The Hindu Vocabulary 8 April 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Reckon

Verb

To establish by counting or calculation; to consider or be of the opinion.

(गणना करना)

Calculate, Consider, Estimate, Count, Suppose, Imagine, Believe, Judge, Deem, Evaluate

Ignore, Neglect, Disregard, Miscalculate, Forget, Overlook, Doubt, Cancel, Abandon, Distrust

I reckon it will take about two hours to reach the airport from here.

Hapless

Adjective

Especially of a person) unfortunate or unlucky.

(बदकिस्मत)

Unlucky, Unfortunate, Wretched, Luckless, Miserable, Woeful, Pathetic, Forlorn, Cursed, Poor

Lucky, Fortunate, Happy, Blessed, Successful, Favored, Prosperous, Charmed, Joyful, Thriving

The hapless passengers were stranded at the station for over ten hours.

Fraternity

Noun

A group of people sharing a common profession or interests; friendship and mutual support within a group.

(भाईचारा)

Association, Society, Fellowship, Guild, Alliance, League, Union, Club, Kinship

Hostility, Discord, Conflict, Rivalry, Division, Separation, Strife, Antagonism, Isolation

The medical fraternity across the world worked together to find a cure for the disease.

Irrefutable

Adjective

Impossible to deny or disprove.

(जिसे झुठलाया न जा सके)

Indisputable, Incontrovertible, Undeniable, Certain, Proven, Unquestionable, Absolute, Clear, Evident, Decisive

Questionable, Disputable, Doubtful, Uncertain, Refutable, False, Vague, Ambiguous, Weak, Unproven

The forensic evidence provided irrefutable proof of the suspect's involvement.

Rehabilitative

Adjective

Tending to restore to health or a normal life through training and therapy.

(पुनर्वास संबंधी)

Restorative, Healing, Corrective, Therapeutic, Remedial, Reformative, Curative, Sanative, Improving, Mending

Harmful, Damaging, Injurious, Destructive, Worsening, Neglectful, Crippling, Deteriorating, Corrupting, Toxic

The prison system is shifting its focus from punishment to rehabilitative programs.

Custodial

Adjective

Relating to or requiring imprisonment or protective care.

(हिरासत संबंधी)

Protective, Guarding, Supervisory, Managerial, Tutelary, Watchful, Preserving, Defensive, Punitive, Imprisoning

Free, Independent, Unsupervised, Liberated, Released, Negligent, Careless, Abandoned, Disregarded, Casual

The judge handed down a custodial sentence due to the severity of the crime.

Dubiously

Adverb

In a hesitant or skeptical way; in a way that arouses suspicion.

(संदिग्ध रूप से)

Skeptically, Hesitantly, Suspiciously, Doubtfully, Uncertainly, Vaguely, Mistrustfully, Incredulously, Ambiguously, Tentatively

Confidently, Certainly, Surely, Trustfully, Definitely, Clearly, Positively, Boldly, Absolutely, Decisively

He looked dubiously at the old bridge before deciding to cross it.

Intimidate

Verb

To frighten or overawe someone, especially in order to make them do what one wants.

(धमकाना)

Frighten, Threaten, Bully, Terrify, Scare, Daunt, Browbeat, Cow, Alarm, Menace

Encourage, Comfort, Reassure, Cheer, Embolden, Assist, Help, Praise, Inspire, Calm

Large companies should not be allowed to intimidate smaller competitors.

Culpability

Noun

Responsibility for a fault or wrong; blame.

(अपराधबोध)

Guilt, Blame, Responsibility, Fault, Liability, Error, Accountability, Sinfulness, Wrongdoing, Culpableness

Innocence, Blamelessness, Virtue, Righteousness, Purity, Honor, Immunity, Exoneration, Freedom, Integrity

The investigation sought to determine the degree of culpability of each officer involved.

Conviction

Noun

A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense; a firmly held belief or opinion.

(दृढ़ विश्वास)

Belief, Certainty, Opinion, Assurance, Sentence, Verdict, Judgment, Principle, Faith, View

Doubt, Uncertainty, Disbelief, Hesitation, Acquittal, Release, Denial, Scepticism, Vacillation

She spoke with such conviction that everyone in the room believed her story.

Assassination

Noun

The murder of a prominent person, often for political or religious reasons.

(राजनीतिक हत्या)

Murder, Slaying, Killing, Execution, Homicide, Slaughter, Elimination, Butchery, Liquidating, Termination

Protection, Rescue, Saving, Defense, Birth, Preservation, Guarding, Healing, Creation, Animation

The assassination of the leader led to a period of great political instability.

Cognisance

Noun

Knowledge or awareness; the fact of taking judicial notice.

(जानकारी)

Awareness, Knowledge, Notice, Consciousness, Recognition, Observation, Attention, Perception, Insight, Heed

Ignorance, Unawareness, Neglect, Disregard, Blindness, Oversight, Inattention, Forgetfulness, Indifference

The court took cognisance of the new evidence presented by the defense lawyer.