The Hindu Vocabulary 19 April 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Verb

To decline or recede gradually.

(उतरना)

Decline, Recede, Wane, Diminish, Subside, Fade, Drop, Fall, Retreat, Abate

Rise, Increase, Surge, Escalate, Advance, Growth, Climb, Improve, Intensify, Expand

The excitement began to ebb after a few hours.

Retail

Noun

The sale of goods in small quantities to consumers.

(खुदरा)

Shop, Trade, Sell, Vendor, Market, Store, Distribute, Commerce, Outlet, Deal

Wholesale, Bulk, Grouped, Massive, Collective, Entire, Lump, Overall, Total, En masse

She works in the retail industry.

Amid

Preposition

In the middle of or surrounded by.

(के बीच में)

Among, During, Between, Surrounded by, Within, Amidst, Throughout, Encircled, Around, Enclosed

Outside, Beyond, Far from, Away from, Isolated, Distant, Excluded, Removed, Apart, Exterior

Amid the chaos, she remained calm.

Plummet

Verb

To fall or drop suddenly and steeply.

(तेजी से नीचे गिरना)

Fall, Drop, Dive, Tumble, Descend, Crash, Sink, Dip, Decrease, Collapse

Rise, Increase, Ascend, Soar, Climb, Surge, Improve, Escalate, Skyrocket, Lift

Temperatures plummeted overnight.

Peak

Noun

The highest point or level.

(सर्वोच्च बिंदु)

Summit, Top, Apex, Zenith, Climax, Pinnacle, Height, Crest, Acme, Crown

Bottom, Base, Nadir, Low, Depth, Foot, Trough, Valley, Minimum, Decline

The mountain's peak was covered in snow.

Dampen

Verb

To reduce the intensity or enthusiasm.

(कम करना)

Moisten, Suppress, Discourage, Deaden, Restrain, Dull, Weaken, Dim, Sadden, Cool

Intensify, Strengthen, Encourage, Boost, Amplify, Dry, Excite, Ignite, Heighten, Stimulate

The news dampened their spirits.

Scramble

Verb

To move quickly or awkwardly; to compete or struggle.

(घबराहट में चढ़ना)

Rush, Hustle, Clamber, Struggle, Jostle, Tumble, Push, Scuffle, Dart, Dash

Order, Calm, Ease, Peace, Glide, Rest, Settle, Stillness, Stroll, Relax

They scrambled to get the last train.

Sluggish

Adjective

Lacking energy or alertness; slow-moving.

(सुस्त)

Slow, Lethargic, Lazy, Inactive, Dull, Tired, Unenergetic, Dragging, Sleepy, Slothful

Energetic, Quick, Lively, Active, Agile, Sprightly, Dynamic, Speedy, Brisk, Alert

Business was sluggish during the winter months.

Whop

Verb

To strike forcefully.

(जोर से मारना)

Hit, Strike, Beat, Smack, Bash, Slap, Slam, Pound, Wallop, Knock

Pat, Caress, Kiss, Avoid, Miss, Dodge, Gentle, Tap, Graze, Miss-hit

He whopped the ball out of the park.

Perishable

Adjective

Likely to decay or go bad quickly.

(जल्दी खराब होने वाला)

Decomposable, Spoilable, Fragile, Decaying, Fleeting, Unstable, Rot-prone, Perishing, Short-lived

Non-perishable, Durable, Lasting, Stable, Imperishable, Long-lasting, Fresh, Enduring, Hard, Tough

Milk is a perishable item.

Pegged

Noun

Fixed or maintained at a certain level.

(स्थिर रखना)

Fixed, Attached, Tied, Anchored, Set, Held, Fastened, Stabilized, Determined, Linked

Float, Unfixed, Vary, Move, Release, Detach, Lift, Liberate, Remove, Swing

The interest rate was pegged at 5%.

Inaccessibility

Noun

The state of being difficult or impossible to reach.

(पहुँच में कठिनाई)

Remoteness, Isolation, Obscurity, Difficulty, Impracticality, Unreachability, Impassability, Barriers, Seclusion, Unavailability

Accessibility, Availability, Openness, Reachability, Approachability, Clarity, Entry, Connection, Nearness, Ease

 The inaccessibility of the village makes transport difficult.