The Hindu Vocabulary 22 August 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Adjective

Lacking seriousness or importance.

(तुच्छ)

Trivial, Silly, Petty, Idle, Childish, Unimportant, Foolish, Superficial, Minor, Shallow

Serious, Important, Significant, Sensible, Weighty, Useful, Necessary, Relevant, Critical, Valuable

He was criticized for making a frivolous complaint

Perusal

Noun

The act of reading or examining carefully.

(गहन अध्ययन)

Reading, Study, Examination, Inspection, Review, Scrutiny, Consideration

Neglect, Ignorance, Oversight, Carelessness, Skim, Inattention, Disregard, Avoidance, Omission, Distraction

The contract is under careful perusal by the lawyer.

Vindictive

Adjective

Having or showing a strong desire for revenge.

(प्रतिशोधी)

Revengeful, Resentful, Hostile, Bitter, Spiteful, Malicious, Rancorous, Retaliatory, Cruel

Forgiving, Kind, Compassionate, Generous, Benevolent, Gentle, Friendly, Sympathetic, Tolerant, Loving

Her vindictive remarks showed her unwillingness to forgive.

Trample

Verb

To crush or destroy by walking heavily on something.

(पैरों से रौंदना)

Crush, Stamp, Smash, Flatten, Shatter, Overrun, Oppress, Violate, Subdue, Destroy

Respect, Protect, Preserve, Save, Guard, Uphold, Maintain, Care, Support, Aid

Protesters accused the government of trampling on their rights.

Sedition

Noun

Conduct or speech inciting rebellion against authority.

(विद्रोह भड़काना)

Rebellion, Treason, Mutiny, Uprising, Agitation, Insurrection, Subversion, Provocation

Loyalty, Obedience, Allegiance, Patriotism, Fidelity, Support, Submission, Devotion, Compliance, Respect

The leader was arrested on charges of sedition.

Coercive

Adjective

Using force or threats to make someone do something.

(दबाव डालने वाला)

Forceful, Compulsive, Oppressive, Intimidating, Authoritarian, Harsh, Powerful, Pressuring, Controlling

Voluntary, Gentle, Persuasive, Peaceful, Soft, Kind, Tolerant, Friendly, Respectful, Liberal

The regime used coercive measures to silence critics.

Egregious

Adjective

Extremely bad or shocking.

(भयानक)

Horrible, Outrageous, Terrible, Awful, Shocking, Appalling, Disgraceful, Heinous, Atrocious, Offensive

Excellent, Wonderful, Superb, Remarkable, Noble, Admirable, Good, Pleasant, Decent, Praiseworthy

The company’s egregious error cost millions.

Intimidation

Noun

The act of frightening or threatening someone.

(डराना-धमकाना)

Threat, Bullying, Frightening, Pressure, Menace, Harassment, Coercion, Fear, Terrorizing, Oppression

Encouragement, Comfort, Support, Assurance, Confidence, Calmness, Relief, Help, Strength, Kindness

Workers reported intimidation by their supervisors.

Malicious

Adjective

Intended to harm or hurt someone.

(दुर्भावनापूर्ण)

Spiteful, Nasty, Evil, Wicked, Cruel, Hostile, Vicious, Malevolent, Hateful, Rude

Kind, Benevolent, Helpful, Friendly, Noble, Good, Supportive, Generous, Caring, Sympathetic

She spread malicious rumors about her colleague.

Unconstitutionality

Noun

The state of being against or violating the constitution.

(असंवैधानिकता)

Illegality, Invalidity, Unlawfulness, Impropriety, Wrongfulness, Breach, Contradiction, Misconduct, Breach

Constitutionality, Legality, Validity, Lawfulness, Justice, Authority, Rightfulness, Approval, Conformity, Order

The court ruled the law’s unconstitutionality.

Intervention

Noun

The act of interfering or becoming involved in something to change the outcome.

(हस्तक्षेप)

Involvement, Interference, Mediation, Participation, Assistance, Interposition, Intrusion

Withdrawal, Noninterference, Inaction, Neglect, Abandonment, Avoidance, Passivity, Exclusion, Indifference, Detachment

Government intervention was needed to control prices.

Defiant

Adjective

Showing resistance or bold disobedience.

(उद्दंड)

Rebellious, Resistant, Bold, Daring, Aggressive, Noncompliant, Stubborn, Insolent, Disobedient, Unyielding

Obedient, Submissive, Compliant, Respectful, Timid, Gentle, Loyal, Humble, Polite, Cooperative

The student gave a defiant response to the teacher.