The Hindu Vocabulary 8 February 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Contentious

Adjective

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

(विवादास्पद)

Controversial, Disputable, Debatable, Quarrelsome, Argumentative, Combative, Litigious, Hostile, Antagonistic

Agreeable, Peaceable, Harmonious, Uncontroversial, Friendly, Amiable, Neutral, Compliant, Quiet, Consensual

The issue of land rights remains a highly contentious subject in the region.

Concrete

Adjective

Existing in a material or physical form; not abstract; specific and definite.

(ठोस)

Physical, Tangible, Solid, Real, Material, Definite, Specific, Actual, Substantial, Factual

Abstract, Vague, Intangible, Theoretical, Imaginary, Ideal, General, Conceptual, Illusory, Indefinite

The police need concrete evidence before they can make an official arrest.

Unusual

Adjective

Not habitually or commonly occurring or done; remarkable or interesting because different from others.

(असामान्य)

Rare, Uncommon, Odd, Strange, Peculiar, Extraordinary, Unique, Abnormal, Singular, Curious

Common, Ordinary, Usual, Normal, Typical, Regular, Standard, Familiar, Conventional, Customary

It is quite unusual to see snow in this part of the country during April.

Obliquely

Adverb

Not in a direct way; indirectly; at a slant or angle.

(परोक्ष रूप से)

Indirectly, Slantedly, Sideways, Aslant, Diagonally, Circuitously, Evasively, Tangentially, Crookedly, Askew

Directly, Straight, Vertically, Forthrightly, Plainly, Openly, Bluntly, Levelly, Squarely, Honestly

He referred to the scandal only obliquely, never mentioning any names.

Bizarre

Adjective

Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement.

(विचित्र)

Weird, Strange, Odd, Eccentric, Outlandish, Peculiar, Grotesque, Freakish, Surreal, Fantastic

Normal, Ordinary, Common, Usual, Conventional, Regular, Simple, Reasonable

The gallery was filled with bizarre paintings that looked like scenes from a dream.

Plausible

Adjective

Of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.

(विश्वसनीय)

Believable, Credible, Reasonable, Probable, Likely, Feasible, Possible, Logical, Convincing, Tenable

Implausible, Unbelievable, Unlikely, Incredible, Impossible, Ridiculous, Irrational, Doubtful

Her explanation for the delay seemed plausible, so the manager accepted it.

Unforeseen

Adjective

Not anticipated or predicted.

(अप्रत्याशित)

Unexpected, Sudden, Abrupt, Unpredicted, Unanticipated, Accidental, Surprising, Unlooked-for, Random, Unplanned

Predicted, Expected, Foreseen, Planned, Anticipated, Foretold, Likely, Known, Calculated, Regular

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the outdoor concert has been canceled.

Indefensible

Adjective

Not justifiable by argument; not able to be protected against attack.

(असमर्थनीय)

Unjustifiable, Inexcusable, Unforgivable, Unwarranted, Vulnerable, Weak, Exposed, Unreasonable, Wrong, Faulty

Defensible, Justifiable, Reasonable, Secure, Valid, Forgivable, Strong, Safe, Protected, Logical

The use of child labor is morally indefensible in any modern society.

Accountability

Noun

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

(जवाबदेही)

Responsibility, Liability, Answerability, Obligation, Duty, Reliability, Trustworthiness, Burden, Reporting, Blame

Irresponsibility, Immunity, Exemption, Unreliability, Freedom, Innocence, Negligence, Dishonesty, Evasion, Carelessness

High-ranking officials must be held to a higher standard of accountability.

Evade

Verb

Escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery.

(टालना / बच निकलना)

Avoid, Escape, Elude, Dodge, Shirk, Bypass, Circumvent, Sidestep, Flee, Duck

Confront, Face, Meet, Encounter, Accept, Tackle, Seek, Stand, Submit, Capture

The criminal managed to evade the police by hiding in the dense forest.

Buck

Verb

To oppose or resist something; (of a horse) to jump with the back arched.

(विरोध करना / उछलना)

Resist, Oppose, Defy, Challenge, Fight, Withstand, Combat, Counter, Bounce, Leap

Yield, Surrender, Submit, Accept, Obey, Comply, Agree, Support, Follow, Conform

Many young entrepreneurs try to buck the trend of traditional corporate jobs.

Concrete

Noun

A heavy, rough building material made from a mixture of broken stone or gravel, sand, cement, and water.

(बजरी का मिश्रण)

Cement, Pavement, Stone, Masonry, Slab, Foundation, Hardened, Solidified, Set, Fixed

Liquid, Soft, Pliable, Loose, Fluid, Abstract, Weak, Fragile, Unformed, Flexible

The workers poured the concrete into the wooden frames to form the house foundation.