1. Sensible

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Having good sense or judgement; practical and reasonable

Tamil Meaning: புத்திசாலித்தனமான

Malayalam Meaning: വിവേകമുള്ള

Kannada Meaning: ಬುದ್ಧಿವಂತ

Synonyms: Rational, reasonable, practical, wise, prudent

Antonyms: Foolish, irrational, unreasonable, imprudent

Usage in Sentence: The Reserve Bank’s sensible approach to monetary policy helped maintain economic stability during uncertain times.

2. Uncertainties

Part of speech: Noun (plural)

Meaning: Things that are not able to be relied on; not known or definite

Tamil Meaning: நிச்சயமின்மை

Malayalam Meaning: അനിശ്ചിതത്വങ്ങൾ

Kannada Meaning: ಅನಿಶ್ಚಿತತೆಗಳು

Synonyms: Doubts, ambiguities, unknowns, variables

Antonyms: Certainties, assurances, guarantees

Usage in Sentence: Global economic uncertainties continue to affect investment decisions across emerging markets.

3. Tariffs

Part of speech: Noun (plural)

Meaning: Taxes imposed on imported or exported goods

Tamil Meaning: வர்த்தக வரி

Malayalam Meaning: ഇറക്കുമതി നികുതി

Kannada Meaning: ಸುಂಕ

Synonyms: Duties, levies, customs, taxes

Antonyms: Subsidies, exemptions

Usage in Sentence: Higher tariffs on steel imports have increased manufacturing costs for domestic companies.

4. Percolating

Part of speech: Verb (present participle)

Meaning: Spreading gradually through an area or group of people

Tamil Meaning: ஊடுருவுதல்

Malayalam Meaning: വ്യാപിക്കുന്നു

Kannada Meaning: ಹರಿದು ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿರುವ

Synonyms: Filtering, seeping, spreading, penetrating

Antonyms: Blocking, stopping, containing

Usage in Sentence: The benefits of the interest rate cuts are still percolating through the banking system.

5. Reciprocal

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Given or felt by each towards the other; mutual

Tamil Meaning: பரஸ்பர

Malayalam Meaning: പരസ്പര

Kannada Meaning: ಪರಸ್ಪರ

Synonyms: Mutual, corresponding, equivalent, bilateral

Antonyms: Unilateral, one-sided

Usage in Sentence: The reciprocal trade agreement benefits both countries equally.

6. Assessment

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: The action of assessing someone or something; evaluation

Tamil Meaning: மதிப்பீடு

Malayalam Meaning: മൂല്യനിർണയം

Kannada Meaning: ಮೌಲ್ಯಮಾಪನ

Synonyms: Evaluation, appraisal, analysis, judgement

Antonyms: Ignorance, neglect, oversight

Usage in Sentence: The administration’s assessment of the economic situation proved accurate.

7. Nevertheless

Part of speech: Adverb

Meaning: In spite of that; notwithstanding; however

Tamil Meaning: இருப்பினும்

Malayalam Meaning: എന്നിരുന്നാലും

Kannada Meaning: ಆದರೂ

Synonyms: However, nonetheless, still, yet

Antonyms: Therefore, thus, consequently

Usage in Sentence: The challenges were significant; nevertheless, the team achieved their targets.

8. Negotiating

Part of speech: Verb (present participle)

Meaning: Trying to reach an agreement through discussion

Tamil Meaning: பேச்சுவார்த்தை

Malayalam Meaning: ചർച്ച നടത്തുന്നു

Kannada Meaning: ಮಾತುಕತೆ ನಡೆಸುತ್ತಿರುವ

Synonyms: Bargaining, discussing, mediating, dealing

Antonyms: Demanding, dictating, refusing

Usage in Sentence: Both countries are negotiating a comprehensive trade partnership agreement.

9. Imposed

Part of speech: Verb (past participle)

Meaning: Force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted

Tamil Meaning: திணிக்கப்பட்ட

Malayalam Meaning: അടിച്ചേൽപ്പിച്ച

Kannada Meaning: ವಿಧಿಸಿದ

Synonyms: Enforced, levied, inflicted, established

Antonyms: Removed, lifted, abolished

Usage in Sentence: Additional penalties were imposed on countries violating trade regulations.

10. Cumulative

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Increasing by successive additions

Tamil Meaning: திரட்டப்பட்ட

Malayalam Meaning: സമാഹൃത

Kannada Meaning: ಸಂಚಿತ

Synonyms: Collective, aggregate, total, combined

Antonyms: Individual, separate, isolated

Usage in Sentence: The cumulative effect of rate cuts boosted economic growth significantly.

11. Liquidity

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: Availability of liquid assets to a market or company

Tamil Meaning: பணப்புழக்கம்

Malayalam Meaning: ദ്രവ്യത

Kannada Meaning: ದ್ರವ್ಯತೆ

Synonyms: Cash flow, fluidity, solvency

Antonyms: Illiquidity, insolvency

Usage in Sentence: Ample liquidity in the banking system enabled easier lending to businesses.

12. Contracted

Part of speech: Verb (past tense)

Meaning: Decreased in size, number or range

Tamil Meaning: சுருங்கியது

Malayalam Meaning: ചുരുങ്ങി

Kannada Meaning: ಸಂಕುಚಿತವಾಯಿತು

Synonyms: Shrunk, reduced, diminished, declined

Antonyms: Expanded, increased, grew

Usage in Sentence: Consumer spending contracted during the economic downturn.

13. Subdued

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Lacking intensity or strength; restrained

Tamil Meaning: கட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்ட

Malayalam Meaning: നിയന്ത്രിത

Kannada Meaning: ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿತ

Synonyms: Muted, restrained, quiet, modest

Antonyms: Intense, vibrant, strong, loud

Usage in Sentence: Market sentiment remained subdued despite positive economic indicators.

14. Alluded

Part of speech: Verb (past tense)

Meaning: Suggested or called attention to indirectly

Tamil Meaning: சுட்டிக்காட்டிய

Malayalam Meaning: സൂചിപ്പിച്ചു

Kannada Meaning: ಸೂಚಿಸಿದ

Synonyms: Referenced, hinted, implied, suggested

Antonyms: Stated, declared, specified

Usage in Sentence: The minister alluded to upcoming policy changes without revealing specific details.

15. Pivotal

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Of crucial importance in relation to development or success

Tamil Meaning: முக்கியமான

Malayalam Meaning: നിർണായക

Kannada Meaning: ನಿರ್ಣಾಯಕ

Synonyms: Crucial, critical, vital, essential

Antonyms: Insignificant, trivial, minor

Usage in Sentence: Education reforms will be pivotal in achieving the country's development goals.

16. Intervene

Part of speech: Verb

Meaning: Come between to prevent or alter a result or course of events

Tamil Meaning: தலையிடுதல்

Malayalam Meaning: ഇടപെടുക

Kannada Meaning: ಮಧ್ಯಪ್ರವೇಶ

Synonyms: Interfere, intercede, mediate, step in

Antonyms: Withdraw, abstain, ignore

Usage in Sentence: The government may need to intervene to stabilise volatile commodity prices.

17. Rationalisation

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: The action of making something more efficient or consistent

Tamil Meaning: ஒழுங்குபடுத்தல்

Malayalam Meaning: യുക്തിസഹമാക്കൽ

Kannada Meaning: ತರ್ಕಸಂಗತಗೊಳಿಸುವಿಕೆ

Synonyms: Streamlining, reorganisation, simplification

Antonyms: Complication, disorder, confusion

Usage in Sentence: Tax rationalisation would simplify compliance procedures for businesses.

18. Overdue

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Not having arrived, happened or been done by expected time

Tamil Meaning: தாமதமான

Malayalam Meaning: വൈകിയ

Kannada Meaning: ವಿಳಂಬವಾದ

Synonyms: Delayed, belated, late, outstanding

Antonyms: Early, timely, prompt

Usage in Sentence: Structural reforms in the banking sector are long overdue.

19. Luxury

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: A state of great comfort or extravagant living

Tamil Meaning: ஆடம்பரம்

Malayalam Meaning: ആഡംബരം

Kannada Meaning: ಐಶ್ವರ್ಯ

Synonyms: Privilege, indulgence, comfort, extravagance

Antonyms: Necessity, essential, requirement

Usage in Sentence: In times of crisis, governments cannot afford the luxury of delayed decisions.

20. Incursions

Part of speech: Noun (plural)

Meaning: Instances of invading or entering as an enemy

Tamil Meaning: ஆக்கிரமிப்புகள்

Malayalam Meaning: കടന്നുകയറ്റങ്ങൾ

Kannada Meaning: ಆಕ್ರಮಣಗಳು

Synonyms: Invasions, intrusions, raids, attacks

Antonyms: Retreats, withdrawals, departures

Usage in Sentence: Maritime incursions threaten regional stability in contested waters.

21. Engage

Part of speech: Verb

Meaning: Participate or become involved in

Tamil Meaning: ஈடுபடுதல்

Malayalam Meaning: ഏർപ്പെടുക

Kannada Meaning: ತೊಡಗಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು

Synonyms: Participate, involve, interact, connect

Antonyms: Disengage, withdraw, avoid

Usage in Sentence: Countries must engage constructively to resolve territorial disputes peacefully.

22. Coinciding

Part of speech: Verb (present participle)

Meaning: Occurring at the same time

Tamil Meaning: ஒரே நேரத்தில் நிகழ்தல்

Malayalam Meaning: ഒരേസമയം സംഭവിക്കുന്നു

Kannada Meaning: ಏಕಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಭವಿಸುವುದು

Synonyms: Concurrent, simultaneous, synchronous

Antonyms: Separate, different, apart

Usage in Sentence: The naval exercises are coinciding with high-level diplomatic talks.

23. Criticised

Part of speech: Verb (past participle)

Meaning: Indicated faults in a disapproving way

Tamil Meaning: விமர்சிக்கப்பட்டது

Malayalam Meaning: വിമർശിച്ചു

Kannada Meaning: ಟೀಕಿಸಲಾಯಿತು

Synonyms: Condemned, censured, attacked, denounced

Antonyms: Praised, commended, applauded

Usage in Sentence: The trade policies were criticised by several international organisations.

24. Tribunal

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: A body established to settle certain types of dispute

Tamil Meaning: தீர்ப்பாயம்

Malayalam Meaning: ട്രൈബ്യൂണൽ

Kannada Meaning: ನ್ಯಾಯಾಧಿಕರಣ

Synonyms: Court, panel, board, commission

Antonyms: None (specific legal term)

Usage in Sentence: The international tribunal ruled on the maritime boundary dispute.

25. Arbitration

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: Use of arbitrator to settle a dispute

Tamil Meaning: நடுவர் தீர்ப்பு

Malayalam Meaning: മദ്ധ്യസ്ഥത

Kannada Meaning: ಮಧ್ಯಸ್ಥಿಕೆ

Synonyms: Mediation, adjudication, settlement

Antonyms: Litigation, confrontation

Usage in Sentence: Both parties agreed to resolve their differences through arbitration.

26. Multilateral

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Agreed upon or participated in by three or more parties

Tamil Meaning: பலதரப்பு

Malayalam Meaning: ബഹുപക്ഷീയ

Kannada Meaning: ಬಹುಪಕ್ಷೀಯ

Synonyms: Multi-party, collective, joint

Antonyms: Unilateral, bilateral

Usage in Sentence: Multilateral cooperation is essential for addressing global challenges.

27. Substantial

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Of considerable importance, size or worth

Tamil Meaning: கணிசமான

Malayalam Meaning: ഗണ്യമായ

Kannada Meaning: ಗಣನೀಯ

Synonyms: Significant, considerable, large, major

Antonyms: Insignificant, minor, negligible

Usage in Sentence: There has been substantial progress in bilateral trade negotiations.

28. Comprehensive

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Complete and including everything necessary

Tamil Meaning: விரிவான

Malayalam Meaning: സമഗ്ര

Kannada Meaning: ಸಮಗ್ರ

Synonyms: Complete, thorough, extensive, detailed

Antonyms: Partial, incomplete, limited

Usage in Sentence: A comprehensive trade agreement would cover multiple sectors.

29. Easing

Part of speech: Verb (present participle)

Meaning: Making or becoming less tense or difficult

Tamil Meaning: தளர்த்துதல்

Malayalam Meaning: ലഘൂകരിക്കുന്നു

Kannada Meaning: ಸರಾಗಗೊಳಿಸುವುದು

Synonyms: Relaxing, relieving, reducing, softening

Antonyms: Tightening, intensifying, worsening

Usage in Sentence: Diplomatic efforts are easing tensions between the neighbouring countries.

30. Riled

Part of speech: Verb (past participle)

Meaning: Made annoyed or irritated

Tamil Meaning: எரிச்சலூட்டப்பட்ட

Malayalam Meaning: കോപിപ്പിച്ച

Kannada Meaning: ಕೋಪಗೊಳಿಸಿದ

Synonyms: Irritated, annoyed, provoked, agitated

Antonyms: Calmed, soothed, pleased

Usage in Sentence: The controversial remarks riled several member nations.

31. Abrasive

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Harsh or rough in manner

Tamil Meaning: கடுமையான

Malayalam Meaning: പരുക്കൻ

Kannada Meaning: ಒರಟು

Synonyms: Harsh, rough, aggressive, caustic

Antonyms: Gentle, smooth, diplomatic

Usage in Sentence: The minister's abrasive comments damaged bilateral relationships.

32. Fast-track

Part of speech: Verb

Meaning: Accelerate the progress of something

Tamil Meaning: விரைவுபடுத்துதல்

Malayalam Meaning: വേഗത്തിലാക്കുക

Kannada Meaning: ತ್ವರಿತಗೊಳಿಸುವುದು

Synonyms: Expedite, accelerate, speed up, rush

Antonyms: Delay, slow down, postpone

Usage in Sentence: The government decided to fast-track infrastructure projects.

33. Liberalised

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Made less restrictive; freed from limitations

Tamil Meaning: தாராளமயமாக்கப்பட்ட

Malayalam Meaning: ഉദാരവൽക്കരിച്ച

Kannada Meaning: ಉದಾರೀಕರಿಸಿದ

Synonyms: Deregulated, relaxed, opened up, freed

Antonyms: Restricted, controlled, regulated

Usage in Sentence: The liberalised investment policy attracted foreign capital.

34. Brunt

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: The worst part or chief impact of something

Tamil Meaning: பெரும் பாதிப்பு

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രധാന ആഘാതം

Kannada Meaning: ಮುಖ್ಯ ಪರಿಣಾಮ

Synonyms: Impact, force, burden, weight

Antonyms: Relief, benefit, advantage

Usage in Sentence: Developing nations often bear the brunt of global economic downturns.

35. Geopolitical

Part of speech: Adjective

Meaning: Relating to politics influenced by geographical factors

Tamil Meaning: புவிஅரசியல்

Malayalam Meaning: ഭൂരാഷ്ട്രീയ

Kannada Meaning: ಭೂರಾಜಕೀಯ

Synonyms: Strategic, international, global

Antonyms: Domestic, local, internal

Usage in Sentence: Geopolitical tensions affect global supply chains significantly.

36. Turbulence

Part of speech: Noun

Meaning: A state of conflict or confusion

Tamil Meaning: குழப்பம்

Malayalam Meaning: പ്രക്ഷുബ്ധത

Kannada Meaning: ಅಶಾಂತಿ

Synonyms: Instability, chaos, disorder, unrest

Antonyms: Stability, calm, peace, order

Usage in Sentence: Global markets are experiencing significant turbulence due to trade disputes.