The Hindu Vocabulary 8 June 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Liberty

Noun

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.

(स्वतंत्रता)

Freedom, Independence, Autonomy, Self-determination, Emancipation, Liberation, Franchise, Privilege, Rights, Sovereignty

Slavery, Bondage, Captivity, Imprisonment, Confinement, Servitude, Subjection, Oppression, Dependence, Constraint

Every individual should have the right to personal liberty.

Utter

Verb

To make a sound with one's voice; to speak or say something.

(बोलना)

Speak, Say, Articulate, Express, Pronounce, Voice, Emit, Enunciate, Verbalize, State

Silence, Suppress, Withhold, Mumble, Whisper, Hold, Conceal, Repress, Bottle Up, Muffle

She did not utter a single word during the entire argument

Conscience

Noun

An inner feeling or voice acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior.

(अंतरात्मा)

Morality, Ethics, Principles, Scruples, Integrity, Sense of Right and Wrong, Inner Voice, Moral Sense, Rectitude, Honesty

Immorality, Amoralism, Guiltlessness, Shamelessness, Impunity, Indifference, Dishonesty, Corruption, Wickedness, Unscrupulousness

His conscience would not allow him to cheat on the exam.

Contemporary

Adjective

Living or occurring at the same time; belonging to or occurring in the present.

(समकालीन)

Modern, Current, Present-day, Concurrent, Coexisting, Coeval, Up-to-date, Trendy, New, Latest

Ancient, Old, Historic, Past, Former, Traditional, Outdated, Obsolete, Primitive, Archaic

The exhibition showcased contemporary art from around the world.

Integral

Adjective

Necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental.

(अभिन्न)

Essential, Fundamental, Crucial, Indispensable, Key, Vital, Necessary, Basic, Core, Component

Non-essential, Optional, Supplemental, Superfluous, Unnecessary, Peripheral, Accessory, Detachable, External, Separate

Communication is an integral part of a healthy relationship.

Dignity

Noun

The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.

(गरिमा)

Self-respect, Esteem, Honor, Nobility, Pride, Stateliness, Decorum, Poise, Grace, Worth

Dishonor, Disgrace, Humiliation, Shame, Indignity, Degradation, Contempt, Disrepute, Abasement, Demotion

She handled the difficult situation with grace and dignity.

Autonomous

Adjective

(Of a country or region) having self-government, at least to a significant degree; acting independently or having the freedom to do so.

(स्वायत्त)

Independent, Self-governing, Self-ruling, Sovereign, Free, Self-reliant, Uncontrolled, Unrestricted, Self-sufficient, Unfettered

Dependent, Controlled, Subordinate, Governed, Reliant, Subject, Managed, Supervised, Restricted, Controlled

The university operates as an autonomous institution.

Infallibility

Noun

The inability to be wrong; absolute trustworthiness.

(अचूकता)

Unerringness, Inerrancy, Accuracy, Reliability, Precision, Certainty, Dependability, Perfection, Trustworthiness, Impeccability

Fallibility, Error, Imperfection, Flaw, Weakness, Doubt, Uncertainty, Unreliability, Mistake, Flaws

No human system can claim complete infallibility.

Assumption

Noun

A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.

(परिकल्पना)

Supposition, Presumption, Hypothesis, Premise, Belief, Conjecture, Guess, Inference, Speculation, Postulate

Proof, Fact, Certainty, Reality, Evidence, Verification, Knowledge, Disproof, Rebuttal, Doubt

Her entire argument was based on a flawed assumption.

Resolve

Verb

To settle or find a solution to (a problem, dispute, or contentious matter); to firmly decide on a course of action.

(दृढ़ संकल्प)

Settle, Solve, Decide, Determine, Fix, Clear Up, Tackle, Address, Work Out

Waver, Hesitate, Complicate, Confuse, Postpone, Ignore, Avoid, Delay, Deter, Concede

They hoped to resolve the conflict peacefully.

Fundamental

Adjective

Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.

(बुनियादी)

Basic, Essential, Core, Primary, Foundational, Underlying, Elementary, Paramount, Integral, Crucial

Superficial, Trivial, Minor, Insignificant, Secondary, Ancillary, Supplemental, Optional, Peripheral, Unnecessary

Understanding basic mathematics is fundamental to studying physics.

Stature

Noun

A person's natural height in an upright position; importance of reputation gained by ability or achievement.

(प्रतिष्ठा)

Height, Build, Prominence, Standing, Reputation, Importance, Eminence, Prestige, Renown, Status

Insignificance, Obscurity, Unimportance, Lowliness, Mediocrity, Decline, Diminution, Triviality, Pettiness, Inferiority

He achieved great stature as a scientist.