The Hindu Vocabulary 22 November 2024

Word/Phrase

Part of Speech/Idiom

Meaning

Synonyms

Antonyms

Example

Rebound

Verb

To recover in value, strength, or condition after a decline.

(उछाल)

Recover, Revive, Bounce, Resurge, Return, Restore, Regain, React, Recoil, Improve

Decline, Collapse, Deteriorate, Plunge, Fall, Fail, Descend, Worsen, Decrease, Sink

The stock market is expected to rebound after the recent downturn.

Loom

Verb

To appear as a large or threatening shape, especially in a worrying way.

(उभरना)

Emerge, Appear, Threaten, Hover, Manifest, Materialize, Enlarge, Encroach, Impend, Overhang

Disappear, Fade, Recede, Retreat, Shrink, Vanish, Dissipate, Evaporate, Subside, Diminish

A sense of uncertainty looms over the upcoming elections.

Mandarin

Noun

A powerful official or bureaucrat; also refers to a type of Chinese language.

(प्रभावशाली अधिकारी)

Bureaucrat, Official, Administrator, Ruler, Leader, Technocrat, Elite, Functionary, Authority, Governor

Subordinate, Worker, Follower, Assistant, Layman, Novice, Outsider, Amateur, Citizen, Layperson

The mandarin’s decision significantly impacted the local policy.

Cumulative

Adjective

Increasing in quantity or effect by successive additions.

(संचयी)

Accumulative, Aggregate, Combined, Growing, Progressive, Successive, Total, Increasing, Mounting, Collective

Decreasing, Diminished, Dwindling, Regressive, Lessening, Separate, Singular, Isolated, Independent, Noncumulative

The cumulative effect of pollution is damaging the environment.

Starkly

Adverb

In a way that is severe, distinct, or clear.

(स्पष्ट रूप से)

Clearly, Harshly, Distinctly, Severely, Bluntly, Plainly, Totally, Glaringly, Explicitly, Completely

 Indistinctly, Subtly, Vaguely, Lightly, Ambiguously, Softly, Partially, Dully, Faintly, Blurred

The two cities are starkly different in their approach to development.

Tad

Noun

A small amount or degree.

(थोड़ी मात्रा)

Bit, Little, Smidgen, Dash, Pinch, Fragment, Speck, Trace, Morsel, Hint

Abundance, Excess, Bulk, Heap, Bunch, Plenty, Load, Mass, Surplus, Vastness

The soup needs just a tad more salt to taste perfect.

Influx

Noun

The arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things.

(आगमन)

Arrival, Inflow, Flood, Surge, Rush, Stream, Admission, Entry, Invasion, Pouring

Exodus, Departure, Retreat, Outflow, Withdrawal, Escape, Decline, Decrease, Ebb, Diminishment

The city witnessed an influx of tourists during the festival.

Peg

Verb

To fix, secure, or determine something at a particular level or position.

(तय करना)

Fix, Fasten, Anchor, Stabilize, Attach, Secure, Pin, Determine, Tie, Position

Unfasten, Detach, Release, Loosen, Free, Unpin, Disjoin, Float, Elevate, Increase

The government pegged fuel prices to international market rates.

Curb

Verb

To restrain or control something undesirable.

(रोक लगाना)

Restrain, Control, Suppress, Restrict, Limit, Check, Reduce, Diminish, Contain, Halt

Encourage, Promote, Enhance, Amplify, Advance, Increase, Liberate, Free, Facilitate, Expand

The new policies aim to curb inflation in the economy.

Fester

Verb

To become worse or more intense, especially through neglect.

(बिगड़ना)

Rot, Decay, Deteriorate, Worsen, Decompose, Aggravate, Corrupt, Smolder, Brood, Intensify

Heal, Mend, Improve, Soothe, Ameliorate, Repair, Relieve, Ease, Better, Purify

Resentment festered between the two friends after their argument.

Stumble

Verb

To trip or lose balance; to make a mistake.

(ठोकर खाना)

Trip, Falter, Fall, Slip, Misstep, Hesitate, Blunder, Lurch, Stagger, Wobble

Steady, Stabilize, Continue, Balance, Improve, Succeed, Progress, Rise, Recover, Correct

He stumbled over the step and almost fell.

Defecit

Noun

The amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small or falls short.

(घाटा)

Shortfall, Loss, Debt, Deficiency, Lack, Gap, Scarcity, Insufficiency, Imbalance, Depletion

Surplus, Abundance, Excess, Overflow, Profit, Plenty, Gain, Reserve, Savings, Affluence

The government is working hard to reduce the fiscal deficit.