The Hindu Vocabulary 30 May 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Reign

Noun

The period during which a sovereign rules; to hold royal office; to be the dominant quality or feature.

(शासनकाल)

Rule, Sovereignty, Dominion, Authority, Governance, Empire, Power, Control, Supremacy, Command

Anarchy, Chaos, Disorder, Abdication, Dethronement, Subordination, Servitude, Collapse

The queen's reign lasted for over fifty years.

Brink

Noun

A point at which something is about to happen; the extreme edge of land before a steep slope or a body of water.

(कगार)

Edge, Verge, Threshold, Point, Precipice, Cusp, Margin, Border, Limit

Middle, Center, Interior, Core, Heart, Distance, Remoteness, Safety, Security, Stability

The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.

Humanitarian

Adjective

Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare; a person who seeks to promote human welfare.

(मानवतावादी)

Benevolent, Philanthropic, Altruistic, Compassionate, Charitable, Kind, Sympathetic, Generous

Inhumane, Cruel, Selfish, Malicious, Uncaring, Heartless, Brutal, Indifferent, Oppressive

The organization provided humanitarian aid to disaster victims.

Persecute

Verb

Subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs.

(अत्याचार करना)

Oppress, Harass, Torment, Victimize, Afflict, Tyrannize, Haze, Maltreat, Badger, Bully

Aid, Help, Support, Assist, Comfort, Protect, Defend, Cherish, Liberate, Befriend

Throughout history, many groups have been persecuted for their beliefs.

Speculation

Noun

The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence; investment in stocks, property, etc., in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.

(अटकल)

Conjecture, Guess, Hypothesis, Theory, Supposition, Concoction, Rumor, Assumption, Calculation, Investment

Certainty, Fact, Proof, Reality, Knowledge, Evidence, Assurance, Verification, Surety, Conviction

There was much speculation about the cause of the accident.

Rift

Noun

A crack, split, or break in something; a serious break in friendly relations between people or groups.

(दरार)

Split, Crack, Fracture, Break, Schism, Division, Disagreement, Discord, Breach, Fissure

Union, Harmony, Agreement, Unity, Concord, Closure, Connection, Reconciliation, Amity, Cohesion

A deep rift developed between the two political parties.

Subsequent

Adjective

Coming after something in time; following.

(बाद का)

Following, Next, Later, Consequent, Successive, Ensuing, Posterior, Subsequent, Subsequent, Resultant

Prior, Previous, Preceding, Earlier, Former, Initial, Original, Primary, Foregoing, Anterior

The initial meeting was successful, and subsequent discussions led to an agreement.

Dawn

Noun

The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.

(प्रभात)

Daybreak, Sunrise, Morning, Beginning, Onset, Commencement, Origin, Birth, Genesis, Outset

Dusk, Night, Evening, Sunset, Dark, Decline, End, Conclusion, Demise, Finale

We started our journey at dawn.

Erode

Verb

(Of wind, water, or other natural agents) gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land).

(कटाव करना)

Wear Away, Corrode, Degrade, Disintegrate, Deteriorate, Gnaw, Wash Away, Crumble, Abrade, Undermine

Build, Create, Form, Restore, Strengthen, Consolidate, Fortify, Preserve, Construct, Accumulate

Wind and rain slowly erode the mountains over millions of years.

Exile

Noun

The state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.

(निर्वासन)

Banishment, Expulsion, Deportation, Ostracism, Banish, Expel, Displace, Eject, Outcast, Refugee

Return, Welcome, Reinstatement, Homecoming, Residency, Citizenship, Inclusion, Acceptance, Inhabitation, Repatriation

The political dissident lived in exile for many years.

Legitimate

Adjective

Conforming to the law or to rules; able to be defended with logic or justification; genuine.

(कानूनी)

Lawful, Valid, Legal, Justified, Proper, Authentic, Genuine, Authorized, Permissible, Rightful

Illegitimate, Unlawful, Illegal, Invalid, Unjustified, Unwarranted, Bogus, Fake, Spurious, Counterfeit

Her concerns about the safety of the product were entirely legitimate.

Faction

Noun

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

(गुट)

Clique, Group, Bloc, Sect, Cabal, Caucus, Party, Wing, Camp, Division

Unity, Harmony, Whole, Agreement, Coalition, Consensus, Unanimity, Concord, Entirety, Majority

The party was divided into several warring factions.