The Hindu Vocabulary 21 September 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Illegitimate

Adjective

Not authorized by the law; not conforming to the law or rules.

(अवैध)

Unlawful, Illegal, Unauthorized, Unjustified, Spurious, Fictitious, Prohibited, Wrongful, Improper, Unofficial

Legitimate, Lawful, Valid, Authorized, Proper, Legal, Genuine, Justifiable, Rightful, Just

The court declared the contract illegitimate due to procedural errors.

Entrench

Verb

To establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that it is difficult to change.

(दृढ़ करना)

Establish, Embed, Inscribe, Ingrain, Fix, Instill, Implant, Root, Secure, Solidify

Dislodge, Uproot, Eradicate, Remove, Weaken, Extract, Displace, Unsettle, Extricate, Loosen

Gender stereotypes are deeply entrenched in the culture.

Intolerance

Noun

Unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own.

(असहिष्णुता)

Bigotry, Prejudice, Discrimination, Narrow-mindedness, Bias, Racism, Fanaticism, Dogmatism, Obstinacy, Exclusion

Tolerance, Acceptance, Patience, Openness, Compassion, Liberality, Broad-mindedness, Forgiveness, Understanding

The organization promotes dialogue to combat religious intolerance.

Blatantly

Adverb

In an open and unashamed manner.

(खुले तौर पर)

Flagrantly, Obviously, Openly, Clearly, Shamelessly, Unashamedly, Unmistakably, Overtly, Plainly, Loudly

Subtly, Secretly, Covertly, Discreetly, Concealed, Quietly, Indirectly, Gently, Obscurely, Privately

The company blatantly ignored all safety regulations.

Exigent

Adjective

Pressing; demanding; requiring immediate action.

(अत्यावश्यक)

Urgent, Pressing, Critical, Crucial, Imperative, Crucial, Demanding, Serious, Necessary, Vital

Unimportant, Trivial, Unnecessary, Minor, Relaxed, Optional, Nonessential, Leisurely, Calm, Secondary

The emergency room deals with the most exigent medical cases.

Dissolution

Noun

The formal closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body; the action of dissolving or being dissolved.

(विघटन)

Disbanding, Termination, Liquidation, Breakdown, Separation, End, Ruin, Decomposition

Formation, Establishment, Creation, Unity, Continuation, Consolidation, Foundation, Assembly, Merger

The dissolution of the parliament was announced yesterday.

Assault

Noun

A physical attack; a concerted attempt to achieve something difficult.

(हमला)

Attack, Strike, Onslaught, Raid, Violence, Offensive, Battery, Charge, Invasion, Onset

Defense, Protection, Retreat, Guard, Shield, Truce, Surrender, Aid, Help, Support

The security guard bravely repelled the assault on the bank.

Painstake

Adjective

Done with great care and thoroughness.

(परिश्रमसाध्य)

Meticulous, Thorough, Careful, Diligent, Exacting, Assiduous, Precise, Scrupulous, Laborious, Detailed

Careless, Hasty, Reckless, Sloppy, Casual, Negligent, Quick, Superficial, Thoughtless, Rushed

The researchers conducted a painstaking analysis of the data.

Anachronistic

Adjective

Belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; chronologically misplaced.

(कालभ्रमित)

Outdated, Archaic, Obsolete, Antiquated, Old-fashioned, Dated, Ill-timed, Antediluvian, Behind-the-times, Past

Contemporary, Modern, Timely, Current, Up-to-date, Relevant, Cutting-edge, Present, New, Futuristic

The king's elaborate clothes looked anachronistic in the context of the modern film setting.

Interim

Adjective

In the intervening period; temporary.

(अंतरिम)

Temporary, Provisional, Transitional, Acting, Stopgap, Makeshift, Ad-hoc, Impermanent, Short-term, Intervening

Permanent, Final, Lasting, Fixed, Definitive, Continuous, Perpetual, Established, Ongoing, Complete

The Vice-Principal was appointed as the interim head of the department.

Compel

Verb

To force or oblige (someone) to do something.

(मजबूर करना)

Force, Oblige, Coerce, Require, Impel, Drive, Urge, Pressure, Necessitate, Mandate

Persuade, Convince, Deter, Discourage, Coax, Allow, Request, Plead, Entice, Release

A lack of evidence did not compel the jury to find him innocent.

Troika

Noun

A group of three people, countries, or things working together, typically in an administrative or governing capacity.

(त्रयी)

Triumvirate, Trio, Trinity, Threesome, Triad, Set of Three, Alliance, Committee, Group, Unit

Individual, Single, Solitude, Unity, One, Crowd, Mass, Assembly, Duo, Pair

The European Troika supervised the financial rescue plan for the country.