The Hindu Vocabulary 4 May 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Takedown

Noun

The act of taking someone down, especially in wrestling, or a powerful verbal or written critique.

(आलोचना)

Overthrow, Defeat, Critique, Demolition, Capture, Dismantling, Toppling, Conquest, Rebuttal, Subjugation

Build, Creation, Support, Victory, Defense, Praise, Construction, Elevation, Promotion, Protection

The journalist's takedown of the corrupt politician went viral.

Enthusiastic

Adjective

Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

(उत्साही)

Eager, Zealous, Ardent, Passionate, Energetic, Fervent, Animated, Keen, Excited, Spirited

Apathetic, Indifferent, Bored, Reluctant, Uninterested, Lethargic, Passive, Unwilling

She gave an enthusiastic performance that the audience loved.

Shaky

Adjective

Shaking or trembling; unstable or unreliable.

(डगमगाता हुआ)

Trembling, Unsteady, Wobbly, Fragile, Precarious, Weak, Uncertain, Tottering, Flimsy, Nervous

Stable, Steady, Firm, Solid, Strong, Secure, Confident, Certain, Robust, Reliable

He felt a bit shaky after hearing the sudden loud noise.

Liability

Noun

The state of being responsible for something; a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.

(दायित्व)

Responsibility, Debt, Obligation, Burden, Hindrance, Accountability, Disadvantage, Drawback, Vulnerability, Handicap

Asset, Advantage, Resource, Benefit, Strength, Immunity, Freedom, Exemption, Help, Blessing

His lack of experience proved to be a liability during the crisis.

Visceral

Adjective

Relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.

(आंतरिक)

Instinctive, Intuitive, Gut, Inward, Deep-seated, Emotional, Physical, Innate, Primitive, Internal

Logical, Intellectual, Rational, Calculated, Thoughtful, Analytical, Superficial, Conscious, Deliberate, Objective

The horror movie provoked a visceral reaction from the audience.

Distort

Verb

Pull or twist out of shape; give a misleading or false account or impression of.

(बिगाड़ना)

Twist, Deform, Misrepresent, Warp, Falsify, Garble, Contort, Pervert, Skew, Bend

Clarify, Straighten, Correct, Represent, Smooth, Preserve, Honor, Authenticate, Align

Some media outlets tend to distort the facts to gain more viewers.

Compunction

Noun

A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

(पछतावा)

Remorse, Guilt, Regret, Scruple, Hesitation, Qualm, Penitence, Misgiving

Confidence, Satisfaction, Indifference, Happiness, Pride, Defiance, Joy, Certainty, Ruthlessness, Callousness

He stole the money without a single shred of compunction.

Mockery

Noun

Teasing or contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing.

(उपहास)

Ridicule, Derision, Scorn, Sarcasm, Satire, Farce, Parody, Jeering, Taunting, Disdain

Respect, Praise, Admiration, Adoration, Flattery, Honor, Approval, Compliment, Reverence, Sincerity

The trial was a mockery of justice from start to finish.

Elite

Adjective

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.

(विशिष्ट वर्ग)

Choice, Best, Superior, Exclusive, Prime, Noble, Aristocratic, Elect, Top, Select

Common, Ordinary, Inferior, Average, Lowly, Plebeian, Vulgar, Mediocre, Regular, Poor

Only the elite athletes are invited to compete in the Olympics.

Sordid

Adjective

Involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.

(घिनौना)

Sleazy, Dirty, Filthy, Shameful, Corrupt, Vile, Base, Degraded, Foul, Squalid

Honorable, Clean, Noble, Pure, Respectable, Worthy, Honest, Decent

The newspaper revealed the sordid details of the scandal.

Rampage

Noun

Large group of people move around in a violent and uncontrollable manner.

(उपद्रव)

Riot, Turmoil, Frenzy, Outbreak, Storm, Rush, Charge, Chaos, Destruction, Spree

Order, Peace, Restraint, Calm, Quiet, Stillness, Control, Harmony, Discipline, Patience

The angry crowd went on a rampage through the city streets.

Miserably

Adverb

In a wretched or unhappy manner; to a very poor or inadequate degree.

(बहुत बुरी तरह से)

Wretchedly, Poorly, Sadly, Badly, Unhappily, Pitifully, Abjectly, Woefully, Deplorably, Dreadfully

Happily, Successfully, Cheerfully, Well, Excellently, Joyfully, Pleasantly, Comfortably, Perfectly, Prosperously

The team failed miserably in their attempt to win the championship.