The Hindu Vocabulary 11 November 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Turnout

Noun

The number of people who attend a particular event, especially a public event; the number of people who vote in an election.

(उपस्थिति)

Attendance, Participation, Showing, Crowd, Audience, Gathering, Number, Gate, Muster, Presence

Absence, Nonattendance, Lack, Failure, Dearth, Deficit, Stay, Deficiency, Shortfall, Void

The election saw a record high voter turnout across the country.

Consistent

Adjective

Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate; unchanging in nature.

(सुसंगत)

Steady, Uniform, Constant, Regular, Predictable, Coherent, Reliable, Stable, Unchanging, True

Inconsistent, Erratic, Unstable, Variable, Changeable, Sporadic, Irregular, Random, Fluctuate

To see results, you must be consistent with your daily efforts.

Reinvigorate

Verb

To give new energy or strength to (something).

(फिर से मज़बूत करना)

Revive, Renew, Restore, Refresh, Regenerate, Energize, Revitalize, Stimulate, Boost, Encourage

Weaken, Exhaust, Drain, Tire, Dampen, Discourage, Enervate, Fatigue, Depress, Subdue

The new leader’s speech aimed to reinvigorate the party's base.

Surge

Noun

A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by water; a sudden large increase.

(उछाल)

Rush, Rise, Increase, Boost, Swell, Flare, Flow, Spurt, Upswing, Wave

Drop, Decline, Fall, Recede, Ebb, Decrease, Reduction, Retreat, Wane, Shrinkage

The city saw a surge in tourist numbers during the holiday season.

Provisional

Adjective

Arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later; temporary.

(अस्थायी)

Temporary, Interim, Conditional, Tentative, Pending, Preliminary, Acting, Stopgap, Unconfirmed

Permanent, Final, Definite, Confirmed, Settled, Fixed, Certain, Absolute, Irrevocable, Complete

They issued a provisional date for the conference, subject to change.

Compel

Verb

To force or oblige (someone) to do something.

(मजबूर करना)

Force, Oblige, Coerce, Drive, Urge, Require, Push, Impel, Press, Mandate

Persuade, Convince, Allow, Release, Free, Deter, Dissuade, Discourage, Entice, Request

The evidence was strong enough to compel the jury to return a guilty verdict.

Predictably

Adverb

In a way that is expected or able to be predicted.

(पूर्वानुमान के अनुसार)

Foreseeably, Expectedly, Unsurprisingly, Naturally, Obviously, Customarily, Routinely, Typically, Surely, Logically

Unpredictably, Unexpectedly, Suddenly, Randomly, Surprisingly, Unforeseen, Accidentally, Strangely, Rarely, Abnormally

Predictably, the film's sequel was not as good as the original.

Coalition

Noun

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

(गठबंधन)

Alliance, Union, Merger, Bloc, Federation, Association, Partnership, League, Combine, Amalgamation

Separation, Disunion, Disconnect, Division, Breakup, Conflict, Opposition, Dissolution, Isolation, Hostility

The three smaller parties formed a coalition to gain a majority in parliament.

Fervour

Noun

Intense and passionate feeling.

(उत्साह)

Passion, Enthusiasm, Zeal, Intensity, Ardor, Excitement, Eagerness, Devotion, Spirit, Vehemence

Apathy, Indifference, Coolness, Disinterest, Lethargy, Unconcern, Dullness, Calmness, Boredom, Detachment

The team played with incredible fervour throughout the entire championship match.

Yearn

Verb

To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.

(लालायित होना)

Long, Desire, Crave, Pine, Wish, Hanker, Thirst, Ache, Want, Hunger

Detest, Hate, Abhor, Dislike, Loathe, Reject, Spurn, Repel, Content, Satisfy

She began to yearn for the simple, quiet life of the countryside.

Discourse

Noun

Written or spoken communication or debate; to speak or write authoritatively about a topic.

(बातचीत)

Conversation, Dialogue, Discussion, Speech, Debate, Talk, Lecture, Communication, Treatise, Rhetoric

Silence, Quiet, Muteness, Reticence, Interruption, Pause, Inactivity, Stillness, Speechlessness

 The academic conference focused on the current political discourse in Europe.

Apprehension

Noun

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen; the understanding or perception of something.

(आशंका)

Fear, Anxiety, Dread, Worry, Unease, Trepidation, Misgiving, Alarm, Capture, Understanding

Calmness, Serenity, Confidence, Peace, Certainty, Trust, Assurance, Relief, Release, Composure

He felt a growing sense of apprehension as the deadline approached.