The Hindu Vocabulary 20 January 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Inflation

Noun

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises.

(मुद्रास्फीति)

Price Rise, Cost Increase, Escalation, Surge, Economic Growth, Hike, Expansion, Boom, Upsurge, Growth

Deflation, Reduction, Decrease, Stability, Compression, Decline, Collapse, Contraction, Recession, Constancy

Inflation can decrease the purchasing power of money.

Sequential

Adjective

Forming or following in a logical order or sequence.

(क्रमिक)

Ordered, Consecutive, Logical, Successive, Progressive, Continuous, Systematic, Stepwise, Chronological, Serial

Random, Nonlinear, Unsystematic, Disorganized, Chaotic, Haphazard, Sporadic, Intermittent, Irregular, Arbitrary

The events were presented in a sequential manner.

Uptick

Noun

A small increase or upward trend.

(वृद्धि)

Increase, Rise, Surge, Growth, Improvement, Boost, Upsurge, Escalation, Advance, Gain

Downturn, Decline, Drop, Reduction, Fall, Decrease, Plunge, Dip, Recession, Slump

There was an uptick in sales during the festive season.

Moderate

Adjective

Average in amount, intensity, or degree.

(मध्यम)

Average, Mild, Temperate, Balanced, Controlled, Modest, Reasonable, Limited, Manageable, Gentle

Extreme, Excessive, Severe, Intense, Radical, Excess, High, Exorbitant, Intolerant, Exaggerated

She takes a moderate approach to solving problems.

Recall

Verb

To bring a memory back into one’s mind.

(स्मरण करना)

Remember, Recollect, Retrieve, Summon, Reminisce, Invoke, Reiterate, Mention, Call Back, Recognize

Forget, Overlook, Ignore, Miss, Neglect, Dismiss, Erase, Lose, Disregard, Omit

I recall meeting her at the party last year.

Humble

Adjective

Having or showing a modest opinion of one's own importance.

(विनम्र)

Modest, Unassuming, Meek, Submissive, Respectful, Polite, Gentle, Self-effacing, Courteous, Plain

Proud, Arrogant, Overconfident, Conceited, Superior, Haughty, Pretentious, Selfish, Boastful, Egoistic

He remained humble despite his great achievements.

Reinvigorate

Verb

To give new energy or strength to something.

(पुनः स्फूर्ति प्रदान करना)

Revive, Reenergize, Refresh, Stimulate, Recharge, Renew, Reinforce, Strengthen, Revitalize, Boost

Exhaust, Weaken, Deplete, Drain, Enervate, Depress, Demoralize, Disable, Impair

The new policy aims to reinvigorate the economy.

Propensity

Noun

A natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

(प्रवृत्ति)

Tendency, Inclination, Predisposition, Preference, Habit, Bent, Bias, Affinity, Proclivity, Penchant

Aversion, Disinclination, Repulsion, Reluctance, Deterrence, Indifference, Inability, Antipathy, Hesitation, Inertia

He has a propensity for solving complex problems.

Slash

Verb

To reduce or cut something drastically.

(काटना)

Cut, Reduce, Chop, Trim, Slash Down, Lessen, Decrease, Curtail, Sever, Lower

Increase, Raise, Boost, Enhance, Expand, Build, Heighten, Improve, Grow, Augment

The company decided to slash prices to attract customers.

Durable

Adjective

Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.

(टिकाऊ)

Strong, Sturdy, Resilient, Tough, Robust, Enduring, Long-lasting, Permanent, Dependable, Solid

Fragile, Weak, Brittle, Perishable, Temporary, Delicate, Short-lived, Flimsy, Vulnerable, Unstable

This table is made of durable wood.

Imponderable

Adjective

Difficult or impossible to estimate or assess.

(अविचारणीय)

Incapable, Unpredictable, Intangible, Elusive, Unknowable, Unquantifiable, Incalculable, Abstract, Vague, Ambiguous

Measurable, Predictable, Tangible, Calculable, Determinable, Concrete, Known, Certain, Clear, Definite

The impact of such an event remains imponderable.

Unravel

Verb

To solve or make something clearer.

(सुलझाना)

Solve, Decipher, Resolve, Untangle, Clarify, Understand, Disentangle, Elucidate, Separate, Analyze

Entangle, Confuse, Complicate, Tangle, Obscure, Enmesh, Knot, Twist, Muddle, Obstruct

The detective managed to unravel the mystery behind the case.