The Hindu Vocabulary 19 February 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Fray

Noun

A situation of intense activity or fighting; (as a verb) to unravel or wear away at the edges.

(लड़ाई-झगड़ा)

Brawl, Conflict, Skirmish, Scuffle, Melee, Clash, Affray, Quarrel, Riot, Row

Peace, Harmony, Agreement, Calm, Order, Quiet, Truce, Stillness, Unity, Stability

The young politician was eager to enter the political fray.

Fragment

Noun

A small part broken or separated off something.

(टुकड़ा)

Piece, Bit, Shard, Portion, Particle, Scrap, Segment, Section, Sliver, Fraction

Whole, Total, Entirety, Complete, Bulk, Sum, Mass, Entity, Aggregate, Unity

Archaeologists found a tiny fragment of ancient pottery.

Cohesion

Noun

The action or fact of forming a united whole.

(एकजुटता)

Unity, Solidarity, Union, Togetherness, Connection, Adherence, Continuity, Bond, Integrity, Blending

Division, Separation, Disunity, Detachment, Fragmentation, Conflict, Discord, Dissolution, Rupture

Social cohesion is essential for a peaceful neighborhood.

Seamless

Adjective

Smooth and continuous, with no apparent gaps or joints.

(निर्बाध)

Smooth, Fluid, Flawless, Continuous, Consistent, Uniform, Perfect, Unbroken, Integrated, Harmonious

Rough, Fragmented, Discontinuous, Broken, Interrupted, Jolting, Uneven, Faulty, Discordant, Clunky

The transition between the two software versions was seamless.

Harvest

Noun

The process or period of gathering in crops.

(पैदावार)

Yield, Crop, Produce, Output, Gathering, Collection, Intake, Reaping, Return, Gain

Sowing, Planting, Seedtime, Loss, Failure, Dearth, Scarcity, Famine, Waste, Beginning

Farmers are preparing for a bumper wheat harvest this year.

Strike

Verb

To hit forcibly; a refusal to work as a form of protest.

(प्रहार करना)

Hit, Bash, Smite, Wallop, Knock, Protest, Walkout, Boycott, Mutiny, Rebellion

Surrender, Peace, Yield, Miss, Avoid, Defend, Help, Aid, Support, Assuage

The factory workers decided to go on strike for better pay.

Substantively

Adverb

In a way that is meaningful, significant, or related to the essence of a matter.

(मूल रूप से)

Considerably, Greatly, Essentially, Basically, Fundamentally, Actually, Materially, Truly, Effectively

Superficially, Slightly, Marginally, Triviality, Minimally, Partially, Incompletely, Negligibly, Minorly, Faintly

The new evidence substantively changed the direction of the trial.

Critique

Noun

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary or artistic work.

(आलोचना)

Analysis, Review, Evaluation, Assessment, Appraisal, Commentary, Examination, Study, Judgment, Criticism

Praise, Approval, Compliment, Commendation, Flattery, Endorsement, Acceptance, Sanction, Ignoring

The professor gave a fair critique of my final essay.

Gravitate

Verb

To move toward or be attracted to a place, person, or thing.

(आकर्षित होना)

Tend, Lean, Drift, Incline, Sink, Descend, Approach, Converge, Settle, Attract

Recede, Retreat, Depart, Repel, Ascend, Rise, Evade, Avoid, Disperse, Scatter

Many young artists gravitate toward big cities like New York.

Enigmatic

Adjective

Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.

(रहस्यमय)

Mysterious, Puzzling, Obscure, Cryptic, Arcane, Inscrutable, Oracular, Ambiguous, Secretive

Clear, Obvious, Plain, Intelligible, Explicit, Transparent, Simple, Known, Evident

She gave an enigmatic smile that left everyone wondering.

Moribund

Adjective

At the point of death; in terminal decline; lacking vitality.

(मरणासन्न)

Dying, Declining, Expiring, Fading, Waning, Stagnant, Perishing, Failing, Crumbling, Doombound

Flourishing, Thriving, Vital, Living, Growing, Healthy, Robust, Active, Resurgent, Animated

The moribund industry was saved by a sudden surge in demand.

Resuscitate

Verb

To revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death; to make active again.

(पुनर्जीवित करना)

Restore, Reanimate, Revitalize, Awaken, Recover, Renew, Refresh, Resurrect, Reinvigorate

Kill, Destroy, Extinguish, Deaden, Suppress, Halt, Finish, Smother, Damage, Quench

The paramedics managed to resuscitate the victim at the scene.