The Hindu Vocabulary 26 July 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Revenue

Noun

The income generated from normal business operations and includes discounts and deductions for returned merchandise

(राजस्व)

Income, Earnings, Profits, Proceeds, Receipts, Returns, Takings, Yield, Surplus, Gain

Expense, Cost, Loss, Outlay, Deficit, Debt, Expenditure, Liability, Burden, Outflow

The company's revenue increased significantly after the new product launch.

Delve

Verb

To investigate or research deeply into a subject

(गहराई से खोज करना)

Investigate, Explore, Probe, Examine, Scrutinize, Search, Research, Dig, Analyze, Inspect

Skim, Ignore, Overlook, Neglect, Bypass, Avoid, Dismiss, Glide, Glance, Avoid

The detective decided to delve deeper into the suspect's background music.

Underwhelm

Verb

To fail to impress or make an impact; to be disappointing

(निराश करना)

Disappoint, Dull, Fail, Anticlimax, Unimpress, Underperform, Let down, Dismay, Bore, Uninspire

Impress, Excite, Enthrall, Captivate, Overwhelm, Inspire, Energize, Thrill, Amaze, Astound

The film's plot was underwhelming compared to the exciting trailer.

Convenership

Noun

The role or position of a person who convenes or presides over meetings or committees

(संगठन की भूमिका)

Chairmanship, Presidency, Moderatorship, Facilitation, Leadership, Supervision, Coordination, Directorship, Management, Administration

Disorganization, Chaos, Disorder, Absenteeism, Anarchy, Neglect, Dereliction, Delegation, Non-leadership, Absence

Her role as the convenership required her to organize and lead multiple meetings.

Chunk

Noun

A large piece or portion of something

(टुकड़ा)

Block, Segment, Portion, Piece, Slab, Section, Mass, Volume, Section

Whole, Entire, Full, Complete, Unbroken, Entirely, Total, Continuous

He took a chunk of cake and enjoyed it with his coffee.

Outlay

Noun

The amount of money spent on something

(व्यय)

Expense, Cost, Expenditure, Investment, Spending, Disbursement, Outflow, Allocation, Costing, Payment

Income, Revenue, Profit, Earnings, Gain, Receipt, Proceeds, Returns, Surplus, Capital

The initial outlay for the new project was higher than anticipated.

Vociferous

Adjective

Expressing feelings or opinions loudly and forcefully

(जोरदार(

Loud, Noisy, Boisterous, Clamorous, Shouting, Uproarious, Vehement, Rowdy, Insistent, Outspoken

Quiet, Silent, Mute, Hushed, Subdued, Soft, Reserved, Reticent, Calm, Modest

The vociferous crowd made it clear they wanted change.

Equitable

Adjective

Fair and impartial

(न्यायपूर्ण))

Fair, Just, Impartial, Even-handed, Neutral, Balanced, Objective, Fair-minded, Reasonable, Proportional

Unfair, Biased, Inequitable, Unjust, Partial, Discriminatory, Unequal, Prejudiced, Discrepant, Skewed

The judge's equitable decision was well-received by both parties.

Piecemeal

Adjective

Done in a gradual or incomplete manner

(टुकड़ों में)

Fragmentary, Gradual, Partial, Incremental, Unsystematic, Disjointed, Step-by-step, Irregular, Sporadic

Whole, Complete, Systematic, Comprehensive, Total, Entire, Unified, Integrated, Overall, Full

The project was completed in a piecemeal fashion over several months.

Unsustainable

Adjective

Not able to be maintained or continued over the long term

(अव्यवस्थित)

Unviable, Unmaintainable, Fragile, Inconsistent, Unworkable, Precarious, Unstable, Unachievable, Deficient, Unsupportable

Sustainable, Viable, Maintainable, Feasible, Supportable, Stable, Enduring, Renewable, Balanced, Durable

The company’s growth rate was deemed unsustainable in the long run.