The Hindu Vocabulary 17 March 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Bugles

Noun

A brass instrument like a small trumpet, used typically for military signals.

(तुरही)

Trumpet, Horn, Clarions, Cornet, Signal, Alert, Call, Taps, Fanfare, Instrument

Silence, Quiet, Hush, Stillness, Muteness, Peace, Softness, Whisper, Calm, Murmur

 The sounding of the bugles signaled the start of the morning drill.

Vituperative

Adjective

Bitter and abusive; containing or characterized by verbal abuse.

(तिरस्कारपूर्ण)

Abusive, Insulting, Slanderous, Defamatory, Invective, Scathing, Harsh, Critical, Opprobrious, Reviling

Complimentary, Praising, Laudatory, Kind, Gentle, Flattering, Adoring, Polite, Respectful

The candidate launched a vituperative attack on his opponent during the debate.

Rhetoric

Noun

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech.

(भाषण कला)

Oratory, Eloquence, Persuasion, Expression, Articulation, Fluency, Discourse, Bombast, Declamation, Wordplay

Conciseness, Quiet, Silence, Inarticulateness, Truth, Simplicity, Fact, Reality, Honesty, Plainness

Behind all the political rhetoric, there were very few actual promises made.

Pertinent

Adjective

Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.

(उचित)

Relevant, Applicable, Germane, Apposite, Appropriate, Suitable, Related, Proper, Fit, Admissible

Irrelevant, Inappropriate, Unrelated, Impertinent, Improper, Pointless, Inapplicable, Alien, Trivial, Meaningless

The lawyer asked several pertinent questions regarding the witness's whereabouts.

Discourse

Noun

Written or spoken communication or debate.

Conversation, Dialogue, Discussion, Talk, Treatise, Sermon, Lecture, Communication, Address, Colloquy

Silence, Quiet, Reticence, Muteness, Taciturnity, Hush, Secret, Listening, Ignorance, Stillness

The book is a fascinating discourse on the history of ancient Rome.

Anomaly

Noun

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

(विसंगति)

Irregularity, Aberration, Abnormality, Exception, Oddity, Peculiarity, Deviation, Freak, Rarity, Inconsistency

Normality, Standard, Regularity, Usual, Conformity, Commonplace, Routine, Average, Pattern, Consistency

The scientist noted an anomaly in the data that could not be explained.

Migrant

Adjective

A person who moves from one place to another, especially in order to find work or better living conditions.

(प्रवासी)

Wanderer, Traveler, Nomad, Itinerant, Immigrant, Emigrant, Rover, Wayfarer, Transient

Native, Resident, Inhabitant, Local, Settler, Citizen, Dweller, Occupant, National, Aborigine

Many migrant workers return to their villages during the harvest season.

Discrepancy

Noun

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

(विसंगति)

Variation, Difference, Conflict, Inconsistency, Divergence, Disparity, Gap, Inequality, Disagreement, Mismatch

Similarity, Consistency, Agreement, Accord, Equality, Harmony, Parallel, Uniformity, Concord, Match

There was a major discrepancy between the two bank statements.

Referendum

Noun

A general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.

(जनमत संग्रह)

Plebiscite, Vote, Poll, Ballot, Election, Decision, Mandate, Judgment, Survey, Appeal

Dictatorship, Edict, Decree, Command, Order, Instruction, Appointment, Designation, Selection, Nomination

The government decided to hold a referendum on the new constitution.

Coalition

Noun

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

(गठबंधन)

Alliance, Union, Partnership, Bloc, League, Federation, Association, Combination, Affiliation, Merger

Division, Separation, Disconnection, Conflict, Rivalry, Isolation, Detachment, Partition, Split, Dissolution

The small parties formed a coalition to defeat the ruling government.

Bipolar

Adjective

Having or relating to two poles or extremities; (in politics) a system dominated by two major powers.

Dual, Binary, Double, Two-sided, Polarized, Dichotomous, Bilateral, Twin, Paired, Duplex

Multipolar, Uniform, Singular, Unitary, Unified, Monolithic, Centered, Consistent, Single, Balanced

During the Cold War, the world was largely bipolar, divided between the US and the USSR.

Anti- incumbency

Noun

A sentiment or wave against the current holders of an official position (the incumbents) during an election.

(सत्ता-विरोधी लहर)

Discontent, Opposition, Rebellion, Backlash, Resentment, Unrest, Protest, Resistance, Defiance, Refusal

Pro-incumbency, Support, Approval, Endorsement, Continuity, Loyalty, Favoritism, Acceptance, Satisfaction, Retention

The ruling party lost the election due to a strong wave of anti-incumbency.