The Hindu Vocabulary 13 June 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Stalemate

Noun

A situation in which further action or progress by opposing parties seems impossible; a deadlock.

(गतिरोध)

Deadlock, Impasse, Standstill, Gridlock, Halt, Standoff, Tie, Draw, Pause, Stop

Progress, Breakthrough, Advance, Resolution, Movement, Agreement, Success, Continuation, Decision, Opening

After hours of intense negotiations, the discussions ended in a complete stalemate.

Blockade

Noun

An act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.

(नाकाबंदी)

Siege, Barrier, Obstruction, Closure, Restriction, Embargo, Block, Barricade, Interdiction, Cordon

Opening, Access, Clearance, Liberation, Freeing, Assistance, Passage, Entry, Admission, Release

The navy maintained a strict blockade around the port city to cut off enemy supply lines.

Dilemma

Noun

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones.

(दुविधा)

Quandary, Predicament, Plight, Pickle, Problem, Puzzle, Jam, Conundrum, Perplexity, Difficulty

Resolution, Solution, Certainty, Clarity, Decision, Choice, Advantage, Ease, Simplicity,

She faced a difficult dilemma when she was offered two equally attractive job positions.

Embolden

Verb

To give someone the courage or confidence to do something or to behave in a certain way.

(प्रोत्साहित करना)

Encourage, Inspire, Hearten, Reassure, Invigorate, Stimulate, Animate, Nerve, Rouse, Fortify

Discourage, Dishearten, Intimidate, Daunt, Cow, Deter, Depress, Dismay, Weaken, Frighten

The early corporate success served to embolden the team to invest in riskier market ventures.

Defiant

Adjective

Showing open resistance or bold disobedience.

(अवज्ञाकारी)

Disobedient, Insolent, Insubordinate, Intractable, Unruly, Audacious, Bold, Recalcitrant, Contumacious

Obedient, Compliant, Submissive, Yielding, Docile, Cooperative, Dutiful, Respectful, Amenable

Despite being clearly outnumbered, the small rebel force remained defiant until the end.

Retailiate

Verb

To make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack.

(पलटवार करना)

Reciprocate, Revenge, Avenge, Counter, Strike, Respond, Requite, Payback, Retort, Rebound

Forgive, Pardon, Condone, Excuse, Absolve, Submit, Yield, Tolerate, Overlook, Capitulate

The military warned that it would retaliate immediately if its territorial borders were crossed.

Escalation

Noun

A rapid increase or rise in intensity, scale, or volume.

(तीव्रता में वृद्धि)

Intensification, Acceleration, Surge, Growth, Expansion, Rise, Amplification, Expansion, Aggravation, Increase

De-escalation, Reduction, Decrease, Decline, Abatement, Diminution, Drop, Fall, Mitigation, Subsidence

Diplomat teams are working hard around the clock to prevent an escalation of the border conflict.

Intransigent

Adjective

Uncompromising; refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

(अड़ियल)

Uncompromising, Stubborn, Obstinate, Inflexible, Unyielding, Obdurate, Rigid, Unbending, Pigheaded, Immovable

Flexible, Compliant, Accommodating, Yielding, Pliable, Tractable, Submissive, Compromising, Cooperative, Reasonable

The management remained completely intransigent during the salary hike negotiations with the union.

Dismantle

Verb

To take a machine or structure to pieces; to gradually construct an end to an organization or system.

(विघटित करना)

Deconstruct, Demolish, Disassemble, Strip, Destroy, Raze, Dissolve, Liquidate, Disunite, Subvert

Assemble, Construct, Build, Create, Erect, Establish, Organize, Set-up, Combine, Repair

It took the mechanics less than an hour to entirely dismantle the old car engine.

Regime

Noun

A government, especially an authoritarian one, or a system/ordered way of doing things.

(शासन)

Government, Administration, Reign, Rule, System, Authority, Leadership, Management, Establishment, Directorate

Anarchy, Chaos, Lawlessness, Disorder, Confusion, Misrule, Insurgency, Rebellion, Disorganization

The old military regime was eventually replaced by a democratically elected government.

Delusional

Adjective

Characterized by or holding idiosyncratic beliefs or impressions that are contradicted by reality.

(भ्रमित)

Unrealistic, Misguided, Illusory, Deceived, Fantastical, Visionary, Hallucinatory, Dreamy, Chimerical, Unsound

Realistic, Rational, Sane, Grounded, Practical, Clear-headed, Sensible, Disillusioned, Reasonable, Aware

He was purely delusional if he thought he could clear the exam without practicing mock papers.

Durable

Adjective

Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing and long-lasting.

(टिकाऊ)

Long-lasting, Tough, Sturdy, Robust, Resilient, Strong, Enduring, Permanent, Substantial

Fragile, Delicate, Weak, Temporary, Perishable, Flimsy, Ephemeral, Transient, Breakable, Short-lived

Heavy-duty canvas is an incredibly durable material used for making outdoor tents.