The Hindu Vocabulary 22 May 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Dissent

Verb

The holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held.

(असहमत होना)

Disagreement, Opposition, Protest, Objection, Disapproval, Resistance, Nonconformity, Contradiction, Variance

Agreement, Approval, Consent, Accord, Harmony, Conformity, Acceptance, Compliance, Obedience

There was strong dissent among the committee members regarding the proposal.

Unconscionable

Adjective

Not right or reasonable; unreasonably excessive.

(अविवेकी)

Unethical, Immoral, Unjust, Unacceptable, Excessive, Exorbitant, Outrageous, Inexcusable, Unwarranted, Egregious

Ethical, Moral, Just, Reasonable, Acceptable, Fair, Warranted, Modest, Righteous, Conscientious

The company's demand for such a high price was unconscionable.

Strategic

Adjective

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them; designed or planned to achieve a particular effect.

(रणनीतिक)

Tactical, Planned, Deliberate, Calculated, Intentional, Methodical, Systematic, Prudent, Foresighted

Accidental, Haphazard, Random, Unplanned, Unthinking, Spontaneous, Improvised, Aimless

Building strong alliances was a strategic move for the nation.

Tackle

Verb

Make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficulty); the equipment needed for a particular activity.

(सामना करना)

Address, Deal with, Confront, Grapple with, Undertake, Engage, Attack, Equipment, Gear, Apparatus

Avoid, Evade, Shun, Ignore, Neglect, Sidestep, Retreat, Surrender, Bypass, Overlook

We need to tackle the issue of climate change urgently.

Empanelment

Noun

The process of selecting a panel of people, such as a jury or a committee, for a particular purpose.

(सूचीकरण)

Selection, Listing, Nomination, Formation, Constitution, Appointment

Disbandment, Dismissal, Removal, Exclusion, Disqualification, Rejection, Disbarment, Elimination, Dissolution

The empanelment of the jury took several days.

Condemn

Verb

Express complete disapproval of; censure; sentence someone to a particular punishment, especially death.

(भर्त्सना करना)

Censure, Denounce, Criticize, Reprimand, Rebuke, Reprove, Blame, Damn, Decry, Execrate

Praise, Commend, Approve, Endorse, Acclaim, Applaud, Sanction, Exonerate, Laud, Extol

Human rights organizations condemn the use of torture.

Ceasefire

Noun

A temporary suspension of fighting, typically one during which peace talks take place; a truce.

(युद्धविराम)

Truce, Armistice, Suspension of hostilities, Peacemaking, Stop-work order, Halting of conflict, Reconciliation, Accord

Warfare, Conflict, Fighting, Hostilities, Battle, War, Combat, Resumption of conflict, Escalation, Violence

Both sides agreed to a temporary ceasefire to allow for humanitarian aid.

Restraint

Noun

A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control; self-control.

(प्रतिबंध)

Control, Limitation, Restriction, Constraint, Self-control, Moderation, Prudence, Discipline, Inhibition

Freedom, Liberty, Unrestraint, Excess, Indulgence, License, Wildness, Recklessness, Impulsiveness, Abandon

He showed remarkable restraint in the face of provocation.

Lucid

Adjective

Expressed clearly; easy to understand

(स्पष्ट)

Clear, Pellucid, Coherent, Articulate, Comprehensible, Intelligible, Expressive, Sound, Rational, Sane

Confused, Unclear, Vague, Ambiguous, Obscure, Muddled, Incoherent, Irrational, Mad, Insane

Her explanation of the complex theory was surprisingly lucid.

Evinced

Verb

Reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate.

(प्रदर्शित करना)

Showed, Demonstrated, Revealed, Manifested, Displayed, Indicated, Exhibited, Expressed

Concealed, Hid, Suppressed, Obscured, Masked, Disguised, Withheld, Veiled, Repressed, Denied

The children evinced great excitement at the news of the party.

Disparaging

Adjective

Expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatory.

(अपमानजनक)

Derogatory, Belittling, Denigrating, Critical, Negative, Insulting, Scornful, Contemptuous, Unflattering, Uncomplimentary

Praising, Complimentary, Flattering, Appreciative, Commendatory, Approving, Laudatory, Respectful, Admiring, Eulogistic

His disparaging remarks about her work were uncalled for.

Malicious

Adjective

Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm.

(दुर्भावनापूर्ण)

Spiteful, Vicious, Nasty, Malevolent, Vindictive, Malign, Wicked, Evil, Mischievous, Cruel

Benevolent, Kind, Good, Harmless, Benign, Well-meaning, Friendly, Compassionate, Altruistic, Charitable

The email contained a malicious virus.