The Hindu Vocabulary 27 December 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Fragile

Adjective

Easily broken or damaged; delicate or vulnerable. 

(आसानी से टूटने वाला)

Delicate, Brittle, Frail, Breakable, Weak, Flimsy, Vulnerable, Feeble, Crisp, Shaky

Strong, Robust, Durable, Tough, Sturdy, Resilient, Unbreakable, Rigid, Solid

Please handle the package with care as the contents are very fragile.

Upend

Verb

To set or turn something on its end or upside down; to subvert or overturn.

(पलट देना)

Overturn, Capsize, Invert, Flip, Upset, Topple, Reverse, Subvert, Overthrow

Stabilize, Straighten, Align, Fix, Settle, Place, Support, Balance, Order, Maintain

The sudden economic crisis threatened to upend the entire industry.

Levy

Verb

To impose a tax, fee, or fine; the act of collecting a tax.

(कर लगाना)

Tax, Impose, Charge, Exact, Collect, Assessment, Duty, Toll, Fine, Tariff

Remit, Pardon, Refund, Give, Grant, Forgive, Release, Exempt, Subsidize, Spend

The government decided to levy a new carbon tax on heavy industries.

Cumulative

Adjective

Increasing or growing by accumulated additions.

(उत्तरोत्तर बढ़ने वाला)

Accumulated, Collective, Accrued, Aggregate, Increasing, Growing, Additive, Summed

Decreasing, Individual, Subtracted, Declining, Diminishing, Divided, Fractional, Reducing, Waning

 The cumulative effect of missing several classes was reflected in his poor grades.

Robust

Adjective

Strong and healthy; vigorous; (of a system) able to withstand adverse conditions.

(मज़बूत)

Strong, Sturdy, Vigorous, Tough, Resilient, Healthy, Durable, Powerful, Solid, Lusty

Fragile, Weak, Frail, Delicate, Feeble, Sickly, Flabby, Soft, Vulnerable, Flimsy

The company has developed a robust software system that rarely crashes.

Repatriation

Noun

The return of someone to their own country; the sending of money back to one's own country.

(स्वदेश वापसी) 

Return, Restoration, Re-entry, Recovery, Homecoming, Restitution, Reinstatement, Refund, Reclaiming, Replacement

Exile, Banishment, Deportation, Eviction, Departure, Outflow, Displacement, Emigration, Alienation, Seizure

The government organized the repatriation of citizens stranded abroad during the war.

Saturate

Verb

To soak thoroughly; to cause something to become thoroughly soaked with liquid; to fill completely.

(संतृप्त करना)

Soak, Drench, Steep, Imbue, Marinate, Suffuse, Pervade, Fill, Overload, Congest

Dry, Dehydrate, Drain, Deplete, Empty, Parch, Desiccate, Evaporate, Clean, Filter

Heavy rain continued to saturate the fields, leading to concerns about flooding.

Tout

Verb

To attempt to sell something, typically by pestering people in an aggressive manner; to highly praise.

(बढ़-चढ़ाकर बखान करना)

Praise, Promote, Publicize, Hype, Peddle, Hawk, Commend, Advertise, Glorify, Laud

Criticize, Blame, Discourage, Conceal, Hide, Belittle, Decry, Condemn, Denounce, Ignore

He is often seen at the stadium trying to tout tickets at higher prices.

Slightest

Adjective

Smallest in degree; inconsiderable.

(ज़रा सा)

Smallest, Tiniest, Least, Minutest, Faintest, Minimal, Trifling, Nominal, Negligible, Insignificant

Greatest, Largest, Maximum, Most, Significant, Major, Substantial, Huge, Extensive, Enormous

I don't have the slightest doubt about your ability to succeed.

Bolster

Verb

To support or strengthen; to prop up.

(सहारा देना) 

Support, Strengthen, Boost, Reinforce, Sustain, Help, Assist, Uphold, Fortify, Aid

Weaken, Undermine, Discourage, Hinder, Obstruct, Block, Damage, Hurt, Sap, Decrease

The extra funding will help to bolster the city's crumbling infrastructure.

Portfolio

Noun

A large, thin, flat case for loose sheets of paper; a range of investments held by a person or organization.

(निवेश-सूची) 

Folder, Briefcase, Collection, Investments, Holdings, Assets, Dossier, Range, Inventory, Profile

Debt, Liability, Single, Void, Loss, Emptiness, Disarray, Individual, Fragment, Miscellany

It is always a good idea to diversify your investment portfolio to reduce risk.

Flimsy

Adjective

Comparatively light and easily damaged; insubstantial and easily broken.

(कमज़ोर)

Weak, Fragile, Shaky, Insubstantial, Thin, Feeble, Slight, Shallow, Unconvincing, Poor

Sturdy, Strong, Robust, Solid, Durable, Convincing, Substantial, Heavy, Tough

The police dismissed his flimsy excuse for being at the crime scene.