The Hindu Vocabulary 1 September 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Adjective

Happening repeatedly or frequently.

(बार-बार होने वाला)

Frequent, Repeated, Periodic, Continual, Persistent, Iterative, Successive, Recurring

Rare, Unusual, Unique, Singular, Isolated, Infrequent, Sporadic, Irregular, Occasional, One-time

Headaches became a recurrent problem for him.

Disbursement

Noun

The act of paying out money.

(धन का वितरण)

Payment, Expenditure, Outlay, Spending, Dispensation, Settlement, Payout, Allocation

Receipt, Collection, Accumulation, Hoarding, Deposit, Saving, Gathering, Withholding, Retention, Income

The project will begin after the disbursement of funds.

Derail

Verb

To cause something (like a train or a plan) to go off track.

(पटरी से उतारना)

Wreck, Disrupt, Collapse, Thwart, Upset, Foil, Sabotage, Hinder, Obstruct, Deviate

Continue, Maintain, Support, Aid, Assist, Encourage, Promote, Advance, Progress, Sustain

Heavy rains could derail the construction schedule.

Reminiscent

Adjective

Reminding one of something in the past.

(याद दिलाने वाला)

Evocative, Reminding, Suggestive, Indicating, Recalling, Reflective, Nostalgic, Remembrance, Indicative, Similar

Forgetful, Unmindful, Oblivious, Unaware, Detached, Ignorant, Unobservant, Different, New, Dissimilar

The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood.

Irksome

Adjective

Annoying or irritating.

(झुंझलाने वाला)

Annoying, Irritating, Aggravating, Troublesome, Vexing, Bothersome, Maddening, Exasperating, Disturbing, Tedious

Pleasant, Delightful, Enjoyable, Pleasing, Comforting, Appealing, Gratifying, Satisfying, Refreshing, Charming

The long wait at the station was irksome.

Cumbersome

Adjective

Large, heavy, or difficult to manage.

(बोझिल / भारी और कठिन)

Bulky, Unwieldy, Clumsy, Awkward, Weighty, Massive, Burdensome, Inconvenient, Ponderous, Heavy

Handy, Light, Manageable, Convenient, Easy, Simple, Portable, Graceful, Streamlined, Efficient

Carrying the cumbersome luggage tired him out.

Intensify

Verb

To make it stronger or more extreme.

(तेज करना)

Strengthen, Increase, Deepen, Heighten, Magnify, Escalate, Amplify, Enhance, Reinforce, Aggravate

Weaken, Lessen, Diminish, Reduce, Ease, Alleviate, Moderate, Soften, Relieve, Subside

The storm began to intensify at night.

Disburse

Verb

To pay out money, especially from a fund.

(भुगतान करना)

Pay, Spend, Expend, Allocate, Dispense, Distribute, Release, Settle, Remit, Finance

Collect, Withhold, Retain, Hoard, Save, Deposit, Accumulate, Gather, Keep, Store

The bank will disburse the loan in two installments.

Collaboration

Noun

Working together with others.

(सहयोग)

Cooperation, Partnership, Alliance, Teamwork, Association, Coordination, Joint effort, Participation

Rivalry, Competition, Conflict, Opposition, Discord, Division, Hostility, Separation, Isolation, Antagonism

The project was successful due to the team’s collaboration.

Disproportionately

Adverb

Unequally or excessively in relation to something.

(असमान रूप से)

Excessively, Unequally, Unduly, Irrationally, Inordinately, Exorbitantly, Immoderately

Equally, Proportionately, Evenly, Fairly, Justly, Reasonably, Correspondingly, Appropriately, Properly, Balanced

The new tax law affects small businesses disproportionately.

Collateral

Noun

Property or asset pledged for a loan.

(गिरवी)

Security, Guarantee, Pledge, Bond, Assurance, Mortgage, Deposit, Insurance, Token, Backing

Unsecured, Independent, Unrelated, Free, Primary, Direct, Main, Principal, Nonessential, Detached

He used his house as collateral for the loan.

Interruption

Noun

A break or disturbance in continuity.

(व्यवधान)

Disturbance, Break, Pause, Halt, Disruption, Discontinuity, Delay, Obstruction, Suspension, Gap

Continuity, Flow, Progress, Persistence, Uninterruptedness, Stability, Steadiness, Duration, Permanence, Consistency

The meeting faced an interruption due to technical issues.