The Hindu Vocabulary 14 Jul 2025
1. Abrogate (Verb)
Meaning: To repeal or abolish a law or agreement formally.
Hindi: रद्द करना, निरस्त करना।
Synonyms: Annul, revoke, repeal.
Antonyms: Enact, establish, uphold.
Example: Efforts to abrogate old warrants in Narayanpatana were stalled.
Related Words: Abrogation (noun), abrogative (adjective).
2. Alacrity (Noun)
Meaning: Brisk and cheerful readiness or eagerness.
Hindi: तत्परता, उत्साह।
Synonyms: Eagerness, promptness, enthusiasm.
Antonyms: Reluctance, sluggishness, apathy.
Example: India’s team responded with alacrity to Edgbaston’s challenges.
Related Words: Alacritous (adjective), alacritously (adverb).
3. Austere (Adjective)
Meaning: Severe or strict in manner; lacking luxury or comfort.
Hindi: कठोर, सादा।
Synonyms: Stern, severe, spartan.
Antonyms: Luxurious, lenient, indulgent.
Example: The austere conditions of LAC villages tested residents.
Related Words: Austerity (noun), austerely (adverb).
4. Beguile (Verb)
Meaning: To charm or deceive, often in a captivating way.
Hindi: मोहित करना, छलना।
Synonyms: Enchant, deceive, captivate.
Antonyms: Repel, disenchant, clarify.
Example: False promises beguiled Narayanpatana’s tribals into compliance.
Related Words: Beguilement (noun), beguiling (adjective).
5. Calamity (Noun)
Meaning: A disastrous event causing significant distress.
Hindi: आपदा, विपत्ति।
Synonyms: Disaster, catastrophe, misfortune.
Antonyms: Blessing, fortune, success.
Example: The Balasore floods were a calamity for local farmers.
Related Words: Calamitous (adjective), calamitously (adverb).
6. Circuitous (Adjective)
Meaning: Indirect or roundabout, often longer than necessary.
Hindi: घुमावदार, अप्रत्यक्ष।
Synonyms: Indirect, roundabout, meandering.
Antonyms: Direct, straightforward, linear.
Example: Circuitous routes delayed aid to Narayanpatana’s remote areas.
Related Words: Circuitousness (noun), circuitously (adverb).
7. Defiant (Adjective)
Meaning: Showing open resistance or bold disobedience.
Hindi: अवज्ञाकारी, विद्रोही।
Synonyms: Rebellious, resistant, insubordinate.
Antonyms: Compliant, submissive, obedient.
Example: Defiant tribals in Narayanpatana challenged authorities.
Related Words: Defiance (noun), defiantly (adverb).
8. Despondent (Adjective)
Meaning: In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
Hindi: निराश, हताश।
Synonyms: Hopeless, dejected, disheartened.
Antonyms: Hopeful, optimistic, cheerful.
Example: Chellanam residents were despondent after losing homes.
Related Words: Despondency (noun), despondently (adverb).
9. Ebullition (Noun)
Meaning: A sudden outburst of emotion or activity.
Hindi: उबाल, भावावेश।
Synonyms: Outburst, eruption, surge.
Antonyms: Calm, restraint, suppression.
Example: An ebullition of protests swept through Narayanpatana.
Related Words: Ebullic (adjective), ebullient (adjective).
10. Embroil (Verb)
Meaning: To involve deeply in a conflict or difficult situation.
Hindi: उलझाना, फंसाना।
Synonyms: Entangle, involve, enmesh.
Antonyms: Disentangle, free, liberate.
Example: Land disputes embroiled Narayanpatana in chaos.
Related Words: Embroilment (noun), embroiled (adjective).