The Hindu Vocabulary 3 April 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Noun

The quality of being clear, open, and honest.

(पारदर्शिता)

Clarity, Openness, Honesty, Lucidity, Visibility, Disclosure, Simplicity, Straightforwardness, Clearness, Frankness

Opacity, Secrecy, Ambiguity, Concealment, Mystery, Vagueness, Deception, Obscurity, Darkness, Dishonesty

The government promised more transparency in decision-making.

Scrutiny

Noun

Close and critical examination.

(निरीक्षण)

Inspection, Analysis, Examination, Investigation, Review, Assessment, Audit, Probe, Surveillance, Monitoring

Neglect, Ignorance, Disregard, Inattention, Carelessness, Omission, Oversight, Forgetfulness, Unawareness

The financial records were under strict scrutiny.

Reiterate

Verb

To say something again for emphasis or clarity.

(बार-बार दोहराना)

Repeat, Restate, Emphasize, Echo, Reaffirm, Recapitulate, Reiterate, Retell, Reinforce, Rehearse

Ignore, Forget, Silence, Suppress, Conceal, Muffle, Neglect, Withhold, Omit, Disregard

The teacher reiterated the rules before the exam.

Insufficient

Adjective

Not enough or inadequate.

(अपर्याप्त)

Inadequate, Deficient, Lacking, Short, Scarce, Meager, Unsatisfactory, Poor, Minimal, Limited

Sufficient, Adequate, Enough, Plentiful, Abundant, Ample, Copious, Full, Complete, Considerable

The funds provided were insufficient for the project.

Pittance

Noun

A very small amount of money or payment.

(नाममात्र की राशि)

Trifle, Meager amount, Small sum, Peanuts, Crumbs, Bit, Token, Pittiful wage, Mere pittance, Insignificant amount

Fortune, Wealth, Abundance, Plentiful, Generosity, Prosperity, Bounty, Large sum, Windfall, Plenty

He worked long hours but was paid a pittance.

Feasible

Adjective

Possible and practical to achieve.

(व्यावहारिक)

Viable, Practical, Achievable, Realistic, Attainable, Doable, Implementable, Workable, Reasonable, Logical

Impossible, Unworkable, Unattainable, Impractical, Unrealistic, Unfeasible, Unreasonable, Nonviable, Hopeless, Unachievable

The new plan is feasible and will be implemented soon.

Burden

Noun

A heavy load, responsibility, or difficulty.

(भार)

Load, Weight, Responsibility, Strain, Stress, Obligation, Duty, Encumbrance, Hindrance, Hardship

Relief, Comfort, Ease, Blessing, Advantage, Freedom, Aid, Lightness, Boon, Benefit

The financial burden on the family increased after the accident.

Clarity

Noun

The quality of being clear and easy to understand.

(स्वच्छता)

Transparency, Lucidity, Precision, Explicitness, Coherence, Definition, Directness, Accuracy, Simplicity, Sharpness

Confusion, Ambiguity, Uncertainty, Vagueness, Obscurity, Disorder, Complexity, Distortion, Haze, Muddiness

The clarity of his explanation helped everyone understand the concept.

Exempt

Adjective

Free from an obligation or rule.

(छूट प्राप्त)

Free, Excused, Immune, Released, Excluded, Spared, Unburdened, Unaffected, Not liable, Privileged

Liable, Obligated, Subject, Bound, Required, Accountable, Responsible, Imposed, Governed, Constrained

Senior citizens are exempt from paying income tax up to a certain limit.

Rely

Verb

To depend on someone or something.

(भरोसा करना)

Depend, Trust, Count on, Bank on, Lean on, Confide in, Be sure of, Believe in, Have faith in, Rest upon

Distrust, Doubt, Disbelieve, Mistrust, Ignore, Avoid, Forsake, Abandon, Overlook, Neglect

You can always rely on your friends for support.

Disclaimer

Noun

A statement denying responsibility or legal liability.

(अधिकार त्याग)

Denial, Renunciation, Waiver, Refutation, Disavowal, Rejection, Exclusion, Retraction, Caveat, Warning

Confirmation, Endorsement, Approval, Assurance, Agreement, Acceptance, Validation, Warranty, Guarantee, Declaration

The company added a disclaimer stating they are not responsible for damages

Stakeholder

Noun

A person or group with an interest in a business or project.

(हितधारक)

Investor, Shareholder, Partner, Beneficiary, Sponsor, Contributor, Associate, Member, Advocate, Patron

Outsider, Nonparticipant, Observer, Spectator, Detached party, Unconcerned, Opponent, Competitor, Rival, Detractor

Every stakeholder should be consulted before making a major business decision.