The Hindu Vocabulary 27 June 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Brinkmanship

Noun

 The practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, especially in politics.

(धार पर चलना)

Risk-taking, Gambling, Adventurism, Edge-play, High stakes, Recklessness, Danger, Hazard, Peril, Intimidation

Caution, Prudence, Safety, Avoidance, Compromise, Diplomacy, Conciliation, Retreat, Capitulation, Surrender

The nuclear crisis was resolved through a dangerous game of brinkmanship.

Ostensibly

Adverb

Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually.

(ऊपरी तौर पर)

Apparently, Seemingly, Supposedly, Professedly, Allegedly, On the surface, Outwardly, Plausibly, Speciously, Purportedly

Genuinely, Actually, Truly, Really, Authentically, Sincerely, Factually, Honestly, Veritably, Legitimately

Ostensibly, the meeting was about budget cuts, but the real agenda was hidden.

Pre- emptive

Adjective

Taken as a measure against something anticipated, anticipated and intended to prevent; characterized by pre-emption.

(पूर्व-क्रियात्मक)

Preventive, Anticipatory, Proactive, Defensive, Forethought, Prior, Deterrent, Protective, Safeguarding

Reactive, Responsive, Postponing, Delayed, Following, Consequential, Subsequent, After the fact, Unprepared, Unplanned

 The military launched a pre-emptive strike to neutralize the threat.

Blithely

Adverb

In a casual and cheerful way, often indicating a lack of concern where concern would be appropriate.

(लापरवाह ढंग से)

Casually, Merrily, Gaily, Happily, Cheerfully, Carelessly, Indifferently, Glibly, Lightheartedly, Unconcernedly

Seriously, Gravely, Anxiously, Concernedly, Carefully, Thoughtfully, Sadly, Worriedly, Solemnly, Prudently

He blithely ignored the warnings and continued his dangerous experiment.

Fragile

Adjective

Easily broken or damaged; delicate; (of a person or organization) easily destroyed or threatened.

(नाजुक)

Delicate, Brittle, Frail, Weak, Breakable, Vulnerable, Tender, Flimsy, Precarious, Susceptible

Strong, Durable, Resilient, Robust, Tough, Sturdy, Indestructible, Unbreakable, Solid, Stable

Handle the antique vase with care; it's very fragile.

Deterrent

Noun

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

(अवरोधक)

Disincentive, Obstacle, Hindrance, Restraint, Check, Curb, Dissuasion, Barrier, Impediment, Warning

Incentive, Encouragement, Inducement, Motivator, Stimulant, Lure, Attraction, Catalyst, Provocation

High fines act as a deterrent to speeding.

Nonproliferation

Noun

The prevention of an increase in the number of countries possessing nuclear weapons or the prevention of the spread of any form of technology.

(अप्रसार)

Containment, Restriction, Control, Limitation, Prevention, Inhibition, Halting, Curbing

Proliferation, Spread, Expansion, Increase, Growth, Dissemination, Development, Augmentation, Multiplication

International treaties aim for nuclear nonproliferation to ensure global security.

Hypocrisy

Noun

The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; pretense.

(कपट)

Duplicity, Deceit, Pretense, Deception, Falsehood, Insincerity, Dissimulation, Artifice, Affectation, Sanctimony

Sincerity, Honesty, Candor, Genuineness, Integrity, Frankness, Authenticity, Openness, Truthfulness

His criticism of others' spending habits was pure hypocrisy, given his own extravagance.

Pursue

Verb

Follow (someone or something) in order to catch or attain them.

(अनुसरण करना)

Chase, Follow, Seek, Chase, Endeavor, Strive, Aim, Undertake, Engage in, Prosecute

Avoid, Flee, Abandon, Give Up, Shun, Retreat, Evade, Discontinue, Cease, Relinquish

She decided to pursue a career in medicine.

Disarmament

Noun

The reduction or withdrawal of military forces and weapons.

(निरस्त्रीकरण)

Demilitarization, Demobilization, Demilitarization, Decommissioning, De-escalation, Reduction, Limiting, Control, Ban, Abolition

Armament, Rearmament, Militarization, Mobilization, Escalation, Buildup, Production, Acquisition, Stockpiling, Enhancement

International talks focused on nuclear disarmament.

Renew

Verb

Resume (an activity) after an interruption; extend the period of validity of (a licence, subscription, or contract).

(नवीनीकृत करना)

Restore, Revive, Restart, Resume, Extend, Regenerate, Rejuvenate, Replenish, Recommence, Reiterate

Terminate, Cancel, End, Discontinue, Abandon, Halt, Stop, Withdraw, Revoke, Expire

We need to renew our efforts to solve this problem.

Impetus

Noun

The force or energy with which a body moves; something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly.

(प्रोत्साहन)

Stimulus, Momentum, Catalyst, Incentive, Driving Force, Motivation, Boost, Spur, Propelling Force, Push

Hindrance, Obstruction, Deterrent, Brake, Slowdown, Stagnation, Impediment, Disincentive, Barrier, Blockage

The discovery of new resources gave impetus to economic growth.