The Hindu Vocabulary 25 September 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Conundrum

Noun

A confusing and difficult problem or question.

(पहेली)

Puzzle, Riddle, Enigma, Dilemma, Quandary, Mystery, Problem, Difficulty, Challenge, Intricacy

Solution, Answer, Clarity, Explanation, Simplicity, Certainty, Resolution, Breakthrough

The issue of balancing economic growth and environmental protection is a serious conundrum.

Predicament

Noun

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

(दुर्दशा)

Dilemma, Plight, Quandary, Jam, Fix, Scrape, Difficulty, Mess, Trouble, Bind

Advantage, Solution, Opportunity, Boon, Blessing, Benefit, Escape, Relief, Rescue, Ease

I'm in a terrible predicament and I don't know how to get out of it.

Plateauing

Verb

Reaching a state of little or no change after a period of activity or progress.

(स्थिर होना)

Stabilizing, Stagnating, Leveling, Halting, Peaking, Stalling, Flatlining, Resting, Pausing

Growing, Rising, Ascending, Increasing, Improving, Progressing, Advancing, Escalating, Soaring

The company's sales have been plateauing for the past few months.

Composite

Adjective

Made up of various parts or elements.

(मिश्रित)

Blended, Compound, Mixed, Integrated, Synthesized, Combined, Fused, Blended, Multifaceted, Aggregate

Simple, Pure, Single, Individual, Homogeneous, Uniform, Unmixed, Separate, Distinct, Singular

The artist created a composite image from multiple photographs.

Blister

Noun

A small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage.

(छाला)

Bubble, Pustule, Sore, Swelling, Abscess, Boil, Ulcer, Vesicle, Lesion, Bump

Smoothness, Heal, Soothe, Comfort, Repair, Perfect, Unblemished, Unbroken, Undamaged, Whole

I got a huge blister on my heel from my new shoes.

Substantially

Adverb

To a great extent; considerably.

(काफी हद तक)

Considerably, Significantly, Greatly, Largely, Deeply, Markedly, Materially, Appreciably, Essentially, Fundamentally

Slightly, Minimally, Insignificantly, Negligibly, Scarcely, Hardly, Barely, Partially

The new policy will substantially reduce the company's operating costs.

Peter out

Pharasal verb

To gradually diminish or stop.

(धीरे-धीरे समाप्त होना)

Dwindle, Fade, Vanish, Fizzle, Wane, Stop, Diminish, Abate, Decrease

Begin, Start, Increase, Grow, Intensify, Flourish, Rise, Surge, Swell, Expand

The conversation began to peter out after a while.

Disposable

Adjective

Intended to be used once and then thrown away.

(उपयोग के बाद फेंकने योग्य)

Expendable, Single-use, Throwaway, Consumable, Replaceable, Non-essential, Redundant, Unimportant, Worn, Used

Permanent, Reusable, Durable, Lasting, Indestructible, Non-disposable, Resilient, Enduring, Sustained, Valuable

We should use fewer disposable plastic cups.

Niche

Noun

A comfortable or suitable position in life or employment; a specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.

(विशिष्ट स्थान)

Specialty, Segment, Position, Slot, Market, Corner, Specificity, Role, Domain, Aptitude

General, Mainstream, Common, Broad, Universal, Widespread, Public, Unspecialized, Generic, Standard

The small company found its niche in manufacturing custom-made furniture.

Confer

Verb

To grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right); to have discussions or exchange opinions.

(प्रदान करना)

Grant, Bestow, Award, Give, Consult, Discuss, Advise, Talk, Deliberate, Present

Withhold, Refuse, Deny, Retain, Revoke, Withdraw, Take, Disallow, Reject, Dispossess

 The university will confer an honorary degree upon the visiting dignitary.

Fiscal

Adjective

Relating to government revenue, especially taxes.

(वित्तीय)

Financial, Economic, Monetary, Budgetary, Treasury, Revenue, Capital, Public, Commercial, Governmental

Non-monetary, Personal, Unofficial, Social, Private, Individual, Non-economic, Unofficial, Non-financial, Unrelated

The government announced new fiscal measures to stimulate the economy.

Jumpstart

Verb

To start (a vehicle) by using an external power source; to start or revive (something) quickly or abruptly.

(शुरू करना)

Initiate, Launch, Activate, Revive, Ignite, Energize, Catalyze, Spur, Motivate, Start

Stop, Halt, End, Conclude, Terminate, Finish, Obstruct, Hinder, Slow, Impede

The new investment will help jumpstart the failing business.