The Hindu Vocabulary 31 December 2023

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Desperation

Noun

A state of despair, often resulting in reckless or extreme behavior.

(उत्सर्ग)

Hopelessness, Distress, Anguish, Agony, Despondency, Frustration, Helplessness, Despair, Wretchedness, Melancholy

Hope, Optimism, Assurance, Confidence, Resilience, Calmness, Tranquility, Composure, Contentment, Cheerfulness

In moments of desperation, people may resort to actions they wouldn't consider otherwise.

Curtail

Verb

To reduce or restrict in quantity or extent; to cut short.

(कमी करना)

Reduce, Diminish, Limit, Shorten, Restrict, Trim, Shrink, Minimize, Abbreviate, Decrease

Expand, Increase, Augment, Extend, Enlarge, Lengthen, Expand, Boost, Amplify, Strengthen

The company decided to curtail expenses in order to weather the financial downturn.

Enormous

Adjective

Extremely large in size, quantity, or extent.

(विशाल)

Huge, Immense, Gigantic, Massive, Colossal, Mammoth, Tremendous, Vast, Monumental, Gargantuan

Tiny, Small, Miniature, Minute, Insignificant, Diminutive, Mini, Little, Microscopic, Paltry

The construction project required an enormous amount of resources.

Asylum

Noun

Protection or sanctuary granted by a country to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee.

(शरण)

Refuge, Sanctuary, Shelter, Haven, Retreat, Safe haven, Protection, Security, Immunity, Harbor

Persecution, Exile, Expulsion, Deportation, Banishment, Exclusion, Repatriation, Alienation, Rejection, Abandonment

The political dissident sought asylum in a neighboring country.

Sparse

Adjective

Thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or crowded.

(बिखरा हुआ)

Scattered, Thin, Sparse, Meager, Few, Rare, Limited, Infrequent, Uncommon, Seldom

Dense, Packed, Crowded, Abundant, Numerous, Plentiful, Overflowing, Profuse, Thick, Clustered

The forest was sparse, with tall trees standing far apart.

Steadily

Adverb

In a firm and unwavering manner; continuously and gradually.

(स्थिरता से)

Consistently, Constantly, Regularly, Unwaveringly, Persistently, Continuously, Reliably, Uninterruptedly, Gradually, Firmly

Erratically, Unsteadily, Inconsistently, Irregularly, Sporadically, Intermittently, Unevenly, Abruptly, Suddenly, Fitfully

The company's profits have been steadily increasing over the past few years.

Misled

Verb

Past tense of mislead; to cause someone to have a wrong idea or impression.

(गुमराह करना)

Deceive, Misguide, Delude, Lead astray, Confuse, Hoodwink, Beguile, Misinform, Dupe, Cheat

Enlighten, Clarify, Inform, Guide, Direct, Educate, Advise, Instruct, Illuminate, Notify

The false information in the report misled investors, leading to financial losses.

Immediate

Adjective

Occurring or done at once; without delay.

(तत्काल)

Instant, Prompt, Quick, Swift, Direct, Urgent, Immediate, Speedy, Instantaneous, Straightaway

Delayed, Gradual, Protracted, Deferred, Postponed, Remote, Prolonged, Elongated, Lingering, Tardy

In case of an emergency, please seek immediate assistance.

Exacerbate

Verb

To make a situation, problem, or negative feeling worse or more severe.

(बिगड़ाना)

Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen, Escalate, Heighten, Increase, Compound, Deteriorate, Exasperate, Irritate

Alleviate, Mitigate, Ease, Relieve, Ameliorate, Improve, Calm, Soothe, Pacify, Moderate

His comments only served to exacerbate the tension in the room.

Plummet

Noun

To fall or drop straight down at high speed.

(गिरावट)

Fall rapidly, Drop, Plunge, Dive, Descend, Swoop, Decline, Tumble, Crash, Nosedive

Rise, Ascend, Climb, Soar, Increase, Ascendancy, Surge, Climb, Improve, Elevate

The stock prices began to plummet after the company's financial report was released.

Exploitative

Adjective

Taking advantage of others for one's own benefit, often in an unfair or unethical manner.

(शोषणकारी)

Manipulative, Abusive, Unethical, Opportunistic, Predatory, Unscrupulous, Greedy, Selfish, Deceptive, Unfair

Fair, Equitable, Ethical, Just, Benevolent, Honorable, Moral, Upright, Altruistic, Compassionate

The exploitative practices of the company were exposed, leading to public outcry.