Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Daily The Hindu Vocabulary


1.Avian (Adj)-of or relating to birds. पक्षी संबंधी


2.Outbreak (N)-a sudden rise in the incidence of a disease. प्रकोप


3.Pathogenic (Adj)-of a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism) causing disease. रोगजनक


4.Predominantly (Adv)-mostly or mainly.


5.Stamping Out (Phrasal Verb)-to stop or destroy (something bad).


6.Derailed (V)-to impede, retard, or prevent (an action or procedure).


7.Compliant (Adj)-used to describe someone or something that obeys particular rules or laws.


8.Scuttle (V)-To stop something from continuing or developing.


9.Went On (Phrasal Verb)-to continue or proceed.


10.Contentious (Adj)-causing , involving, or likely to cause disagreement and argument. विवादास्पद


11.Mob (N)-a disorderly crowd of people. भीड़


12.Run-Off Election (N)-a second election held to determine a winner when no candidate in the first election met the required threshold for victory.


13.Tantamount (Adj)-equivalent in value, significance, or effect.


14.Viciousness (N)-deliberate cruelty or violence.


15.Vitriol (N)-bitter criticism or malice.


16.Disenchantment (N)-the feeling of being disappointed.


16. PRECEDE (VERB): (पहले होना):  lead up to

Synonyms: pave the way for, set the scene for

Antonyms: follow

Example Sentence:

A gun battle had preceded the explosions.


17. CONSEQUENTIAL (ADJECTIVE): (परिणामी):  resulting

Synonyms: resultant, ensuing

Antonyms: casual

Example Sentence:

It was a loss of confidence and a consequential withdrawal of funds.


18.VICE (NOUN): (अनैतिकता):  immorality

Synonyms: wrongdoing, wrong

Antonyms: virtue

Example Sentence:

A mobile phone network is being used to peddle vice.


19. INDISPUTABLE (ADJECTIVE): (निर्विवाद):  incontrovertible

Synonyms: incontestable, undeniable

Antonyms: questionable

Example Sentence:

What he said was a far from indisputable fact.


20. ILLUSORY (ADJECTIVE): (भ्रामक):  delusory

Synonyms: delusional delusive

Antonyms: real

Example Sentence:

She knew the safety of her room was illusory.


21. FABLED (ADJECTIVE): (प्रसिद्ध):  famed

Synonyms: celebrated, renowned

Antonyms: unknown

Example Sentence:

We all saw a fabled art collection.


22. PALPABLE (ADJECTIVE): (सुस्पष्ट):  perceptible

Synonyms: visible, noticeable

Antonyms: intangible

Example Sentence:

It was a palpable sense of loss for me.


23. CHASTISE (VERB): (दंड देना):  scold

Synonyms: upbraid, berate

Antonyms: praise

Example Sentence:

He chastised his colleagues for their laziness.


24. INSIDIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (गुढ़):  stealthy

Synonyms: subtle, surreptitious

Antonyms: straightforward

Example Sentence:

Harassment is a serious and insidious problem.


25. DENT (VERB): (कम करना):  diminish

Synonyms: reduce, lessen

Antonyms: increase

Example Sentence:

She didn't seem to dent the plate of food.


26.Strained (Adj)-showing signs of nervous tension or tiredness. तनावपूर्ण


27.At Loggerheads (Phrase)-disagreeing very strongly with someone.


28.Contention (N)-disagreement or dispute. विवाद


29.Memoranda (N)-a written proposal or reminder. ज्ञापन, अनुबोधक


30.Anguish (N)-extreme pain, distress, or anxiety.


31.Scrupulously (Adv)-in a very careful and thorough way. निष्ठापूर्वक


32.Adversaries (N)-an enemy or opponent. विरोधी


33.Contestation (N)-the action or process of disputing or arguing. विवाद


34.Shake Off (Phrasal Verb)-to get rid of an illness, problem etc.

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35.Dispossession (N)-the action of depriving someone of land, property, or other possessions. निर्वासन


36.Assuage (V)-to lessen (pain or suffering). कम करना, शान्त करना


37.Disconcerting (Adj)-making someone feel uncertain and uncomfortable or worried. चिंताजनक


38.Infirmities (N)-an imperfection or blemish. कमजोरी


39.Allay (V)-to reduce (fear, doubt, or anger). कम करना


40.Amicable (Adj)-characterized by friendliness and absence of discord. सौहार्दपूर्ण, मित्रतापूर्ण


41.Spearheading (V)-lead (an attack or movement). अगुआई


17.Sanguine (Adj)-optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. आशावादी


18.In The Vicinity Of (Idiom)- in the area that is close to (a place).


19.Thrashing Out (Phrasal Verb)-to talk about (something) in order to make a decision, find a solution, etc.

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Daily The Hindu Vocabulary


1. COMMERCIAL (ADJECTIVE): (लाभ के उदेश्यवाला): Lucrative

Synonyms: Moneymaking, Profitable

Antonyms:Loss-making

Example Sentence:

Their work is way too commercial.


2. SUBVERT (VERB): (व्‍यवस्‍था भंग करना): Destabilize

Synonyms: Unsettle, Overthrow

Antonyms: Keep

Example Sentence:

An attempt was made to subvert democratic government.


3. PRECAUTIONARY (ADJECTIVE): (निवारक): Preventative

Synonyms: Preventive, safety

Antonyms: Indifferent

Example Sentence:

We took her to hospital as a precautionary measure.


4. URGE (VERB): (अनुरोध करना): Encourage

Synonyms: Enjoin, adjure

Antonyms: Discourage

Example Sentence:

Drawing up outside, he urged her inside.


5 GROUNDBREAKING (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): Innovative

Synonyms: Pioneering, Advanced

Antonyms: Conservative

Example Sentence:

Groundbreaking research has been done to look into fertility problems


6. INTENSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (गहन): Thorough

Synonyms: In-depth, Concentrated

Antonyms: Superficial

Example Sentence:

She undertook an intensive Arabic course.


7. WANE (VERB): (कम होना): Decrease

Synonyms: Decline, Diminish

Antonyms: Increase

Example Sentence:

Confidence in the dollar has waned.


8. GHASTLY (ADJECTIVE): (भयंकर): Terrible

Synonyms: Frightful, Horrible

Antonyms: Pleasant

Example Sentence:

It was one of the most ghastly crimes ever committed.


9. UNCERTAINTY (NOUN): (अनिश्चितता): Unpredictability

Synonyms: Unreliability, Precariousness

Antonyms: Certainty

Example Sentence:

These are times of uncertainty and danger.


10 LAPSE (VERB): (बिगड़ना): Deteriorate

Synonyms: Decline, Fall

Antonyms: Improve

Example Sentence:

The country has now lapsed into chaos.

MANIACS (CRAZE) 


●A person having a craze for anything english – Anglomaniac (अंग्रजी के प्रति दीवानगी)


●A person having a craze for collecting books – Bibliomaniac (पुस्तकों का प्यार करनेवाला)


●A person having a sickly desire for alcohol – Dipsomaniac (शराब का लती)


●A person with an irresistible desire to steal – Kleptomaniac (चोरी करने की दीवानगी)


●A person with a false impression that he is great and powerful – Megalomaniac (सर्वशक्तिमान समझने की बीमारी)


●A person having an unreasonable interest in any particular living, one idea or area of thought – Monomaniac (किसी एक के प्रति दीवानगी)


●A person who has an irresistible desire to set fire – Pyromaniac (आग लगाने की दीवानगी)


●A person who believes that he is God – Theomaniac (स्वयं को भगवान समझने की बीमारी)


●A person having an excessive attachment to foreign thing – Xenomaniac (विदेशी सामान के प्रति दीवानगी)

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Daily The Hindu Vocabulary editorials

1.Lynchpin (N)-Important thing or detail.


2.Graver (Adj)-used for emphasizing how serious something is.


3.Dig Into (Phrasal Verb)-try to find something out.


4.Cumulative (Adj)-increasing by one addition after another. बढ़ता हुआ


5.Offtake (N)-the taking off or purchase of goods.


6.Pay Down (Phrasal Verb)-to reduce (a debt) by repaying in part.


7.Put The House In Order (Phrase)-to solve problems.


8.Overhaul (N)-a thorough examination or investigation.


9.Bore The Brunt (Phrase)-To suffer the worst part of an unpleasant or problematic situation.


10.Pile Up (Phrasal Verb)-increase in quantity.


11.Diligently (Adv)-in a way that is careful and uses a lot of effort.


12.Sentinel (N)-an indicator of the presence of disease.


13.Topographies (N)-Detailed, precise description of a place or region.


14.Complacent (Adj)-satisfied with one's situation or life. आत्मतुष्ट


15.Blip (N)-an unexpected, minor, and typically temporary deviation from a general trend.


16.Partake (V)-to become involved with or take part in something.  भाग लेना


17.Wrangle (N)-a dispute or argument, typically one that is long and complicated.


18.Gauging (V)-to estimate or judge (people's feelings or reactions). अनुमान


19.Rhetoric (N)-the art of using speech or writing to persuade or influence. वक्रपटुता


20.Epidemiological (Adj)-relating to the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and control of diseases.  महामारी विज्ञान


21.Bungling (N)-the action or fact of carrying out a task clumsily or incompetently. विफल


22.Disdain (V)-to treat (something or someone) as having little value or importance. उपेक्षा करना


23.Denouement (N)-the outcome of a situation, when something is decided or made clear.


24.Rushed (Adj)-done or completed too hurriedly; hasty.

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25.Brushed Aside (Phrasal Verb)-bar from attention or consideration. नज़रअंदाज़ करना


26.Atrocity (N)-a cruel and violent act. क्रूरता


27.Excreta (N)-waste matter discharged from the body, especially faeces and urine.


28.Disenfranchisement (N)-the state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote. मताधिकार


29.Intangible (Adj)-incapable of being touched or seen. अस्पृश्य


30.Entitlements (N)-the fact of having a right to something. अधिकार


31.Oblique (Adj)-indirect or evasive. अप्रत्यक्ष


32.Perennial (Adj)-lasting a very long time, or happening repeatedly or all the time.


33.Unbearable (Adj)-not able to be endured or tolerated. असहनीय


34.Cremate (V)-dispose of (a dead person's body) by burning it to ashes. शव जलाना


35.Revulsion (N)-violent feeling of disgust. घृणा


36.Foment (V)-instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action). भड़काना


37.Unequivocally (Adv)-in a way that leaves no doubt. स्पष्ट


38.Inflation (N)-a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. मुद्रास्फीति


39.Mitigate (V)-to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad. कम करना


40.Downplaying (V)-make (something) appear less important than it really is.


41.Dissent (V)-to disagree with other people about something. असहमति


42.Glean (V)-to accumulate or collect.


43.Leeway (N)-freedom to act within certain limits. छूट


44.Tame (V)-to bring under control.


45.Went To Great Lengths (Phrase)-to try very hard to achieve something.


46.Transient (Adj)-lasting for a short time only. क्षणिक


47.Return To Its Feet (Phrase)-well or successful again after being ill or having problems.


48.Bottlenecks (N)-a problem that delays progress. बाधाओं


49.Fraternity (N)-a feeling of friendship and support. भाईचारा


50.Abolition (N)-the official end to a law, system, practice etc. उन्मूलन


51.Staving Off (Phrasal Verb)-to stop something bad from happening.


52.Civil Strife (N)-violent activity such as rioting or fighting in public places, especially involving many people.


53.Amphibious (Adj)-relating to, living in, or suited for both land and water.


54.Undernourishment (N)-not having enough food to develop or function normally. अल्पपोषित


55.Strife-Ridden (Adj)-divided by violent conflict or dissent.


56.Festering (Adj)-intended to cause hurt or distress.


57.Conspicuous (Adj)-obvious, marked, clear, undeniable, discernible. सुस्पष्ट


58.Salutary (Adj)-beneficial, useful, valuable, helpful, profitable. लाभदायक, हितकर


59.Accustomed (Adj)-familiar with something. अभ्यस्त


60.Embracing (V)-to accept something enthusiastically.


61.Endure (V)-to experience and bear something difficult, painful, or unpleasant. सहन करना


62.Retractable Roof (N)-a roof system designed to roll back the roof on tracks so that the interior of the facility is open to the outdoors.


63.Fore (N)-the most important or successful position.


64.Spruced Up (Phrasal Verb)-to make (someone or something) look cleaner, neater, or more attractive.


65.Slump (N)-a period of poor or losing play by a team or individual.


66.Culmination (N)-the highest point of achievement or excellence. पराकाष्ठा


67.Fortnight (N)-a period of two weeks.


68.Astute (Adj)-able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it. चतुर


69.Undergird (V)-to support something by forming a strong base for it.


70.Lives Up To (Phrasal Verb)-fulfil expectations.


71.Manna (N)-a usually sudden and unexpected source of gratification, pleasure, or gain.


72.Thrust On (Phrasal Verb)-to force someone to accept or deal with something.


73.Eloquently (Adv)-in a fluent or persuasive manner. स्पष्ट रूप से


74.Pans Out (Phrasal Verb)-to develop in a particular way or in a successful way.


75.Beleaguered (Adj)-having a lot of problems or difficulties.


76.Far-Flung (Adj)-Distant or remote. दूर-दराज़


77.Reinvigorate (V)-to strengthen something.


78.Strapped (Adj)-not having enough money.


79.Avenues (N)-a way of approaching a problem or making progress towards something. मार्ग


80.Disinvestment (N)-the withdrawal or reduction of an investment. विनिवेश


81.Throws Open The Doors (Phrase)-To make more accessible.


82.Anaemic (Adj)-without any energy and effort. जोशरहित

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1. EXCLUSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (पूर्ण): Complete

Synonyms: Full, Entire

Antonyms: Partial

Example Sentence:

The company had exclusive focus on success and making money.


2. RESUMPTION (NOUN): (पुनरारंभ): Restart

Synonyms: Restarting, Reopening

Antonyms: Suspension

Example Sentence:

With a resumption of her former manner, she turned back to her husband.


3. SPARK (VERB): (कारण होना): Give rise to

Synonyms: Cause, Set in motion

Antonyms: Bring to an end

Example Sentence:

The unexpected trial sparked a furious row.


4. INSTANTLY (ADVERB): (तत्काल): Immediately

Synonyms: At once, Straight away

Antonyms:Eventually

Example Sentence:

She fell asleep almost instantly.


5. INTRINSIC (ADJECTIVE): (आंतरिक): Inherent

Synonyms: Innate, Inborn

Antonyms: Extrinsic

Example Sentence:

Access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life.


6. BLEND (VERB): (मिश्रित करना): Mix

Synonyms: Mingle, Combine

Antonyms: Clash

Example Sentence:

Blend the cornflour with a tablespoon of water to get a perfect mixture.


7. CONSOLIDATE (VERB): (मजबूत करना): Strengthen

Synonyms: Secure, Stabilize

Antonyms: Weaken

Example Sentence:

The company consolidated its position in the international market.


8. ADORABLE (ADJECTIVE): (प्यारा): Lovable

Synonyms: Appealing, Charming

Antonyms:Hateful

Example Sentence:

I have four adorable Siamese cats.


9. HUMANITARIAN (ADJECTIVE): (मानवीय): Compassionate

Synonyms: Humane, Unselfish

Antonyms: Selfish

Example Sentence:

NGOs send humanitarian aid to all.


10. TUSSLE (NOUN): (संघर्ष): Scuffle

Synonyms: Fight, Struggle

Antonyms: Accord

Example Sentence:

There was a tussle for the ball.

Friday, July 23, 2021

Daily The Hindu Vocabulary editorials

1.Trickle Down (Phrasal Verb)-(of wealth) gradually benefit the poorest as a result of the increasing wealth of the richest.


2.Exchequer (N)-the funds of a government or institution or individual. राजकोष


3.Abysmal (Adj)-very great; limitless.


4.Ramp Up (Phrasal Verb)-increase the level or amount of something sharply. बढ़ाना


5.Hinterland (N)-a part of the country that is far away from the big city areas. पृष्ठ प्रदेश


6.Cope (V)-to deal successfully with a difficult situation.


7.Bailout (N)-an act of giving financial assistance to a failing business or economy to save it from collapse.


8.Ailing (Adj)-experiencing financial problems.


9.Propensity (N)-an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way. प्रवृत्ति, झुकाव


10.Belt-Tightening (V)-to spend less money.


11.Doles (N)-a grant of government funds to the unemployed.


12.Elephant In The Room (Phrase)-a difficult, controversial, or obvious problem that no one wants to talk about.



13. PLAUSIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (विश्वसनीय): credible

Synonyms: reasonable, believable

Antonyms: unlikely

Example Sentence:

He gave a plausible explanation of how he got into acting.


14. TRANSGRESSION (NOUN):(उल्लंघन) : offence

Synonyms: crime, sin

Antonyms: obedience

Example Sentence:

I'll be keeping an eye out for further transgressions.


15. THRILL (VERB): (रोमांचित करना): excite

Synonyms: stimulate, arouse

Antonyms: bore

Example Sentence:

Frankly, jumping off a cliff doesn't thrill me at all.


16. CONFISCATE (VERB): (ज़ब्त करना): impound

Synonyms: seize, commandeer

Antonyms: return

Example Sentence:

The guards immediately confiscated his camera.


17. NEGLIGENCE (NOUN): (लापरवाही): carelessness

Synonyms: dereliction of duty, neglect

Antonyms: conscientiousness

Example Sentence:

She got injured due to the negligence of his employers.


18. STASH (VERB): (छिपाना): store

Synonyms: stow, pack

Antonyms: show

Example Sentence:

Their wealth had been stashed away in Swiss banks.


19.PERTINENT (ADJECTIVE):(प्रासंगिक): relevant

Synonyms: to the point, apposite

Antonyms: irrelevant

Example Sentence:

She asked me a lot of pertinent questions.


20. CONFINE (VERB): (सीमित करना): enclose

Synonyms: incarcerate, imprison

Antonyms: release

Example Sentence:

He does not confine his message to high politics.


21. VETERAN (NOUN): (अनुभवी): old hand

Synonyms: old-timer, old stager

Antonyms: novice

Example Sentence:

He is a veteran theatre artist.


22. LAPSE (VERB): (अवधि समाप्त होना): expire

Synonyms: run out, terminate

Antonyms: current

Example Sentence:

He let his membership of CND lapse.

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Daily the Hindu Vocabulary &editorials


1.Intrusive (Adj)-causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited. दखल देने वाला


2.Denouement (N)-the outcome of a situation, when something is decided or made clear.


3.Abrogation (N)-the repeal or abolition of a law, right, or agreement. रद्दीकरण


4.At Loggerheads (Phrase)-disagreeing very strongly with someone.


5.Authoritarian (N)-favouring or enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom. सत्तावादी


6.Lopsided (Adj)-leaning to one side. एकतरफ़ा


7.Adversarial (Adj)-involving or characterized by conflict or opposition. विरोधात्मक


8.Rebut (V)-claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false. खंडन करना


9.Exemplified (V)-illustrate or clarify by giving an example. उदाहरण देना


10.Spearheaded (V)-to lead (an attack or a campaign). नेतृत्व


11.Etched (V)-to fix permanently in or implant firmly on the mind; root in the memory.


12.Succumbed (V)-die from the effect of a disease or injury. मृत्यु को प्राप्त होना


13.Cremated (V)-to burn a dead person’s body. दाहसंस्कार करना


14.Kept Away (Phrasal Verb)-to avoid going near somebody/something.


15.Unconscionable (Adj)-not right or reasonable. अनुचित


16.Chores (N)-a routine task, especially a household one.


17.Inhuman (Adj)-lacking human qualities of compassion and mercy; cruel and barbaric. अमानवीय, क्रूर


18.Grim (Adj)-unpleasant or disagreeable. निष्ठुर


19.Simmer (V)-(of violence or conflict) to threaten to break out.


20.Drop Out (Phrasal Verb)-abandon a course of study. छोड़ना


21.Sordid (Adj)-dirty and unpleasant. घिनौना


22.Hordes (N)-a large group of people.


23.Vandals (N)-a person, often in a group, who intentionally damages public or private property.


24.Detritus (N)-waste or debris of any kind. मलबा


25.Plotted (V)-secretly make plans to carry out (an illegal or harmful action). आलेखित


26.Brought Down (Phrasal Verb)-to cause to fall. गिराना


27.Demolition (N)-the act of destroying something, such as a building or other structure. विध्वंस


28.Unconscionable (Adj)-not right or reasonable. अनुचित


29.Throwing To The Winds (Phrase)-To discard or dispense with, especially in an abrupt or reckless manner.


30.Acquitting (V)-to decide officially in a court of law that someone is not guilty of a particular crime. निर्दोषी ठहराना


31.Vantage Points (N)-a position from which you can see things well.

Daily The Hindu Vocabulary


1. KINDLE (VERB): (प्रज्वलित करना): light

Synonyms: ignite, set fire to

Antonyms: douse

Example Sentence:

They kindle lights, he says, assuming one is in darkness.


2. INDEFINITELY (ADVERB): (अनिश्चित काल के लिए): sine die

Synonyms: forever, for good

Antonyms: temporarily

Example Sentence:

He can't expect to keep sneaking up to visit her indefinitely and get away with it.


3. PARTLY (ADVERB): (आंशिक रूप में): in part

Synonyms: partially, somewhat

Antonyms: completely

Example Sentence:

The result is partly a matter of skill and partly of chance.


4. FRAUDULENT (ADJECTIVE): (कपटपूर्ण): dishonest

Synonyms: cheating, swindling

Antonyms: honest

Example Sentence:

I wouldn't dream of going into business with that fraudulent insurance company.


5. UNDERMINE (VERB): (दुर्बल करना): erode

Synonyms: wear away, undercut

Antonyms: support

Example Sentence:

The flow of water had undermined pillars supporting the roof.


6. REVOKE (VERB): (रद्द करना): cancel

Synonyms: repeal, rescind

Antonyms: introduce

Example Sentence:

The men appealed and the sentence was revoked.


7. SPECIFIC (ADJECTIVE): (सटीक): exact

Synonyms: accurate, precise

Antonyms: vague

Example Sentence:

When ordering goods, be specific.


8 AGITATION (NOUN): (आवेश): anxiety

Synonyms: perturbation, disquiet

Antonyms: calmness

Example Sentence:

She was wringing her hands in agitation.


9. BYGONE (ADJECTIVE): (पुराना): ancient

Synonyms: past, former

Antonyms: contemporary

Example Sentence:

That is contrary to the observation of philosophers of bygone days.


10. STIMULATE (VERB): (प्रेरित करना): encourage

Synonyms: prompt, prod

Antonyms: discourage

Example Sentence:

The reader could not fail to be stimulated by the ideas presented.

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Daily The Hindu Vocabulary



1. ZEALOUS (ADJECTIVE): (उत्साही): fervent

Synonyms: ardent, fervid

Antonyms: apathetic

Example Sentence:

The council was extremely zealous in the application of the regulations.


2. APPEALING (ADJECTIVE):(आकर्षक): attractive

Synonyms: engaging, alluring

Antonyms: off-putting

Example Sentence:

Village life is somehow more appealing than city's.


3. HOSTILITY (NOUN): (युद्ध): fighting

Synonyms: conflict, combat

Antonyms: peace

Example Sentence:

He called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.


4. RELATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (तुलनात्मक): comparative

Synonyms: respective, comparable

Antonyms: absolute

Example Sentence:

The relative effectiveness of the various mechanisms is not known.


5. AGITATE (VERB): (उत्तेजित करना): upset

Synonyms: perturb, fluster

Antonyms: calm

Example Sentence:

The thought of questioning Tony agitated him extremely.


6. CAPTIVATE (VERB): (मोह लेना): enthral

Synonyms: charm, enchant

Antonyms: repel

Example Sentence:

He was captivated by her beauty.


7. ABANDONED (ADJECTIVE): (असंयत): uninhibited

Synonyms: reckless, unrestrained

Antonyms: restrained

Example Sentence:

He performed a wild, abandoned dance.


8. BUTTRESS (VERB): (समर्थन देना): strengthen

Synonyms: reinforce, fortify

Antonyms: weaken

Example Sentence:

He buttressed his idea by religious belief.


9. PROMINENT (ADJECTIVE):(अगोचर): conspicuous

Synonyms: noticeable, obvious

Antonyms: inconspicuous

Example Sentence:

The new housing estates are prominent landmarks.


10. DETENTION (NOUN): (क़ैद): custody

Synonyms: imprisonment, confinement

Antonyms: relinquishment

Example Sentence:

The fifteen people arrested were still in police detention.

The Hindu Vocabulary & editorials



1.Take Up (Phrasal Verb)-to adopt the study, practice, or activity of. शुरू करना


2.Staggered (Adj)-very shocked or surprised.


3.Revitalised (V)-to put new life or energy into something.


4.Sinews (N)-a part of a structure or system that provides support and holds it together.


5.Lax (Adj)-without much care, attention, or control. लापरवाह


6.Unwavering (Adj)-strong and steady despite opposition or other problems.


7.Elicited (V)-to bring about (a response or reaction).


8.Kitty (N)-an amount of money that has been collected by a person or organization for a particular purpose.


9.Contraction (N)-reduction, cut, decrease, weakening, deduction. सिकुड़न


10.Scaled Up (Phrasal Verb)-to increase the size, amount, or importance of something.


11.Cess (N)-a tax, assessment, or lien. कर


12.Pent-Up (Adj)-characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions. नियंत्रित किया हुआ


13.Brewing (V)-to devise or plan.


14.Fabled (Adj)-Famous and well-known.


15.Doomsday (N)-a time or event of crisis or great danger.


16.In Tandem (Phrase)-alongside each other.


17.Somersault (N)-a sudden change from one policy or opinion to another very different one. उलट-फेर


18.Dissipated (V)-to spend or use wastefully or extravagantly.


19.Unrelenting (Adj)-without stopping. निरन्तर


20.Struck A Chord (Idiom)-to strongly impress (someone).


21.On The Mat (Phrase)-In a position to face a reprimand from someone.


22.Banked On (Phrase)-base one's hopes or confidence on something. आशा करना, भरोसा रखना


23.Foment (V)-Instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action). भड़काना


24.Astounding (Adj)-very surprising or shocking.


25.Reek (V)-be suggestive of something unpleasant or undesirable.


26.Patriarchy (N)-a society, system, or organization in which men have all or most of the power and influence.


27.Propounded (V)-to suggest a theory, belief, or opinion for other people to consider. प्रतिपादित


28.Detestable (Adj)-deserving intense dislike. तिरस्करणीय


29.Legitimising (V)-to make something legal or acceptable. वैध करना


30.Slur (N)-a disparaging remark. उपेक्षा


31.Ostensible (Adj)-stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. तथाकथित


32.Zealous (Adj)-extremely eager or enthusiastic. उत्साही


33.Flaws (N)-an imperfection or blemish. त्रुटि


34.Go Out On A Limb (Phrase)-do or say something that is different from most other people.


35.Frowned Upon (Phrasal Verb)-to disapprove of (something).


36.Larceny (N)-the crime of stealing personal property.


37.Remuneration (N)-money paid for work or a service. पारिश्रमिक


38.Salvo (N)-a sudden attack on an opponent.


39.Indictment (N)-a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime. अभियोग


40.At Hand (Phrase)-readily accessible when needed.


41.Tip Of The Iceberg (Idiom)-there may be a bigger, hidden issue.


42.Compliance (N)-the act of obeying an order, rule, or request. अनुपालन


43.Subpoena (N)-a writ ordering a person to attend a court. आकारक


43.Hobbled (V)-to move along unsteadily or with difficulty.


44.Run-Of-The-Mill (Adj)-ordinary and not interesting.


45.Plutocrat (N)-a person whose power derives from their wealth. धनिकतंत्र का सत्ताधिकारी


46.Bent On (Phrase)-to be very determined to do something.

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Daily The Hindu Vocabulary

 Daily The Hindu Vocabulary & editorials for all competitive exams


1. DISMISS (VERB): (पद से हटाना):  throw out

Synonyms: get rid of, discharge

Antonyms: Engage

Example Sentence:The prime minister dismissed five members of his cabinet.


2. ACCESSIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (सुलभ):  approachable

Synonyms: available easy-going

Antonyms: unapproachable

Example Sentence:He is more accessible than most tycoons.


3. COMPREHENSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यापक):  inclusive

Synonyms: all-inclusive, complete

Antonyms: partial

Example Sentence:He owns a comprehensive collection of photographs.


4. DORMANT (ADJECTIVE): (निष्क्रिय):  asleep

Synonyms: sleeping, slumbering

Antonyms: awake

Example Sentence:During the winter the seeds lie dormant in the soil.


5. MOUNT (VERB): (वृद्धि होना):  increase

Synonyms: grow, rise

Antonyms: decrease

Example Sentence:The costs mount up when one buys a new home.


6. ACCOUNTABLE (ADJECTIVE): (उत्तरदायी):  responsible

Synonyms: liable, answerable

Antonyms: unanswerable

Example Sentence:Ministers are accountable to Parliament.


7. TARDINESS (NOUN): (विलंब):  lateness

Synonyms: delay, retardation

Antonyms: punctuality

Example Sentence:Forgive my tardiness, I had some very important business to attend to.


8. WOE (NOUN): (कष्ट): misery

Synonyms: sorrow, distress

Antonyms: happiness

Example Sentence:His woes never ended due to his nature.


9. DESCENT (NOUN): (अवरोहण):  drop

Synonyms: fall, sinking

Antonyms: ascent

Example Sentence:The plane had gone into a steep descent.


10. UPTURN (NOUN): (वृद्धि):  increase

Synonyms: rise, jump

Antonyms: fall

Example Sentence:Her luck seems to have taken an upturn

11. NOTABLE (ADJECTIVE): (उल्लेखनीय): noteworthy

Synonyms: remarkable, outstanding

Antonyms: insignificant

Example Sentence:

The gardens are notable for their collection of magnolias and camellias.


12. PHENOMENAL (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): exceptional

Synonyms: extraordinary, remarkable

Antonyms: ordinary

Example Sentence:

The town expanded at a phenomenal rate.


13. ATYPICAL (ADJECTIVE): (विचित्र): unusual

Synonyms: untypical, non-typical

Antonyms: typical

Example Sentence:

I belong to the sample of people who are rather atypical of the target audience.


14. THOUGHTFUL (ADJECTIVE): (विचारशील): pensive

Synonyms: thinking, reflective

Antonyms: vacant

Example Sentence:

Brows were drawn together in thoughtful consideration.


15. FLAUNT (VERB): (शान दिखाना): show off

Synonyms: parade, exhibit

Antonyms: hide

Example Sentence:

Newly rich consumers eager to flaunt their prosperity.


16. AMBITIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (महत्वाकांक्षी): aspiring

Synonyms: determined, forceful

Antonyms: unambitious

Example Sentence:

She is a typical ambitious workaholic.


17. COMBAT (VERB): (सामना करना): fight

Synonyms: tackle, attack

Antonyms: give in to

Example Sentence:

She dedicated her life combating poverty.


18. ULTIMATE (ADJECTIVE): (अंतिम): eventual

Synonyms: last, final

Antonyms: immediate

Example Sentence:

The ultimate aim of the firm’s head was to force his resignation.


19. UNDERMINE (VERB): (दुर्बल करना): subvert

Synonyms: sabotage, threaten

Antonyms: enhance

Example Sentence:

This could undermine years of hard work.


20. UNFETTERED (ADJECTIVE): (निरंकुश): unrestrained

Synonyms: unrestricted unconstrained

Antonyms: restrained

Example Sentence:

His imagination is unfettered by the laws of logic.