The Hindu Vocabulary 17 November 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; the action or state of being inflated.

(मुद्रास्फीति)

Price Rise, Expansion, Swelling, Increase, Boom, Hike, Escalation

Deflation, Contraction, Reduction, Shrinkage, Compression, Decrease, Recession, Economy, Stabilization

The central bank is taking measures to control high inflation.

Drastic

Adjective

Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme.

(कठोर)

Extreme, Severe, Radical, Intense, Harsh, Rigorous, Profound, Forceful, Vigorous

Mild, Moderate, Gentle, Slight, Trivial, Soft, Easy, Gradual, Inconsequential, Light

The company took drastic steps to reduce its operating costs.

Beverage

Noun

A drink, especially one other than water.

(पीने का पदार्थ)

Drink, Liquid, Thirst-quencher, Potable, Refreshment, Fluid, Gulp, Draft, Cooler, Juice

Food, Solid, Meal, Edible, Sustenance, Dish, Consume, Nourishment, Treat, Substance

Coffee is a popular hot beverage consumed worldwide.

Contraction

Noun

The process of becoming smaller; the shortening of a muscle or word.

(संकुचन)

Shrinkage, Reduction, Compression, Shortening, Decrease, Recession, Constriction, Abbreviation, Narrowing, Downturn

Expansion, Growth, Increase, Inflation, Swelling, Enlargement, Extension, Boom, Rise, Spreading

The economic contraction led to widespread job losses.

Weightage

Noun

The relative importance or influence given to a particular factor, part, or element; the amount of weight given to something.

(महत्व)

Importance, Significance, Priority, Emphasis, Value, Influence, Consideration, Relevance, Stress, Gravity

Triviality, Insignificance, Negligence, Disregard, Unimportance, Lightness, Negligible, Minor, Worthlessness, Devaluation

The final exam is given the highest weightage in the overall course grade.

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, Mathematical, Tabular, Probabilistic, Demographic, Empirical, Factual, Calculated

Subjective, Qualitative, Intuitive, Theoretical, Abstract, Random, Personal, Hypothetical, Artistic, Emotional

The study used statistical analysis to prove the correlation.

Miscellaneous

Adjective

Consisting of various kinds of things or elements; varied.

(विविध)

Varied, Mixed, Assorted, Various, Diverse, Sundry, Eclectic, Motley, Different, General

Uniform, Homogeneous, Single, Specific, Identical, Similar, Consistent, Unique, Sole, Organized

The book contains essays on a wide range of miscellaneous topics.

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

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

The outdated survey methods tend to skew the results toward older voters.

Obscure

Adjective

Not discovered or known about; uncertain; not clearly expressed or easily understood.

(अस्पष्ट)

Vague, Unclear, Ambiguous, Enigmatic, Cryptic, Hidden, Unknown, Fuzzy, Mysterious, Shadowy

Clear, Obvious, Famous, Known, Explicit, Prominent, Lucid, Apparent, Visible, Distinct

The poet's later works are full of obscure literary references.

Benchmark

Noun

 A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

(कसौटी)

Standard, Criterion, Yardstick, Measure, Reference, Gauge, Model, Exemplar, Guide, Baseline

Estimate, Guess, Conjecture, Variation, Deviation, Exception, Abnormality, Subjectivity, Approximation,

The new project aims to set a new benchmark for energy efficiency.

Preceive

Verb

To become aware or conscious of (something); to regard as being such.

(महसूस करना)

Discern, Sense, Recognize, Apprehend, Understand, Grasp, Note, Observe, View, Realize

Miss, Ignore, Overlook, Misunderstand, Disbelieve, Doubt, Forget, Neglect, Disregard, Conceal

She was able to perceive a slight change in his tone of voice.

Beset

Verb

(Of a problem or difficulty) to trouble or threaten persistently; to surround or attack from all sides.

(तंग करना)

Trouble, Afflict, Harass, Plague, Torment, Surround, Attack, Vex, Hound, Overwhelm

Comfort, Aid, Help, Relieve, Assist, Cheer, Solace, Protect, Free, Encourage

The company has been beset by financial difficulties for months.