The Hindu Vocabulary 22 December 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Distress

Noun

Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain; a state of physical strain or exhaustion.

(संकट)

Anguish, Suffering, Misery, Pain, Agony, Grief, Torment, Woe, Hardship, Adversity

Happiness, Comfort, Relief, Joy, Peace, Ease, Pleasure, Contentment, Satisfaction, Calmness

The news of the accident caused great distress to the family.

Depreciation

Noun

A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due in particular to wear and tear.

(मूल्यह्रास)

Devaluation, Reduction, Decline, Decrease, Slump, Drop, Lowering, Deflation, Cheapening

Appreciation, Increase, Growth, Rise, Enhancement, Improvement, Inflation, Addition, Gain, Escalation

You must account for the annual depreciation of the company's machinery.

Deficit

Noun

The amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small; a shortfall.

(घाटा)

Shortfall, Shortage, Lack, Deficiency, Inadequacy, Insufficiency, Loss, Arrears, Scarcity, Paucity

Surplus, Excess, Abundance, Plenty, Profit, Gain, Glut, Sufficiency, Overflow, Advantage

The government is struggling to reduce the national budget deficit.

Merchandise

Noun

Goods to be bought and sold; to promote the sale of goods.

(व्यापारिक वस्तुएं)

Goods, Commodities, Products, Wares, Stock, Inventory, Cargo, Freight, Produce, Supplies

Services, Intangibles, Abstract, Nothingness, Void, Loss, Trash, Refuse, Debt, Liability

The shop displayed a wide range of official sports merchandise.

Complacency

Noun

A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

(आत्म-संतोष)

Smugness, Self-satisfaction, Contentment, Pride, Vanity, Confidence, Satisfaction, Gloating, Serenity

Dissatisfaction, Humility, Ambition, Anxiety, Concern, Discontent, Modesty, Unease, Vigilance, Effort

We cannot afford complacency in such a competitive market environment.

Moderation

Noun

The avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behavior or political opinions.

(संयम)

Restraint, Temperance, Sobriety, Fairness, Balance, Control, Calmness, Mildness, Discretion, Patience

Excess, Intemperance, Extremism, Immoderation, Indulgence, Intensity, Outrage, Violence, Greed

Eating everything in moderation is the key to a healthy diet.

Chunk

Noun

A thick, solid piece of something; a significant amount of something.

(बड़ा हिस्सा)

Piece, Block, Segment, Portion, Slab, Lump, Part, Mass, Wedge, Hunk

Whole, Bit, Particle, Speck, Fragment, Grain, Entirety, Sliver, Atom, Crumb

A large chunk of the budget has been allocated to education.

Slacken

Verb

To make or become loose or less active; to reduce in speed or intensity.

(ढीला करना)

Loosen, Relax, Slow, Abate, Moderate, Ease, Release, Decrease, Diminish, Mitigate

Tighten, Speed, Intensify, Quicken, Increase, Strengthen, Fasten, Advance, Brace, Hasten

The rain began to slacken as the storm moved away.

Expedite

Verb

To make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

(शीघ्र पूरा करना)

Hasten, Accelerate, Quicken, Speed, Facilitate, Advance, Promote, Rush, Forward, Dispatch

Hinder, Delay, Slow, Block, Obstruct, Impede, Retard, Stop, Cease, Halt

We need to find ways to expedite the delivery of these medical supplies.

Moratorium

Noun

A temporary prohibition of an activity; a legal authorization to debtors to postpone payment.

(रोक)

Ban, Halt, Suspension, Postponement, Delay, Freeze, Stoppage, Embargo, Pause, Recess

Commencement, Renewal, Action, Beginning, Start, Resumption, Progress, Advance, Opening

The city council has called for a moratorium on all new construction.

Prudent

Adjective

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

(विवेकपूर्ण)

Wise, Judicious, Cautious, Discreet, Sagacious, Careful, Wary, Sensible, Thoughtful, Shrewd

Reckless, Careless, Imprudent, Rash, Foolish, Thoughtless, Wasteful, Indiscreet, Hasty, Unwise

It would be prudent to save some money for emergencies.

Repayment

Noun

The action of paying back a loan or a debt.

(पुनर्भुगतान)

Refund, Reimbursement, Restitution, Compensation, Settlement, Return, Remittance, Discharge, Reward

Loan, Borrowing, Default, Debt, Loss, Taking, Forfeiture, Nonpayment, Theft, Deficit

The loan schedule requires monthly repayment over five years.