The Hindu Vocabulary 27 June 2026

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Tragic

Adjective

Causing great sadness, suffering, or destruction; extremely distressing.

(दुखद)

Calamitous, Disastrous, Catastrophic, Heartbreaking, Mournful, Grievous, Woeful, Deplorable, Miserable, Dreadful

Fortunate, Joyful, Happy, Blessed, Cheerful, Lucky, Successful, Auspicious, Delightful, Comedic

The town is still mourning the tragic loss of life in the recent fire.

Preparedness

Noun

A state of readiness, especially for war, disasters, or a major task.

(तत्परता)

Readiness, Alertness, Availability, Maturity, Fitness, Precaution, Provision, Setup, Vigilance

Unreadiness, Negligence, Ignorance, Carelessness, Improvisation, Slackness, Disorganization, Weakness, Inexperience

Regular earthquake drills are essential for maintaining public preparedness.

Crumple

Verb

To crush something so that it becomes creased and wrinkled; to collapse or cave in.

(सिकुड़ना)

Crush, Crease, Wrinkle, Collapse, Fold, Ruck, Screw, Pucker, Corrugate, Rumple

Smooth, Straighten, Flatten, Unfold, Expand, Strengthen, Rise, Stand, Expand, Stretch

She nervously began to crumple the piece of paper in her hand.

Aberration

Noun

A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.

(पथभ्रष्टता)

Deviation, Abnormality, Anomaly, Divergence, Eccentricity, Irregularity, Peculiarity, Quirk, Deformity

Normality, Regularity, Conformity, Consistency, Standard, Uniformity, Rule, Routine, Norm, Usualness

His sudden outburst of anger was a strange aberration from his usual calm behavior.

Provenance

Noun

The place of origin or earliest known history of something.

(उत्पत्ति स्थान)

Origin, Source, Derivation, Root, Cradle, Birthplace, Fountainhead, Lineage, History, Background

Destination, End, Outcome, Finale, Target, Conclusion, Goal, Termination, Effect, Result

The museum is currently trying to verify the exact provenance of the ancient gold crown.

Rupture

Noun

An instance of breaking or bursting suddenly and completely; to breach a harmonious relationship.

(टूटना)

Breach, Break, Burst, Fracture, Split, Tear, Rift, Severance, Fissure, Schism

Union, Closing, Healing, Agreement, Connection, Continuation, Repair, Fusion, Junction, Harmony

The cold weather caused a major water main pipe to rupture.

Plausible

Adjective

Seeming reasonable, probable, or worthy of belief.

(प्रशंसनीय)

Credible, Believable, Reasonable, Likely, Possible, Probable, Feasible, Logical, Acceptable, Convincing

Implausible, Unbelievable, Incredible, Unlikely, Impossible, Irrational, Absurd, Preposterous, Dubious

The detective found her alibi to be entirely plausible.

Unglamorous

Adjective

Dull, ordinary, or lacking in excitement, beauty, or romance.

(चकाचौंध रहित)

Plain, Ordinary, Drab, Mundane, Boring, Tedious, Unexciting, Homely, Unattractive, Workaday

Exciting, Fancy, Elegant, Attractive, Fascinating, Alluring, Splendid, Beautiful, Prestigious

Sorting inventory all night is an unglamorous but necessary part of running a shop.

Collide

Verb

To hit with strong force while moving; to come into violent conflict or opposition.

(टकराना)

Crash, Smash, Bump, Hit, Impact, Clash, Conflict, Meet, Strike, Encounter

Avoid, Miss, Dodge, Evade, Separate, Agree, Harmonize, Coincide, Bypass, Skirt

The two cyclists were paying no attention and managed to collide on the empty path.

Reckon

Verb

To establish by counting or calculation; to opinionate, consider, or expect.

(गणना करना)

Calculate, Estimate, Count, Compute, Consider, Believe, Think, Suppose, Gauge, Judge

Guess, Conjecture, Ignore, Disregard, Neglect, Doubt, Miscalculate, Forget, Overlook

Experts reckon that the project will take another three months to complete.

Inhabitant

Noun

A person or animal that lives permanently in a certain place.

(निवासी)

Resident, Citizen, Occupant, Dweller, Native, Denizen, Tenant, National, Local, Householder

Transient, Visitor, Guest, Foreigner, Alien, Outsider, Tourist, Stranger, Wanderer, Emigrant

The old oak tree is home to many a furry inhabitant.

Foreseeable

Adjective

Capable of being anticipated, predicted, or known beforehand.

(निकट भविष्य)

Predictable, Anticipated, Expected, Probable, Certain, Imminent, Likely, Envisaged, Calculable

Unforeseeable, Unpredictable, Unexpected, Remote, Unanticipated, Sudden, Accidental, Random, Chance

Demand for clean electricity is going to rise steadily for the foreseeable future.