The Hindu Vocabulary 15 November 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Turnout

Noun

The number of people who attend a particular event, especially a public event; the number of people who vote in an election.

(उपस्थिति)

Attendance, Participation, Showing, Crowd, Audience, Gathering, Number, Gate, Muster

Absence, Nonattendance, Lack, Failure, Dearth, Deficit, Stay, Deficiency, Shortfall, Void

The election saw a record high voter turnout across the country.

Intensive

Adjective

Concentrated on a single area or subject or into a short time; involving or requiring a great deal of effort or concentration.

(सघन)

Thorough, Exhaustive, Concentrated, Detailed, Deep, Rigorous, Focused, Comprehensive, Complete

Casual, Light, Superficial, Moderate, Relaxed, Easy, Broad, Simple, General

She enrolled in a week-long intensive language course.

Demographic

Adjective

Relating to the structure of populations; a particular sector of a population.

(जनसांख्यिकीय)

Population, Societal, Statistical, Human, Compositional, Structural, Social, Community, Enumerative

Individual, Personal, Private, Unique, Uncountable, Qualitative, Subjective, Isolated, Singular

The advertising campaign targets a specific youth demographic.

Underscore

Verb

To emphasize the importance of (something); to draw a line under (a word or phrase).

(ज़ोर देना)

Emphasize, Highlight, Stress, Accentuate, Feature, Mark, Spotlight, Affirm, Reiterate, Signal

Understate, Minimize, Downplay, De-emphasize, Diminish, Ignore, Disregard, Neglect, Playdown, Omit

The latest report clearly underscores the need for urgent climate action.

Paradox

Noun

A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.

(विरोधाभास)

Contradiction, Enigma, Inconsistency, Mystery, Puzzle, Riddle, Irony, Absurdity, Conundrum, Oddity

Consistency, Clarity, Truth, Fact, Normality, Agreement, Logic, Proof, Reality, Confirmation

It is a strange paradox that the most connected generation often feels the most alone.

Exclusion

Noun

The process or state of excluding or being excluded; the act of preventing someone from taking part in something.

(बहिष्कार)

Omission, Rejection, Expulsion, Prohibition, Exception, Ban, Debarment, Elimination, Segregation, Ejection

Inclusion, Admission, Acceptance, Entry, Welcome, Incorporation, Integration, Allowance, Access, Embrace

The club's rigid rules resulted in the exclusion of many potential members.

Transparency

Noun

The condition of being transparent (allowing light to pass through); the condition of being easy to see or understand; honesty and openness.

(पारदर्शिता)

Clarity, Openness, Honesty, Lucidity, Frankness, Candor, Visibility, Clearness, Plainness, Accessibility

Opacity, Obscurity, Secrecy, Concealment, Vagueness, Dishonesty, Evasiveness, Cloudiness, Intricacy, Ambiguity

The new law aims to ensure greater transparency in government spending.

Anomaly

Noun

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected; an odd, peculiar, or strange condition or situation.

(असंगति)

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

Norm, Standard, Regularity, Consistency, Typicality, Conformity, Rule, Usual, Expectation, Convention

The scientist noted a strange anomaly in the test results that warranted further investigation.

Ideological

Adjective

Based on or relating to a system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

(वैचारिक)

Theoretical, Doctrinal, Conceptual, Philosophical, Political, Belief-based, Dogmatic, Abstract, Convictional

Practical, Pragmatic, Empirical, Objective, Realistic, Apolitical, Factual, Actual, Physical, Unbiased

The two political parties have deep ideological differences on fiscal policy.

Mobilisation

Noun

The act of assembling and making ready for active service, especially military action or a public campaign.

(लामबंदी)

Deployment, Assembly, Organization, Gathering, Activation, Preparation, Rallying, Enlistment

Demobilisation, Dissolution, Disbandment, Breakup, Stand-down, Release, Deactivation, Withdrawal

The union called for a mass mobilisation of workers to support the strike.

Fundamental

Adjective

Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.

(मौलिक)

Basic, Essential, Core, Primary, Foundational, Vital, Necessary, Central, Radical

Secondary, Superficial, Trivial, Accessory, Auxiliary, Minor, Unnecessary, Extra

Respect for human rights is a fundamental principle of the organization.

Confine

Verb

To restrict (someone or something) within certain limits of space or time; to imprison.

(सीमित करना)

Restrict, Limit, Impound, Imprison, Enclose, Contain, Detain, Shackle, Hold, Bound

Release, Free, Liberate, Expand, Broaden, Allow, Permit, Unfetter, Extend, Open

The patient was asked to confine his movements to his room during his recovery.