The Hindu Vocabulary 24 December 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Noun

Conformity to the law or to rules; the quality of being believable or admit-table. 

(न्यायसंगतता)

Validity, Legality, Lawfulness, Authenticity, Rightfulness, Genuineness, Correctness, Authority, Justification, Permissibility

Illegality, Invalidity, Unlawfulness, Wrongfulness, Fraudulence, Counterfeit, Spuriousness, Dubiousness, Inappropriateness

The election results were questioned, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the new government.

Steer

Verb

To guide or control the direction of a vehicle or the course of an action.

(मार्गदर्शन करना)

Guide, Direct, Navigate, Pilot, Conduct, Control, Manage, Lead, Route, Usher

Abandon, Neglect, Follow, Drift, Wander, Mislead, Obstruct, Deviate, Lose, Ignore

The captain managed to steer the ship safely through the narrow channel.

Prominent

Adjective

Important or famous; particularly noticeable or sticking out.

(प्रमुख)

Famous, Important, Eminent, Noteworthy, Conspicuous, Obvious, Leading, Distinguished, Salient, Visible

Obscure, Unknown, Hidden, Unimportant, Minor, Inconspicuous, Common, Ordinary, Lowly, Invisible

She played a prominent role in the development of the new educational policy.

Virulent

Adjective

(Of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects; bitterly hostile.

(अत्यंत)

Lethal, Poisonous, Toxic, Deadly, Fatal, Malignant, Hostile, Bitter, Vicious, Infectious

Harmless, Benign, Mild, Gentle, Non-toxic, Healthy, Friendly, Kind, Healing, Weak

The hospital is dealing with a virulent strain of the flu this winter.

Succumbed

Verb

To fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force; to die from an illness or injury.

(शिकार होना)  

Surrendered, Yielded, Relented, Submitted, Collapsed, Perished, Quitted, Folded, Capitulated

Resisted, Withstood, Survived, Overcame, Defied, Triumphed, Conquered, Endured, Won, Flourished

After a long battle with the disease, the patient finally succumbed.

Orchestrated

Verb

To plan or coordinate something carefully and often secretly to achieve a desired result.

(योजनाबद्ध तरीके से आयोजित करना)

Planned, Coordinated, Arranged, Organized, Managed, Engineered, Devised, Directed, Choreographed, Structured

Disorganized, Spontaneous, Random, Accidental, Chaotic, Unplanned, Ruined, Messed, Neglected, Jumbled

The entire PR campaign was carefully orchestrated to boost the company's image.

Lynch

Verb

(Of a group of people) to kill someone for an alleged offense without a legal trial, typically by hanging.

(गैर-कानूनी ढंग से मार डालना)

Execute, Kill, Hang, Murder, Assassinate, Slaughter, Slay, Dispatch, Eliminate, Punish

Protect, Save, Rescue, Pardon, Legalize, Defend, Free, Liberate, Release, Guard

The angry mob attempted to lynch the suspect before the police arrived.

Blasphemy

Noun

The action or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things.

(ईशनिंदा) 

Profanity, Sacrilege, Irreverence, Impiety, Desecration, Curse, Heresy, Insult, Defilement, Abuse

Reverence, Respect, Devotion, Piety, Praise, Worship, Adoration, Faith, Religiousness, Belief

In some countries, blasphemy is still considered a very serious legal offense.

Squander

Verb

To waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.

(फालतू खर्च करना)

Waste, Lavish, Misspend, Dissipate, Blow, Scatter, Expend, Consume, Lose, Drain

Save, Conserve, Hoard, Collect, Gather, Accumulate, Preserve, Economize, Store, Keep

 It is a shame to squander such a brilliant opportunity on something so trivial.

Vendetta

Noun

A prolonged series of vengeful or hostile acts or a prolonged feud.

(पुश्तैनी झगड़ा) 

Feud, Revenge, Quarrel, Rivalry, Conflict, Retaliation, Vengeance, Grudge, Hostility, Dispute

Forgiveness, Peace, Harmony, Friendship, Agreement, Pardon, Reconciliation, Alliance, Accord, Kindness

The two families have been locked in a violent vendetta for decades.

Reconciliation

Noun

The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.

(सुलह)

Settlement, Compromise, Accord, Harmony, Resolution, Reunion, Agreement, Pacification, Understanding

Estrangement, Conflict, Feud, Disagreement, Division, Separation, Quarrel, Discord, Alienation, Hostility

The meeting was a first step toward reconciliation between the two warring nations.

Amplify

Verb

To increase the volume of sound; to make something more intense or far-reaching.

(विस्तार करना)

Expand, Enlarge, Boost, Increase, Magnify, Intensify, Enhance, Heighten, Extend, Augment

Diminish, Reduce, Lessen, Contract, Decrease, Simplify, Quiet, Shorten, Abbreviate, Shrink

We need to use social media to amplify our message to a global audience.