The Hindu Vocabulary 15 January 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Robust

Adjective

Strong, sturdy, and healthy; vigorous, full of energy, or capable of withstanding adverse conditions.

(मजबूत)

Strong, Sturdy, Vigorous, Healthy, Resilient, Powerful, Hardy, Robustious, Hale, Sound

Weak, Fragile, Feeble, Delicate, Frail, Debilitated, Infirm, Vulnerable, Flimsy, Limp

The robust athlete easily completed the challenging obstacle course.

Refund

Verb

To give money back; a repayment of funds, especially in the case of a returned or canceled purchase.

(वापसी)

Reimbursement, Repayment, Return, Compensation, Restitution, Reversal, Revoke, Restore, Refundment

Charge, Bill, Debt, Obligation, Expense, Payment, Purchase

The customer requested a refund for the defective product.

Surpass

Verb

To exceed or go beyond in degree, excellence, or achievement; to outperform or surpass expectations.

(पार करना)

Excel, Exceed, Outdo, Outstrip, Outshine, Overtake, Eclipse, Surmount, Transcend, Beat

Lag behind, Trail, Fall short, Underperform, Fail, Lose, Trailing

Her academic achievements surpassed those of her classmates.

Inflow

Noun

The movement of something into a place, organization, or system; the act of flowing in.

(प्रवाह)

Input, Arrival, Influx, Entry, Admission, Introduction, Infusion, Incursion, Insertion, Penetration

Outflow, Exit, Departure, Removal, Withdrawal

The inflow of tourists boosted the local economy

Revenue

Noun

Income generated from business activities, investments, or taxation; the total income earned by a company or government.

(राजस्व)

Income, Earnings, Profit, Gain, Return, Proceeds, Receipts, Yield, Turnover, Gross

Loss, Expenditure, Debt, Deficit, Outlay, Cost

The government relies on tax revenue to fund public services.

Tepid

Adjective

Lukewarm or moderately warm; lacking enthusiasm or passion.

(बेमिसाल)

Lukewarm, Mild, Unenthusiastic, Indifferent, Halfhearted, Apathetic, Lackluster, Cool, Moderate, Dispassionate

Enthusiastic, Passionate, Excited, Eager, Zealous, Warm, Ardent, Fiery, Fervent, Intense

The audience's response to the performance was tepid.

Bolster

Verb

To support or strengthen; to provide reinforcement or additional support.

(समर्थन करना)

Support, Reinforce, Strengthen, Boost, Prop up, Sustain, Uphold, Brace, Fortify, Maintain

Undermine, Weaken, Undercut, Impair, Diminish, Deplete, Exhaust, Erode, Sabotage, Subvert

Additional troops were sent to bolster the defense of the fort.

Intake

Noun

The process of taking in or absorbing something; the amount of a substance taken in, especially in terms of nutrition or air.

(सांदर्भिक)

Consumption, Absorption, Ingestion, Uptake, Inhalation, Admission, Introduction, Assimilation, Intake, Imbibing

Emission, Exhalation, Excretion, Release

I have decided to increase my intake of proteins. 

Yield

Verb

To produce or provide, usually as a result of cultivation or effort; to give way or surrender under pressure.

(उत्पन्न करना)

Produce, Generate, Provide, Surrender, Relinquish, Capitulate, Concede, Submit, Give up, Output

Withhold, Retain, Resist, Hold, Keep, Defend, Withstand, Maintain, Preserve

The farm yielded a bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables.

Nudge

Verb

To gently push or prod someone or something; to encourage or coax someone to take action or pay attention.

(सावधान करना)

Push, Prod, Poke, Prompt, Encourage, Persuade, Hint, Urge, Spur

Pull, Drag, Halt, Deter, Discourage

She gave him a nudge to remind him of the upcoming meeting.