The Hindu Vocabulary 31 March 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Deficit

Noun

The amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small.

(घाटा)

Shortage, Shortfall, Deficiency, Insufficiency, Scarcity

Surplus, Abundance, Excess, Overflow, Plenitude

The budget deficit is a cause for concern among economists.

Spike

Noun

A sudden sharp increase or rise in something.

(तीव्र वृद्धि)

Surge, Increase, Upsurge, Soar, Jump

Decline, Decrease, Drop, Fall, Plummet

There was a spike in COVID-19 cases after the holiday weekend.

Bumpier

Adjective

Having a surface that is uneven or marked by bumps.

(असम या धड़धड़ाया हुआ)

Rougher, Uneven, Lumpy, Irregular, Jagged

Smoother, Even, Flat, Level, Uniform

The road became bumpier as we ventured further into the mountains.

Devolution

Noun

The transfer or delegation of power to a lower level.

(अधिरोपण)

Transfer, Delegation, Decentralization, Distribution, Delegation

Centralization, Concentration, Retention, Holding, Consolidation

Devolution of power from the central government to local councils has been a key aspect of recent political reforms.

Recalibration

Noun

The act of making small changes to a device or system in order to ensure accuracy or improve performance.

(पुनः निर्धारण)

Adjustment, Fine-tuning, Calibration, Correction, Modification

Disregard, Misadjustment, Maladjustment, Non-adjustment, Misalignment

After analyzing the data, the engineers decided to perform a recalibration of the equipment to improve its accuracy.

Outlay

Noun

The amount of money spent on something

(व्यय)

Expenditure, Spending, Expense, Cost, Investment

Saving, Thrift, Conservation, Economy, Frugality

The company's outlay for marketing increased significantly this quarter.

Persistent

Adjective

Something that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period of time.

(लगातार)

Continuous, Enduring, Persevering, Tenacious, Resolute

Temporary, Fleeting, Ephemeral, Transient, Momentary

Despite facing many obstacles, he remained persistent in his pursuit of success.

Outcome

Noun

Result or consequence of a particular action

(परिणाम)

Result, Conclusion, Consequence, Effect, Resultant

Cause, Origin, Beginning, Prelude, Inception

The outcome of the experiment was better than expected.

Plausible

Adjective

Plausible means seeming reasonable or probable.

(संभावित)

Believable, Credible, Feasible, Likely, Probable

Implausible, Unbelievable, Improbable, Unlikely, far-fetched

His explanation sounded plausible, but it was difficult to believe.

Revenue

Noun

The income that a business or government receives regularly.

(राजस्व)

Income, Earnings, Proceeds, Receipts, Takings

Expenses, losses, Deficit, Outgoings, Expenditure

The company's revenue increased significantly after implementing the new marketing strategy.

Inflation

Noun

Inflation refers to the sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.

(मुद्रास्फीति)

Price rise, Escalation, Surge, Upsurge, Expansion

Deflation, Decrease, Reduction, Slump, Downturn

Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers as prices of goods and services increase.