🔥The Hindu Vocabulary 05 Mar 2025
1. Kismet (Noun)
Meaning (English): Fate or destiny.
Meaning (Hindi): तक़दीर, भाग्य
Synonyms: Fortune, Luck, Predestination
Antonyms: Choice, Free will, Control
Example: Their meeting was pure kismet.
Related Words: Destiny, Providence, Serendipity
2. Languor (Noun)
Meaning (English): A state of tiredness or inertia.
Meaning (Hindi): सुस्ती, आलस्य
Synonyms: Fatigue, Weariness, Lethargy
Antonyms: Energy, Vitality, Alertness
Example: The heat induced a sense of languor.
Related Words: Sluggishness, Indolence, Torpor
3. Mendacious (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Lying or dishonest.
Meaning (Hindi): झूठा, कपटी
Synonyms: Deceitful, False, Fraudulent
Antonyms: Truthful, Honest, Sincere
Example: His mendacious statements misled the jury.
Related Words: Deceptive, Perfidious, Dishonest
4. Nexus (Noun)
Meaning (English): A connection or link between things.
Meaning (Hindi): संबंध, जाल
Synonyms: Connection, Link, Bond
Antonyms: Disconnection, Detachment, Separation
Example: The nexus between politics and business is concerning.
Related Words: Relationship, Association, Network
5. Obloquy (Noun)
Meaning (English): Public disgrace or verbal abuse.
Meaning (Hindi): अपमान, निंदा
Synonyms: Vilification, Condemnation, Disgrace
Antonyms: Praise, Honor, Acclaim
Example: The scandal led to widespread obloquy.
Related Words: Reproach, Opprobrium, Defamation
6. Propitious (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Indicating a good chance of success.
Meaning (Hindi): अनुकूल, शुभ
Synonyms: Favorable, Auspicious, Promising
Antonyms: Unlucky, Inauspicious, Unfavorable
Example: The weather was propitious for the event.
Related Words: Beneficial, Advantageous, Opportune
7. Quixotic (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Extremely idealistic and unrealistic.
Meaning (Hindi): अव्यावहारिक रूप से आदर्शवादी
Synonyms: Impractical, Romantic, Visionary
Antonyms: Realistic, Pragmatic, Sensible
Example: His plans for world peace were quixotic.
Related Words: Idealistic, Unrealistic, Dreamy
8. Redolent (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Strongly reminiscent of something; having a strong smell.
Meaning (Hindi): सुगंधित, याद दिलाने वाला
Synonyms: Fragrant, Evocative, Reminiscent
Antonyms: Odorless, Bland, Uninspiring
Example: The garden was redolent with the scent of jasmine.
Related Words: Aromatic, Perfumed, Nostalgic
9. Sartorial (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Related to clothing or style of dress.
Meaning (Hindi): वस्त्रों से संबंधित
Synonyms: Fashionable, Elegant, Tailored
Antonyms: Unfashionable, Sloppy, Casual
Example: His sartorial choices always impressed his colleagues.
Related Words: Stylish, Dapper, Well-dressed
10. Trenchant (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Sharp, clear, and forceful in expression.
Meaning (Hindi): तीव्र, प्रभावशाली
Synonyms: Insightful, Incisive, Cutting
Antonyms: Vague, Weak, Dull
Example: The critic’s trenchant review was brutally honest.
Related Words: Sharp, Acute, Piercing