The Hindu Vocabulary 7 September 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Consumption

Noun

 The using up of a resource; the eating, drinking, or ingesting of something.

(उपभोग)

Usage, Utilization, Expenditure, Intake, Devouring, Absorption, Exhaustion, Depletion, Ingestion

Production, Creation, Generation, Supply, Output, Release, Provision, Conservation, Saving, Abstinence

Our high energy consumption is a major concern.

Sweep

Verb

To clean a floor or other surface by brushing away dirt or litter. Also, to move swiftly and gracefully.

(झाड़ना)

Clean, Brush, Clear, Skim, Glide, Dash, Rush, Scour, Whoosh, Move

Collect, Gather, Pile, Accumulate, Hoard, Deposit, Clutter, Dirty, Stand, Remain

A strong wind can sweep the leaves off the path.

Spur

Verb

To stimulate or encourage (an event or development).

(प्रेरित करना)

Encourage, Stimulate, Prompt, Drive, Incite, Motivate, Propel, Rouse, Boost, Goad

Hinder, Discourage, Deter, Block, Suppress, Obstruct, Restrain, Impede, Curb, Prevent

The new policy will spur economic growth.

Optimism

Noun

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something.

(आशावाद)

Hopefulness, Confidence, Positivity, Expectancy, Brightness, Encouragement, Enthusiasm, Buoyancy

Pessimism, Despair, Hopelessness, Cynicism, Gloom, Doubt, Negativity, Melancholy, Discouragement, Defeatism

Despite the challenges, he faced the situation with optimism.

Tempt

Verb

To entice or try to persuade someone to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.

(ललचाना)

Allure, Entice, Lure, Beguile, Seduce, Persuade, Coax, Woo, Attract, Provoke

Repel, Deter, Discourage, Dissuade, Warn, Avert, Disgust, Repulse, Nudge, Censure

The warm weather tempted us to go for a walk.

Sputter

Verb

To make a series of soft explosive sounds.

(थूथकारना)

Splutter, Fizzle, Crackle, Spatter, Hiss, Choke, Struggle, Stammer, Stutter, Jabber

Flow, Run, Purr, Glide, Hum, Soar, Stream, Continue, Smooth, Coast

The old engine began to sputter and then stopped.

Compensation

Noun

Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

(मुआवजा)

Payment, Reimbursement, Indemnity, Reparation, Remuneration, Restitution, Award, Settlement, Pay, Wages

Penalty, Forfeiture, Debt, Loss, Punishment, Fine, Deprivation, Censure, Confiscation, Harm

The company offered compensation for the damaged goods.

Eschewed

Verb

To deliberately to avoid using; abstain from.

(त्यागना)

Shunned, Avoided, Abstained, Forsook, Refrained, Rejected, Evaded, Sidestepped, Dodged, Dropped

Embrace, Welcome, Accept, Seek, Pursue, Adopt, Acknowledge, Desire, Invite, Include

He eschewed all forms of modern technology.

Anomaly

Noun

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

(असामान्यता)

Aberration, Irregularity, Deviation, Oddity, Peculiarity, Exception, Freak, Outlier

Normality, Regularity, Standard, Usual, Consistency, Uniformity, Conformity, Rule, Commonplace

The scientist discovered an anomaly in the data.

Inversion

Noun

The action of inverting something or the state of being inverted.

(उलटाव)

Reversal, Flip, Turnaround, Upset, Rearrangement, Switch, Transposition, Contraposition, Back-to-front, Exchange

Upright, Rectification, Normalcy, Stability, Order, Arrangement, Parallel, Alignment, Right-side-up, Arrangement

 The inversion of the temperature layers caused a weather phenomenon.

Dilute

Verb

To make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent to it.

(पतला करना)

Weaken, Thin, Water, Adulterate, Dissolve, Reduce, Taper, Attenuate, Lessen, Cut

Concentrate, Thicken, Strengthen, Intensify, Enhance, Consolidate, Fortify, Purify, Compact, Solidify

You should dilute the juice with water.

Overwhelm

Verb

To defeat or destroy by a great amount; to affect with a strong emotion.

(अभिभूत करना)

Submerge, Bury, Inundate, Defeat, Drown, Engulf, Swamp, Overpower, Burden, Conquer

Underwhelm, Support, Encourage, Empower, Console, Comfort, Assist, Relieve, Uphold, Stabilize

The sheer number of tasks can overwhelm a new employee.