The Hindu Vocabulary 2 December 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Undesirable

Adjective

Not wanted or welcomed.

(अवांछनीय)

Unwanted, Unpleasant, Inappropriate, Harmful, Unsuitable, Unfavorable, Disagreeable, Detestable, Objectionable, Unacceptable

Desirable, Acceptable, Suitable, Attractive, Pleasing, Appropriate, Welcome, Favorable, Preferred, Beneficial

Pollution is highly undesirable in cities.

Revenue

Noun

Income, especially of a company or government.

(राजस्व)

Income, Earnings, Profit, Proceeds, Turnover, Returns, Yield, Dividends, Payoff, Surplus

Loss, Expense, Debt, Expenditure, Liability, Deficit, Outlay, Overhead, Disbursement, Spending

The government relies on tax revenue for public welfare.

Avail

Verb

To use or take advantage of.

(उपयोग करना)

Utilize, Benefit, Employ, Exploit, Apply, Use, Leverage, Advantage, Harness, Capitalize

Ignore, Waste, Disregard, Miss, Overlook, Abstain, Relinquish, Neglect, Refuse, Reject

Please avail yourself of the available resources.

Negotiation

Noun

Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.

(वार्ता)

Discussion, Bargaining, Mediation, Arbitration, Dialogue, Settlement, Agreement, Deal, Compromise, Consultation

Refusal, Disagreement, Conflict, Argument, Impasse, Stalemate, Deadlock, Quarrel, Dispute, Rejection

Negotiation is essential for resolving disputes.

Bargain

Noun

An agreement between two parties on the terms of a transaction.

(सौदा)

Deal, Agreement, Transaction, Offer, Negotiation, Pact, Contract, Settlement, Arrangement, Trade

Rip-off, Fraud, Swindle, Loss, Overspend, Extravagance, Cheating, Overcharge, Deception, Waste

They struck a bargain at a fair price.

Underfund

Verb

To provide insufficient funding.

(अपर्याप्त धन देना)

Undersupply, Undersupport, Underfinance, Cut, Economize, Defund, Shortchange, Undervalue, Restrict, Deprive

Overfund, Finance, Support, Endow, Sponsor, Subsidize, Invest, Empower, Assist, Capitalize

Many public schools are underfunded.

Publicly

Adverb

In a manner open to everyone.

(सार्वजनिक रूप से)

Openly, Overtly, Officially, Transparently, Freely, Widely, Legally, Formally, Globally, Broadly

Privately, Secretly, Confidentially, Discreetly, Personally, Anonymously, Covertly, Hiddenly, Reservedly, Privileged

The issue was discussed publicly during the meeting.

Subsist

Verb

To survive or continue to exist.

(जीवित रहना)

Survive, Exist, Endure, Persist, Sustain, Live, Maintain, Continue, Withstand, Cope

Perish, Cease, Die, End, Expire, Terminate, Fail, Starve, Collapse, Succumb

They subsist on a small income.

Stagnant

Adjective

Not flowing, growing, or progressing.

(ठहरा हुआ)

Still, Motionless, Inactive, Static, Dormant, Sluggish, Idle, Stationary, Immobile, Dead

Flowing, Active, Vibrant, Dynamic, Moving, Progressive, Flourishing, Growing, Developing, Advancing

The water in the pond became stagnant.

Perturb

Verb

To make someone anxious or unsettled.

(परेशान करना)

Disturb, Upset, Unsettle, Worry, Agitate, Alarm, Trouble, Disquiet, Confuse, Annoy

Calm, Comfort, Soothe, Console, Reassure, Relax, Pacify, Stabilize, Appease, Delight

The news perturbed her greatly.

Predatory

Adjective

Exploiting or harming others for personal gain.

(शिकार करने वाला)

Exploitative, Hunting, Aggressive, Rapacious, Preying, Greedy, Ruthless, Plundering, Fierce, Hostile

Protective, Peaceful, Generous, Benevolent, Friendly, Caring, Humane, Guarding, Altruistic, Defending

The company adopted predatory pricing strategies.

Premature

Adjective

Happening before the expected time.

(समय से पहले)

Early, Untimely, Hasty, Rash, Unprepared, Unripe, Unfinished, Precipitate, Immature, Improper

Mature, Timely, Delayed, Late, Overdue, Postponed, Fully-developed, Appropriate, Expected, Due

His premature decision caused many problems.