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The Hindu Vocabulary 21 Aug 2025
1. Aplomb (Noun)
Meaning: Self-confidence or assurance, especially in a demanding situation.
Hindi: आत्मविश्वास, दृढ़ता।
Synonyms: Poise, composure, confidence.
Antonyms: Nervousness, uncertainty, awkwardness.
Example: Rijiju handled J&K’s challenges with remarkable aplomb.
Related Words: Aplombly (adverb, rare), aplombish (adjective, rare).
2. Arduous (Adjective)
Meaning: Requiring a lot of effort or endurance; strenuous.
Hindi: कठिन, श्रमसाध्य।
Synonyms: Difficult, laborious, taxing.
Antonyms: Easy, simple, effortless.
Example: The arduous task of documenting SIR faced many hurdles.
Related Words: Arduousness (noun), arduously (adverb).
3. Beguile (Verb)
Meaning: To charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way.
Hindi: मोहित करना, बहकाना।
Synonyms: Enchant, captivate, deceive.
Antonyms: Repel, bore, disillusion.
Example: Jan Suraaj’s promises beguiled voters with hope.
Related Words: Beguilement (noun), beguiling (adjective).
4. Candid (Adjective)
Meaning: Truthful and straightforward; not hiding one’s thoughts.
Hindi: स्पष्टवादी, निष्कपट।
Synonyms: Frank, honest, open.
Antonyms: Deceptive, secretive, guarded.
Example: The candid report on CoinDCX exposed security flaws.
Related Words: Candidness (noun), candidly (adverb).
5. Contravene (Verb)
Meaning: To violate or go against a law, agreement, or principle.
Hindi: उल्लंघन करना, तोड़ना।
Synonyms: Violate, breach, infringe.
Antonyms: Obey, comply, uphold.
Example: Actions contravene the POCSO Act’s intended purpose.
Related Words: Contravention (noun), contravening (adjective).
6. Culpable (Adjective)
Meaning: Deserving blame for wrongdoing or negligence.
Hindi: दोषी, अपराधी।
Synonyms: Guilty, blameworthy, liable.
Antonyms: Innocent, blameless, exonerated.
Example: Officials were deemed culpable for the Haridwar tragedy.
Related Words: Culpability (noun), culpably (adverb).
7. Daunting (Adjective)
Meaning: Appearing difficult to deal with; intimidating.
Hindi: भयानक, कठिन।
Synonyms: Intimidating, formidable, challenging.
Antonyms: Encouraging, manageable, easy.
Example: The daunting task of GLOF prevention required expertise.
Related Words: Daunt (verb), dauntingly (adverb).
8. Disavow (Verb)
Meaning: To deny any responsibility or support for something.
Hindi: अस्वीकार करना, त्यागना।
Synonyms: Deny, repudiate, reject.
Antonyms: Acknowledge, accept, endorse.
Example: Leaders disavowed involvement in J&K disruptions.
Related Words: Disavowal (noun), disavowed (adjective).
9. Embolden (Verb)
Meaning: To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
Hindi: साहस देना, प्रोत्साहित करना।
Synonyms: Encourage, inspire, hearten.
Antonyms: Discourage, deter, daunt.
Example: Success emboldened Kodavri tribes to seek peace.
Related Words: Emboldenment (noun), emboldened (adjective).
10. Exigent (Adjective)
Meaning: Requiring immediate action or attention; urgent.
Hindi: तात्कालिक, जरूरी।
Synonyms: Urgent, pressing, critical.
Antonyms: Non-urgent, trivial, minor.
Example: Exigent measures were needed to address the urea crisis.
Related Words: Exigency (noun), exigently (adverb).
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