🔥The Hindu Vocabulary 11 Apr 2025
1. Precarious (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Not securely held or in position; likely to collapse.
Meaning (Hindi): अस्थिर
Synonyms: Unstable, Risky, Hazardous
Antonyms: Stable, Secure
Example: The precarious ladder wobbled as he climbed it.
Related Words: Perilous, Uncertain
2. Archaic (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Very old or outdated.
Meaning (Hindi): प्राचीन
Synonyms: Ancient, Obsolete, Antiquated
Antonyms: Modern, Contemporary
Example: The archaic language in the manuscript was hard to understand.
Related Words: Outdated, Primitive
3. Abate (Verb)
Meaning (English): To reduce in intensity or amount.
Meaning (Hindi): कम करना
Synonyms: Diminish, Decrease, Subside
Antonyms: Intensify, Increase
Example: The storm finally began to abate after hours of heavy rain.
Related Words: Lessen, Moderate
4. Impetuous (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Acting quickly without thought or care.
Meaning (Hindi): आवेगी
Synonyms: Rash, Hasty, Impulsive
Antonyms: Cautious, Thoughtful
Example: His impetuous decision led to unnecessary complications.
Related Words: Reckless, Careless
5. Ineffable (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Too great or extreme to be expressed in words.
Meaning (Hindi): अवर्णनीय
Synonyms: Indescribable, Inexpressible, Sublime
Antonyms: Definable, Expressible
Example: The beauty of the sunset was ineffable.
Related Words: Heavenly, Exquisite
6. Progeny (Noun)
Meaning (English): Descendants or offspring.
Meaning (Hindi): संतान
Synonyms: Offspring, Descendants, Heirs
Antonyms: Ancestors, Forebears
Example: The artist’s progeny carried on his legacy.
Related Words: Children, Lineage
7. Garrulous (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters.
Meaning (Hindi): बक-बक करने वाला
Synonyms: Chatty, Loquacious, Verbose
Antonyms: Silent, Reserved
Example: The garrulous neighbor kept everyone entertained with her stories.
Related Words: Talkative, Gabby
8. Intransigent (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Unwilling to change one’s views or agree.
Meaning (Hindi): अडिग
Synonyms: Stubborn, Unyielding, Obdurate
Antonyms: Flexible, Agreeable
Example: The intransigent negotiator refused to compromise.
Related Words: Resolute, Uncompromising
9. Effervescent (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Full of energy and enthusiasm.
Meaning (Hindi): उत्साही
Synonyms: Lively, Bubbly, Vibrant
Antonyms: Dull, Lifeless
Example: Her effervescent personality lit up the room.
Related Words: Energetic, Vivacious
10. Rescind (Verb)
Meaning (English): To revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement.
Meaning (Hindi): रद्द करना
Synonyms: Revoke, Cancel, Repeal
Antonyms: Enforce, Ratify
Example: The government decided to rescind the controversial policy.
Related Words: Annul, Nullify