The Hindu Vocabulary 26 April 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Noun

Correct or appropriate behavior.

(शिष्टाचार)

Decency, Courtesy, Manners, Politeness, Etiquette, Good behavior, Respectability, Modesty, Good conduct, Gentility

Impropriety, Indecency, Immorality, Misconduct, Rude behavior, Dishonor, Disrespect, Bad manners, Unseemliness, Unfitness

He always behaves with great propriety in public.

Laundering

Noun

The process of cleaning clothes or concealing illegal money.

(कपड़े धोने या अवैध धन को वैध बनाने की प्रक्रिया)

Washing, Cleaning, Money cleaning, Purification, Sanitizing, Legitimizing, Hiding, Cleansing, Rinsing, Whitewashing

Dirtying, Polluting, Corruption, Contamination, Tainting, Soiling, Spreading, Staining, Accusation, Disclosure

The police caught him for money laundering activities.

Continuance

Noun

The state of remaining in existence.

(लगातार बने रहने की अवस्था।)

Duration, Extension, Permanence, Persistence, Sustainability, Longevity, Ongoing, Endurance, Perpetuation, Survival

Termination, Ending, Cessation, Stoppage, Break, Interruption, Discontinuation, Halt, Finish, Abolition

The continuance of the project depends on government funding.

Anticipated

Adjective

Expected or looked forward to.

(जिसकी पहले से अपेक्षा की गई हो)

Expected, Foreseen, Predicted, Awaited, Planned, Hoped for, Imagined, Likely, Scheduled, Projected

Unexpected, Unforeseen, Unpredicted, Surprising, Unplanned, Unknown, Doubted, Unwanted, Uncertain, Shocking

The anticipated results will be announced tomorrow.

Persuade

Verb

To convince someone to do something.

(किसी को कुछ करने के लिए मनाना)

Convince, Influence, Induce, Prompt, Urge, Sway, Encourage, Win over, Coax, Cajole

Discourage, Dissuade, Deter, Prevent, Warn, Repel, Refuse, Obstruct, Reject, Hinder

I managed to persuade him to join the team.

Interim

Noun

A temporary or provisional period.

(अस्थायी या अंतरिम अवधि)

Temporary, Provisional, Short-term, Intermediate, Stopgap, Makeshift, Transient, Temporary period, Brief, Fleeting

Permanent, Final, Lasting, Continuous, Endless, Stable, Uninterrupted, Definite

An interim government was appointed until elections.

Tamper

Verb

To interfere with something in a harmful way.

(किसी चीज के साथ छेड़छाड़ करना)

Interfere, Alter, Manipulate, Falsify, Modify, Disturb, Damage, Change, Corrupt, Meddle

Preserve, Protect, Maintain, Guard, Defend, Safeguard, Secure, Uphold, Conserve, Respect

Someone tried to tamper with the evidence.

Incarceration

Noun

The state of being imprisoned.

(कारावास में होना)

Imprisonment, Detention, Jailing, Confinement, Custody, Captivity, Lock-up, Seclusion, Immurement, Penance

Freedom, Liberty, Release, Emancipation, Pardon, Discharge, Acquittal, Escape, Exoneration, Parole

His incarceration lasted for ten years.

Ignominy

Noun

Public shame or disgrace.

(सार्वजनिक अपमान या बदनामी)

Disgrace, Shame, Humiliation, Dishonor, Contempt, Disrepute, Infamy, Embarrassment, Degradation, Disrespect

Honor, Respect, Glory, Fame, Dignity, Admiration, Pride, Esteem, Renown, Reputation

He faced ignominy after the scandal was exposed.

Accuse

Verb

To blame someone for wrongdoing.

(किसी पर गलत कार्य करने का आरोप लगाना।)

Charge, Blame, Implicate, Allege, Denounce, Indict, Arraign, Prosecute, Point out, Criticize

Defend, Exonerate, Justify, Absolve, Pardon, Acquit, Exculpate, Clear, Praise, Free

She accused him of stealing her purse.

Scandal

Noun

An action causing public outrage or disgrace.

(ऐसा कृत्य जो सार्वजनिक आक्रोश या बदनामी का कारण बने।)

Controversy, Disgrace, Outrage, Affair, Shame, Infamy, Uproar, Incident, Dishonor, Public shame

Honor, Respect, Praise, Nobility, Glory, Dignity, Admiration, Good name, Celebration, Esteem

The politician resigned after the scandal

Grant

Verb

To give something formally or officially.

(औपचारिक या आधिकारिक रूप से कुछ देना।)

Give, Award, Allow, Bestow, Present, Provide, Authorize, Confer, Endow, Permit

Deny, Refuse, Reject, Withhold, Disallow, Disapprove, Block, Decline, Prevent, Veto

The university granted him a scholarship.