The Hindu Vocabulary 5 June 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Transmissible

Adjective

 (Of a disease or characteristic) able to be transmitted from one person or organism to another.

(संक्रामक)

Contagious, Infectious, Communicable, Spreading, Catching, Transferable, Conveyable, Spreading, Airborne

Untransmissible, Non-contagious, Incommunicable, Non-infectious, Contained, Isolated, Permanent, Fixed, Stable

The common cold is a highly transmissible virus.

Worse

Adjective

Of poorer quality or lower standard; more unpleasant, serious, or severe.

(बदतर)

Inferior, Poorer, Deteriorated, Degenerate, Severer, Graver, More Undesirable, Less Good, Unfavorable, Substandard

Better, Superior, Improved, Excellent, Favorable, Positive, Good, Best, Optimal, Perfect

The weather conditions became worse as the day progressed.

Anxiety

Noun

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an event or something with an uncertain outcome.

(व्यग्रता)

Worry, Unease, Apprehension, Dread, Stress, Nervousness, Fret, Concern, Disquiet, Agitation

Calm, Peace, Serenity, Tranquility, Relaxation, Assurance, Confidence, Contentment

He felt a growing sense of anxiety about the upcoming exam.

Caution

Noun

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.

(सतर्कता)

Prudence, Vigilance, Alertness, Wariness, Circumspection, Foresight, Heed, Watchfulness, Discernment, Discretion

Recklessness, Carelessness, Rashness, Haste, Negligence, Disregard, Imprudence, Audacity, Daring, Foolhardiness

Drive with caution on slippery roads.

Precautionary

Adjective

Taken as a measure against something possible, probable, or undesirable.

(एहतियाती)

Preventive, Protective, Cautionary, Safeguarding, Prudent, Forethoughtful, Prophylactic, Defensive, Warning, Guarding

Careless, Reckless, Negligent, Risky, Haphazard, Spontaneous, Unplanned, Unprepared, Uncaring, Unheedful

They took precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

Morbid

Adjective

Characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.

(रुग्ण)

Ghoulish, Macabre, Grisly, Unhealthy, Gruesome, Sick, Depraved, Gloomy, Disturbed, Somber

Healthy, Wholesome, Cheerful, Lively, Joyful, Optimistic, Normal, Sound, Pleasant, Uplifting

He had a morbid fascination with true crime stories.

Disproportionately

Adverb

To an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else.

(असंगत रूप से)

Excessively, Unevenly, Immoderately, Imbalanced, Inordinately, Unduly, Overly, Comparatively, Inequitably, Skewed

Proportionately, Equally, Fairly, Balanced, Commensurately, Symmetrically, Evenly, Justly, Appropriately, Comparably

The small community was disproportionately affected by the flood.

Immunity

Noun

The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells; protection or exemption from something.

(रोग प्रतिरोधक क्षमता)

Resistance, Protection, Exemption, Invulnerability, Indisposition, Resilience, Safeguard, Defense, Impunity, Privilege

Vulnerability, Susceptibility, Exposure, Weakness, Fragility, Predisposition, Openness, Risk, Liability

Vaccination provides immunity against many infectious diseases.

Vulnerable

Adjective

Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

(असुरक्षित)

Susceptible, Exposed, Defenseless, Helpless, Unprotected, Weak, At Risk, Endangered, Open, Sensitive

Invulnerable, Protected, Secure, Strong, Resilient, Immune, Safe, Impervious, Fortified, Defended

Elderly people are often more vulnerable to severe illness.

Stockpile

Noun

A large accumulation of something for future use; to accumulate a large stock of (goods or materials).

(जमाखोरी)

Accumulation, Hoard, Cache, Reserve, Store, Inventory, Collection, Stash, Supply, Amass

Depletion, Scarcity, Shortage, Deficiency, Exhaustion, Consumption, Use, Distribution, Dissipation, Wastage

The government maintains a strategic stockpile of essential resources.

Obfuscation

Noun

The action of making something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.

(अस्पष्टता)

Obscurity, Vagueness, Confusion, Ambiguity, Bewilderment, Evasion, Clouding, Convolutedness, Deliberate Confusion

Clarity, Lucidity, Illumination, Explanation, Elucidation, Transparency, Simplicity, Straightforwardness, Disclosure

His speech was full of obfuscation, designed to avoid answering directly.

Debilitating

Adjective

(Of a disease or condition) making someone very weak and infirm.

(दुर्बल करने वाला)

Weakening, Enfeebling, Draining, Exhausting, Incapacitating, Crippling, Impairing, Undermining, Consuming, Wearing

Strengthening, Invigorating, Energizing, Fortifying, Healing, Restorative, Revitalizing, Empowering, Curing, Beneficial

The illness had a debilitating effect on her health.