The Hindu Vocabulary 15 June 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Endure

Verb

To suffer something painful or difficult patiently; to remain in existence or last.

(सहना)

Tolerate, Bear, Suffer, Undergo, Last, Persist, Survive, Withstand, Sustain, Brave

Yield, Surrender, Collapse, Fail, Perish, Succumb, Quit, Give-up, Die, Falter

True friendships can easily endure the test of long distances and busy schedules.

Pivotal

Adjective

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

(केंद्रीय)

Crucial, Critical, Essential, Vital, Central, Key, Decisive, Momentous, Focal, Fundamental

Trivial, Insignificant, Minor, Incidental, Secondary, Unimportant, Peripheral, Negligible, Marginal

The discovery of regular electricity played a pivotal role in starting the industrial revolution.

Neutral

Adjective

Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, or competition; impartial.

(निष्पक्ष)

Impartial, Unbiased, Unprejudiced, Objective, Disinterested, Fair, Detached, Nonpartisan, Dispassionate

Biased, Partial, Partisan, Prejudiced, Biased, Subjective, One-sided, Interested, Intolerant, Unfair

A good referee must always remain entirely neutral, regardless of which teams are playing.

Strategic

Adjective

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

(रणनीतिक)

Planned, Calculated, Deliberate, Tactical, Intentional, Methodical, Judicious, Prudent, Policy-driven

Random, Accidental, Unplanned, Haphazard, Thoughtless, Impulsive, Incidental, Inexpedient, Careless

The company made a strategic decision to expand its operations into foreign markets.

Humble

Adjective

Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

(विनम्र)

Modest, Meek, Unpretentious, Lowly, Submissive, Unassuming, Respectful, Courteous, Plain, Simple

Proud, Arrogant, Haughty, Conceited, Vain, Boastful, Presumptuous, Pompous, Insolent, Overbearing

Despite winning the prestigious national championship, the young athlete remained incredibly humble.

Hub

Noun

The effective center of an activity, region, or network.

(गतिविधि का मुख्य स्थान)

Center, Core, Heart, Focal-point, Focus, Nucleus, Pivot, Nexus, Capital, Headquarters

Periphery, Margin, Outskirts, Edge, Boundary, Border, Rim, Extension, Outpost

Delhi acts as a massive transport and commercial hub for the northern part of India.

Alliance

Noun

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

(गठबंधन)

Coalition, League, Union, Partnership, Federation, Compact, Association, Treaty, Bloc, Affiliation

Hostility, Separation, Division, Split, Disunion, Antagonism, Feud, Conflict, Estrangement, Discord

The two major technology corporations formed a strategic alliance to co-develop a new search engine.

Narrative

Noun

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

(कहानी)

Story, Tale, Account, Chronicle, History, Report, Recital, Statement, Description

Silence, Concealment, Suppression, Factuality, Nonfiction, Statistics, Tabulation, Data, Truth, Reality

The filmmaker created a compelling historical narrative about the ancient kingdoms of India.

Dialogue

Noun

Conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie; discussion to resolve a problem.

(संवाद)

Conversation, Discussion, Discourse, Talk, Conference, Debate, Chat, Parley, Colloquy, Interlocution

Monologue, Soliloquy, Silence, Speechlessness, Dumbness, Quiet, Stillness, Taciturnity, Muteness

Open political dialogue between neighboring nations is crucial to maintaining peaceful borders.

Transition

Noun

The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

(परिवर्तन)

Change, Shift, Passage, Progression, Transformation, Conversion, Alteration, Evolution, Mutation, Movement

Stagnation, Stability, Fixity, Permanence, Continuation, Stillness, Constancy, Invariance, Halt, Inertia

The smooth transition from physical classrooms to online teaching platforms took months of planning.

Accelerate

Verb

To begin to move more quickly; to increase in speed or rate.

(गति बढ़ाना)

Hasten, Speed, Quicken, Fast-track, Expedite, Advance, Hurry, Stimulate, Urge, Precipitate

Decelerate, Slow, Delay, Retard, Hinder, Obstruct, Brake, Slacken, Check, Postpone

The government implemented new structural policies to accelerate economic growth in rural areas.

Mobilisation

Noun

The act of marshaling or organizing elements, troops, or resources for active service or a collective goal.

(गतिशीलता)

Assembly, Gathering, Marshalling, Deployment, Organization, Muster, Preparation, Rallying, Summoning, Activation

Demobilization, Dispersal, Disbandment, Dissolution, Inaction, Inactivity, Stagnation, Separation, Scattering

The fast mobilization of community resources helped provide relief immediately after the earthquake.