The Hindu Vocabulary 3 May 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Churn

Verb

Agitate or turn (milk or cream) vigorously to make butter; move about vigorously; a container or machine for churning milk or cream.

(उथल-पुथल)

Agitate, Stir, Beat, Whisk, Mix, Rotate, Swirl, Seethe, Boil, Ferment

Still, Calm, Quiet, Settle, Stabilize, Pacify, Appease, Subside, Tranquilize, Order

The waves began to churn as the storm approached.

Segmentation

Noun

The division of something into separate parts or sections.

(विभाजन)

Fragmentation, Sectioning, Classification, Categorization, Compartmentalization, Demarcation, Breakdown

Unification, Integration, Consolidation, Merger, Combination, Fusion, Amalgamation, Synthesis

Market segmentation helps businesses target specific customer groups.

Ossify

Verb

Turn into bone or bony tissue; become rigid or fixed in attitude or habit.

(अस्थि बनना)

Harden, Solidify, Petrify, Fossilize, Stiffen, Set, Congeal, Fix, Rigidify, Become inflexible

Soften, Flexibilize, Loosen, Liquefy, Melt, Become flexible, Adapt, Change, Evolve, Be pliable

Bureaucracy can ossify innovation and progress.

Enumeration

Noun

The action of mentioning a number of things one by one.

(सूचीकरण)

Listing, Cataloging, Counting, Tallying, Recounting, Itemization, Inventory, Roll call, Specification, Detailing

Summarization, Generalization, Abbreviation, Condensation, Abstracting, Overview, Synthesis, Implication, Suggestion

The report included a detailed enumeration of the project's costs.

Overhaul

Verb

Renovate, improve, or repair thoroughly; a thorough repair or renovation.

(मरम्मत करना)

Renovate, Repair, Recondition, Rebuild, Restore, Revamp, Refurbish, Reconstruct, Redo, Fix

Neglect, Ignore, Maintain, Preserve, Retain, Uphold, Leave as is, Conserve, Sustain, Keep

The old engine needed a complete overhaul.

Dismantle

Verb

Take (a machine or structure) to pieces.

(विघटित करना)

Disassemble, Take apart, Break down, Demolish, Deconstruct, Unbuild, Separate

Assemble, Construct, Build, Erect, Put together, Create, Join, Unite, Combine, Integrate

They had to dismantle the old stage set after the play ended.

Resistance

Noun

The ability not to be affected by something, especially adversely; opposition to something.

(प्रतिरोध)

Opposition, Defiance, Obstruction, Protest, Struggle, Immunity, Resilience, Fortitude, Endurance

Submission, Compliance, Acceptance, Agreement, Consent, Vulnerability, Susceptibility, Weakness, Yielding

There was strong resistance to the government's new policies

Ambiguous

Adjective

Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.

(अस्पष्ट)

Unclear, Vague, Indefinite, Obscure, Equivocal, Cryptic, Puzzling, Doubtful, Uncertain

Clear, Definite, Explicit, Precise, Unambiguous, Unequivocal, Obvious, Certain, Plain, Straightforward

The politician's statement was deliberately ambiguous.

Culminate

Verb

Reach a climax or point of highest development.

(पराकाष्ठा पर पहुँचना)

Climax, Peak, Reach a high point, Conclude, End, Terminate, Finish, Result in, Crown, Zenith

Begin, Start, Initiate, Commence, Undergo, Develop, Evolve, Originate, Lay the foundation, Be preliminary to

The team's hard work would culminate in the championship game.

Unleash

Verb

Release (a powerful force, emotion, or person) suddenly.

(मुक्त करना)

Release, Loose, Free, Liberate, Discharge, Let loose, Unchain, Unfetter, Emancipate, Set free

Restrain, Suppress, Control, Confine, Inhibit, Curb, Hold back, Repress, Stifle, Impede

The storm unleashed its fury on the coast.

Inadequate

Adjective

Not good enough or not large enough; insufficient.

(अपर्याप्त)

Insufficient, Deficient, Lacking, Meager, Scanty, Limited, Poor, Skimpy, Wanting, Short

Adequate, Sufficient, Enough, Ample, Abundant, Plentiful, Copious, Satisfactory, Rich, Profuse

The funding for the project was inadequate.

Affirmative

Adjective

Expressing agreement or consent; saying yes.

(सकारात्मक)

Positive, Agreeing, Confirming, Assenting, Approving, Supporting, Concurring, Ratifying

Negative, Dissenting, Disagreeing, Denying, Rejecting, Opposing, Refusing

She gave an affirmative response to the question.