The Hindu Vocabulary 2 May 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Surveillance

Noun

Close observation, especially of a suspected person or place.

(निगरानी)

Observation, Monitoring, Scrutiny, Supervision, Watch, Vigilance, Inspection, Oversight, Examination, Tracking

Neglect, Ignorance, Oversight, Disregard, Inattention, Abandonment, Freedom, Privacy, Secrecy, Unawareness

The suspect was under constant surveillance by the police.

Dissent

Noun

The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held.

(असहमति)

Disagreement, Opposition, Protest, Objection, Disapproval, Resistance, Nonconformity, Contradiction, Variance, Conflict

Agreement, Approval, Consent, Accord, Harmony, Conformity, Acceptance, Compliance, Obedience

There was a strong wave of dissent against the new law.

Nefarious

Adjective

Wicked, villainous, outrageously impious.

(कुटिल)

Wicked, Evil, Villainous, Heinous, Corrupt, Depraved, Iniquitous, Scandalous, Abominable

Virtuous, Righteous, Good, Moral, Upright, Honorable, Benevolent, Kind, Noble, Ethical

The criminal mastermind plotted his nefarious schemes in secret.

Snoop

Verb

Investigate or inquire secretively.

(ताक-झाँक करना)

Pry, Spy, Peep, Nose around, Intrigue, Investigate secretly, Eavesdrop, Meddle, Interfere, Inquire secretly

Ignore, Disregard, Overlook, Respect privacy, Mind own business, Be oblivious, Avoid, Neglect, Be uninterested, Be uninvolved

I caught my little brother trying to snoop in my diary.

Encryption

Noun

The process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.

(कूटलेखन)

Coding, Encoding, Ciphering, Cryptography, Secret writing, Concealment, Masking, Scrambling, Securement

Decryption, Decoding, Uncoding, Unscrambling, Plain text, Openness, Accessibility, Clarity, Readability, Transparency

Encryption is essential for secure online communication.

Backdrop

Noun

A painted cloth hung at the back of a stage; the setting or scene against which something is viewed.

(पृष्ठभूमि)

Background, Setting, Scene, Context, Environment, Ambiance, Atmosphere, Foundation, Underlay, Circumstance

Foreground, Emphasis, Focus, Highlight, Prominence, Central element, Feature, Fore, Limelight

The mountains provided a stunning backdrop for the wedding ceremony.

Arbitrarily

Adverb

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

(मनमाने ढंग से)

Randomly, Subjectively, Capriciously, Whimsically, Erratically

Systematically, Logically, Rationally, Methodically, Consistently, Justifiably, Reasonably, Fairly, Equitably

The names were chosen arbitrarily from the list.

Brazen

Adjective

Bold and without shame.

(बेशर्म)

Shameless, Impudent, Insolent, Audacious, Bold, Forward, Impertinent, Cheeky, Unabashed

Timid, Shy, Bashful, Reticent, Modest, Humble, Meek, Diffident, Coy, Self-effacing

His brazen disregard for the rules was shocking.

Guardrail

Noun

A rail or set of rails fixed alongside a road or path for safety; a system or set of rules or limits that provide security or control.

(सुरक्षा रेलिंग)

Barriers, Railings, Fences, Safeguards, Protections, Controls, Limits, Boundaries, Guidelines, Restrictions

Openness, Freedom, Lack of restriction, Uncontrolled, Unregulated, Absence of limits, No barriers, Unlimited access, Unfettered, Unconstrained

The new regulations provide guardrails to prevent financial mismanagement.

Stifle

Verb

Restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion); suppress or suffocate.

(दबाना)

Suppress, Repress, Restrain, Smother, Suffocate, Quell, Silence, Muffle, Check, Curb

Encourage, Foster, Promote, Express, Release, Unleash, Incite, Allow, Facilitate, Support

She tried to stifle a yawn during the long meeting.

Dignity

Noun

The state or quality of being worthy of respect or esteem.

(गरिमा)

Self-respect, Pride, Honour, Nobility, Majesty, Stateliness, Decorum, Gravity, Seriousness, Respectability

Dishonor, Shame, Humiliation, Degradation, Disgrace, Indignity, Baseness, Meanness, Contempt, Disrepute

He carried himself with great dignity.

Denial

Noun

The action of denying something; a statement that something is not true.

(अस्वीकृति)

Refusal, Rejection, Repudiation, Contradiction, Negation, Disavowal, Disclaimer, Disproof, Gainsaying

Acceptance, Admission, Confirmation, Affirmation, Agreement, Endorsement, Approval, Concession, Avowal, Ratification

His denial of the accusations was unconvincing.