The Hindu Vocabulary 16 December 2025

Word/Phrase

Part of speech

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Sentence

Inflation

Noun

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

(मुद्रास्फीति)

Price Rise, Increase, Expansion, Escalation, Boom, Swelling, Augmentation, Rise, Hyperinflation, Upsurge

Deflation, Contraction, Decrease, Reduction, Recession, Compression, Fall, Shrinkage, Stability, Decline

The central bank implemented measures to control rising inflation.

Takeaway

Noun

A main lesson or piece of information to be learned or derived from something. (Also: food bought from a restaurant to be eaten elsewhere).

(मुख्य बात)

Conclusion, Lesson, Essence, Message, Summary, Gist, Point, Moral, Finding, Theme

Detail, Minor Point, Irrelevance, Introduction, Preface, Beginning, Obscurity, Input, Question, Start

The key takeaway from the seminar was the importance of digital marketing.

Steadily

Adverb

In a regular and controlled manner; gradually; without fluctuation.

(निरंतर)

Constantly, Gradually, Uniformly, Consistently, Firmly, Regularly, Continuously, Smoothly, Progressively, Unwaveringly

Erraticly, Inconsistently, Suddenly, Wildly, Unevenly, Sporadically, Intermittently, Unsteadily, Quickly

The stock market has been growing steadily for the past three months.

Statistical

Adjective

Relating to the use of statistics (the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities).

(सांख्यिकीय)

Numerical, Quantitative, Analytical, Data-based, Probabilistic, Scientific, Factual, Mathematical, Calculated, Empirical

Qualitative, Theoretical, Abstract, Hypothetical, Intuitive, Subjective, Arbitrary, Unverified, Conceptual

The report provides detailed statistical analysis of demographic changes.

Wear off

Phrasal verb

(Of an effect or feeling) to diminish gradually and disappear.

(धीरे-धीरे कम होना)

Fade, Diminish, Subside, Wane, Decline, Decrease, Disappear, Halt, Stop, Erode

Intensify, Increase, Strengthen, Begin, Start, Grow, Persist, Remain, Heighten, Accelerate

The effect of the pain medication began to wear off after a few hours.

Skew

Verb

To suddenly change direction or position; to make them biased or distorted.

(तिरछा करना)

Distort, Bias, Twist, Slant, Warp, Angle, Bend, Misrepresent, Deviate, Veer

Straighten, Align, Center, Balance, Correct, Fair, Honest, Unbiased, Equalize, Stabilize

The choice of survey participants can skew the final results.

Inordinately

Adverb

To an unusually or disproportionately large extent; excessively.

(अत्यधिक)

Excessively, Unduly, Immoderately, Extravagantly, Highly, Exorbitantly, Too Much, Outrageously, Extremely, Unreasonably

Moderately, Reasonably, Mildly, Slightly, Normally, Minimally, Tolerably, Insufficiently, Naturally, Justly

He spent an inordinately large amount of money on a used car.

Nevertheless

Adverb

In spite of that; notwithstanding; however.

(फिर भी)

However, Nonetheless, Notwithstanding, Yet, Still, Anyway, Although, Though, Conversely, In Spite Of

Consequently, Therefore, Similarly, Accordingly, Subsequently, Hence, Due To, Because, As A Result, For That Reason

It was a difficult task; nevertheless, she managed to complete it on time.

Percolate

Verb

(Of a liquid or gas) to filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread gradually through an area or group.

(धीरे-धीरे रिसना)

Filter, Seep, Ooze, Drip, Permeate, Spread, Diffuse, Trickle, Saturate, Pervade

Gush, Pour, Contain, Block, Hold, Stop, Halt, Obstruct, Retain, Seal

 It took several days for the news of the policy change to percolate down to the branch offices.

Tweak

Verb

To twist or pull (something) sharply; to adjust or improve (something) by making small alterations.

(थोड़ा सुधारना)

Adjust, Fine-tune, Modify, Alter, Improve, Fix, Refine, Pinch, Nick, Change

Break, Destroy, Damage, Ruin, Standardize, Wreck, Ignore, Demolish, Neglect, Stabilize

The programmer made a few final tweaks to the code before deploying the app.

Spur

Verb

To urge (a horse) forward with spurs; to encourage or stimulate (an action or event).

(प्रेरित करना)

Encourage, Stimulate, Incite, Motivate, Propel, Drive, Urge, Goad, Inspire, Hasten

Deter, Discourage, Hinder, Curb, Restrain, Block, Impede, Prevent, Slow, Halt

The government offered incentives to spur investment in renewable energy.

Rejig

Verb

To reorganize or rearrange (something, typically a process or system) in a different way.

(पुनर्व्यवस्थित करना)

Reorganize, Restructure, Rearrange, Modify, Revamp, Overhaul, Tweak, Adjust, Reconstruct, Refit

Preserve, Maintain, Stabilize, Fix, Ignore, Keep, Standardize, Leave Alone, Uphold, Continue

The new CEO decided to rejig the marketing department to make it more responsive.