The Hindu Vocabulary 22 November 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Structural

Adjective

Relating to the arrangement of and relations between the parts of a complex whole; relating to a structure or construction.

(संरचनात्मक)

Organizational, Architectural, Formational, Compositional, Constitutional, Arrangement, Fundamental, Systematic, Basic, Essential

Superficial, Disorderly, Unstructured, External, Trivial, Minor, Abstract, Chaotic, Peripheral, Unrelated

The company underwent a major structural change in its management hierarchy.

Sequential

Adjective

Forming or following in a logical order or sequence.

(अनुक्रमिक)

Consecutive, Successive, Ordered, Subsequent, Following, Serial, Graduated, Arranged, Continuous, Regular

Random, Disordered, Haphazard, Simultaneous, Irregular, Concurrent, Jumbled, Scattered, Unrelated

The steps for assembling the furniture must be followed in sequential order.

Tariff

Noun

A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports; a list of fixed charges.

(शुल्क)

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

Refund, Rebate, Exemption, Discount, Freedom, Waiver, Subsidies, Release

The government raised the tariff on imported steel products.

Levy

Verb

To impose a tax, fee, or fine; an act of levying a tax, fee, or fine.

(कर लगाना)

Impose, Charge, Tax, Collect, Extract, Demand, Gather, Assess, Fine, Collect

Waive, Cancel, Remit, Refund, Withdraw, Forgo, Dismiss, Excuse, Release

The council decided to levy an extra fee on commercial properties.

Precipitous

Adjective

Dangerously high or steep; (of an action) done suddenly and without careful consideration.

(सीधा ढाल वाला)

Steep, Sheer, Abrupt, Sharp, Sudden, Headlong, Hasty, Rash, Vertical, Perilous

Gradual, Gentle, Flat, Gradual, Careful, Thoughtful, Level, Measured, Slow

The trail descended a precipitous cliff face.

Inbound

Adjective

Travelling towards a particular place, especially the main destination; directed inwards.

(आवक)

Arriving, Incoming, Internal, Returning, Homeward, Entering, Towards, Moving, Domestic

Outbound, Outgoing, Departing, External, Leaving, Exporting, Sent, Foreign, Away, Forward

The airport announced a delay for all inbound flights.

Corroborate

Verb

To confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding); to verify.

(पुष्टि करना)

Confirm, Verify, Validate, Substantiate, Authenticate, Endorse, Support, Affirm, Testify, Back

Contradict, Deny, Disprove, Refute, Challenge, Oppose, Question, Undermine, Veto, Reject

 The eyewitness account helped to corroborate the suspect's alibi.

Merchandise

Noun

Goods to be bought and sold.

(व्यापारिक वस्तुएँ)

Goods, Wares, Products, Stock, Inventory, Commodities, Articles, Supplies, Stuff, Material

Services, Cash, Money, Advertising, Promotions, Labor, Ownership, Property, Assets, Real Estate

The store is running a sale on all holiday merchandise.

Surge

Noun

A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by water; a sudden large increase.

(उछाल)

Rush, Rise, Increase, Boost, Swell, Flare, Flow, Spurt, Upswing, Wave

Drop, Decline, Fall, Recede, Ebb, Decrease, Reduction, Retreat, Wane, Shrinkage

There was a sudden surge in demand for electric vehicles.

Elucidate

Verb

To make something clear; to explain.

(स्पष्ट करना)

Explain, Clarify, Illustrate, Illuminate, Define, Interpret, Explicate, Spell Out, Describe, Unravel

Obscure, Confuse, Complicate, Hide, Muddle, Cloud, Darken, Confound, Distort, Puzzle

The professor was asked to elucidate the complex theory for the students.

Blip

Noun

An unexpected, minor, and temporary deviation from a general trend; a brief electronic signal.

(क्षणिक परिवर्तन)

Fluctuation, Deviation, Glitch, Hiccup, Aberration, Moment, Flash, Temporary, Signal, Skip

Trend, Pattern, Consistency, Stability, Regularity, Normality, Continuation, Permanence, Major, Crisis

Economists believe the dip in sales is just a temporary blip in an otherwise strong market.

Thaw

Verb/Noun

To become unfrozen; to become friendlier or more relaxed; a period of warmer weather that unfreezes things.

(पिघलना, गलाना, बर्फ का पिघलना, नरम पड़ना)

Melt, Defrost, Soften, Dissolve, Warm, Relent, Unfreeze, Heat, Moderate, Relax

Freeze, Harden, Solidify, Chill, Stiffen, Cool, Retain, Censor, Maintain, Preserve

The recent diplomatic talks hint at a thaw in relations between the two countries.