The Hindu Vocabulary 18 May 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, Rising prices, Increase in prices, Devaluation, Depreciation, Expansion, Distension, Swelling, Enlargement

Deflation, Price reduction, Falling prices, Appreciation, Strengthening, Contraction, Shrinkage, Compression, Abatement

High inflation can erode people's savings.

Alarm

Noun

An anxious awareness of danger; a feeling of fear or apprehension caused by the realization of danger; warn (someone) of danger.

(चेतावनी)

Warning, Alert, Signal, Siren, Bell, Fear, Apprehension, Anxiety, Dismay, Trepidation

Calm, Peace, Tranquility, Serenity, Security, Reassurance, Comfort, Soothe, Pacify, Assuage

The fire alarm went off in the middle of the night.

Contraction

Noun

The process of becoming smaller or pressing together.

(संकुचन)

Shrinkage, Compression, Reduction, Decrease, Diminution, Constriction, Condensation, Abbreviation, Shortening

Expansion, Enlargement, Increase, Growth, Swelling, Distension, Protraction, Lengthening, Widening

The economic contraction led to widespread job losses.

Bolster

Verb

Support or strengthen; prop up.

(सहारा देना)

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

Undermine, Weaken, Undermine, Erode, Impair, Hinder, Obstruct, Damage, Sabotage, Diminish

The new policy aims to bolster the economy.

Buffer

Noun

A thing or person that reduces a shock or that forms a barrier between two things; act as a cushion against shock or difficulties.

(मध्यस्थ)

Cushion, Shield, Barrier, Protection, Safeguard, Screen, Intermediary, Mediator, Absorbent, Dampener

Exposure, Vulnerability, Directness, Link, Connection, Weakening, Harm, Injury, Openness, Susceptibility

The thick forest acted as a buffer against the noise of the city.

Crunch

Noun

A critical point or situation; a severe shortage of something.

(कठिन स्थिति)

Crisis, Difficulty, Hardship, Turning point, Crossroads, Shortage, Scarcity, Deficit, Lack, Tightness

Abundance, Plenty, Surplus, Ease, Solution, Resolution, Excess, Sufficiency, Glut, Prosperity

The company is facing a serious financial crunch.

Vagaries

Noun

An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone's behavior.

(अनिश्चितताएँ)

Caprices, Whims, Quirks, Fancies, Idiosyncrasies, Eccentricities, Oddities, Instability, Uncertainty

Certainties, Predictability, Consistency, Reliability, Stability, Uniformity, Regularity, Steadiness, Dependability

The success of the outdoor event depends on the vagaries of the weather.

Retaliation

Noun

Action taken in return for an injury or offense.

(प्रतिशोध)

Revenge, Reprisal, Vengeance, Counterattack, Retribution, Reciprocity, Payback, Requital, Recompense

Forgiveness, Pardon, Reconciliation, Appeasement, Pacification, Clemency, Mercy, Tolerance, Submission, Non-resistance

The attack led to swift retaliation from the opposing forces.

Implication

Noun

The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.

(निहितार्थ)

Suggestion, Hint, Inference, Consequence, Ramification, Significance, Meaning, Import

Explicit statement, Direct assertion, Declaration, Specification, Clarification, Explanation, Avowal, Pronouncement

The new policy has significant implications for the economy.

Abandon

Verb

Give up completely (a course of action, a practice, or a way of thinking); desert.

(छोड़ देना)

Desert, Forsake, Leave, Quit, Relinquish, Renounce, Discard, Ditch, Scrap, Forgo

Keep, Retain, Maintain, Preserve, Support, Uphold, Continue, Cherish, Embrace, Adopt

They had to abandon the search due to the worsening weather.

Dynamic

Adjective

(Of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

(गतिशील)

Active, Energetic, Lively, Vigorous, Spirited, Forceful, Powerful, Changing, Evolving, Progressing

Static, Inert, Passive, Stagnant, Still, Unchanging, Dormant, Lethargic, Fixed, Stable

The city has a vibrant and dynamic cultural scene.

Consideration

Noun

Careful thought, typically over a period of time; thoughtfulness and sensitivity towards others.

(विचार)

Thought, Deliberation, Reflection, Attention, Heed, Notice, Care, Concern, Kindness

Neglect, Disregard, Inattention, Ignorance, Thoughtlessness, Selfishness, Indifference, Carelessness, Obliviousness

We need to give careful consideration to all the options.