The Hindu Vocabulary 11 October 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Neutrality

Noun

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement; impartiality.

(तटस्थता)

Impartiality, Non-alignment, Objectivity, Detachment, Non-partisanship, Disinterest, Equanimity, Balance, Fairness, Calm

Bias, Partisanship, Involvement, Engagement, Preference, Alignment, Support, Commitment, Zeal, Favoritism

The country maintained strict neutrality throughout the international dispute.

Integrity

Noun

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness; the state of being whole and undivided.

(ईमानदारी)

Honesty, Probity, Virtue, Rectitude, Morality, Uprightness, Wholeness, Completeness, Unity, Goodness

Dishonesty, Corruption, Deceit, Treachery, Immorality, Fraud, Dissolution, Fragmentation, Hypocrisy

We value an employee's integrity above all else.

Ballot

Noun

A process of voting, typically in secret; a paper or card used to record a vote.

(मतदान पत्र)

Vote, Poll, Election, Referendum, Suffrage, Choice, Slate, Ticket, Plebiscite, Determination

Appointment, Nomination, Selection, Dictation, Imposition, Decree, Order, Assignment, Non-voting, Discard

The citizens cast their ballots at the local polling station.

Mock

Verb

To ridicule, imitate, or scorn; not authentic or real, but intending to look or seem like.

(मज़ाक उड़ाना)

Ridicule, Taunt, Tease, Imitate, Deride, Jeer, Insult, Fake, Imitation, Scorn

Praise, Compliment, Honor, Real, Respect, Authenticate, Applaud, Serious, Genuine, Validate

The students started to mock the opposing team after scoring a goal.

Mismatch

Noun

A failure to correspond or be compatible; a poor or unsuitable pairing.

(असंगति)

Discrepancy, Incongruity, Disparity, Clash, Inconsistency, Difference, Conflict, Unsuitability, Variance, Imbalance

Match, Compatibility, Harmony, Agreement, Coherence, Correspondence, Similarity, Congruence, Uniformity

His formal shirt was a complete mismatch with his casual trousers.

Turnout

Noun

The number of people who attend a particular event, especially a public one such as an election.

(उपस्थिति)

Attendance, Crowd, Audience, Gathering, Participation, Muster, Assembly, Showing, Gate, Congregation

Absence, No-show, Non-attendance, Failure, Dearth, Lack, Scarcity, Desertion, Decline

There was a heavy turnout for the final day of the music festival.

Monitor

Verb

To observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time; a person who oversees a system or activity.

(निगरानी करना)

Observe, Track, Supervise, Scrutinize, Watch, Check, Control, Survey, Oversee, Follow

Neglect, Disregard, Miss, Overlook, Abandon, Forget, Conceal, Permit, Release

We need to monitor the patient's heart rate continuously.

Intensive

Adjective

Concentrated on a single area or subject or into a short time; involving a concentrated effort.

(सघन)

Thorough, Concentrated, Detailed, Exhaustive, Rigorous, Deep, Focused, Comprehensive, Complete, Extensive

Superficial, Light, Casual, Brief, Shallow, Easy, General, Moderate, Sparse, Simple

She enrolled in an intensive language course to learn Spanish quickly.

Migration

Noun

Movement from one country, place, or locality to another.

(स्थानांतरण)

Movement, Relocation, Exodus, Passage, Journey, Travel, Immigration, Emigration, Displacement, Settlement

Immobility, Return, Stability, Residence, Inactivity, Stoppage, Staying, Settlement, Arrival, Stay

The annual migration of birds to warmer climates is a spectacular sight.

Alliance

Noun

A formal agreement or union between nations, groups, or individuals, especially for a common cause.

(गठबंधन)

Coalition, Union, League, Association, Partnership, Bloc, Pact, Treaty, Federation, Bond

Disunity, Separation, Enmity, Conflict, Hostility, Divorce, Opposition, Breakup, Division, Isolation

The two companies formed a strategic alliance to develop new technology.

Plank

Noun

A fundamental point of a political or other program.

(राजनीतिक कार्यक्रम का मुख्य मुद्दा)

Board, Timber, Slat, Platform, Principle, Tenet, Point, Policy, Doctrine, Element

Whole, Unity, Total, Structure, Irrelevance, Detail, Minor, Insignificance, Discard, Negligible

Free healthcare became the central plank of the candidate's campaign.

Stake

Noun

A sum of money or property gambled or held to be given to the winner of a contest; a strong interest or involvement in something.

(हिस्सा)

Share, Interest, Wager, Risk, Claim, Investment, Ownership, Concern, Venture, Bet

Disinterest, Separation, Withdrawal, Disconnect, Indifference, Absence, Loss, Security, Safety, Guarantee

As a co-founder, he has a significant stake in the company's success.