The Hindu Vocabulary 20 August 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Recall

Verb

To remember or bring back to mind.

(स्मरण करना)

Remember, Recollect, Retrieve, Memorize, Retain, Remind, Evoke, Recognize, Recapture, Review

Forget, Ignore, Overlook, Miss, Neglect, Disregard, Omit, Suppress

She could not recall his exact words.

Intervention

Noun

The act of interfering or becoming involved in a situation.

(हस्तक्षेप)

Interference, Mediation, Involvement, Intercession, Participation, Intrusion, Assistance, Arbitration, Obstruction, Facilitation

Withdrawal, Absence, Avoidance, Noninterference, Neglect, Abandonment, Passivity, Inaction, Exclusion, Separation

The teacher’s intervention resolved the dispute.

Knuckles

Noun

The joints of the fingers, especially where they meet the hand.

(उँगलियों के जोड़)

Joints, Hinge, Knob, Bend, Connection, Bone, Pivot, Knurl, Ridge, Knop

Tip, Nail, Palm, Fingerprint, Smoothness, Surface, Top, End, Upper part, Exterior

He cracked his knuckles before starting the game.

Lacunae

Noun

A gap, missing part, or deficiency.

(कमी, शून्यता)

Gap, Deficiency, Vacancy, Omission, Void, Absence, Blank, Break, Shortfall, Scarcity

Fulfillment, Completeness, Perfection, Abundance, Wholeness, Sufficiency, Fullness, Continuity, Totality, Entirety

The report has several lacunae that need to be filled.

Hasty

Adjective

Done quickly without enough thought.

(जल्दबाज़ी वाला)

Quick, Rash, Impetuous, Impulsive, Hurried, Rapid, Reckless, Immediate, Sudden, Precipitate

Careful, Deliberate, Cautious, Thoughtful, Unhurried, Measured, Slow, Considered, Patient, Planned

His hasty decision led to many problems.

Consolidate

Verb

To combine or strengthen into a single whole.

(सुदृढ़ करना)

Strengthen, Combine, Merge, Unify, Solidify, Fortify, Centralize, Reinforce, Secure, Integrate

Weaken, Separate, Scatter, Divide, Break, Fragment, Dismantle, Split, Disperse, Undermine

The company plans to consolidate its branches into one office.

Presumptuous

Adjective

Too bold, arrogant, or forward.

(अभिमानी)

Arrogant, Overconfident, Impertinent, Bold, Audacious, Forward, Conceited, Insolent

Humble, Modest, Polite, Respectful, Cautious, Submissive, Reserved, Shy, Reticent, Considerate

It was presumptuous of him to speak without being asked.

Anomalous

Adjective

Deviating from the norm; irregular.

(असामान्य)

Abnormal, Irregular, Exceptional, Unusual, Strange, Odd, Peculiar, Rare, Deviant, Extraordinary

Normal, Usual, Regular, Typical, Conventional, Common, Standard, Ordinary, Expected, Familiar

Scientists observed an anomalous result in the experiment.

Indicative

Adjective

Showing or suggesting something.

(सूचक)

Suggestive, Demonstrative, Expressive, Signifying, Revealing, Symbolic, Illustrative, Evident

Concealing, Vague, Hidden, Ambiguous, Obscure, Unclear, Misleading, Masking, Nonrepresentative, Irrelevant

His smile was indicative of his happiness.

Onerous

Adjective

Burdensome, involving a lot of effort.

(बोझिल)

Burdensome, Difficult, Arduous, Hard, Demanding, Exhausting, Grueling, Heavy, Laborious, Troublesome

Easy, Light, Effortless, Simple, Pleasant, Uncomplicated, Manageable, Comfortable, Straightforward, Relaxed

Writing the report turned out to be an onerous task.

Ploy

Noun

A clever trick to gain an advantage.

(रणनीति)

Trick, Scheme, Tactic, Strategy, Ruse, Manoeuvre, Device, Deception, Intrigue, Artifice

Honesty, Truth, Frankness, Sincerity, Simplicity, Genuineness, Candor, Openness, Reality, Directness

The salesman used a clever ploy to sell the product.

Assuage

Verb

To make something less severe or intense.

(शांत करना)

Relieve, Ease, Mitigate, Alleviate, Lessen, Pacify, Calm, Comfort, Mollify, Soothe

Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen, Provoke, Heighten, Exacerbate, Incite, Increase, Irritate, Enrage

He tried to assuage her fears before the exam.