The Hindu Vocabulary 29 November 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Stabilise

Verb

To make or become unlikely to change or fail; to make or become stable.

(स्थिर करना)

Balance, Steady, Anchor, Firm, Secure, Fix, Equalize, Maintain, Settle, Preserve

Unsettle, Unbalance, Destabilize, Fluctuate, Vary, Shake, Worsen, Change, Disorder, Disrupt

The government intervened with a loan to stabilise the failing bank.

Depreciate

Verb

To diminish in value over a period of time; to belittle or undervalue (something).

(मूल्य घटाना)

Devalue, Decrease, Decline, Drop, Wither, Fall, Diminish, Belittle, Underrate, Undervalue

Appreciate, Increase, Inflate, Value, Rise, Grow, Augment, Esteem, Praise, Enhance

Most cars begin to depreciate the moment they are driven off the lot.

Unprecedented

Adjective

Never done or known before; without previous instance.

(अभूतपूर्व)

Unparalleled, Exceptional, Unique, Novel, Extraordinary, Original, Unique, Remarkable, Fresh, Historic

Normal, Common, Usual, Ordinary, Traditional, Familiar, Regular, Known, Established

The company reported an unprecedented surge in profits this quarter.

Instructive

Adjective

Useful and informative; conveying knowledge or instruction.

(ज्ञानवर्धक)

Educational, Informative, Illuminating, Edifying, Helpful, Enlightening, Useful, Didactic, Revealing

Useless, Confusing, Misleading, Unhelpful, Uninformative, Obscure, Vague, Harmful, Destructive

The documentary provided an instructive look at the history of the region.

Liquidity

Noun

The availability of liquid assets (cash and easily convertible-to-cash assets) to a market or company; the state of being easily convertible to cash.

(नकदी)

Cash, Solvency, Fluidity, Convertibility, Availability, Resources, Funds, Reserves, Readiness, Wealth

Illiquidity, Debt, Insolvency, Fixed, Scarcity, Liability, Restriction, Hardship, Assets, Inability

The central bank stepped in to inject liquidity into the financial markets.

Infuse

Verb

To fill, saturate, or pervade (with a quality or emotion); to soak (tea, herbs, etc.) in liquid to extract the flavour.

(प्रेरणा देना)

Instill, Imbue, Inspire, Fill, Pervade, Saturate, Inject, Inspire, Steep, Soak

Extract, Remove, Drain, Empty, Withdraw, Deplete, Eliminate, Take Out, Subtract, Eradicate

Her energy and enthusiasm helped to infuse the entire team with optimism.

Deficit

Noun

The amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is too small.

(न्यूनता)

Shortfall, Shortage, Lack, Deficiency, Loss, Imbalance, Insufficiency, Loss, Debt, Shortcoming

Surplus, Excess, Profit, Abundance, Sufficiency, Gain, Plenty, Overabundance, Advantage, Balance

The company is working hard to eliminate its operating budget deficit.

Scramble

Verb

To move quickly and awkwardly; to compete with others for something scarce; to mix or jumble.

(जल्दबाजी करना)

Rush, Struggle, Contend, Compete, Clamber, Dash, Race, Jumble, Disorder, Commotion

Stroll, Retreat, Order, Yield, Peace, Surrender, Relax, Organize, Smooth, Arrange

Reporters began to scramble for position to get a statement from the minister.

Cautious

Adjective

Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.

(सावधान)

Careful, Prudent, Wary, Guarded, Reserved, Discreet, Vigilant, Alert, Attentive

Reckless, Rash, Careless, Bold, Venturesome, Impulsive, Heedless, Daring, Hasty, Audacious

Investors are remaining cautious amid the current market uncertainty.

Slump

Noun/ Verb

A sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something; to sit, fall, or lean heavily and awkwardly.

(गिरावट, अकस्मात गिर जाना, धड़ाम से बैठना)

Decline, Downturn, Recession, Drop, Fall, Collapse, Crash, Plummet, Dip, Depression

Boom, Rise, Surge, Increase, Growth, Recovery, Success, Prosperity, Ascent, Improvement

The housing market has been going through a severe slump for the past year.

Suffice

Verb

To be enough or adequate; to meet the need.

(पर्याप्त होना, काफी होना, संतुष्ट करना, काम चलाना)

Be Enough, Satisfy, Meet, Serve, Content, Fill, Do, Answer, Provide, Abound

Fail, Lack, Want, Exhaust, Need, Insuffice, Fall Short, Require, Consume, Deplete

A brief note will suffice for now; a detailed report is not yet required.

Diversify

Verb

To increase the variety of products, assets, or operations; to vary one's investments or activities.

(विविधता लाना, फैलाना)

Vary, Expand, Spread, Mix, Broaden, Widen, Assort, Branch Out, Change, Integrate

Specialize, Concentrate, Focus, Limit, Constrict, Uniform, Restrict, Narrow, Standardize, Centralize

It is advisable for investors to diversify their portfolios to manage risk.