The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 08 November 2026

Contentious

/kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ ADJECTIVE

Causing disagreement, argument or controversy.

विवादास्पद, झगड़ालू, मतभेद पैदा करने वाला।

SYNONYMS

ControversialDisputedDebatableArgumentativePolemical

ANTONYMS

UncontroversialUndisputedAgreeableSettled

EXAMPLE

The new education policy became a contentious issue among teachers.

Exchequer

/eks-CHEK-er/ NOUN

The government's public money or treasury.

राजकोष, सरकारी खजाना।

SYNONYMS

TreasuryPublic PurseGovernment FundsCoffers

ANTONYMS

N/A

EXAMPLE

The new project will require a large amount of money from the public exchequer.

Precedent

/PRES-uh-dent/ NOUN

An earlier event or decision that can be used as an example for future situations.

पूर्व उदाहरण, नज़ीर, मिसाल।

SYNONYMS

ExampleModelInstancePrevious CaseAuthority

ANTONYMS

N/A

EXAMPLE

The court's decision may become a precedent for similar cases.

Remuneration

/ri-myoo-nuh-RAY-shuhn/ NOUN

Money paid to someone for their work or services.

पारिश्रमिक, मेहनताना, वेतन।

SYNONYMS

PaymentSalaryWagesCompensationEarnings

ANTONYMS

N/A

EXAMPLE

The company increased the remuneration of its employees.

Moratorium

/mor-uh-TOR-ee-um/ NOUN

A temporary suspension or prohibition of an activity.

अस्थायी रोक, स्थगन, अस्थायी प्रतिबंध।

SYNONYMS

SuspensionHaltPostponementTemporary BanEmbargo

ANTONYMS

ContinuationResumptionRenewal

EXAMPLE

The government announced a moratorium on new construction in the area.

Reductive

/ri-DUK-tiv/ ADJECTIVE

Making a complex subject seem too simple by ignoring important details.

अतिसरलीकरण करने वाला, जटिलता को अनदेखा करने वाला।

SYNONYMS

SimplisticOversimplifiedNarrowOne-dimensional

ANTONYMS

NuancedBalancedComprehensiveMultifaceted

EXAMPLE

Calling every social problem a financial problem is a reductive explanation.

Prescient

/PRESH-uhnt/ ADJECTIVE

Having the ability to understand or predict what may happen in the future.

दूरदर्शी, भविष्य का पूर्वानुमान लगाने वाला।

SYNONYMS

FarsightedPropheticInsightfulForward-lookingForeseeing

ANTONYMS

ShortsightedMyopicUnperceptive

EXAMPLE

Her prescient decision helped the business avoid a major loss.

Vehemently

/VEE-uh-muhnt-lee/ ADVERB

In a very strong, forceful or passionate manner.

ज़ोरदार तरीके से, दृढ़तापूर्वक, प्रबल रूप से।

SYNONYMS

ForcefullyPassionatelyFerventlyEmphaticallyStrongly

ANTONYMS

MildlyCalmlyIndifferentlyHalf-heartedly

EXAMPLE

She vehemently opposed the decision to close the school.

Internecine

/in-ter-NEE-syne/ ADJECTIVE

Involving serious conflict or fighting between members of the same group or organisation.

आपसी संघर्षपूर्ण, आंतरिक विनाशकारी संघर्ष से जुड़ा।

SYNONYMS

InternalFactionalIntramuralFratricidal

ANTONYMS

UnitedCooperativeHarmoniousPeaceful

EXAMPLE

The organisation was weakened by internecine conflicts among its leaders.

Adventurism

/ad-VEN-chuh-riz-um/ NOUN

A willingness to take reckless risks, especially in political or military activities.

दुस्साहसपूर्ण नीति, लापरवाह जोखिम उठाने की प्रवृत्ति।

SYNONYMS

RecklessnessRashnessBrinkmanshipRisk-taking

ANTONYMS

PrudenceCautionRestraintCircumspection

EXAMPLE

Political adventurism can create serious problems for a country.

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