Deduction

The worker sends a monthly remittance home to support his family in the village.

Bilateral

Adjective

Involving two parties, especially countries.

(द्विपक्षीय)

Mutual, Dual, Reciprocal, Binary, Joint, Double, Paired, Two-sided, Twofold, Symmetrical

Multilateral, Independent, One-sided, Single, Individual, Diverse, Solitary, Separate

India and Russia signed a bilateral agreement to increase trade in the energy sector.

Eventually

Adverb

In the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems.

(आखिरकार)

Finally, Ultimately, Lastly, Somewhere, Sometime, Resultantly, In-conclusion, At-last, Posteriors

Immediately, Instantly, Now, Presently, Never, Initially, Firstly, Quickly, Urgently, Promptly

If you keep practicing every day, you will eventually master the language.

Impact

Noun

The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another; a marked effect or influence.

(प्रभाव)

Effect, Influence, Result, Consequence, Impression, Collision, Crash, Force, Shock, Blow

Cause, Origin, Source, Ineffectiveness, Failure, Weakness, Avoidance, Neglect, Indifference

The economic crisis had a devastating impact on small businesses.

Strain

Noun

A force tending to pull or stretch something to an extreme or damaging degree; severe pressure.

(खिंचाव)

Pressure, Stress, Struggle, Effort, Injury, Sprain, Burden, Anxiety, Hardship

Relaxation, Ease, Relief, Peace, Comfort, Health, Strength, Leisure, Rest, Freedom

The heavy workload began to put a serious strain on his mental health.