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Today's Word

procrastinate /prəˈkræs.tə.neɪt/ (v)

Meaning: to delay doing something that you should do, usually because you do not want to do it

Examples:
1)He always procrastinates until the last minute.
2)Don’t procrastinate - start working on your project now.
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Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 17.01.2025


1. RENEGE (VERB): (छोड़ना): go back on
Synonyms: break, back out of
Antonyms: keep
Example Sentence:If you renege on the deal now, I'll fight you in the courts.


2. PRESUMPTUOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अक्खड़): brazen
Synonyms: overconfident, arrogant
Antonyms: timid
Example Sentence:The man seemed too presumptuous to be a humble leader for the nation.


3. DETER (VERB): (रोकना): prevent
Synonyms: stop, put a stop to
Antonyms: encourage
Example Sentence:Strategists think about how to deter war, and also how war might occur.


4. RETREAT (VERB): (पीछे हटना): retire
Synonyms: withdraw, draw back
Antonyms: advance
Example Sentence:The French retreated in disarray.


5. MOUNT (VERB): (चढ़ना): go up
Synonyms: ascend, climb
Antonyms: descend
Example Sentence:He mounted the steps.


6. CONFRONT (VERB): (मुक़ाबला करना): tackle
Synonyms: get to grips with, address
Antonyms: avoid
Example Sentence:The best thing you can do in an embarrassing situation is to confront it.


7. FABLED (ADJECTIVE): (कल्पित): legendary
Synonyms: mythical, mythic
Antonyms: real
Example Sentence:The movie mentioned the fabled Arendelle kingdom.


8. PROTRACT (VERB): (लम्बा करना): prolong
Synonyms: extend, draw out
Antonyms: curtail
Example Sentence:He had certainly taken his time, even protracting the process.


9. CONGRUENCE (NOUN): (अनुरूपता): compatibility
Synonyms: consistency, conformity
Antonyms: conflict
Example Sentence:The results show quite good congruence with recent studies.


10. BLATANT (ADJECTIVE): (प्रबल): flagrant
Synonyms: glaring, obvious
Antonyms: inconspicuous
Example Sentence:The blatant defiance was so sweetly uttered, he didn't know how to respond.
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1. ABREAST (ADVERB): (के साथ): up with
Synonyms: up to date with, in touch with
Antonyms: out of touch with
Example Sentence:In modern times, one has to keep abreast of developments.


2. RIFE (ADJECTIVE): (फैला हुआ): widespread
Synonyms: general, common
Antonyms: scarce, unknown
Example Sentence:Male chauvinism was rife in medicine.


3. EXACERBATE (VERB): (बदतर होना): aggravate
Synonyms: worsen, inflame
Antonyms: calm
Example Sentence:Their silly attempts to resolve their misunderstandings exacerbated matters.


4. RECTITUDE (NOUN): (निष्कपटता): righteousness
Synonyms: goodness, virtue
Antonyms: infamy
Example Sentence:The necessity of moral rectitude was itself an incentive.


5. UNDERLIE (VERB): (नींव रखना): fundamental
Synonyms: basic, basal
Antonyms: subordinate
Example Sentence:We discussed the principles that underlay their methods.


6. DISPENSE (VERB): (छोड़ देना): waive
Synonyms: omit, drop
Antonyms: include
Example Sentence:Let's dispense with the formalities, shall we?


7. DISMAY (NOUN): (त्रस्त करना): appall
Synonyms: horrify, shock
Antonyms: encourage
Example Sentence:He was dismayed by the U-turn in policy.


8. TENACITY (NOUN): (दृढ़ता): persistence
Synonyms: determination, perseverance
Antonyms: irresoluteness
Example Sentence:She fought with tenacity born of anxiety.


9. SUPPRESS (VERB): (छिपाना): censor
Synonyms: redact, conceal
Antonyms: publicize
Example Sentence:The report had been suppressed.


10 EUPHORIA (NOUN): (उत्साह): elation
Synonyms: happiness, joy
Antonyms: misery
Example Sentence:In his euphoria, he had become convinced he could defeat them.
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Today's Word

buoyancy /ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/ (n)

Meaning: the ability or tendency to float in water or air or some other fluid

Examples:
1)The buoyancy of the water supports the body.
2)The boat had lost its buoyancy and was sinking.
*8. राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान ड्रामा महोत्सव 2024-25 का आयोजन कहां हुआ? / Where was the National Science Drama Festival 2024-25 held?*
A) मुंबई / Mumbai
B) बेंगलुरु / Bengaluru
C) नई दिल्ली / New Delhi
D) हैदराबाद / Hyderabad

उत्तर: C) नई दिल्ली / New Delhi

Explanation:-
*राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान ड्रामा महोत्सव 2024-25 का आयोजन नई दिल्ली में हुआ।*
The National Science Drama Festival 2024-25 was held in New Delhi.


*9. केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री अमित शाह ने किस राज्य में तीन नए आपराधिक कानूनों की समीक्षा की? / In which state did Amit Shah review three new criminal laws?*
A) उत्तर प्रदेश / Uttar Pradesh
B) मध्य प्रदेश / Madhya Pradesh
C) राजस्थान / Rajasthan
D) गुजरात / Gujarat

उत्तर: B) मध्य प्रदेश / Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:-
*केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री अमित शाह ने मध्य प्रदेश में तीन नए आपराधिक कानूनों की समीक्षा की।*
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed three new criminal laws in Madhya Pradesh.

*10. उत्तर रेलवे ने किस ऐतिहासिक वस्तु को धरोहर स्मृति चिन्ह के रूप में शामिल किया? / Northern Railway inducted which artifact as a heritage symbol?*
A) पुराना स्टीम इंजन / Old steam engine
B) 140 साल पुरानी हस्तचालित क्रेन / 140-year-old hand-operated crane
C) रेलवे स्टेशन की घड़ी / Railway station clock
D) प्राचीन टिकट मशीन / Ancient ticket machine

उत्तर: B) 140 साल पुरानी हस्तचालित क्रेन / 140-year-old hand-operated crane


Explanation:-
*उत्तर रेलवे ने 140 साल पुरानी हस्तचालित क्रेन को धरोहर स्मृति चिन्ह के रूप में शामिल किया।*
Northern Railway inducted a 140-year-old hand-operated crane as a heritage symbol.


11. The Char Dham project is a major infrastructure project in which of the following Indian states?
*चार धाम परियोजना एक प्रमुख बुनियादी ढांचा योजना निम्नलिखित किस भारतीय राज्य में है?*
A. Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेश
B. Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेश
C. Uttarakhand / उत्तराखंड
D. Sikkim / सिक्किम

Answer: Uttarakhand / उत्तराखंड
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Explanation:-
*चार धाम परियोजना उत्तराखंड में धार्मिक और पर्यटन स्थलों को जोड़ने वाला एक प्रमुख बुनियादी ढांचा प्रोजेक्ट है।*
The Char Dham project is a major infrastructure project in Uttarakhand, connecting religious and tourist destinations.


12. ___ of the Constitution of India guarantees the right to life and personal liberty.
*भारत के संविधान का __ जीवन और व्यक्तिगत स्वतंत्रता के अधिकार की गारंटी देता है।*
A. Article 19 / अनुच्छेद 19
B. Article 20 / अनुच्छेद 20
C. Article 21 / अनुच्छेद 21
D. Article 22 / अनुच्छेद 22

Answer: Article 21 / अनुच्छेद 21

Explanation:-
*अनुच्छेद 21 भारतीय संविधान के तहत जीवन और व्यक्तिगत स्वतंत्रता का अधिकार प्रदान करता है।*
Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty.


13. Global Liveability Index report is released by whom?
*ग्लोबल लिवेबिलिटी इंडेक्स रिपोर्ट किसके द्वारा जारी की जाती है?*
A. The Economist Intelligence Unit / द इकोनॉमिस्ट इंटेलिजेंस यूनिट
B. World Bank / विश्व बैंक
C. International Monetary Fund / अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मौद्रिक कोष
D. None of the above / उपरोक्त में कोई नहीं

Answer: The Economist Intelligence Unit / द इकोनॉमिस्ट इंटेलिजेंस यूनिट


Explanation:-
*ग्लोबल लिवेबिलिटी इंडेक्स रिपोर्ट द इकोनॉमिस्ट इंटेलिजेंस यूनिट द्वारा जारी की जाती है।*
The Global Liveability Index report is released by The Economist Intelligence Unit.


14. International Day of the Tropics is observed annually on ___.
*अंतर्राष्ट्रीय उष्णकटिबंधीय दिवस प्रतिवर्ष __ को मनाया जाता है।*
A. 20 June / 20 जून
B. 21 June / 21 जून
C. 23 June / 23 जून
D. 29 June / 29 जून

Answer: 29 June / 29 जून

Explanation:-
*अंतर्राष्ट्रीय उष्णकटिबंधीय दिवस हर साल 29 जून को मनाया जाता है।*
The International Day of the Tropics is observed annually on 29th June.

15. Who is the author of Aine Akbari and Akbarnama?
*आईन-ए-अकबरी तथा अकबरनामा के लेखक कौन हैं?*
A. Akbar / अकबर
B. Malik Mohammad Jayasi / मलिक मोहम्मद जायसी
C. Abul Fazal / अबुल फजल
D. Gulbadan Begum / गुलबदन बेगम

Answer: Abul Fazal / अबुल फजल
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Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 19.01.2025


1. CASTIGATE (VERB): (आलोचना करना): reprimand
Synonyms: rebuke, admonish
Antonyms: praise
Example Sentence:She was castigated for not setting a good example.


2. THRIVE (VERB): (फलना-फूलना): flourish
Synonyms: prosper, burgeon
Antonyms: decline
Example Sentence:Education groups thrive on organization.


3. MORIBUND (ADJECTIVE): (मरणासन्न): dying
Synonyms: expiring, at death's door
Antonyms: thriving
Example Sentence:On examination she was moribund and dehydrated.


4 .RECONCILE (VERB): (समाधान करना): reunite
Synonyms: pacify, appease
Antonyms: estrange
Example Sentence:He sought my advice on how to reconcile the conflict.


5. BLUNT (ADJECTIVE): (स्पष्टवादी): frank
Synonyms: straightforward, plain-spoken
Antonyms: subtle
Example Sentence:What he said was a blunt statement of fact.


6. DENT (VERB): (घटाना): diminish
Synonyms: reduce, lessen
Antonyms: increase
Example Sentence:This neither deterred him nor dented his enthusiasm.


7. FOUL (ADJECTIVE): (विकर्षक): disgusting
Synonyms: revolting, repellent
Antonyms: fragrant
Example Sentence:A foul odour troubled us all.


8.CONVALESCE (VERB) (निरामय होना): recuperate
Synonyms: recover, improve
Antonyms: deteriorate
Example Sentence:He spent eight months convalescing after the stroke.


9. IMPOVERISH (VERB): (शक्तिहीन करना): weaken
Synonyms: sap, exhaust
Antonyms: strengthen
Example Sentence:The soil was impoverished by burning.


10. REPUDIATE (VERB): (अस्वीकार करना): reject
Synonyms: renounce, abandon
Antonyms: embrace
Example Sentence:She has repudiated policies associated with previous party leaders.
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