The Hindu Vocabulary 16 October 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Reinforce

Verb

To strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material; to strengthen (an existing feeling, idea, or habit).

(मज़बूत करना)

Strengthen, Support, Bolster, Fortify, Underpin, Augment, Buttress, Cement, Encourage, Intensify

Weaken, Undermine, Reduce, Lessen, Hinder, Decrease, Dilute, Sap, Damage, Soften

 The government decided to reinforce the security at the border posts.

Impetus

Noun

The force or energy with which a body moves; the force that makes something happen or happen more quickly.

(प्रोत्साहन)

Motivation, Incentive, Stimulus, Drive, Momentum, Catalyst, Force, Propulsion, Thrust, Spur

Hindrance, Obstacle, Deterrent, Block, Constraint, Drag, Curb, Inaction, Stoppage, Resistance

The new tax policy provided an impetus for small business growth.

Unilateral

Adjective

Performed or undertaken by only one person, group, or country involved in a situation, without the agreement of another or the others.

(एकतरफा)

Independent, One-sided, Separate, Individual, Solo, Exclusive, Arbitrary, Separate, Autonomous

Bilateral, Multilateral, Shared, Mutual, Collective, Joint, Reciprocal, Cooperative, Agreed

The nation made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.

Symbolism

Noun

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities; the practice of giving things a symbolic meaning.

(प्रतीकात्मकता)

Representation, Allegory, Iconography, Signification, Metaphor, Emblem, Imagery, Meaning, Typification, Expression

Literalism, Reality, Fact, Actuality, Plainness, Objectivity, Directness, Explicit, Clarity, Statement

The national flag is full of symbolism related to the country's history.

Overshadow

Verb

To tower above and cast a shadow over; to be more impressive or significant than someone.

(ग्रहण लगाना)

Eclipse, Outshine, Dominate, Dwarf, Surpass, Exceed, Obscure, Cloud, Conceal, Outclass

Highlight, Enhance, Support, Feature, Glorify, Illuminate, Promote, Underscore, Encourage

Her early success tends to overshadow her later, less popular work.

Cumulative

Adjective

Increasing in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions.

(संचयी)

Accumulative, Increasing, Growing, Aggregate, Compounded, Collective, Progressive, Total, Successive

Decreasing, Diminishing, Separating, Individual, Singular, Non-cumulative, Constant, Subtractive

The cumulative effect of small mistakes led to the project's failure.

Instability

Noun

The state of being unstable; a tendency to change or be disrupted.

(अस्थिरता)

Unsteadiness, Volatility, Fluctuation, Turbulence, Unpredictability, Shakiness, Frailty, Insecurity, Precarity

Stability, Steadiness, Security, Calmness, Fixedness, Reliability, Durability, Certainty, Strength

The region has suffered from political instability for decades.

Slippage

Noun

A failure to maintain a standard or to meet a deadline; the action of slipping or falling.

(फिसलन)

Lag, Delay, Decline, Regression, Failure, Drop, Backsliding, Slide, Reduction, Lapse

Advance, Improvement, Progress, Gain, Acceleration, Recovery, Surge, Speed, Advancement, Increase

Project managers warned of a potential slippage in the construction schedule.

Rehabilitation

Noun

The action of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness; restoration to a former state or reputation.

(पुनर्वास)

Restoration, Recovery, Rebuilding, Renewal, Revival, Healing, Renovation, Cure, Mending, Repair

Deterioration, Damage, Destruction, Degradation, Breakdown, Collapse, Decline, Illness, Ruin, Harm

The center provides rehabilitation services for people recovering from drug abuse.

Divert

Verb

To re-route (traffic, a river, etc.); to turn aside; to distract (someone or their attention).

(मोड़ना)

Redirect, Re-route, Deflect, Distract, Avert, Swerve, Draw Away, Switch, Turn, Shift

Focus, Concentrate, Maintain, Straighten, Target, Keep, Direct, Engage, Head, Fix

The police had to divert traffic due to the accident on the highway.

Abeyance

Noun

A state of temporary disuse or suspension.

(निलंबन)

Suspension, Dormancy, Postponement, Deferral, Halt, Intermission, Pause, Lull, Quiescence, Reservation

Continuation, Operation, Activity, Action, Revival, Function, Resumption, Enforcement, Start, Persistence

The policy proposal was held in abeyance until further research could be completed.

Stewardship

Noun

The job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or property.

(प्रबंधन)

Supervision, Management, Custodianship, Guardianship, Oversight, Administration, Responsibility, Care, Preservation, Control

Neglect, Mismanagement, Waste, Irresponsibility, Abandonment, Destruction, Abuse, Exploitation, Recklessness

The conservation group advocates for responsible environmental stewardship.