The Hindu Vocabulary 13 January 2026

2026-01-13

The vocabulary for The Hindu Editorial 13 January 2026 is from the Editorial titled “Troubling repeat: On ISRO’s failed PSLV-C62 mission”.

Word/Phrase	Part of speech	Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Sentence
Assurance	Noun	A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise. (आश्वासन)	Promise, Guarantee, Certainty, Confidence, Affirmation, Pledge, Security, Conviction, Trust, Word	Doubt, Uncertainty, Hesitation, Denial, Distrust, Fear, Confusion, Disbelief, Skepticism, Insecurity	The manager gave us his assurance that the project would be completed on time.
Protocol	Noun	The official system of rules or procedures governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions; a set of rules for data transmission. (कार्यविधि)	Procedure, Rules, Convention, Code, Etiquette, Custom, Format, Plan, System, Treaty	Chaos, Disorder, Lawlessness, Confusion, Impropriety, Rudeness, Randomness, Breach, Neglect, Informality	According to safety protocol, all visitors must wear a helmet inside the construction site.
Abrupt	Adjective	Sudden and unexpected; brief to the point of rudeness. (आकस्मिक)	Sudden, Unexpected, Blunt, Quick, Sharp, Hasty, Curt, Precipitous, Brief, Instant	Gradual, Slow, Expected, Gentle, Polite, Smooth, Deliberate, Leisurely, Patient, Anticipated	The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm started ringing.
Diagnose	Verb	Identify the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms. (रोग की पहचान करना)	Identify, Analyze, Determine, Pinpoint, Recognize, Detect, Investigate, Probe, Spot, Classify	Misdiagnose, Overlook, Ignore, Neglect, Miss, Confuse, Misinterpret, Hide, Disregard, Blur	It took the doctors several days to diagnose the rare tropical virus.
Reinforcement	Noun	The action of strengthening or encouraging something; extra personnel or equipment sent to support a military force. (सुदृढीकरण)	Support, Strengthening, Addition, Boost, Backup, Help, Assistance, Pillar, Supply, Fortress	Weakening, Undermining, Hindrance, Reduction, Depletion, Subtraction, Opposition, Softening	The general called for immediate reinforcement to hold the front line.
Aegis	Noun	The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization. (संरक्षण)	Protection, Sponsorship, Shield, Guard, Backing, Patronage, Support, Shelter, Guidance, Defense	Attack, Threat, Oppression, Danger, Abandonment, Vulnerability, Harm, Insecurity, Opposition, Assault	The medical research was conducted under the aegis of the World Health Organization.
Reasses	Verb	Consider or assess something again, especially while keeping changes in mind. (पुनर्मूल्यांकन करना)	Review, Re-evaluate, Re-examine, Rethink, Reconsider, Update, Revise, Audit, Inspect, Appraise	Ignore, Finalize, Neglect, Disregard, Accept, Overlook, Skip, Settle, Forget, Maintain	We need to reassess our marketing strategy after the decline in sales.
Embarrassment	Noun	A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness. (शर्मिंदगी)	Awkwardness, Shame, Humiliation, Discomfort, Unease, Mortification, Chagrin, Bashfulness, Confusion, Guilt	Confidence, Pride, Honor, Comfort, Poise, Assurance, Glory, Dignity, Ease, Calmness	He turned red with embarrassment when he realized he was wearing mismatched shoes.
Stakeholder	Noun	A person or group that has an investment, share, or interest in something, such as a business or industry. (हितधारक)	Investor, Shareholder, Participant, Associate, Member, Contributor, Owner, Party, Interest-group	Outsider, Rival, Stranger, Opponent, Adversary, Competitor, Enemy, Non-participant, Detractor, Alien	Every stakeholder in the company was invited to the annual general meeting.
Unspecified	Adjective	Not stated clearly or exactly. (अनिर्दिष्ट)	Vague, Undefined, Unknown, Anonymous, Uncertain, Hidden, General, Indefinite, Unnamed	Specified, Detailed, Defined, Exact, Particular, Named, Certain, Clear, Distinct, Known	The package was delivered to an unspecified location in the city.
Rush	Noun	Move with urgent haste; a sudden strong demand for a product. (हड़बड़ी)	Hurry, Race, Dash, Speed, Scramble, Surge, Flow, Haste, Bustle, Quickness	Delay, Slow, Wait, Halt, Rest, Linger, Dawdle, Pause, Creep, Stroll	Please do not rush through your exam; read the questions carefully.
Autopsy	Noun	A post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease. (शव-परीक्षा)	Post-mortem, Dissection, Examination, Necropsy, Analysis, Inspection, Probe, Review, Inquiry, Study	Birth, Living, Vitality, Animation, Life, Growth, Creation, Beginning, Origin, Preservation	The police requested an autopsy to determine the exact time of the victim's death.