The Hindu Vocabulary 23 May 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Adjective

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

(अवरोधक)

Discouragement, Obstacle, Hindrance, Impediment, Restraint, Check, Curb, Dissuasion, Barrier, Bar

Incentive, Encouragement, Inducement, Catalyst, Spur, Motivation, Stimulus, Advantage, Aid, Facilitator

The heavy fines act as a strong deterrent against speeding.

Sacrosanct

Adjective

Especially of a principle, place, or routine regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.

(अति पावन)

Sacred, Inviolable, Inviolate, Untouchable, Hallowed, Sanctified, Holy, Cherished, Revered

Profane, Blasphemous, Desecrated, Unholy, Impious, Common, Ordinary, Disposable, Expendable, Violable

The right to vote is considered sacrosanct in a democracy.

Mockery

Noun

Ridicule; derision; a derisive or ridiculous imitation of something.

(उपहास)

Ridicule, Derision, Scorn, Contempt, Taunt, Sarcasm, Burlesque, Parody, Travesty, Farce

Respect, Admiration, Praise, Esteem, Reverence, Homage, Commendation, Approval, Compliment, Honor

The trial was a sheer mockery of justice.

Avail

Verb

Use or take advantage of (an opportunity or available resource); benefit or help.

(लाभ उठाना)

Use, Utilize, Employ, Exploit, Benefit, Help, Aid, Serve, Assist, Profit

Hinder, Obstruct, Impede, Detriment, Disadvantage, Harm, Hurt, Impair, Neglect, Forgo

We should avail ourselves of every opportunity to learn.

Regularisation

Verb

The act or process of making something regular or compliant with rules or standards; official acceptance or legalization.

(नियमितीकरण)

Standardization, Normalization, Legalization, Validation, Formalization, Unification, Systematization, Structuring, Ordering, Compliance

Deregulation, De-regularization, Informalization, De-standardization, Disorganization, Chaos, Disorder, Anarchy, Non-compliance, Illegality

The government announced a regularisation scheme for unauthorized constructions.

Irredeemably

Adverb

In a way that is not able to be saved, improved, or put right.

(अपरिवर्तनीय रूप से)

Hopelessly, Irreversibly, Irrecoverably, Permanently, Utterly, Absolutely, Completely, Unalterably, Incurably, Beyond redemption

Redeemably, Reversibly, Recoverably, Temporarily, Partially, Slightly, Remediably, Curably, Flexibly, Adaptably

The situation was irredeemably lost after the final mistake.

Demolishing

Verb

Pulling or knocking down (a building); thoroughly defeating.

(ध्वस्त करना)

Destroying, Razing, Tearing down, Wrecking, Shattering, Crushing, Ruining, Dismantling, Breaking down, Leveling

Building, Constructing, Erecting, Assembling, Repairing, Restoring, Creating, Establishing, Nurturing, Preserving

The construction crew is demolishing the old factory building.

Testament

Noun

Something that serves as a sign or evidence of a specified fact, event, or quality; a will.

(वसीयत)

Proof, Evidence, Witness, Testimony, Certification, Document, Declaration, Legacy

Disproof, Refutation, Contradiction, Denial, Concealment, Suppression, Disavowal, Negation, Absence of evidence

The success of the project is a testament to their hard work.

Crafty

Adjective

Clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods.

(चालाक)

Cunning, Sly, Wily, Artful, Shrewd, Tricky, Deceitful, Foxy, Guileful, Astute

Naive, Innocent, Simple, Honest, Frank, Open, Sincere, Guileless, Trusting, Straightforward

The crafty fox outsmarted the hunters.

Nip

Verb

Pinch or bite

(चुटकी लेना)

Pinch, Bite, Snip, Clip, Tweak, Squeeze, Cut, Pinch off, Arrest, Curtail

Release, Loosen, Let go, Free, Expand, Enlarge, Increase, Unwind, Promote, Encourage

A sudden cold nip in the air indicated winter was coming.

Trigger

Verb

 Cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist; an act that sets in motion a chain of events.

(उत्पन्न करना)

Activate, Initiate, Cause, Spark, Provoke, Generate, Instigate, Elicit, Unleash, Stimulate

Hinder, Prevent, Stop, Halt, Block, Suppress, Deter, Obstruct, Curb, Restrain

The loud noise triggered his anxiety.

Purport

Verb

Appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely; the meaning or substance of something, typically a document or speech.

(दावा करना)

Claim, Profess, Allege, Assert, Pretend, Imply, Intend, Mean, Signify, State

Disprove, Contradict, Deny, Refute, Disavow, Hide, Conceal, Repudiate, Obscure

The document purports to be a secret treaty.