The Hindu Vocabulary 16 September 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Inflation

Noun

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, leading to a fall in the purchasing power of money.

(मुद्रास्फीति)

Expansion, Escalation, Rise, Increase, Growth, Swelling, Hike, Augmentation, Boom, Surge

Deflation, Devaluation, Depression, Recession, Drop, Decline, Fall, Reduction, Stability, Contraction

The government is taking steps to control inflation.

Marginal

Adjective

Pertaining to the edge or periphery of something; not central or important.

(सीमांत)

Minimal, Slight, Insignificant, Negligible, Peripheral, Minor, Low, Trivial, Small, Slim

Central, Significant, Essential, Crucial, Substantial, Core, Main, Primary, Fundamental, Important

The new policy will only have a marginal effect on the economy.

Subdue

Verb

To overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a person or feeling).

(वश में करना)

Conquer, Overcome, Defeat, Suppress, Quell, Vanquish, Control, Restrain, Tame, Crush

Liberate, Release, Free, Arouse, Incite, Encourage, Excite, Agitate, Stir, Provoke

The police were called in to subdue the crowd.

Macroeconomic

Adjective

Relating to the study of large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.

(समष्टि-आर्थिक)

National, Global, Aggregate, Broad, General, Widespread, Systemic, Overall

Microeconomic, Specific, Individual, Particular, Personal, Singular, Local, Private, Limited, Domestic

The government's new policies are focused on macroeconomic stability.

Legitimate

Adjective

Conforming to the law or to rules; justifiable.

(वैध)

Valid, Lawful, Justifiable, Authentic, Rightful, Genuine, Proper, Legal, Authorized, Permissible

Illegitimate, Unlawful, Unjustifiable, Invalid, Unlicensed, Bogus, Counterfeit, Illegal, Dubious, Fraudulent

His request for an extension was completely legitimate.

Comparability

Noun

The quality of being able to be compared.

(तुलनीयता)

Similarity, Equivalence, Parallelism, Correspondence, Resemblance, Sameness, Consistency, Uniformity, Harmony, Likeness

Incomparability, Difference, Dissimilarity, Uniqueness, Distinctiveness, Disparity, Variance, Contradiction, Divergence, Separation

We need to ensure the comparability of data from different sources.

Abandon

Verb

To cease to support or look after; to give up completely.

(त्यागना)

Desert, Forsake, Relinquish, Surrender, Quit, Leave, Drop, Forgo, Vacate, Discard

Retain, Keep, Hold, Uphold, Support, Maintain, Nurture, Defend, Cherish, Protect

The crew was forced to abandon the sinking ship.

Eventuality

Noun

A possible event or outcome.

(संभावित घटना)

Possibility, Outcome, Contingency, Prospect, Result, Chance, Likelihood, Occurrence, Incident, Result

Certainty, Reality, Fact, Actuality, Truth, Unlikelihood, Impossibility, Inevitability, Unforeseeability, Predictability

We must be prepared for every eventuality, including a sudden storm.

Expectation

Noun

A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.

(उम्मीद)

Belief, Hope, Anticipation, Prospect, Assumption, Prediction, Forecast, Probability, Possibility, Outlook

Doubt, Uncertainty, Surprise, Unlikelihood, Despair, Pessimism, Disappointment, Shock, Mistrust, Misgiving

My expectation is that the project will be completed on time.

Premature

Adjective

Happening or done before the usual or proper time

(असमय)

Early, Untimely, Hasty, Rash, Ill-timed, Precipitate, Beforehand, Inopportune, Underdeveloped, Unready

Timely, Mature, Late, Delayed, Overdue, Ripe, Seasonable, Scheduled, Due, Right

It's too early to make a definitive judgment; that would be a premature conclusion.

Switch

Verb

To change the position, direction, or focus of something.

(बदलना)

Change, Shift, Alter, Exchange, Reverse, Divert, Redirect, Transpose, Swap, Substitute

Remain, Stay, Keep, Fix, Hold, Persist, Continue, Maintain, Secure, Sustain

We had to switch our travel plans at the last minute.

Alarming

Adjective

Causing worry or fear.

(चिंताजनक)

Disturbing, Worrying, Frightening, Shocking, Terrifying, Troubling, Dire, Ominous, Startling, Grave

Reassuring, Calming, Comforting, Soothing, Unthreatening, Safe, Peaceful, Relaxing, Pleasant, Encouraging

The statistics on poverty are quite alarming.