The Hindu Vocabulary 10 June 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Outreach

Noun

An organization's involvement with or activity in the community to offer help, services, or information.

(जनसंपर्क)

Engagement, Extension, Communication, Connection, Service, Expansion, Contact, Cooperation, Assistance

Isolation, Withdrawal, Seclusion, Insularity, Retention, Confinement, Separation, Detachment, Privacy

The local university started an outreach program to provide free computer classes to rural youth.

Functionaries

Noun

People who have to perform official functions or duties; officials.

(पदाधिकारी)

Officials, Officers, Bureaucrats, Dignitaries, Administrators, Agents, Employees, Delegates, Representatives

Civilians, Citizens, Outsiders, Followers, Public, Amateurs, Subjects, Rebels, Outcasts

Government functionaries arrived at the village early in the morning to inspect the new irrigation system.

Outrage

Noun

An action or event causing strong feelings of anger, shock, or disgust.

(आक्रोश)

Anger, Indignation, Fury, Wrath, Shock, Resentment, Affront, Offense, Disgust

Pleasure, Calm, Satisfaction, Peace, Delight, Contentment, Happiness, Approval, Comfort, Serenity

The sudden decision to cut funding for the school library caused widespread public outrage.

Ruffle

Verb

To disturb the smoothness or calmness of something; or to upset, annoy, or agitate someone.

(अशांत करना)

Agitate, Fluster, Upset, Disturb, Annoy, Irritate, Discompose, Disquiet, Disarrange, Ripple

Calm, Soothe, Smooth, Pacify, Compose, Quiet, Assuage, Serenade, Tranquilize, Ease

Nothing seemed to ruffle the experienced speaker, even when the microphone stopped working.

Negotiation

Noun

Strategic discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.

(समझौता-वार्ता)

Dialogue, Discussion, Mediation, Arbitration, Consultation, Bargaining, Transaction, Debate

Disagreement, Confrontation, Conflict, Standoff, Refusal, Breach, Rupture, Contention, Discord, Fight

After days of intense negotiation, the workers and management finally agreed on a new wage contract.

Derail

Verb

To obstruct a process, plan, or system so that it fails or goes wrong.

(योजना बिगाड़ना)

Obstruct, Sabotage, Thwart, Ruin, Disrupt, Wreck, Deflect, Divert, Interrupt, Subvert

Advance, Forward, Assist, Promote, Facilitate, Continue, Maintain, Support, Encourage

A sudden shortage of building materials threatened to derail the entire construction project.

Cavalier

Adjective

Showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or arrogant.

(लापरवाह)

Dismissive, Arrogant, Haughty, Careless, Casual, Indifferent, Nonchalant, Insouciant, Disdainful

Humble, Careful, Modest, Considerate, Concerned, Respectful, Attentive, Thoughtful, Diligent, Cautious

The manager's cavalier attitude toward employee complaints caused heavy discontent in the office.

Blockade

Noun

An act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.

(नाकेबंदी)

Barrier, Obstruction, Siege, Embargo, Obstacle, Block, Closure, Restriction, Stoppage, Barricade

Opening, Access, Entrance, Clearance, Freedom, Liberation, Permission, Assistance, Passage

The navy maintained a strict blockade around the island to intercept illegal cargo.

Dislodge

Verb

To force or knock something out of its established position.

(स्थान से अलग करना)

Remove, Displacement, Evict, Oust, Eject, Displace, Unseat, Uproot, Detach, Expel

Install, Fix, Anchor, Plant, Embed, Secure, Establish, Insert, Place, Settle

High winds managed to dislodge several loose tiles from the ancient roof.

Entrench

Verb

To establish an attitude, habit, or position so firmly that change is very difficult.

(पक्का करना)

Establish, Root, Fix, Anchor, Embed, Plant, Fortify, Settle, Inculcate, Consolidate

Eradicate, Uproot, Remove, Dislodge, Eliminate, Weaken, Abolish, Destroy, Unsettle, Extirpate

It is incredibly difficult to change habits that entrench themselves during childhood.

Discourse

Noun

Written or spoken communication, conversation, or debate on a specific topic.

(बातचीत)

Conversation, Dialogue, Discussion, Debate, Talk, Lecture, Speech, Treatise, Communication

Silence, Quiet, Speechlessness, Taciturnity, Whispering, Muteness, Reticence, Suppression, Oblivion, Refusal

The economic seminar provided an excellent forum for scholarly discourse on trade policies.

Leeway

Noun

The amount of freedom to move or act that is available; margin of freedom.

(गुंजाइश)

Latitude, Freedom, Room, Margin, Flexibility, Clearance, Scope, Liberty, Slack, Allowance

Restriction, Limitation, Constraint, Strictness, Rigidity, Inflexibility, Bound, Confinement

The project coordinator gave the creative design team some leeway regarding the final layout choice.