The Hindu Vocabulary 16 July 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Comfort

Verb

To soothe or console.

(सांत्वना देना)

Ease, Solace, Consolation, Contentment, Relaxation, Tranquility, Well-being, Security, Succor, Rest

Discomfort, Pain, Agony, Distress, Misery, Hardship, Unease, Suffering, Torment, Anguish

The warm blanket provided much comfort on the cold night.

Induce

Verb

To succeed in persuading or influencing someone to do something; to bring about or cause.

(प्रेरित करना)

Persuade, Convince, Coax, Urge, Prompt, Cause, Bring About, Generate, Produce, Lead To

Deter, Discourage, Prevent, Hinder, Dissuade, Obstruct, Repress, Stop

The doctor decided to induce labor.

Uncertainty

Noun

The state of being uncertain; doubt.

(अनिश्चितता)

Doubt, Hesitation, Ambiguity, Vagueness, Indecision, Perplexity, Misgiving, Confusion, Instability, Contingency

Certainty, Assurance, Conviction, Confidence, Clarity, Precision, Stability, Resolution, Sureness, Determination

There was a great deal of uncertainty about the future of the project.

Exempt

Verb

Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others; to free from an obligation.

(छूट देना)

Immune, Excluded, Excused, Privileged, Released, Absolved, Discharged, Liberated, Spared, Clear

Obligated, Liable, Subject, Responsible, Accountable, Bound, Compelled, Required, Enforced, Answerable

Students with a medical certificate were exempt from physical education.

Refrain

Verb

To stop oneself from doing something.

(परहेज़ करना)

Abstain, Desist, Forbear, Hold Back, Resist, Curb, Withhold, Avoid, Cease, Stop

Indulge, Yield, Continue, Persist, Engage, Participate, Allow, Permit, Encourage, Start

Please refrain from talking during the movie.

Diversify

Verb

To make or become more diverse or varied.

(विविधता लाना)

Vary, Expand, Branch Out, Broaden, Widen, Assort, Mix, Intermix

Specialize, Concentrate, Focus, Narrow, Limit, Restrict, Constrict, Centralize, Unify, Homogenize

The company decided to diversify its investments.

Scramble

Verb

To make one's way quickly or awkwardly, typically by climbing or crawling; a disorderly struggle.

(हाथ-पैर मारना)

Clamber, Climb, Struggle, Rush, Hasten, Tussle, Disorder, Confusion, Muddle, Jumble

Descend, Retreat, Organize, Arrange, Order, Calm, Stillness, Harmony

The children scrambled to collect the fallen candies.

Enactment

Noun

The process of passing legislation; a law or statute.

(अधिनियमन)

Legislation, Passing, Authorization, Ratification, Approval, Proclamation, Ordinance, Statute,

Repeal, Abolition, Revocation, Veto, Disapproval, Rejection, Annulment, Cancellation, Suspension

The enactment of the new law was celebrated by many.

Massive

Adjective

Large and heavy or solid; exceptionally large.

(विशाल)

Huge, Enormous, Gigantic, Immense, Colossal, Giant, Mammoth, Monumental, Tremendous, Vast

Tiny, Small, Miniature, Minuscule, Microscopic, Petite, Little, Dwarf, Compact, Minute

They made a massive effort to clean up the park.

Cripple

Verb

To cause (someone or something) to become unable to move or operate properly; a person unable to move or walk properly.

(अपंग करना)

Disable, Incapacitate, Paralyze, Maim, Injure, Damage, Impair, Weaken, Hinder, Hamper

Strengthen, Restore, Enable, Empower, Aid, Assist, Facilitate, Mend, Repair

The accident severely crippled his leg.

Reliant

Adjective

Dependent on someone or something.

(निर्भर)

Dependent, Relying, Trusting, Subordinate, Counting, Leaning, Confident, Trustful

Independent, Self-reliant, Autonomous, Self-sufficient, Free, Unassisted, Unattached, Disconnected, Detached

The economy is heavily reliant on tourism.

Dismay

Noun

Concern and distress caused by something unexpected; to cause someone to feel consternation and distress.

(निराशा)

Alarm, Apprehension, Disappointment, Consternation, Distress, Shock, Horror, Trepidation, Discouragement, Perturbation

Comfort, Joy, Delight, Hope, Encouragement, Assurance, Calm, Relief, Satisfaction, Happiness

To his dismay, the project failed completely.