The Hindu Vocabulary 11 March 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Strategic

Adjective

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

(रणनीतिक)

Planned, Calculated, Tactical, Deliberate, Intentional, Methodical, Policy-driven, Prudent, Diplomatic, Advantageous

Random, Accidental, Unplanned, Unstrategic, Careless, Haphazard, Short-sighted, Aimless, Impolitic, Chaotic

The general made a strategic decision to retreat and regroup.

Blunder

Noun

A stupid or careless mistake.

(बड़ी चूक)

Error, Mistake, Gaffe, Oversight, Slip, Flaw, Howler, Inaccuracy, Fault, Clanger

Success, Accuracy, Perfection, Achievement, Correction, Precision, Correction, Masterstroke

The goalkeeper’s blunder cost the team the championship.

Reckless

Adjective

Doing something dangerous and not worrying about the risks and the possible results.

(लापरवाह)

Careless, Rash, Foolhardy, Impetuous, Heedless, Daredevil, Irresponsible, Audacious, Thoughtless

Cautious, Careful, Prudent, Mindful, Responsible, Wary, Attentive, Discreet, Vigilant

His reckless driving resulted in a severe accident.

Assassination

Noun

The murder of a prominent person, often a political figure, by a sudden or secret attack.

(हत्या)

Murder, Execution, Homicide, Killing, Elimination, Slaying, Liquidation, Slaughter, Butchery

Birth, Protection, Rescue, Preservation, Defense, Salvation, Animation, Restoration, Revival, Life

The assassination of the Archduke triggered the start of the war.

Defiance

Noun

Open resistance; bold disobedience.

(अवज्ञा)

Resistance, Rebellion, Disobedience, Opposition, Contempt, Insolence, Noncompliance

Obedience, Submission, Compliance, Agreement, Resignation, Yielding, Surrender, Conformity, Respect

In an act of defiance, the protesters refused to leave the square.

Unmistakable

Adjective

Not able to be mistaken for anything else; very distinctive.

(स्पष्ट)

Clear, Obvious, Evident, Distinct, Plain, Manifest, Explicit, Patent, Unambiguous, Apparent

Ambiguous, Vague, Hidden, Obscure, Unclear, Indistinct, Uncertain, Doubtful, Faint, Subtle

There was an unmistakable smell of gas in the kitchen.

Decapitation

Noun

The action of cutting off the head of a person or animal; (metaphorically) removing the leadership of an organization.

(सिर कलम करना)

Beheading, Guillotining, Execution, Severance, Dismemberment, Removal, Toppling, Deposal, Ousting, Oneration

Healing, Joining, Appointment, Installation, Crown, Preservation, Restoration, Protection, Reinstatement

Historically, decapitation was a common method of execution for royalty.

Clergy

Noun

The body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church.

(पादरी वर्ग)

Ministry, Priesthood, Pastorate, Prelacy, Churchmen, Clerics, Ecclesiastics, Ministers, Rabbis, Imams

Laity, Congregation, Parishioner, Followers, Nonbelievers, Secularists, Outsiders, Public, Masses

The local clergy met to discuss the community outreach program.

Soar

Verb

To fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly above the usual level.

(तेजी से बढ़ना)

Rise, Ascend, Rocket, Fly, Climb, Surge, Escalade, Glide

Fall, Drop, Plummet, Descend, Sink, Decline, Decrease, Slump, Crash, Dip

Temperatures are expected to soar to 40°C this weekend.

Overthrow

Verb

To remove forcibly from power.

(तख्तापलट करना)

Depose, Oust, Topple, Unseat, Subvert, Defeat, Conquer, Overpower, Dethrone, Overturn

Establish, Install, Protect, Support, Restore, Uphold, Defend, Maintain, Appoint, Strengthen

The rebel forces attempted to overthrow the corrupt government.

Immense

Adjective

Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.

(विशाल)

Huge, Enormous, Massive, Vast, Gigantic, Colossal, Tremendous, Mammoth, Monumental, Infinite

Tiny, Small, Minute, Petty, Insignificant, Little, Microscopic, Trifling, Minor, Puny

The project will require an immense amount of time and money.

Liberate

Verb

To set someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or slavery.

(मुक्त करना)

Free, Release, Deliver, Emancipate, Unchain, Unshackle, Rescue, Loose, Detach, Discharge

Enslave, Imprison, Confine, Restrict, Detain, Oppress, Shackle, Capture, Hold, Subjugate

The soldiers fought to liberate the village from enemy control.