The Hindu Vocabulary 20 December 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Regulatory

Adjective

Serving or intended to regulate something; relating to control by a government or other authority.

(नियामक)

Controlling, Supervising, Directing, Managing, Standardizing, Disciplinary, Administrative, Governing, Authoritative, Overseeing

Deregulated, Uncontrolled, Free, Chaotic, Unsupervised, Lawless, Disordered, Anarchic, Flexible, Unrestricted

The government introduced a new regulatory framework to monitor the banking sector.

Indigenous

Adjective

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native to a region.

(स्वदेशी)

Native, Aboriginal, Local, Original, Domestic, Autochthonous, Homegrown, Natural, Inborn, Innate

Foreign, Exotic, Imported, Alien, Non-native, Introduced, External, Strange, Immigrant

Many indigenous tribes have lived in this rainforest for thousands of years.

Venture

Noun

A risky or daring journey or undertaking, typically a business enterprise.

(जोखिम का काम)

Project, Enterprise, Undertaking, Operation, Endeavor, Gamble, Speculation, Investment, Journey, Adventure

Certainty, Safety, Security, Inaction, Idle, Assurance, Reality, Fact, Passivity, Stability

Their joint venture into the tech market proved to be highly profitable within a year.

Mobilisation

Noun

The act of organizing or preparing something, such as resources or troops, for active service or a specific purpose.

(जुटाव)

Organization, Assembly, Deployment, Preparation, Gathering, Rallying, Activation, Recruitment, Summons

Dispersal, Disorganization, Inactivity, Stagnation, Demobilization, Division, Separation, Halt, End, Dissolution

The rapid mobilisation of medical supplies was crucial during the flood crisis.

Roster

Noun

A list or plan showing turns of duty or leave for individuals or groups.

(नामावली)

List, Schedule, Roll, Register, Timetable, Catalog, Inventory, Directory, Agenda, Record

Disorder, Chaos, Disorganization, Void, Blank, Formlessness, Anarchy, Muddle, Randomness, Tangled

You should check the weekly roster to see when your shift begins.

Proliferation

Noun

Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid reproduction of a cell or part.

(संख्या में तेज़ी से वृद्धि)

Expansion, Spread, Growth, Multiplication, Augmentation, Escalation, Burgeoning, Accumulation, Surge, Rise

Reduction, Decrease, Decline, Shrinkage, Depletion, Diminution, Loss, Contraction, Falling

The proliferation of social media has changed the way we consume news.

Liability

Noun

The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.

(दायित्व)

Accountability, Responsibility, Obligation, Debt, Burden, Disadvantage, Drawback, Vulnerability, Fault, Onus

Asset, Advantage, Profit, Freedom, Immunity, Exemption, Release, Resource, Benefit, Strength

The company accepted full liability for the damage caused by the chemical leak.

Accountability

Noun

The fact or condition of being required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsibility.

(जवाबदेही)

Responsibility, Liability, Answerability, Blame, Onus, Duty, Obligation, Transparency, Charge, Authority

Irresponsibility, Immunity, Exemption, Unaccountability, Freedom, Impunity, Evasion, Innocence, Laxity, Neglect

Public officials must maintain a high level of accountability to their citizens.

Statutory

Adjective

Required, permitted, or enacted by law (statute).

(वैधानिक)

Legal, Lawful, Mandated, Formal, Legislative, Constitutional, Judicial, Authorized, Official, Requisite

Illegal, Unlawful, Unofficial, Optional, Arbitrary, Voluntary, Informal, Forbidden, Prohibited, Private

All employees are entitled to a statutory minimum period of paid holiday.

Conducive

Adjective

Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.

(सहायक)

Helpful, Favorable, Beneficial, Advantageous, Useful, Productive, Promoting, Contributory, Supportive

Unfavorable, Harmful, Obstructive, Adverse, Detrimental, Inimical, Hinderance, Damaging, Useless, Preventative

A quiet and well-lit room is conducive to effective studying.

Recourse

Noun

A source of help in a difficult situation; the use of someone or something as a source of help.

(सहारा)

Alternative, Resort, Option, Remedy, Assistance, Aid, Support, Choice, Appeal, Shelter

Helplessness, Obstruction, Hindrance, Difficulty, Problem, Block, Refusal, Barrier, Despair, Impasse

If the negotiation fails, our only recourse will be to take legal action.

Intent

Noun

Intention or purpose; resolved or determined to do something.

(इरादा)

Purpose, Objective, Goal, Aim, Design, Plan, Target, Ambition, Will, Resolve

Accident, Chance, Coincidence, Randomness, Inaction, Indifference, Doubt, Hesitation, Drift, Fortune

It was never my intent to offend anyone with my remarks.