The Hindu Vocabulary 25 June 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Divisive

Adjective

Tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people.

(फूट डालने वाला)

Disruptive, Alienating, Separating, Conflicting, Discordant, Fractious, Disuniting, Polarizing, Schismatic, Antagonistic

Unifying, Harmonious, Consolidating, Unifying, Integrating, Amicable, Conciliatory, Cohesive, Cooperative, Agreeable

The new policy proved to be highly divisive within the community.

Contentious

Adjective

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial; (of a person) given to arguing or provoking argument.

(विवादास्पद)

Controversial, Debatable, Disputed, Arguable, Litigious, Argumentative, Pugnacious, Quarrelsome, Disputatious, Provocative

Agreeable, Peaceful, Harmonious, Cooperative, Uncontroversial, Amiable, Conciliatory, Friendly, Placating, Indisputable

The issue of land reform remains highly contentious in the parliament.

Shatter

Verb

Break suddenly and violently into many pieces; (of a feeling, hope, or belief) to destroy.

(चकनाचूर करना)

Break, Smash, Fragment, Splinter, Ruin, Demolish, Destroy, Wreck, Crumble, Devastate

Repair, Mend, Restore, Fix, Consolidate, Build, Create, Assemble, Heal, Strengthen

The news of his death shattered her world.

Condemn

Verb

Express complete disapproval of, typically in public.

(निंदा करना)

Censure, Denounce, Criticize, Reprimand, Blame, Reprove, Convict, Sentence, Damn, Criticize

Praise, Applaud, Approve, Commend, Laud, Acquit, Exonerate, Commend, Support, Vindicat

The human rights organization condemned the government's actions.

Nonchalantly

Adverb

In a casually calm and relaxed manner.

(लापरवाह ढंग से)

Casually, Indifferently, Coolly, Calmly, Apathetically, Carelessly, Blasé, Unconcerned, Composedly

Anxiously, Nervously, Eagerly, Enthusiastically, Concerned, Cautiously, Carefully, Attentively, Seriously

He nonchalantly shrugged off the criticism.

Confrontation

Noun

A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.

(टकराव)

Conflict, Clash, Showdown, Encounter, Dispute, Argument, Battle, Skirmish, Head-on, Opposition

Agreement, Harmony, Peace, Reconciliation, Avoidance, Retreat, Compromise, Cooperation, Accord, Amity

The protestors sought a direct confrontation with the authorities.

Enormous

Adjective

Very large in size, quantity, or extent.

(बहुत बड़ा)

Huge, Immense, Giant, Massive, Gigantic, Colossal, Mammoth, Tremendous, Vast, Monumental

Tiny, Small, Minute, Miniature, Little, Minuscule, Microscopic, Insignificant, Petite, Dwarfish

The company made an enormous profit last year.

Iteration

Noun

The repetition of a process or utterance; a new version of a computer program or hardware.

(पुनरावृत्ति)

Repetition, Cycle, Version, Edition, Instance, Recurrence, Round, Phase, Process, Step

Original, First, Unique, Singular, Novelty, Innovation, Beginning, Commencement, Genesis, Prototype

The software development team released a new iteration of the program.

Poignantly

Adverb

In a way that evokes a keen sense of sadness or regret.

(मार्मिक रूप से)

Sadly, Movingly, Emotionally, Affectingly, Pathetically, Grippingly, Heartbreakingly, Touching, Stirringly, Deeply

Happily, Joyfully, Cheerfully, Lightheartedly, Indifferently, Unfeelingly, Pleasantly, Blandly, Emotionlessly, Trivialy

The old photograph poignantly reminded her of her childhood.

Benevolent

Adjective

Well meaning and kindly; (of an organization) serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose.

(परोपकारी)

Kind, Compassionate, Generous, Charitable, Altruistic, Benign, Philanthropic, Gracious

Malevolent, Malicious, Cruel, Unkind, Mean, Nasty, Hostile, Selfish, Uncharitable, Spiteful

A benevolent donor provided funds for the new library.

Deification

Noun

The action of treating or worshipping someone or something as a god; apotheosis.

(देवत्व-आरोपण)

Adoration, Worship, Glorification, Exaltation, Idolization, Apotheosis, Reverence, Veneration, Homage, Canonization

Demotion, Degradation, Debasement, Vilification, Denigration, Disgrace, Humiliation, Profanation, Censure

In ancient Rome, emperors sometimes underwent deification after their death.

Subjugation

Noun

The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by conquest.

(अधीनता)

Conquest, Domination, Enslavement, Oppression, Vandalism, Subordination, Control, Suppression, Servitude

Liberation, Freedom, Independence, Emancipation, Release, Autonomy, Sovereignty, Deliverance

The historical period was marked by the subjugation of indigenous peoples.