The Hindu Vocabulary 25 March 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Delimitation

Noun

The act of setting boundaries or limits.

(सीमांकन)

Boundary, Demarcation, Limitation, Border, Perimeter, Frontier, Confine, Edge, Enclosure, Margin

Expansion, Inclusion, Enlargement, Freedom, Continuity, Open-endedness, Liberation, Extension

The delimitation of constituencies was done to ensure fair elections.

Inaugural

Adjective

Marking the beginning of an event or series.

(उद्घाटन समारोह संबंधी)

Opening, Initiatory, Commencement, Debut, Maiden, First, Launching, Foundational, Introductory

Final, Closing, Concluding, Terminal, Last, End, Ultimate, Retiring, Later, Farewell

 The president gave an inspiring speech at the inaugural ceremony.

Extension

Noun

The action of enlarging or prolonging something.

(विस्तार)

Expansion, Enlargement, Continuation, Prolongation, Stretch, Prolonging, Addition, Widening

Reduction, Shrinkage, Shortening, Decline, Compression, Limitation, Contraction, Decrease, Curtailment

They requested an extension of the deadline.

Emphasis

Noun

Special importance or attention given to something.

(ज़ोर देना)

Stress, Importance, Accent, Highlight, Weight, Attention, Insistence, Priority, Focus, Significance

Neglect, Ignorance, Indifference, Disregard, Silence, Weakness, Omission, Disinterest

He laid great emphasis on discipline.

Prominent

Adjective

Important or well-known.

(प्रमुख)

Famous, Notable, Renowned, Distinguished, Eminent, Leading, Celebrated, Influential, High-profile

Unknown, Obscure, Minor, Hidden, Insignificant, Unimportant, Ordinary, Lowly, Inconspicuous

She is a prominent scientist in her field.

Reinforce

Verb

To strengthen or support.

(सुदृढ़ करना)

Strengthen, Support, Fortify, Cement, Boost, Enhance, Encourage, Build, Secure, Bolster

Weaken, Undermine, Diminish, Sap, Harm, Reduce, Discredit, Erode, Disable, Collapse

The bridge was reinforced with steel beams.

Substantive

Adjective

Having a firm basis in reality; important or meaningful.

(वास्तविक)

Meaningful, Real, Substantial, Tangible, Valid, Serious, Considerable, Essential, Important

Insignificant, Superficial, Minor, Unreal, Trivial, Unimportant, Hollow, Insubstantial, Worthless

They had a substantive discussion on the policy.

Opportunistic

Adjective

Exploiting situations selfishly without considering principles.

(अवसरवादी)

Calculating, Self-serving, Strategic, Scheming, Expedient, Manipulative, Practical, Unscrupulous, Advantageous

Selfless, Principled, Altruistic, Idealistic, Honest, Ethical, Loyal, Committed, Moral, Righteous

His opportunistic behavior during the crisis upset many.

Coherence

Noun

The quality of being logical and consistent.

(सुसंगतता)

Consistency, Logic, Unity, Clarity, Connection, Harmony, Order, Rationality, Congruity, Relevance

Incoherence, Confusion, Disorder, Chaos, Inconsistency, Illogicality, Disjointedness, Disruption, Irrelevance

His argument lacked coherence and was hard to follow.

Predicate

Verb

To base or establish something on a particular fact or idea.

(प्रतिपादन करना)

Base, Found, Establish, Assert, Proclaim, Declare, Assume, Affirm, Ground

Deny, Disprove, Refute, Oppose, Ignore, Contradict, Challenge, Reject, Withdraw

His theory is predicated on solid scientific research.

Prerequisite

Noun

A thing that is required as a prior condition.

(पूर्व आवश्यकता)

Requirement, Condition, Necessity, Obligation, Precondition, Essential, Qualification, Must, Demand

Nonessential, Optional, Needless, Extra, Unnecessary, Secondary, Irrelevant, Redundant

A driving license is a prerequisite for this job.

Inexplicable

Adjective

Unable to be explained or understood.

(अकल्पनीय)

Mysterious, Baffling, Confusing, Unfathomable, Enigmatic, Puzzling, Strange, Perplexing, Unaccountable, Obscure

Understandable, Clear, Comprehensible, Logical, Rational, Obvious, Explainable, Reasonable, Known, Expected

The lights in the sky were inexplicable to the villager.