The Hindu Vocabulary 27 October 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Imagery

Noun

Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work; visual elements collectively.

(कल्पना)

Visualization, Description, Figuration, Metaphor, Graphics, Representation, Symbolism, Phantasy, Illustration

Reality, Literalness, Fact, Plainness, Objectivity, Statement, Truth, Subtlety, Prose, Abstract

The poem uses powerful natural imagery to evoke a sense of peace.

Synthetic

Adjective

(Of a substance) made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; not genuine.

(कृत्रिम)

Artificial, Man-made, Fabricated, False, Counterfeit, Simulated, Non-natural, Constructed, Manufactured

Natural, Genuine, Real, Authentic, Organic, Original, True, Innate, Pure, Untouched

The coat was made of a durable synthetic material.

Deepfake

Noun

An image or video that has been edited or manipulated to replace one person's face or body with that of another in a highly realistic way, often used maliciously.

(कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता से बनाया गया भ्रामक वीडियो/छवि)

Fabrication, Manipulation, Fraud, Forgery, Hoax, Counterfeit, Impersonation, Deception, Simulation, Phony

Original, Authentic, Genuine, Reality, Fact, Unedited, True, Undistorted, Actual, Truth

Detecting deepfake videos has become a major challenge for social media platforms.

Proliferate

Verb

To increase rapidly in number; multiply.

(तेजी से बढ़ना)

Multiply, Increase, Spread, Expand, Reproduce, Escalate, Grow, Flourish, Swell, Burgeon

Decrease, Shrink, Decline, Diminish, Contract, Fail, Wither, Stop, Recede, Lessen

Misinformation tends to proliferate quickly on unverified social media channels.

Disinformation

Noun

False information which is intended to mislead, especially propaganda.

(दुष्प्रचार)

Misinformation, Propaganda, Deception, Lie, Falsehood, Fabrication, Untruth, Hoax, Falsity, Fraud

Truth, Fact, Veracity, Honesty, Accuracy, Reality, Candour, Disclosure, Openness, Genuineness

State-sponsored disinformation campaigns are a threat to democracy.

Amplify

Verb

To increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier; to expand or elaborate on a statement.

(विस्तृत करना)

Intensify, Increase, Boost, Magnify, Enlarge, Expand, Deepen, Enhance, Raise, Augment

Reduce, Decrease, Diminish, Contract, Condense, Lower, Abbreviate, Curtail, Minimize

We used a speaker system to amplify the band's music.

Pervasive

Adjective

Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

(सर्वव्यापी)

Widespread, Universal, Prevalent, Extensive, General, Omnipresent, Rife, Ubiquitous, Penetrating, Diffused

Rare, Restricted, Limited, Scarce, Confined, Localized, Contained, Isolated, Narrow, Absent

The feeling of corruption was so pervasive that people lost faith in the government.

Disproportionate

Adjective

Too large or too small in comparison with something else; out of proportion.

(असंगत)

Unequal, Imbalanced, Excessive, Inordinate, Unfair, Unjustified, Inequitable, Asymmetrical, Overwrought, Extreme

Proportionate, Equal, Balanced, Fair, Moderate, Justified, Symmetrical, Consistent, Appropriate, Even

The developing nation bore a disproportionate share of the cost of the treaty.

Usurpation

Noun

The act of taking a position of power or importance illegally or by force.

(बलपूर्वक अधिकार करना)

Seizure, Taking, Annexation, Appropriation, Coup, Encroachment, Confiscation, Theft, Acquisition, Overthrow

Restoration, Return, Surrender, Grant, Cession, Relinquishment, Legitimacy, Handover, Delegation

The general's military move was seen as a blatant usurpation of civilian authority.

Provenance

Noun

The place of origin or earliest known history of something; the record of ownership of a work of art or an antique.

(उत्पत्ति)

Origin, Source, History, Derivation, Background, Genesis, Pedigree, Birth, Roots, Ancestry

Destination, End, Future, Outcome, Termination, Conclusion, Result, Foreign, Unknown, Disappearance

The museum requires clear provenance documentation for all new acquisitions.

Lag

Verb

To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a period of time between two related events.

(पीछे छूटना)

Delay, Fall Behind, Trail, Dawdle, Slowdown, Linger, Delay, Tarry, Slowness, Drag

Lead, Advance, Progress, Hurry, Speed, Rush, Dash, Quick, Hasten, Precede

Despite the team's efforts, the project started to lag behind schedule.

Agile

Adjective

Able to move quickly and easily; (of an approach to work) characterized by quick and adaptable responses.

(फुर्तीला)

Nimble, Quick, Spry, Lithe, Active, Flexible, Swift, Lively, Adaptable, Dynamic

Clumsy, Slow, Rigid, Stiff, Sluggish, Inactive, Awkward, Heavy, Static, Lumbering

The company adopted an agile development methodology for its software projects.