The Hindu Vocabulary 4 April 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Boosting

Noun

The act of increasing or improving something, typically in terms of strength, confidence, or performance.

(बढ़ावा)

Increasing, Enhancing, Improving, Uplifting, Elevating

Decreasing, Reducing, Diminishing, Lowering, Undermining

Regular exercise is essential for boosting your overall health.

Spur

Verb

The act of stimulating, encouraging, or motivating someone or something to take action or make progress.

(प्रोत्साहित करना)

Stimulating, Encouraging, Motivating, Inciting, Prompting

Hindering, Discouraging, Deterring, Suppressing, Restraining

The success stories of entrepreneurs can often serve as a spur for others to pursue their dreams.

Resist

Verb

To refuse to comply with or accept something, or to oppose something actively.

(सामना करना)

Withstand, Oppose, Defy, Endure, Confront

Submit, Yield, Surrender, Acquiesce, Comply

Despite the temptation, she managed to resist the urge to eat the cake.

Levy

Noun

To fees, taxes, or charges imposed or collected by authority.

(लेवी)

Duties, Tariffs, Assessments, Imposts, Tolls

Exemptions, Waivers, Deductions, Rebates, Subsidies

The government has increased the levies on imported goods.

Rationalise

Verb

To make something more efficient, logical, or consistent.

(युक्ति बदलना)

Justify, Streamline, Optimize, Rationalize, Systematize

Complicate, Confuse, Disorder, Disorganize, Complicate

The company decided to rationalize its operations to reduce costs.

Retrieve

Verb

To regain possession or control of something.

(पुनःप्राप्ति करना)

Recovering, Reclaiming, Recouping, Fetching, Obtaining

Losing, Surrendering, Relinquishing, Abandoning, Forfeiting

The hikers were successful in retrieving their lost backpack.

Revealing

Adjective

To making something known or visible, often previously hidden or secret.

(प्रकट करना)

Disclosing, Unveiling, Uncovering, Divulging, Exposing

Concealing, Hiding, Covering, Obscuring, Camouflaging

Her expression was revealing of her true feelings.

Evasion

Noun

The act of avoiding something, such as a duty or responsibility, by deceit or cleverness.

(टालना)

Avoidance, Dodging, Circumvention, Elusion, Escape

Confrontation, Facing, Encounter, Engagement, Acceptance

His constant evasion of the questions raised doubts about his honesty.

Overshot

Verb

To having passed or gone beyond a target or limit.

(अधिकता)

Exceeded, Surpassed, Exceeded, Transcended, Crossed

Under, Below, Fall short, Within Limits, Underachieve

The company's expenses overshot its budget for the quarter.

Yield

Verb

To produce or provide a result, effect, or product.

(उत्पन्न किया गया)

Produced, Generated, Furnished, Provided, Supplied

Withheld, Retained, Resisted, Kept, Denied

The crops yielded a bountiful harvest this year.

Revenue

Noun

The income generated from business activities, investments, or other sources.

(आय)

Income, Earnings, Proceeds, Receipts, Takings

Expenses, Losses, Outflow, Expenditure, Deficit

The company's revenue increased significantly after the new product launch.