The Hindu Vocabulary 11 February 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

One-upmanship

Noun

The technique or practice of always keeping a step ahead of a friend or rival.

(दूसरों से बेहतर दिखने की होड़)

Rivalry, Competition, Superiority, Outdoing, Bragging, Gamesmanship, Dominance, Shrewdness, Strategy

Cooperation, Humility, Modesty, Support, Teamwork, Kindness, Selflessness, Equality, Helpfulness, Altruism

Their friendship was often ruined by a constant sense of one-upmanship regarding their wealth.

Escalate

Verb

To increase rapidly; to become or make more intense or serious.

(बढ़ाना)

Intensify, Heighten, Amplify, Grow, Expand, Magnify, Rise, Step-up, Increase, Accelerate

Decrease, Diminish, Lessen, Lower, De-escalate, Simplify, Calm, Reduce, Weaken, Shrink

The minor argument threatened to escalate into a full-blown physical fight.

Mammoth

Adjective

Huge; gigantic; or an extinct large elephant-like mammal.

(विशाल)

Gigantic, Enormous, Huge, Colossal, Vast, Massive, Immense, Gargantuan, Titanic, Mighty

Tiny, Small, Miniature, Microscopic, Minute, Little, Petite, Slight, Puny, Insignificant

Cleaning up the city after the massive flood was a mammoth task for the volunteers.

Pivotal

Adjective

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

(महत्वपूर्ण)

Crucial, Central, Essential, Critical, Vital, Key, Decisive, Fundamental, Main, Primary

Minor, Unimportant, Secondary, Trivial, Peripheral, Marginal, Insignificant, Extraneous, Accidental, Negligible

That game-winning goal was the pivotal moment in the entire tournament.

Accumulation

Noun

The acquisition or gradual gathering of something.

(संचय)

Collection, Mass, Gathering, Stockpile, Hoard, Amassing, Growth, Store, Assemblage, Increase

Dissipation, Scattering, Depletion, Loss, Reduction, Dispersion, Decrease, Waste, Distribution, Division

The accumulation of dust on the old bookshelves showed that no one had lived there for years.

Lopside

Adjective

With one side lower or smaller than the other; disproportionate.

(तिरछा)

Uneven, Asymmetrical, Unbalanced, Crooked, Slanting, Awry, Irregular, Tilt, Squint, Biased

Balanced, Even, Level, Straight, Symmetrical, Proportionate, Regular, Uniform, Equal, Fair

The score was so lopsided that many fans left the stadium before the game ended.

Deployable

Adjective

Able to be brought into effective action; capable of being moved or used.

(तैनात करने योग्य)

Usable, Available, Ready, Mobile, Actionable, Operational, Functional, Adaptable, Portable, Handy

Fixed, Unusable, Stationary, Stuck, Unavailable, Inactive, Immobile, Broken, Useless, Permanent

The army developed a deployable bridge that could be set up in under an hour.

Imperialist

Noun

A person who supports or practices imperialism (extending a country's power through diplomacy or force).

(साम्राज्यवादी)

Colonialist, Expansionist, Conqueror, Dominator, Ruler, Dictator, Monarchist, Authoritarian, Nationalist, Aggressor

Democratic, Independent, Anti-colonial, Liberal, Liberator, Humanitarian, Egalitarian, Pacifist, Subject

Historians often criticize the imperialist policies of 19th-century European powers.

Stockpile

Noun

A large accumulated stock of goods or materials, especially one held in reserve for use at a time of shortage or other emergency.

(भंडार)

Hoard, Store, Cache, Supply, Accumulation, Reserve, Collection, Inventory, Amassing, Fund

Lack, Shortage, Dearth, Poverty, Want, Scarcity, Debt, Disbursement, Void, Empty

During the winter storm warning, people began to stockpile food and water.

Discriminatory

Adjective

Making or showing an unjust or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.

(भेदभावपूर्ण)

Biased, Prejudiced, Unfair, Unjust, Partial, Bigoted, Intolerant, One-sided, Unequal, Partisan

Fair, Unbiased, Equal, Neutral, Just, Impartial, Equitable, Objective, Inclusive, Tolerant

The court ruled that the company's hiring practices were illegal and discriminatory.

Comprehensive

Adjective

Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

(व्यापक)

Complete, Extensive, Broad, All-inclusive, Detailed, Exhaustive, Full, Sweeping, Universal

Partial, Limited, Incomplete, Specific, Selective, Narrow, Fragmentary, Superficial, Restricted, Brief

The students were given a comprehensive guide to help them prepare for the final exams.

Non-Proliferation

Noun

The prevention of an increase or spread of something, especially nuclear weapons.

(अप्रसार)

Control, Restriction, Limitation, Prevention, Reduction, Constraint, Regulation, Containment, Check, Curb

Expansion, Growth, Spread, Increase, Multiplication, Proliferation, Distribution, Escalation, Diffusion, Development

The global non-proliferation treaty aims to ensure that nuclear weapons are never used again.