The Hindu Vocabulary 2 June 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Shelter

Noun

A place providing protection from bad weather or danger.

(आश्रय)

Refuge, Sanctuary, Haven, Cover, Protection, Retreat, Asylum, Dwelling, Lodging, Abode

Exposure, Danger, Threat, Vulnerability, Harm, Risk, Jeopardy, Openness

The hikers found shelter from the storm in a small cave.

Indiscriminate

Adjective

Done or given at random or without careful judgment.

(अविवेकपूर्ण)

Random, Haphazard, Undifferentiated, Unselective, Promiscuous, Aimless, Arbitrary, Broad, Sweeping, General

Selective, Discriminating, Specific, Targeted, Deliberate, Judicious, Discerning, Careful, Precise, Particular

 The indiscriminate use of pesticides can harm beneficial insects.

Shell

Noun

The hard protective outer case of an invertebrate or mollusk; the outer casing of a projectile, containing explosive.

(कवच)

Casing, Husk, Covering, Armor, Coating, Enclosure, Exoskeleton, Hull, Pod, Skin

Interior, Inside, Core, Content, Kernel, Substance, Body, Flesh, Lining, Vulnerability

The hermit crab moved into a larger shell as it grew.

Solidarity

Noun

Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.

(एकजुटता)

Unity, Cohesion, Harmony, Accord, Consensus, Camaraderie, Brotherhood, Fellowship, Support, Alliance

Discord, Division, Disunity, Conflict, Disagreement, Opposition, Separation, Isolation, Antagonism

The workers showed solidarity by going on strike together.

Kin

Noun

One's family and relations.

(रिश्तेदार)

Relatives, Family, Kindred, Relations, Folk, Clan, Tribe, People, Ancestry, Lineage

Strangers, Outsiders, Non-relatives, Acquaintances, Foes, Enemies, Rivals, Opponents, Aliens, Unknowns

She traveled across the country to visit her distant kin.

Dissipate

Verb

(Of a feeling or other intangible thing) disappear or cause to disappear.

(तितर-बितर करना)

Disperse, Scatter, Vanish, Evaporate, Fade, Disappear, Squander, Waste, Fritter

Gather, Accumulate, Concentrate, Collect, Conserve, Preserve, Hoard, Save, Intensify

The fog began to dissipate as the sun rose.

Morale

Noun

The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time.

(मनोबल)

Spirit, Confidence, Enthusiasm, Resolve, Temper, Outlook, Attitude, Guts, Drive, Heart

Despair, Demoralization, Dejection, Discouragement, Pessimism, Gloom, Apathy, Hopelessness, Cynicism, Fear

The victory greatly boosted the team's morale.

Normalcy

Noun

The state of being normal or usual.

(सामान्यता)

Regularity, Usualness, Standard, Routine, Conformity, Stability, Customary, Predictability, Consistency

Abnormality, Anomaly, Irregularity, Deviation, Disorder, Chaos, Crisis, Disruption, Exception, Peculiarity

After the storm, everyone hoped for a swift return to normalcy.

Sparse

Adjective

Thinly dispersed or scattered; not thick or dense.

(बिखरा हुआ)

Scattered, Scant, Meager, Thin, Infrequent, Scarce, Few, Sporadic, Isolated, Rare

Dense, Thick, Abundant, Plentiful, Numerous, Crowded, Frequent, Lush, Rich, Concentrated

The desert vegetation was sparse and widely spaced.

Tandem

Noun

A set of two or more items arranged one behind another; working in conjunction with each other.

(साथ-साथ)

Together, Jointly, Concurrently, Conjointly, In Unison, Alongside, Simultaneously, Cooperatively, Paired, Coupled

Separately, Individually, Independently, Alone, Apart, Disconnectedly, Singly, Unaccompanied, Solo, Divergently

The two companies worked in tandem on the new project.

Distress

Noun

Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain; a state of extreme necessity or misfortune.

(परेशानी)

Anguish, Suffering, Misery, Pain, Trouble, Hardship, Agony, Worry, Anxiety, Grief

Calm, Comfort, Peace, Joy, Happiness, Relief, Tranquility, Solace, Ease, Well-being

The sailors sent a distress signal after their ship was damaged.

Backdrop

Noun

A painted cloth hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery; the general context or setting for a scene or event.

(पृष्ठभूमि)

Setting, Background, Scenery, Environment, Context, Frame, Surroundings, Scenario, Milieu, Situation

Foreground, Focus, Main Subject, Central Figure, Highlight, Front, Prominence, Spotlight, Attention

The snow-capped mountains provided a stunning backdrop for the village.