The Hindu Vocabulary 3 December 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Symptomatic

Adjective

Serving as a symptom or sign, especially of something undesirable; indicative.

(लक्षणात्मक)

Indicative, Suggestive, Diagnostic, Characteristic, Signifying, Typical, Representative, Manifesting, Revelatory, Connotative

Unrelated, Hidden, Independent, Separate, Unrevealing, Dissimilar, Causal, Primary, Latent, Original

The drop in productivity is symptomatic of deeper issues within the company's management.

Malaise

Noun

A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify.

(अस्वस्थता)

Unease, Discomfort, Unrest, Anxiety, Apathy, Depression, Illness, Sickness, Sullenness, Weariness

Health, Comfort, Happiness, Well-being, Vigor, Cheerfulness, Energy, Wellness, Vitality, Joy

The recent economic downturn has created a widespread sense of public malaise.

Oblige

Verb

To require or compel someone to follow a course of action; to do someone a favor.

(बाध्य करना)

Compel, Force, Require, Bind, Indebt, Assist, Favor, Help, Require, Accommodate

Request, Ask, Free, Release, Persuade, Discharge, Unbind, Oppose, Hinder, Exempt

We were obliged to wait for the storm to pass before continuing our journey.

Baton

Noun

A thick stick or staff carried by an official, or used by a conductor; a short stick or cylinder passed in a relay race.

(डंडा)

Staff, Stick, Rod, Club, Scepter, Wand, Truncheon, Cudgel, Mace, Signal

Hand, Finger, Sword, Knife, Weaponry, Device, Tool, Rope, String, Chain

 The conductor raised his baton to signal the start of the symphony.

Supremo

Noun

The person in overall charge of a company or organization; a supreme leader.

(सर्वोच्च नेता)

Leader, Chief, Head, Boss, Director, Commander, Ruler, Sovereign, Master, Authority

Subordinate, Follower, Underling, Employee, Novice, Minion, Servant, Dependent, Assistant

The media waited for a statement from the party supremo regarding the alliance.

Dominant

Adjective

Most important, powerful, or influential; ruling or controlling.

(प्रमुख)

Leading, Controlling, Primary, Principal, Powerful, Chief, Main, Superior, Prevalent

Subordinate, Minor, Weak, Inferior, Secondary, Compliant, Submissive, Unimportant, Dependent

The company has maintained a dominant position in the smartphone market.

Deadlock

Noun

A situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made; a stalemate.

(गतिरोध)

Stalemate, Impasse, Stand-off, Tie, Stoppage, Crisis, Halt, Gridlock, Pause, Breakdown

Agreement, Resolution, Breakthrough, Progress, Settlement, Advance, Solution, Compromise, Conclusion, Movement

Negotiations reached a deadlock over the issue of wage increases.

Shuffle

Verb

To walk by dragging one's feet; to rearrange or intermingle; a slight reorganization.

(घसीट कर चलना)

Rearrange, Mix, Intermingle, Scramble, Drag, Reorganize, Shift, Jumble, Disorder, Muddle

Order, Align, Sort, Organize, Separate, Still, Stand, Straighten, Stillness, Fix

The manager decided to shuffle the teams to promote better collaboration.

Overwhelm

Verb

To defeat thoroughly; to bury or drown beneath a huge mass; to have a strong emotional effect on.

(अभिभूत करना)

Inundate, Submerge, Crush, Defeat, Burden, Flood, Engulf, Swamp, Vex, Devastate

Relieve, Calm, Encourage, Support, Aid, Help, Assist, Cheer, Protect, Unburden

The sheer volume of applications threatens to overwhelm the admissions office.

Realpolitik

Noun

A system of politics or foreign policy based on practical, rather than moral or ideological, considerations.

(यथार्थवादी)

Pragmatism, Expediency, Power Play, Practicality, Machiavellianism, Opportunism, Hard-headedness, Utilitarianism, Strategy, Policy

Idealism, Morality, Ethics, Principle, Theoretical, Righteousness, Fantasy, Abstraction, Belief, Dogma

The alliance, while controversial, was a clear example of cold realpolitik.

Logjam

Noun

A jam of logs in a river; a prolonged difficulty or stalemate that prevents progress.

(गतिरोध)

Deadlock, Gridlock, Stalemate, Impasse, Blockage, Bottleneck, Obstruction, Jam, Barrier

Breakthrough, Progress, Flow, Advance, Resolution, Solution, Movement, Start, Clearance

The legislative calendar was stuck in a logjam due to partisan disputes.

Faction

Noun

A small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

(गुट)

Clique, Bloc, Splinter Group, Caucus, Sect, Division, Party, Cabal, Conspiracy, Segment

Whole, Unity, Consensus, Harmony, Entirety, Agreement, Concord, Majority, Uniformity, Organization

The internal faction threatened to split the ruling party before the election.