The Hindu Vocabulary 10 October 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Detention

Noun

 The action of keeping someone in official custody; a period of time during which someone is held.

(हिरासत)

Custody, Confinement, Imprisonment, Internment, Incarceration, Restraint, Holding, Captivity, Lockup, Seclusion

Release, Freedom, Liberty, Discharge, Liberation, Parole, Acquittal, Delivery, Escape

The suspects were taken into detention.

Leeway

Noun

The amount of freedom to move or act that is available; an acceptable amount of variation.

(गुंजाइश)

Latitude, Scope, Freedom, Room, Margin, Flexibility, Space, Liberty, Allowance, Play

Restriction, Constraint, Limitation, Requirement, Strictness, Rigidity, Rule, Necessity, Confinement

The project manager gave the team some leeway in choosing their design tools.

Wherewithal

Noun

The money or means needed for a particular purpose.

( साधन-सामग्री)

Means, Resources, Funds, Capital, Money, Cash, Capability, Supplies, Finance, Assets

Lack, Poverty, Want, Deficiency, Debt, Inability, Failure, Shortage, Deficit, Insolvency

The charity had the wherewithal to launch a nationwide relief effort.

Autonomy

Noun

The right or condition of self-government; independence.

(स्वायत्तता)

Independence, Self-rule, Sovereignty, Freedom, Liberty, Self-determination, Home Rule, Self-governance, Liberation

Dependence, Subjection, Servitude, Subordination, Control, Constraint, Slavery, Captivity

The region fought for greater autonomy from the central government.

Dissenter

Noun

A person who dissents; one who disagrees with an established opinion or policy.

(असंतुष्ट)

Opponent, Objector, Rebel, Heretic, Critic, Nonconformist, Protestor, Renegade, Maverick, Dissident

Follower, Supporter, Conformist, Adherent, Believer, Loyalist, Agreeing, Member, Disciple

The only dissenter in the meeting voiced their strong objections to the plan.

Legitimate

Adjective

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

(कानूनी)

Lawful, Valid, Legal, Authorized, Justifiable, Authentic, Genuine, Proper, Warranted, Bona Fide

Illegitimate, Illegal, Unlawful, Invalid, Unjustified, Spurious, False, Unwarranted, Dubious, Phony

The lawyer questioned whether the contract was legitimate under state law.

Resonance

Noun

The quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating; the power to evoke lasting images, memories, or emotions.

(प्रतिध्वनि)

Echo, Reverberation, Vibrancy, Impact, Significance, Pervasiveness, Ring, Power, Depth, Suggestiveness

Silence, Quiet, Dullness, Muted, Flatness, Stillness, Unimportance, Faintness

His speech had a deep emotional resonance with the families who had lost homes.

Agitation

Noun

A state of anxiety or nervous excitement; the action of arousing public concern about an issue.

(व्याकुलता)

Anxiety, Turmoil, Perturbation, Distress, Unease, Commotion, Disturbance, Uproar, Fomentation

Calmness, Tranquility, Serenity, Peace, Composure, Relaxation, Quiet, Harmony

She was in a state of severe agitation after hearing the bad news.

Intolerance

Noun

Unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behaviour that differ from one's own; inability to ingest certain foods or medicines.

(असहिष्णुता)

Bigotry, Prejudice, Bias, Discrimination, Narrow-mindedness, Bias, Bias, Dogmatism, Obstinacy, Chauvinism

Tolerance, Acceptance, Open-mindedness, Broadness, Fairness, Respect, Liberalism, Patience

Religious intolerance has caused countless conflicts throughout history.

Requisite

Adjective

Made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations; essential.

(आवश्यक)

Necessary, Essential, Required, Mandatory, Compulsory, Vital, Indispensable, Obligatory, Needed

Unnecessary, Optional, Nonessential, Redundant, Extra, Voluntary, Superfluous, Disposable, Auxiliary

A high school diploma is a requisite for entry into the program.

Congregate

Verb

To gather into a crowd or mass.

(इकट्ठा होना)

Gather, Assemble, Converge, Collect, Cluster, Flock, Muster, Group, Convene, Huddle

Disperse, Scatter, Separate, Depart, Leave, Dissipate, Flee, Divide, Clear, Disband

A large number of people began to congregate in the town square for the rally.

Nuance

Noun

A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.

(सूक्ष्म अंतर)

Subtlety, Shade, Gradation, Hint, Refinement, Variation, Distinction, Delicate, Finesse, Tinge

Clarity, Obviousness, Sameness, Uniformity, Simplicity, Plainness, Crude, Coarseness, Equivalence

 An expert can appreciate the subtle nuance of flavor in the wine.