The Hindu Vocabulary 23 January 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Demographic

Adjective

Related to the structure of populations or specific groups within it.

(जनसांख्यिकीय)

Statistical, Population-related, Census, Societal, Group, Segmental, Analytical, Generational, Age-based, Community-based

Individual, Unique, Personal, Non-statistical, Singular, Separate, Exclusive, Unrelated, Non-group, Distinct

The report highlighted the demographic changes in urban areas.

Mortality

Noun

The state of being subject to death or the rate of death in a population.

(मृत्यु दर)

Death, Fatality, Demise, Lethality, Perishability, Morbidity, Passing, Extinction, Annihilation, Expiration

Immortality, Life, Vitality, Survival, Eternity, Perpetuity, Existence, Continuity, Endurance, Longevity

Infant mortality has significantly decreased in recent decades.

Sucker

Noun

A gullible person or someone easily deceived.

(धोखा खाने वाला व्यक्ति)

Fool, Dupe, Victim, Simpleton, Gullible, Naive, Pushover, Clown, Patsy, Chump

Skeptic, Cynic, Realist, Doubter, Critic, Non-believer, Pragmatist, Questioner, Examiner, Disbeliever

He fell for the scam because he was such a sucker for discounts.

Transition

Noun

The process of changing from one state or condition to another.

(संक्रमण)

Change, Shift, Transformation, Progression, Conversion, Passage, Adjustment, Evolution, Development, Alteration

Stagnation, Stability, Fixity, Immobility, Constancy, Standstill, Rest, Uniformity, Continuity, Unchanging

The transition from school to college can be challenging for many students.

Replacement

Noun

The act of substituting one thing for another.

(प्रतिस्थापन)

Substitution, Exchange, Proxy, Alternate, Change, Backup, Swap, Stand-in, Successor, Reserve

Retention, Original, Restoration, Continuity, Preservation, Keep, Hold, Refusal, Withdrawal, Rejection

The replacement of the broken chair was arranged immediately.

Anxiety

Noun

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease.

(चिंता)

Worry, Nervousness, Stress, Fear, Uneasiness, Concern, Apprehension, Tension, Restlessness, Agitation

Calmness, Serenity, Relaxation, Peace, Tranquility, Confidence, Composure, Assurance, Contentment, Positivity

She felt a wave of anxiety before the presentation.

Delimitation

Noun

The act of fixing boundaries or limits.

(परिसीमन)

Demarcation, Boundary-setting, Limitation, Restriction, Partition, Division, Segmentation, Specification, Allocation, Containment

Expansion, Infinite, Boundlessness, Freedom, Unrestrained, Unlimited, Ambiguity, Vagueness, Limitlessness, Extension

The delimitation of electoral constituencies is conducted before elections.

Unprecedented

Adjective

Never done or known before.

(अभूतपूर्व)

Unparalleled, Novel, Unique, Exceptional, Groundbreaking, Extraordinary, Remarkable, Singular, Unmatched, First-time

Common, Ordinary, Routine, Normal, Usual, Predictable, Expected, Traditional, Standard, Conventional

The government faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic.

Incentivising

Verb

Providing motivation or encouragement to do something.

(प्रोत्साहन देना)

Encouraging, Motivating, Stimulating, Promoting, Boosting, Inspiring, Rewarding, Inducing, Persuading, Energizing

Discouraging, Demotivating, Penalizing, Disincentivizing, Hindering, Preventing, Restricting, Deterring, Suppressing, Opposing

The government is incentivizing renewable energy projects.

Inordinate

Adjective

Excessive or disproportionately large.

(अत्यधिक)

Excessive, Overwhelming, Extravagant, Extreme, Unreasonable, Immoderate, Over-the-top, Unrestrained, Exorbitant, Surplus

Moderate, Reasonable, Limited, Small, Restrained, Adequate, Sufficient, Balanced, Measured, Normal

He spent an inordinate amount of time playing video games.

Priortize

Verb

To arrange or deal with in order of importance.

(प्राथमिकता देना)

Rank, Arrange, Focus, Emphasize, Highlight, Order, Prefer, Select, Favor, Manage

Ignore, Overlook, Neglect, Disregard, Postpone, Delay, Avoid, Sideline, Deprioritize, Defer

 You must prioritize your tasks to meet the deadline.

Chore

Noun

A routine task, especially a household one.

(घरेलू काम)

Task, Job, Duty, Responsibility, Assignment, Errand, Obligation, Work, Routine, Labor

Pleasure, Enjoyment, Hobby, Fun, Entertainment, Leisure, Relaxation, Recreation, Excitement, Adventure

Washing the dishes is a daily chore for her.