The Hindu 30th October 2025 Vocab

Vocabulary List – 30th October 2025
WordMeaningHindi MeaningPart of SpeechSynonymsAntonyms
SyncretismThe merging of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.विधर्मसंबंधी समागमNounIntegration, amalgamation, fusionSeparation, division, disunion
WillDetermination or resolve to act in a certain way.इच्छाशक्तिNounDetermination, resolve, tenacity, volitionIndecision, weakness, reluctance, hesitation
ImposedOfficially applied or enforced (especially sanctions or rules).लागू किया हुआVerb (past participle)Enforced, instituted, decreed, mandatedRevoked, lifted, repealed, withdrawn
PunitiveIntended as punishment or penalty.दंडात्मकAdjectiveDisciplinary, retributive, corrective, penalLenient, permissive, tolerant, indulgent
Strike (a ceasefire)To reach or conclude an agreement.समझौता करनाVerbNegotiate, broker, secure, concludeReject, resist, abandon, oppose
To a haltTo a complete stop.स्थगितPhrase (adverbial)To an end, to a standstill, to cessation, to stoppageContinuation, resumption, progress, advance
CessationThe process of ending or stopping something.समाप्तिNounTermination, conclusion, discontinuation, pauseContinuation, renewal, persistence, perpetuation
HostilitiesActs of warfare or conflict.शत्रुताNoun (plural)Conflict, combat, aggression, warfarePeace, truce, harmony, reconciliation
PrecursorSomething that precedes and indicates the approach of another event.पूर्वजNounForerunner, harbinger, antecedent, heraldSuccessor, outcome, product, descendant
GenuineReal, sincere, or authentic.असलीAdjectiveAuthentic, sincere, legitimate, veritableSpurious, counterfeit, deceptive, insincere