The Hindu Vocabulary 12 July 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Widen

Verb

To make or become wider. To increase the range or scope of.

(चौड़ा करना)

Broaden, Expand, Enlarge, Extend, Stretch, Spread, Develop, Open, Amplify, Increase

Narrow, Contract, Shrink, Constrict, Limit, Restrict, Confine, Tighten, Reduce, Diminish

The government plans to widen the road to ease traffic congestion.

Accessible

Adjective

Able to be reached or entered; easily understood or appreciated.

(पहुंच योग्य)

Available, Attainable, Obtainable, Reachable, Convenient, Usable, Understandable, Approachable, Open, Handy

Inaccessible, Unreachable, Restricted, Limited, Exclusive, Difficult, Obscure, Remote, Impenetrable

The building has ramps to make it accessible to people with disabilities.

Heed

Verb

To pay careful attention to.

(ध्यान देना)

Mind, Notice, Observe, Listen, Obey, Follow, Pay attention, Consider, Acknowledge

Ignore, Disregard, Neglect, Overlook, Dismiss, Scorn, Reject, Abandon

You should heed your doctor's advice.

Urge

Verb

To try to persuade (someone) in an earnest or insistent way to do something; to strongly recommend.

(आग्रह करना)

Encourage, Incite, Impel, Press, Advise, Exhort, Persuade, Recommend

Dissuade, Discourage, Deter, Hinder, Prohibit, Restrain, Prevent, Oppose, Advise against, Suppress

I urge you to reconsider your decision.

Critique

Verb

To evaluate (a theory or practice) in a detailed and analytical way.

(आलोचना करना)

Analyze, Evaluate, Assess, Review, Examine, Appraise, Comment on, Judge, Scrutinize, Dissect

Praise, Approve, Commend, Endorse, Support, Laud, Acclaim, Sanction, Appreciate, Validate

The professor asked us to critique the research paper.

Inclusivity

Noun

The practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized.

(समावेशन)

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Broad-mindedness, Openness, Universality, Integration, Acceptance, Belonging, Comprehensiveness

Exclusion, Segregation, Discrimination, Marginalization, Isolation, Separatism, Elitism, Bias, Prejudice, Disadvantage

The company is committed to promoting inclusivity in the workplace.

Telltale

Adjective

Revealing, indicating, or betraying something.

(भेद खोलने वाला)

Revealing, Indicative, Exposing, Betraying, Informative, Suggestive, Evident, Demonstrative

Concealing, Hiding, Secretive, Masking, Undetectable, Obscuring, Unrevealing, Misleading, Deceptive

The telltale signs of fatigue were visible in his eyes.

Inconsistency

Noun

The state or quality of not being in conformity with what is usual, expected, or said elsewhere; a lack of consistency.

(असंगति)

Contradiction, Discrepancy, Variability, Fluctuation, Deviation, Anomaly, Irregularity

Consistency, Coherence, Uniformity, Stability, Regularity, Harmony, Agreement, Logic, Reliability

There was an inconsistency between his statement and his actions.

Precedent

Noun

An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.

(पूर्वोदाहरण)

Example, Model, Exemplar, Guide, Standard, Pattern, Antecedent, Prior case, Reference, Criterion

Novelty, Anomaly, Exception, Deviation, Innovation, Unprecedented, Future, Originality, Irregularity

The court's decision set an important precedent for future cases.

Disenfranchisement

Noun

The state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.

(मताधिकार से वंचित करना)

Deprivation, Marginalization, Oppression, Subjugation, Exclusion, Inequality, Suppression, Restriction, Dispossession

Enfranchisement, Suffrage, Empowerment, Liberation, Inclusion, Ennoblement, Privilege, Granting of rights, Admission, Freedom

Historically, many groups faced disenfranchisement based on race or gender.

Mandate

Verb

To give (someone) authority to act in a certain way; require (something) to be done.

(जनादेश)

Authorize, Order, Command, Direct, Instruct, Enjoin, Enact, Require, Stipulate, Dictate

Forbid, Prohibit, Decline, Disallow, Permit, Allow, Suggest, Advise, Request

The law mandates safety inspections every year.

Obstacle

Noun

A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.

(रुकावट)

Barrier, Hindrance, Impediment, Blockage, Hurdle, Stumbling block, Snag, Bar, Clog, Encumbrance

Aid, Advantage, Help, Assistance, Facilitator, Benefit, Opportunity, Support, Encouragement, Breakthrough

Lack of funds proved to be a major obstacle to the project.