The Hindu Vocabulary 16 February 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Bias

Noun

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

(पक्षपात)

Prejudice, Partiality, Favoritism, Unfairness, Preconception, Leanings, Bigotry, Inclination, Subjectivity, Predilection

Impartiality, Fairness, Neutrality, Objectivity, Justice, Detachment, Equity, Open-mindedness, Equality, Tolerance

The judge was accused of bias because of his personal connection to the defendant.

Underprivilege

Noun

Lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society.

(वंचित)

Disadvantaged, Deprived, Needy, Poor, Destitute, Impoverished, Hard-pressed, Slum, Indigent, Beggared

Privileged, Wealthy, Affluent, Prosperous, Rich, Empowered, Advantaged, Fortunate

The NGO works to provide better education to underprivilege children in the city.

Cynical

Adjective

Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

(कुटिल)

Skeptical, Distrustful, Doubtful, Pessimistic, Sarcastic, Mocking, Bitter, Suspicious, Scornful, Derisive

Optimistic, Trusting, Believing, Hopeful, Idealistic, Sincere, Positive, Credulous

He has a cynical view of politics, believing that every leader is corrupt.

Apprehension

Noun

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen; the action of arresting someone.

(आशंका)

Anxiety, Fear, Dread, Concern, Worry, Unease, Trepidation, Arrest, Capture, Seizure

Confidence, Calmness, Peace, Certainty, Serenity, Release, Freedom, Courage

She felt a deep sense of apprehension as she walked into the examination hall.

Freebie

Noun

A thing that is provided or given free of charge.

(मुफ्त की वस्तु)

Gift, Present, Gratuity, Bonus, Giveaway, Handout, Donation, Favor, Reward, Perk

Purchase, Expense, Cost, Payment, Debt, Charge, Requirement, Penalty, Fine, Liability

The company gave away a branded water bottle as a freebie with every purchase.

Consistent

Adjective

Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.

(सुसंगत)

Steady, Constant, Uniform, Reliable, Regular, Stable, Dependable, Persistent, Coherent, Logical

Inconsistent, Irregular, Variable, Erratic, Changing, Fickle, Unstable, Random, Contradictory

To master any skill, you need consistent practice every single day.

Precedent

Noun

An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.

(मिसाल)

Example, Model, Pattern, Standard, Criterion, Instance, Prototype, Guide, Authority, Antecedent

Sequel, Successor, Follower, Result, Novelty, Innovation, Departure, Exception, Deviation, Aftermath

The Supreme Court’s ruling set a precedent for all future cases involving privacy rights.

Adjudication

Noun

The action or process of adjudicating (making a formal judgment on a disputed matter).

(न्यायनिर्णयन)

Judgment, Decision, Ruling, Verdict, Settlement, Arbitration, Decree, Resolution, Award

Indecision, Deferral, Hesitation, Postponement, Deadlock, Question, Inquiry, Dispute, Argument

The final adjudication of the property dispute took nearly ten years.

Leverage

Noun

The exertion of force by means of a lever; the power to influence a person or situation.

(लाभ उठाना)

Influence, Advantage, Power, Authority, Sway, Grip, Control, Force, Support, Instrumentality

Weakness, Impotence, Disadvantage, Helplessness, Inability, Failure, Surrender, Loss, Subjection

You can use your experience in marketing as leverage to negotiate a higher salary.

Outgo

Noun

Money that is spent regularly; the act of going out.

(व्यय)

Expenditure, Outlay, Spending, Cost, Payment, Disbursement, Drain, Exit, Departure, Discharge

Income, Revenue, Earnings, Profit, Intake, Arrival, Collection, Receipt

To save money, you must ensure that your monthly outgo is less than your income.

Loyalty

Noun

A strong feeling of support or allegiance.

(निष्ठा)

Allegiance, Faithfulness, Devotion, Fidelity, Commitment, Trustworthiness, Reliability, Adherence

Treachery, Betrayal, Disloyalty, Faithlessness, Treason, Inconstancy, Deceit, Perfidy, Rebellion

The dog showed great loyalty by waiting at the door for its owner every evening.

Innocuous

Adjective

Not harmful or offensive.

(अहानिकारक)

Harmless, Safe, Nontoxic, Innocent, Mild, Inoffensive, Benign, Quiet, Gentle, Bland

Harmful, Toxic, Dangerous, Offensive, Malignant, Noxious, Evil, Injurious, Damaging, Poisonous

Although the spider looked scary, the expert confirmed it was completely innocuous.