The Hindu Vocabulary 12 December 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Harmony

Noun

The state of being in agreement or concord; pleasing arrangement of parts; accord.

(सद्भाव)

Accord, Agreement, Unity, Concord, Peace, Amity, Unity, Cooperation, Consensus, Compatibility

Discord, Conflict, Disagreement, Strife, War, Hostility, Division, Friction, Opposition, Chaos

The different voices blended together in perfect harmony.

Cohesion

Noun

The action or fact of forming a united whole; unity or solidarity.

(सामंजस्य)

Unity, Solidarity, Coherence, Connection, Union, Harmony, Attachment, Integration, Bond, Consistency

Division, Separation, Fragmentation, Discord, Disunity, Disconnection, Conflict, Dissociation, Antagonism, Breakup

The team's strong social cohesion was key to its success.

Rejuvenate

Verb

To make (someone or something) look or feel younger, fresher, or more vigorous.

(कायाकल्प करना)

Revitalize, Renew, Refresh, Restore, Revive, Regenerate, Invigorate, Resuscitate, Replenish

Exhaust, Fatigue, Drain, Deplete, Age, Weary, Tire, Undermine, Damage, Weaken

The spa weekend helped to rejuvenate her mind and body.

Salutation

Noun

A gesture or utterance made as a greeting or acknowledgment of another's arrival or departure.

(अभिवादन)

Greeting, Welcome, Hail, Address, Acknowledgment, Respect, Salaam, Bow, Compliment, Homage

Farewell, Goodbye, Departure, Silence, Scorn, Insult, Contempt, Dismissal, Ignore, Snub

The formal letter began with the traditional salutation, "Dear Sir/Madam.”

Commemorate

Verb

To recall and show respect for (someone or something) in a ceremony or celebratory event.

(स्मरणोत्सव मनाना)

Celebrate, Honor, Memorialize, Remember, Observe, Pay Tribute, Salute, Preserve, Mark, Immortalize

Forget, Ignore, Disregard, Neglect, Overlook, Dishonor, Condemn, Undermine, Disgrace, Forsake

A special monument was built to commemorate the soldiers who died in the war.

Linguistic

Adjective

Relating to language or the study of language.

(भाषाई)

Language-related, Verbal, Philological, Grammatical, Semantic, Lexical, Dialectal, Expressive, Communication, Speech

Non-linguistic, Physical, Numerical, Silent, Non-verbal, Mathematical, Illiterate, Aphasic, Sensory, Abstract

The researcher focused on the linguistic differences between the two regional dialects.

Accomodation

Noun

A room, building, or lodging providing dwelling or shelter; a convenient arrangement; a settlement.

(आवास)

Lodging, Housing, Residence, Shelter, Dwelling, Adjustment, Settlement, Arrangement, Compromise, Facilities

Displacement, Eviction, Homelessness, Conflict, Disagreement, Refusal, Resistance, Denial, Opposition, Unsuitability

The hotel offers luxury accommodation with a sea view.

Secular

Adjective

Denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis; not subject to or bound by religious rule.

(धर्मनिरपेक्ष)

Non-religious, Temporal, Worldly, Earthly, Lay, Civil, Non-clerical, Material, Profane, Independent

Religious, Spiritual, Sacred, Holy, Devout, Clerical, Pious, Theological, Ecclesiastical, Divine

The country's constitution is based on secular principles.

Uphold

Verb

To confirm or support (something which has been questioned); to maintain (a custom or practice).

(समर्थन करना)

Support, Maintain, Defend, Sustain, Affirm, Vindicate, Justify, Endorse, Preserve, Champion

Denounce, Condemn, Oppose, Challenge, Violate, Breach, Overthrow, Undermine, Reject, Contradict

The court decided to uphold the previous ruling in the case.

Unification

Noun

The process of being united or made into a whole.

(एकीकरण)

Unity, Integration, Consolidation, Merger, Union, Coalition, Combination, Amalgamation, Synthesis, Cohesion

Division, Separation, Fragmentation, Disunity, Split, Dispersal, Divorce, Partition, Breakup, Isolation

The political leaders worked tirelessly toward the unification of the two rival territories

Dormant

Adjective

(Of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period; (of a volcano or activity) temporarily inactive or suspended.

(सुप्त, निष्क्रिय, शांत, सोया हुआ)

Inactive, Sleeping, Latent, Suspended, Quiescent, Asleep, Resting, Idle, Unused, Hidden

Active, Awake, Vigorous, Operating, Growing, Alert, Functional, Energetic, Live, Busy

The volcano has been dormant for over three hundred years.

Partisan

Adjective (also Noun)

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; prejudiced in favor of a particular cause.

(पक्षपाती, समर्थक, गुटबाज, पक्षधर)

Biased, Prejudiced, Factional, Devoted, One-sided, Supporter, Follower, Fan, Zealot, Champion

Impartial, Neutral, Unbiased, Objective, Fair, Independent, Non-partisan, Disinterested, General, Universal

The debate was ruined by too much partisan bickering between the two representatives.