The Hindu Vocabulary 15 March 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Churn

Verb

To stir or shake vigorously; to produce movement or agitation.

(मंथन)

Agitate, Stir, Shake, Whirl, Swirl, Rotate, Mix, Blend, Disturb, Ruffle

Stabilize, Settle, Calm, Steady, Still, Compose, Soften, Rest, Soothe, Fix

The company had to churn out new ideas to stay competitive.

Reposition

Verb

To change the position of something or adjust its placement.

(पुनः स्थान देना)

Shift, Adjust, Move, Modify, Relocate, Align, Rearrange, Displace, Transfer, Reorient

Fix, Maintain, Retain, Stabilize, Keep, Anchor, Secure, Hold, Preserve, Establish

The brand decided to reposition itself in the luxury market.

Putative

Adjective

Commonly regarded as such; supposed or assumed.

(अनुमानित)

Alleged, Supposed, Presumed, Assumed, Ostensible, Purported, Hypothetical, Theoretical

Confirmed, Genuine, Authentic, Certain, Definite, Verified, Proven, True, Actual, Real

He is the putative leader of the organization.

Reconfiguration

Noun

The act of rearranging or restructuring something.

(पुनः विन्यास)

Rearrangement, Adjustment, Modification, Transformation, Reshaping, Realignment, Remodeling, Overhaul, Reconstruction

Constancy, Consistency, Retention, Uniformity, Preservation, Maintenance, Continuity

The reconfiguration of the road network improved traffic flow.

Combative

Adjective

Ready or eager to fight or argue.

(आक्रामक)

Aggressive, Belligerent, Hostile, Confrontational, Fiery, Argumentative, Fierce, Pugnacious, Quarrelsome

Peaceful, Passive, Agreeable, Calm, Gentle, Friendly, Cooperative, Submissive, Tolerant, Mild

His combative nature often led to conflicts at work.

Revive

Verb

To bring back to life or consciousness; to restore.

(पुनर्जीवित करना)

Restore, Resurrect, Rejuvenate, Renew, Rekindle, Regenerate, Recover, Resuscitate, Reactivate

Destroy, Kill, Suppress, Weaken, Extinguish, Abandon, Halt, End, Deaden

The government aims to revive the economy.

Brink

Noun

The edge or point at which something is about to happen.

(किनारा)

Edge, Verge, Threshold, Border, Boundary, Rim, Limit, Margin, Cusp, Frontier

Center, Middle, Safety, Retreat, Interior, Base, Core, Stability, Foundation, Ground

The country was on the brink of an economic crisis.

Insurmountable

Adjective

Impossible to overcome.

(अपरिवर्तनीय)

Unbeatable, Invincible, Impassable, Hopeless, Unattainable, Overwhelming, Formidable, Inescapable, Unyielding, Impossible

Achievable, Surmountable, Manageable, Feasible, Possible, Attainable, Solvable, Overcome, Conquerable

The challenge seemed insurmountable, but he didn't give up.

Alacrity

Noun

Cheerful willingness and eagerness.

(तत्परता)

Eagerness, Enthusiasm, Readiness, Promptness, Quickness, Liveliness, Swiftness, Alertness, Sprightliness

Hesitation, Reluctance, Slowness, Unwillingness, Laziness, Delay, Indifference, Resistance

She accepted the new project with alacrity.

Delimitation

Noun

The act of marking or fixing boundaries.

(सीमांकन)

Demarcation, Boundary, Limitation, Restriction, Definition, Partition, Separation, Circumscription, Division, Classification

Expansion, Extension, Inclusion, Addition, Enlargement, Broadening, Unrestricted, Undefined, Infinity, Boundlessness

The delimitation of electoral boundaries was a controversial issue.

Alliance

Noun

A formal agreement between two or more parties.

(गठबंधन)

Coalition, Partnership, Association, Union, Pact, Treaty, Accord, Confederation, Federation, Agreement

Rivalry, Opposition, Disunity, Separation, Conflict, Division, Disagreement, Isolation, Estrangement, Discord

The two nations formed a strong alliance for mutual benefit.

Dysfunctional

Adjective

Not operating normally or properly.

(असामान्य)

Broken, Malfunctioning, Unstable, Ineffective, Defective, Impaired, Flawed, Unfit, Nonfunctional

Functional, Effective, Efficient, Proper, Healthy, Operational, Successful, Orderly, Working, Stable

His dysfunctional family environment affected his upbringing.