The Hindu Vocabulary 10 February 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Expansion

Noun

The process of becoming larger or more extensive.

(विस्तार)

Growth, Enlargement, Extension, Development, Increase, Broadening, Spread, Escalation, Augmentation, Proliferation

Contraction, Reduction, Shrinkage, Decline, Decrease, Limitation, Constraint, Narrowing, Restriction, Compression

The company’s expansion into new markets boosted its revenue.

Pivot

Noun

A central point around which something turns or depends.

(महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु)

Axis, Hub, Core, Center, Turning Point, Focal Point, Cornerstone, Crux, Key Point, Fulcrum

Periphery, Unimportance, Exterior, Outskirts, Edge, Border, Margins, Insignificance, Secondary, Outer

The new strategy will pivot around customer satisfaction.

Unanimous

Adjective

Fully in agreement with no opposition.

(सर्वसम्मत)

 Agreed, United, Undisputed, Consensual, Harmonious, Like-minded, Cooperative, Unchallenged, Concurred, Accordant

Divided, Disputed, Opposed, Controversial, Conflicting, Discordant, Differing, Disagreeing, Dissenting,

The committee reached a unanimous decision.

Contend

Verb

To struggle to overcome a challenge or assert a position.

(संघर्ष करना)

Struggle, Compete, Argue, Assert, Battle, Dispute, Challenge, Oppose, Resist, Defend

Surrender, Yield, Relinquish, Abandon, Avoid, Retreat, Submit, Concede, Lose, Refrain

Athletes must contend with intense competition.

Sluggish

Adjective

Slow-moving or lacking energy.

(सुस्त)

Slow, Lazy, Inactive, Lethargic, Slothful, Dull, Weary, Tired, Unresponsive

Energetic, Active, Fast, Quick, Agile, Rapid, Alert, Lively, Swift, Vibrant

The economy showed sluggish growth this year.

Uncertainties

Noun

Situations lacking clarity or predictability.

(अनिश्चितताएँ)

Doubts, Risks, Ambiguities, Insecurities, Unpredictabilities, Volatilities, Confusions, Indecisions, Instabilities, Fluctuations

Certainties, Sureties, Assurances, Predictability, Confidence, Stability, Reliability, Definite, Guarantee, Security

Global uncertainties affect stock markets.

Favourable

Adjective

Showing approval or having a positive effect.

(अनुकूल)

Advantageous, Positive, Beneficial, Encouraging, Supportive, Promising, Good, Helpful, Suitable, Auspicious

Unfavorable, Negative, Adverse, Harmful, Hostile, Opposing, Unpleasant, Unhelpful, Undesirable, Detrimental

The weather was favourable for farming.

Bumper

Adjective

Exceptionally large or successful.

(अत्यधिक)

Abundant, Record-breaking, Huge, Enormous, Exceptional, Oversized, Ample, Grand, Massive, Surplus

Small, Insignificant, Minimal, Deficient, Short, Poor, Inadequate, Less, Limited

Farmers enjoyed a bumper harvest this season.

Spike

Noun

A sharp increase in level or amount.

(अचानक वृद्धि)

Surge, Rise, Jump, Boost, Increase, Escalation, Upturn, Growth, Elevation, Peak

Drop, Decline, Fall, Decrease, Dip, Slump, Plummet, Reduce, Recession, Collapse

There was a sudden spike in fuel prices.

Slump

Noun

A sharp decline or drop.

(गिरावट)

Decline, Recession, Dip, Fall, Drop, Downturn, Stagnation, Collapse, Depression, Reduction

Boom, Growth, Increase, Improvement, Rise, Surge, Prosperity, Recovery, Peak, Expansion

The stock market experienced a slump due to inflation fears.

Tandem

Noun

Working together in coordination.

(साथ-साथ)

Together, Simultaneously, Coordinated, Combined, Synchronized, Parallel, Side by Side, Jointly, Unified, Integrated

Separately, Individually, Independently, Alone, Disjointed, Uncoordinated, Irregular, Scattered, Unorganized, Mismatched

The two teams worked in tandem to complete the project.

Stimulus

Noun

Something that encourages activity or growth.

(उत्तेजना)

Incentive, Motivation, Encouragement, Boost, Catalyst, Inspiration, Prompt, Activation, Trigger, Provocation

Hindrance, Deterrent, Obstacle, Barrier, Discouragement, Constraint, Inhibition, Impediment, Suppression, Restriction

The government provided a financial stimulus to boost the economy.