The Hindu Vocabulary 25 May 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Waiver

Noun

An official document or statement that voluntarily gives up a right, claim, or privilege.

(अधित्याग)

Renunciation, Relinquishment, Surrender, Exemption, Abdication, Disclaimer, Remission, Dismissal, Abandonment, Forfeiture

Claim, Demand, Requirement, Enforcement, Retention, Assertion, Obligation, Imposition, Insistence, Possession

The university granted him a fee waiver based on his excellent academic record.

Implication

Noun

The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; a likely consequence.

(निहितार्थ)

Consequence, Inference, Ramification, Suggestion, Significance, Insinuation, Indication, Meaning, Outcome, Undertone

Explicit, Reality, Proof, Fact, Statement, Express, Directness, Certainty, Truth, Declaration

The sudden policy change has a serious implication for small scale businesses.

Emerge

Verb

To move out of or away from something and become visible; to become apparent or prominent.

(प्रकट होना)

Appear, Surface, Arise, Materialize, Issue, Emanate, Develop, Transpire, Dawn, Manifest

Disappear, Vanish, Fade, Submerge, Sink, Recede, Hide, Retreat, Evaporate, Dissolve

New market opportunities began to emerge after the trade barriers were lifted.

Geopolitics

Noun

Politics, especially international relations, is influenced by geographical factors.

(भू-राजनीति)

Statecraft, Diplomacy, Internationalism, Realpolitik, Governance, Sovereignty, Globalism, Isolationism, Brinkmanship

Localism, Provincialism, Domesticity, Regionalism, Internal affairs, Nationalism, Parochialism, Home affairs, Sectionalism

Shifts in global energy supply lines are reshaping today's international geopolitics.

Beneath

Preposition

Extending or directly underneath, or in a lower position than something.

(के नीचे)

Under, Underneath, Below, Underfoot, Lower, Beneath, Subterranean, Subjacent, Bottom, Nether

Above, Over, Aloft, Overhead, Top, Highest, Higher, Atop, Skyward, Upward

The workers discovered a network of old water pipes beneath the city square.

Simultaneous

Adjective

Occurring, operating, or done at the exact same time.

(एक साथ होने वाला)

Concurrent, Coincident, Synchronous, Parallel, Coexisting, Contemporary, Concomitant, Accompanying, Combined, Matching

Asynchronous, Sequential, Separate, Successive, Alternating, Consecutive, Disparate, Disconnected, Chronological

The festival concluded with a spectacular simultaneous broadcast across five television channels.

Prolong

Verb

To extend the duration of something or make it last longer.

(लंबा खींचना)

Extend, Lengthen, Elongate, Protract, Perpetuate, Continue, Delay, Stretch, Sustained, Expand

Shorten, Curtail, Abbreviate, Reduce, Condense, Contract, Diminish, Halt, End, Terminate

Regular care and timely repairs can significantly prolong the life of your equipment.

Unprecedented

Adjective

Never done or known before; completely unparalleled.

(अभूतपूर्व)

Unparalleled, Exceptional, Extraordinary, Unmatched, Novel, Groundbreaking, Anomalous, Singular, Unique

Common, Familiar, Normal, Ordinary, Standard, Typical, Traditional, Routine

The industry witnessed an unprecedented surge in demand for green technologies this year.

Persistent

Adjective

Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

(लगातार रहने वाला)

Tenacious, Relentless, Stubborn, Incessant, Enduring, Constant, Obstinate, Perpetual, Continuous

Inconstant, Ceasing, Irregular, Temporary, Yielding, Fickle, Occasional, Intermittent, Transient

Her persistent efforts to clear the competitive examination finally paid off.

Disruption

Noun

Disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or continuous process.

(उथल-पुथल)

Disturbance, Interruption, Interference, Breakdown, Disorder, Fracture, Confusion, Chaos, Agitation

Continuity, Harmony, Stability, Connection, System, Arrangement, Peace, Flow, Regularity, Order

The severe weather conditions caused a temporary disruption in the train schedule.

Alter

Verb

To change or modify something in a small but significant way without turning it into something entirely new.

(परिवर्तित करना)

Change, Modify, Vary, Transform, Adjust, Convert, Amend, Adapt, Revise, Refine

Maintain, Preserve, Keep, Stabilize, Fix, Standardize, Perpetuate, Freeze, Retain, Stagnate

You can easily alter the layout of the digital platform to suit your business needs.

Fragile

Adjective

Easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; vulnerable or delicate.

(नाजुक)

Delicate, Brittle, Frail, Weak, Breakable, Vulnerable, Flimsy, Crisp, Feeble

Strong, Sturdy, Durable, Tough, Resilient, Robust, Unbreakable, Solid, Hardy, Firm

Please handle the carton carefully as it contains fragile decorative items.