The Hindu Vocabulary 14 December 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Inflation

Noun

A general increase in prices and a decrease in the purchasing power of money.

(मुद्रास्फीति)

Price rise, Escalation, Surge, Growth, Upsurge, Boom, Expansion, Augmentation, Elevation, Increase

Deflation, Stability, Reduction, Recession, Decline, Balance, Contraction, Stagnation, Decrease, Control

The government is taking steps to control inflation.

Elusive

Adjective

Difficult to find, achieve, or define.

(पकड़ में न आने वाला)

Evasive, Slippery, Intangible, Ambiguous, Tricky, Subtle, Obscure, Fleeting, Vague, Mysterious

Obvious, Clear, Tangible, Accessible, Attainable, Evident, Visible, Plain, Comprehensible, Definite

True happiness is often elusive.

Respite

Noun

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

(विराम)

Break, Relief, Pause, Interval, Breather, Reprieve, Suspension, Hiatus, Rest, Intermission

Continuation, Relentlessness, Endurance, Persistence, Nonstop, Protraction, Perpetuation, Perseverance, Unrest, Extension

After a long hike, they took a short respite.

Prolong

Verb

To extend the duration of something.

(लंबा करना)

 Extend, Lengthen, Co

Shorten, Curtail, Reduce, Halt, Stop, Abbreviate, End, Terminate, Compress, Conclude

They decided to prolong their vacation by another week.

Hike

Noun

A sharp increase in price, quantity, or activity.

(बढ़ोतरी)

Increase, Raise, Boost, Surge, Escalation, Jump, Uplift, Augmentation, Upswing, Inflation

Reduction, Decrease, Decline, Drop, Fall, Plunge, Lowering, Cutback, Deflation, Diminishment

The sudden hike in fuel prices shocked everyone.

assertions

Noun

A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.

(जोर देकर कथन)

Statement, Claim, Declaration, Affirmation, Allegation, Proposition, Assertion, Announcement, Opinion, Contention

Denial, Refutation, Doubt, Disproof, Questioning, Contradiction, Disagreement, Uncertainty, Silence, Hesitation

His assertions about the project were well-researched.

Stumble

Verb

To trip or lose balance while walking or to make a mistake in action or speech.

(ठोकर लगाना)

Trip, Falter, Hesitate, Blunder, Misstep, Slip, Wobble, Flounder, Err, Stagger

Walk steadily, Glide, Flow, Advance, Progress, Smoothness, Correctness, Stability, Success, Balance

He stumbled while giving his speech.

Compel

Verb

To force someone to do something.

(मजबूर करना)

Force, Coerce, Drive, Impel, Oblige, Press, Push, Demand, Command, Urge

Allow, Permit, Dissuade, Discourage, Free, Release, Liberate, Prevent, Halt, Restrain

Circumstances compelled him to leave his hometown.

Diminish

Verb

To make something smaller or less important.

(घटाना)

Reduce, Decrease, Lessen, Shrink, Curtail, Weaken, Contract, Lower, Undermine, Abate

Increase, Enhance, Expand, Magnify, Grow, Enlarge, Intensify, Strengthen, Amplify, Maximize

The medicine helped diminish his pain.

Prudence

Noun

The quality of being cautious and wise in decision-making.

(समझदारी)

Wisdom, Caution, Judgement, Discretion, Foresight, Sensibility, Care, Alertness, Vigilance, Thoughtfulness

Carelessness, Recklessness, Impulsiveness, Imprudence, Neglect, Rashness, Folly, Thoughtlessness, Haste, Foolishness

Financial prudence is essential for a secure future.

Oblige

Verb

To require someone to do something, often by law or moral responsibility.

(बाध्य करना)

Compel, Force, Require, Assist, Accommodate, Help, Serve, Gratify, Please, Bind

Release, Liberate, Free, Dissuade, Refuse, Exempt, Disoblige, Reject, Prevent, Deny

The law obliges citizens to pay taxes.

Clamour

Noun

A loud noise or demand for something.

(शोरगुल)

Uproar, Outcry, Demand, Shout, Noise, Protest, Hullabaloo, Commotion, Hubbub, Roar

Silence, Quiet, Peace, Calm, Serenity, Tranquility, Hush, Stillness, Muteness, Restfulness

The crowd raised a clamour for justice.