The Hindu + word‑of‑the‑day vocabulary with Hindi meanings, examples, synonyms, and antonyms.
| Word | Meaning (English) | Meaning (Hindi) | Part of Speech | Example Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckling | Interrupting a speaker with aggressive remarks | टोकाटाकी, बीच में टोकना | Noun/Verb | The speech was disrupted by loud heckling from the audience. | Jeering, Taunting, Interrupting | Applauding, Praising |
| Affability | Friendly and pleasant manner | मिलनसार स्वभाव | Noun | Her affability made students feel comfortable. | Friendliness, Amiability, Geniality | Rudeness, Hostility |
| Disseminate | Spread widely (ideas, information) | फैलाना, प्रसार करना | Verb | Social media can disseminate news very quickly. | Spread, Circulate, Propagate | Suppress, Contain |
| Explicit | Stated clearly and in detail | स्पष्ट, साफ‑साफ | Adjective | The rules are explicit and leave no room for doubt. | Clear, Definite, Unambiguous | Vague, Implicit |
| Broach | Begin to discuss a difficult topic | कठिन विषय छेड़ना | Verb | He was nervous to broach the subject of salary. | Raise, Introduce, Mention | Avoid, Ignore |
| Inadequate | Not enough or not good enough | अपर्याप्त, कमजोर | Adjective | The funding is inadequate to run the programme. | Insufficient, Deficient | Adequate, Sufficient |