The Hindu + word‑of‑the‑day vocabulary with Hindi meanings, examples, synonyms, and antonyms.
| Word | Meaning (English) | Meaning (Hindi) | Part of Speech | Example Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudent | Acting with or showing care and thought for the future | विवेकपूर्ण, समझदार | Adjective | It is prudent to save part of your income every month. | Sensible, Judicious, Cautious | Reckless, Careless, Imprudent |
| Robust | Strong, healthy, and effective | मजबूत, सशक्त | Adjective | The economy has shown robust growth this year. | Strong, Vigorous, Resilient | Weak, Fragile, Feeble |
| Overheat | Grow or develop too quickly, causing problems | अत्यधिक गरम / अति‑वृद्धि होना | Verb | Easy credit can overheat the housing market. | Overexpand, Overstimulate | Stabilise, Cool |
| Hold back | Keep something; not use or release it | रोक कर रखना, उपयोग न करना | Phrasal Verb | Firms continue to hold back investment despite incentives. | Retain, Reserve, Keep | Spend, Deploy, Release |
| Push for growth | Try strongly to increase development | विकास बढ़ाने की कोशिश करना | Phrase | The government is pushing for growth through infrastructure spending. | Promote, Stimulate, Accelerate | Restrain, Slow down |
| Cautious | Careful to avoid risks or mistakes | सावधान, सतर्क | Adjective | The central bank remains cautious about cutting rates. | Careful, Vigilant, Watchful | Reckless, Careless |
| Haggle | Bargain persistently, especially over price | मोलभाव करना | Verb | Tourists often haggle in local markets to get a better deal. | Bargain, Negotiate, Barter | Agree, Accept |
| Dreary | Dull, bleak, and depressing | उदास, नीरस | Adjective | The long, dreary lecture made everyone sleepy. | Dull, Drab, Uninteresting | Cheerful, Lively, Interesting |
| Ordain | Officially order or decree; to appoint | आदेश देना, विधिवत नियुक्त करना | Verb | The constitution ordains equal rights for all citizens. | Decree, Appoint, Enact | Revoke, Cancel |