The Hindu Vocabulary 15 May 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Implication

Noun

The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.

(निहितार्थ)

Suggestion, Hint, Inference, Consequence, Ramification, Significance, Meaning, Import, Subtext, Intimation

Explicit statement, Direct assertion, Declaration, Specification, Clarification, Explanation, Avowal, Pronouncement, Affirmation

The speaker's silence had a clear implication.

Ratchet

Noun

A mechanism allowing movement in one direction only; increase or decrease by small amounts.

(क्रमिक वृद्धि)

Click, Increment, Step, Advance gradually, Increase incrementally, Escalate slowly, Progress stepwise, Tighten incrementally

Free movement, Unrestricted motion, Sudden decrease, Plunge, Collapse, Decrease sharply, Fall precipitously, Reverse course quickly

The pressure continued to ratchet up as the deadline approached.

Convince

Verb

Cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something.

(राजी करना)

Persuade, Induce, Sway, Influence, Win over, Satisfy, Assure, Prove to, Demonstrate to

Dissuade, Deter, Discourage, Prevent, Talk out of, Undermine belief, Raise doubts, Disprove, Refute, Argue

He tried hard to convince me to change my mind.

Negotiation

Noun

Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.

(बातचीत)

Discussion, Dialogue, Bargaining, Diplomacy, Mediation, Arbitration, Deliberation, Conference

Confrontation, Dispute, Argument, Conflict, Hostility, Impasse, Stalemate, Breakdown, War, Dictation

The contract was finalized after lengthy negotiations.

Unsustainable

Adjective

Not able to be maintained at the current rate or level.

(अस्थिर)

Non-viable, Unsupportable, Unmaintainable, Exhausting, Depleting, Ruinous, Damaging, Impracticable, Unworkable

Sustainable, Viable, Maintainable, Renewable, Enduring, Stable, Tenable, Practical, Workable, Sound

Their current spending habits are unsustainable in the long run.

Intractable

Adjective

Hard to control or deal with.

(कठिन)

Unmanageable, Stubborn, Obstinate, Inflexible, Unyielding, Recalcitrant, Obdurate, Adamant

Manageable, Compliant, Flexible, Yielding, Tractable, Amenable, Cooperative, Docile, Pliable, Solvable

The conflict has proven to be intractable despite numerous attempts at resolution.

Leverage

Verb

Use (something) to maximum advantage; the power to influence people or events.

(लाभ उठाना)

Exploit, Utilize, Capitalize on, Employ, Harness, Maximize, Take advantage of, Influence

Undermine, Weaken, Neglect, Disregard, Ignore, Lose advantage, Impotence, Weakness, Disadvantage, Handicap

The company used its market share as leverage in negotiations.

Adequate

Adjective

Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

(पर्याप्त)

Sufficient, Enough, Satisfactory, Acceptable, Suitable, Competent, Capable, Qualified, Tolerable, Passable

Inadequate, Insufficient, Lacking, Deficient, Meager, Scanty, Poor, Limited, Wanting, Sparse

The funding provided was adequate for the initial phase of the project.

Inextricably

Adverb

In a way that is impossible to disentangle or separate.

(अटूट रूप से)

Inseparably, Indissolubly, Intimately, Closely, Tightly, Unitedly, Intertwined, Entwined, Connectedly, Coherently

Separately, Independently, Detachedly, Distantly, Severely, Loosely, Disconnectedly, Apart

Their fates were inextricably linked.

Scaleable

Adjective

Able to be enlarged or contracted in size or scale.

(विस्तार योग्य)

Expandable, Extendable, Adaptable, Adjustable, Modifiable, Flexible, Proportional, Measurable

Unscalable, Fixed, Limited, Inflexible, Static, Unadaptable, Unchangeable, Constant

The new software architecture is highly scalable.

Deficit

Noun

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

(नुकसान)

Shortfall, Shortage, Deficiency, Lack, Scarcity, Insufficiency, Minus, Debt, Loss, Negative balance

Surplus, Excess, Surfeit, Abundance, Plenty, Profit, Gain, Overabundance, Positive

The country is facing a significant budget deficit.

Tarrif

Noun

A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.

 (शुल्क)

Duty, Tax, Levy, Toll, Excise, Customs, Charge, Rate, Fee, Assessment

Subsidy, Rebate, Bounty, Aid, Support, Grant, Incentive, Exemption

The new tariff on steel imports has sparked controversy.