The Hindu Vocabulary 13 May 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Split

Verb

To break or cause to break forcibly into parts.

(विभाजित करना)

Divide, Separate, Sever, Cleave, Crack, Break, Detach, Partition, Slice, Segment

Join, Unite, Combine, Connect, Merge, Fix, Attach, Link, Mend, Heal

The wooden board began to split under the heavy weight.

Setback

Noun

A reversal or check in progress.

(विफलता)

Reversal, Check, Hindrance, Obstacle, Blow, Defeat, Delay, Difficulty, Failure, Hurdle

Advance, Progress, Success, Breakthrough, Gain, Boost, Advantage, Help, Victory, Promotion

The team suffered a major setback when their star player was injured.

Submission

Noun

The action of accepting a superior force or the act of presenting a document for consideration.

(जमा करना)

Yielding, Surrender, Compliance, Obedience, Resignation, Presentation, Entry, Delivery, Meekness, Passivity

Defiance, Resistance, Rebellion, Disobedience, Refusal, Fight, Denial, Mastery, Command

The deadline for the submission of your research paper is tomorrow.

Dissident

Adjective

A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

(मतभेद रखने वाला)

Rebel, Revolutionary, Nonconformist, Objector, Protestor, Renegade, Agitator, Opponent, Maverick, Schismatic

Conformist, Supporter, Follower, Loyalist, Believer, Ally, Adherent, Disciple, Compliant, Orthodox

The government arrested the dissident for publishing articles against the regime.

Faction

Noun

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

(गुट)

Group, Wing, Clique, Party, Section, Sector, Branch, Gang, Side, Segment

Whole, Totality, Unity, Agreement, Conformity, Majority, Entirety, Harmony, Peace, Union

A small faction within the party disagreed with the new leadership.

Outreach

Noun

The extent or act of reaching out to provide services or information to a community.

(जनसंपर्क)

Contact, Communication, Involvement, Connection, Extension, Influence, Scope, Range, Proximity, Reach

Withdrawal, Seclusion, Isolation, Inwardness, Avoidance, Concealment, Retreat, Silence, Neglect, Ignorance

The library's outreach program brings books to elderly residents who cannot leave their homes.

Consent

Noun

Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

(सहमति)

Permission, Agreement, Approval, Compliance, Assent, Sanction, Accord, Acceptance, Blessing, Leave

Dissent, Disagreement, Refusal, Denial, Objection, Protest, Prohibition, Opposition, Veto, Rejection

You cannot publish these photographs without the owner's consent.

Verdict

Noun

A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal cause or an adjudicated case.

(फैसला)

Decision, Judgment, Ruling, Conclusion, Finding, Decree, Sentence, Opinion, Answer, Determination

Accusation, Inquiry, Question, Indecision, Uncertainty, Suspense, Doubt, Deadlock, Ambiguity, Stalemate

The jury reached a unanimous verdict of "not guilty.”

Cognisance

Noun

Knowledge or awareness, typically through observation or information.

(संज्ञान)

Awareness, Notice, Knowledge, Observation, Attention, Perception, Understanding, Realization, Regard, Recognition

Ignorance, Neglect, Unawareness, Disregard, Blindness, Oversight, Inattention, Indifference, Oblivion, Confusion

The court took cognisance of the evidence presented by the witness.

Defection

Noun

The desertion of one's country or cause in favor of an opposing one.

(दलबदल)

Desertion, Abandonment, Betrayal, Treason, Withdrawal, Resignation, Departure, Rejection, Revolt, Backsliding

Loyalty, Fidelity, Allegiance, Adherence, Commitment, Devotion, Support, Reliability, Faithfulness, Consistency

The politician's defection to the rival party shocked his supporters.

Whip

Noun

A strip of leather used for hitting; or an official of a political party appointed to maintain discipline.

(सचेतक)

Lash, Scourge, Strap, Cane, Enforcer, Manager, Overseer, Leader, Director, Coordinator

Follower, Subordinate, Liberator, Healer, Protector, Comforter, Peacekeeper, Assistant, Underling, Victim

The party whip ensured that all members were present for the crucial vote.

Violate

Verb

To break or fail to comply with a rule or formal agreement.

(उल्लंघन करना)

Breach, Break, Infringe, Disregard, Defy, Contravene, Transgress, Desecrate, Ruin, Offend

Obey, Follow, Observe, Respect, Comply, Honor, Protect, Preserve, Uphold, Keep

The company was fined for continuing to violate environmental regulations.