The Hindu Vocabulary 1 October 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Flux

Noun

Continuous change or movement; instability.

(परिवर्तन)

Flow, Change, Variation, Instability, Unrest, Fluctuation, Transition, Alteration, Movement, Drift

Stability, Constancy, Stagnation, Fixity, Rigidity, Permanence, Stillness, Steadiness, Consistency, Calm

The stock market has been in a state of flux for weeks.

Portent

Noun

A sign or warning that something, especially something significant, is likely to happen.

(पूर्वसूचना)

Omen, Sign, Warning, Indication, Forewarning, Presage, Augury, Premonition, Harbinger, Foreshadowing

Insignificance, Triviality, Inconsequence, Unimportance, Ordinary, Commonness, Immateriality, Casualness, Non-event, Negligibility

The dark clouds were seen as a portent of a storm.

Offtake

Noun

The act of taking goods or the amount of goods taken; consumption.

(उपभोग)

Uptake, Consumption, Demand, Usage, Acquisition, Procurement, Purchase, Intake, Utilization, Distribution

Surplus, Excess, Oversupply, Overflow, Supply, Replenishment, Stockpile, Addition, Superabundance, Excessive

The offtake of electricity increased during the summer months.

Rebound

Verb

To recover or bounce back from an adverse condition.

(वापसी)

Recovery, Bounce, Return, Revival, Recuperation, Resurgence, Comeback, Resilience, Upsurge, Recoil

Decline, Fall, Drop, Collapse, Worsen, Fail, Sink, Plummet, Decrease, Deteriorate

The company’s profits started to rebound after a difficult year.

Compel

Verb

To force or oblige someone to do something.

(मजबूर करना)

Force, Coerce, Oblige, Urge, Pressure, Drive, Command, Impel, Mandate, Enforce

Dissuade, Discourage, Prevent, Free, Release, Halt, Obstruct, Restrain, Permit, Allow

The teacher compelled the students to complete their assignments on time.

Vital

Adjective

Absolutely necessary or important; essential.

(अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण)

Essential, Crucial, Important, Necessary, Critical, Indispensable, Fundamental, Key, Significant, Mandatory

Nonessential, Unimportant, Superfluous, Trivial, Insignificant, Optional, Inessential, Minor, Unnecessary, Secondary

Proper nutrition is vital for maintaining good health.

Outpace

Verb

To move or develop faster than something else.

(पीछे छोड़ देना)

Surpass, Exceed, Overtake, Outperform, Lead, Outrun, Overhaul, Beat, Excel, Outstrip

Lag, Fall behind, Follow, Trail, Slow down, Underperform, Drop, Delay, Stagnate, Linger

The company's growth has outpaced all its competitors.

Reckon

Verb

To consider or calculate; to believe or assume.

(गणना करना)

Calculate, Consider, Assume, Judge, Estimate, Expect, Think, Believe, Surmise, Figure

Disregard, Ignore, Discount, Neglect, Doubt, Mistrust, Forget, Overlook, Disbelieve, Deny

I reckon it will take about two hours to finish the work.

Imminent

Adjective

About to happen; impending.

(शीघ्र होने वाला)

Impending, Approaching, Looming, Near, Forthcoming, Upcoming, Inevitable, Expected, Threatening, Immediate

Distant, Remote, Far-off, Delayed, Avoidable, Unlikely, Uncertain, Postponed, Prolonged, Doubtful

The weather report warned of an imminent storm.

Stutter

Verb

To speak with difficulty, often repeating sounds or words.

(हकलाना)

Falter, Hesitate, Stammer, Pause, Fumble, Repeat, Break, Trip, Halt, Splutter

Fluency, Articulate, Smoothness, Flow, Continuity, Ease, Coherence, Eloquence, Clarity, Glibness

He tends to stutter when he’s nervous.

Discretionary

Adjective

Available for use at the discretion or choice of the individual.

(विवेकाधीन)

Optional, Voluntary, Flexible, Non-compulsory, Elective, Selective, Arbitrary, Freely chosen, Unrestricted, Judgmental

Mandatory, Obligatory, Compulsory, Involuntary, Required, Enforced, Fixed, Limited, Constrained, Non-optional

The company gave its employees a discretionary bonus at the end of the year.

Unveil

Verb

To reveal or disclose something for the first time.

(अनावरण करना)

Reveal, Disclose, Expose, Show, Announce, Present, Introduce, Uncover, Launch, Unmask

Conceal, Hide, Cover, Obscure, Suppress, Withhold, Mask, Disguise, Camouflage, Cloak

The company plans to unveil its new product next month.