The Hindu Vocabulary 17 January 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Piety

Noun

Devotion and reverence to God or religion.

(धार्मिकता)

Devotion, Holiness, Faithfulness, Reverence, Worship, Sanctity, Spirituality, Loyalty, Righteousness, Godliness

Impiety, Atheism, Disrespect, Irreverence, Blasphemy, Sacrilege, Profaneness, Godlessness, Unfaithfulness, Indifference

Her piety was evident in her daily prayers.

Throng

Noun

A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.

(भीड़)

Crowd, Gathering, Horde, Multitude, Flock, Mass, Congregation, Mob, Assembly, Cluster

Solitude, Vacancy, Emptiness, Isolation, Desertion, Bareness, Stillness, Seclusion, Quietness, Individuality

A throng of people gathered at the concert venue.

Stampede

Noun

A sudden rush of a crowd, usually due to fear or excitement.

(भगदड़)

Rush, Charge, Panic, Fleeing, Exodus, Flight, Run, Dash, Escape, Surge

Order, Calm, Organization, Discipline, Peace, Restraint, Stillness, Stability, Quiet, Serenity

The fire alarm caused a stampede in the shopping mall.

Starkly

Adverb

In a severe or strikingly plain manner.

(स्पष्ट रूप से)

Clearly, Plainly, Severely, Harshly, Bluntly, Drastically, Distinctly, Intensely, Frankly, Sharply

Softly, Subtly, Indistinctly, Faintly, Partially, Moderately, Gently, Dimly, Quietly, Kindly

The truth was starkly evident in his expression

Gathering

Noun

An assembly or meeting of people.

(सभा)

Assembly, Meeting, Congregation, Convention, Gathering, Collection, Cluster, Accumulation, Gathering, Accretion

Dispersion, Isolation, Dispersal, Division, Solitude, Separation, Scatter, Loneliness, Seclusion, Banishment

 The gathering of friends turned into a lively celebration.

Extensive

Adjective

Covering a large area or scope.

(व्यापक)

Broad, Vast, Wide, Comprehensive, Expansive, Huge, Thorough, Detailed, Far-reaching, Inclusive

Limited, Narrow, Restricted, Small, Minimal, Short, Insufficient, Incomplete, Localized, Compact

The library has an extensive collection of rare books.

Disperse

Verb

To scatter or spread over a wide area.

(तितर-बितर करना)

Scatter, Spread, Distribute, Dissipate, Separate, Break up, Split, Diffuse, Spread out, Disband

Gather, Assemble, Collect, Unite, Concentrate, Accumulate, Amass, Convene, Combine, Cluster

The police ordered the crowd to disperse peacefully

Surge

Noun

A sudden and powerful forward movement.

(उछाल)

Rush, Increase, Upsurge, Wave, Rise, Swell, Boost, Escalation, Growth, Acceleration

Decline, Decrease, Recession, Drop, Fall, Plunge, Reduction, Stagnation, Subsidence, Retreat

There was a surge in demand for electric cars last year.

Lapse

Noun

A temporary failure or error in judgment or behavior.

(उछाल)

Error, Slip, Failure, Mistake, Interruption, Gap, Oversight, Decline, Fall, Misstep

Continuity, Progress, Achievement, Advance, Attention, Improvement, Success, Precision, Consistency, Renewal

His lapse in concentration cost him the game.

Commendable

Adjective

Deserving praise or admiration.

(प्रशंसनीय)

Praiseworthy, Admirable, Laudable, Excellent, Meritorious, Worthy, Notable, Applaudable, Honorable, Creditable

Disgraceful, Unworthy, Blameworthy, Condemnable, Shameful, Reprehensible, Dishonorable, Unethical, Deplorable, Detrimental

Her efforts to help the needy are truly commendable.

Spontaneity

Noun

The quality of being natural and impulsive without premeditation.

(स्वाभाविकता)

Impulse, Instinct, Improvisation, Naturalness, Creativity, Unrehearsed, Flow, Impromptu, Freedom, Unpredictability

Preplanned, Artificiality, Deliberation, Calculation, Predictability, Routine, Formality, Stiffness, Inhibition, Restraint

 Her spontaneity added charm to the conversation.

Imperative

Adjective

Of vital importance or absolutely necessary.

(अत्यावश्यक)

Essential, Necessary, Crucial, Vital, Mandatory, Obligatory, Important, Pressing, Compelling, Fundamental

Optional, Unnecessary, Insignificant, Trivial, Minor, Voluntary, Superfluous, Nonessential, Secondary, Negligible

It is imperative to follow safety protocols during emergencies.