✅️ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 01 June 2025.
1. GARGANTUAN (ADJECTIVE): (विशाल): enormous
Synonyms: massive, huge
Antonyms: tiny
Example Sentence:
Tigers and lions have a gargantuan appetite.
2. RELATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (तुलनात्मक):comparative
Synonyms: respective, comparable
Antonyms: absolute
Example Sentence:
The relative effectiveness of the various mechanisms is not known.
3. SUBSTANTIAL (ADJECTIVE): (प्रबल): sturdy
Synonyms: solid, stout
Antonyms: insubstantial
Example Sentence:
He lives near the row of substantial Victorian villas.
4. EFFICACY (NOUN): (प्रभावोत्पादकता):effectiveness
Synonyms: success, potency
Antonyms: inefficacy
Example Sentence:
There is little information on the efficacy of this treatment.
5. INTRIGUE (VERB): (दिलचस्प बनाना): interest
Synonyms: fascinate, attract
Antonyms: bore
Example Sentence:
The whole class was intrigued by his unique question.
6. BLIGHT (NOUN): (यातना): affliction
Synonyms: scourge, bane
Antonyms: blessing
Example Sentence:
The vacant properties are a blight on the neighbourhood.
7. UNACCEPTABLE (ADJECTIVE): (अस्वीकार्य):intolerable
Synonyms: insufferable, unsatisfactory
Antonyms: acceptable
Example Sentence:
His behaviour was unacceptable.
8. CONSIDERABLE (ADJECTIVE): (ध्यान देने लायक़): distinguished
Synonyms: noteworthy, noted
Antonyms: insignificant
Example Sentence:
Snow was a limited, but still considerable, novelist.
9. MENACE (VERB): (खतरे में डालना): threaten
Synonyms: jeopardize, imperil
Antonyms: friendly
Example Sentence:
Africa's elephants are still menaced by poaching.
10. VACANT (ADJECTIVE): (भावशून्य): blank
Synonyms: expressionless, deadpan
Antonyms: expressive
Example Sentence:
I came across a vacant stare.
1. GARGANTUAN (ADJECTIVE): (विशाल): enormous
Synonyms: massive, huge
Antonyms: tiny
Example Sentence:
Tigers and lions have a gargantuan appetite.
2. RELATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (तुलनात्मक):comparative
Synonyms: respective, comparable
Antonyms: absolute
Example Sentence:
The relative effectiveness of the various mechanisms is not known.
3. SUBSTANTIAL (ADJECTIVE): (प्रबल): sturdy
Synonyms: solid, stout
Antonyms: insubstantial
Example Sentence:
He lives near the row of substantial Victorian villas.
4. EFFICACY (NOUN): (प्रभावोत्पादकता):effectiveness
Synonyms: success, potency
Antonyms: inefficacy
Example Sentence:
There is little information on the efficacy of this treatment.
5. INTRIGUE (VERB): (दिलचस्प बनाना): interest
Synonyms: fascinate, attract
Antonyms: bore
Example Sentence:
The whole class was intrigued by his unique question.
6. BLIGHT (NOUN): (यातना): affliction
Synonyms: scourge, bane
Antonyms: blessing
Example Sentence:
The vacant properties are a blight on the neighbourhood.
7. UNACCEPTABLE (ADJECTIVE): (अस्वीकार्य):intolerable
Synonyms: insufferable, unsatisfactory
Antonyms: acceptable
Example Sentence:
His behaviour was unacceptable.
8. CONSIDERABLE (ADJECTIVE): (ध्यान देने लायक़): distinguished
Synonyms: noteworthy, noted
Antonyms: insignificant
Example Sentence:
Snow was a limited, but still considerable, novelist.
9. MENACE (VERB): (खतरे में डालना): threaten
Synonyms: jeopardize, imperil
Antonyms: friendly
Example Sentence:
Africa's elephants are still menaced by poaching.
10. VACANT (ADJECTIVE): (भावशून्य): blank
Synonyms: expressionless, deadpan
Antonyms: expressive
Example Sentence:
I came across a vacant stare.
One Word asked in CGL 2024
Q1. A person who likes to argue about anything - Contentious
Q2. She is proficient in speaking many languages - Multilingual
Q3. A short interesting story about a real person or event - Anecdote
Q4. One who does not show response to good or bad - Stoic
Q5. Morbid compulsion to consume alcohol continuously - Dipsomania
Q6. That can’t be reached - Inaccessible
Q7. An order of law requiring people to remain indoors - Curfew
Q8. A government by the officials - Bureaucracy
Q9. A person who sells and arranges cut flowers - Florist
Q10. A small group of people who spend their time together and do not welcome other people into that group - Clique
Q11. A place where fruit trees are grown - Orchard
Q12. An often-imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness - Utopia
Q13. Fear of closed spaces - Claustrophobia
Q14. A short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part - Foreword
Q15. Exclusive circle of people with a common purpose - Clique
Q16. An instrument for viewing distant objects in space - Telescope
Q17. Awkward in movement or manner - Clumsy
Q18. A person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft - Astronaut
Q19. One who opposes others- Antagonist
Q20. Failing to give proper care and attention - Lax
Q21. That which cannot be conquered - Invincible
Q22. A false idea or belief - Fallacy
Q23. Never able to die - Immortal
Q24. The list of subjects to be discussed at a meeting - Agenda
Q25. Incapable of being defeated - Invincible
Q26. A place where birds are kept - Aviary
Q27. Cannot be corrected - Incorrigible
Q28. One who eats a lot - Glutton
Q29. A large, flat area surrounded by seats used for sports or entertainment - Arena
Q30. A period of ten years - Decade
Q31. One who speaks less in a forum - Reticent
Q32. An important person who represents his/her country in a foreign country - Ambassador
Q33. A person who is inclined to see the worst aspect of things - Pessimist
Q34. The study of coins - Numismatics
Q35. High shrill piercing cry - Screech
Q36.The food is not fresh - Stale
Q37. The workers received (a sum for the services they rendered) - Remuneration
Q38. A thing fit to eat - Edible
Q39. A person who deceives others by pretending to be someone else - Impostor
Q40. Amusing and true stories - Anecdotes
Q41. Humor that describes the weaknesses of the other person- Satire
Q42. One who eats the flesh of his own species - Cannibal
Q43. Having unlimited power - Omnipotent
Q44. A short stay that you make while on a longer journey - Stopover
Q45. Much more than usual or expected - Exceeding
Q46. A person who performs magic to entertain people - Magician
Q47. A person who is kept captive for fulfillment of demands of money or conditions - Hostage
Q48. One who tends to look at the dark side of things - Pessimist
Q49. The statistical study of human populations - Demography
Q50. Undue favor to one’s own relative during the hiring process - Nepotism
Q51. A continuing unpleasant situation, created when one problem causes another problem that then makes the first problem worse - Vicious cycle
Q52. An utter state of confusion - Chaos
Q53. Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern - Apathy
Q54. A person who has supreme power or authority - Sovereign
Q55. The study of ancient things such as art, graves, ruins, etc. - Archaeology
Q56. Speaking disrespectfully about sacred or religious things - Blasphemy
Q57. A thing that can be easily carried by hands - Portable
Q58. The evening time when the sun has just set and it is almost dark - Dusk
Q59. A place to park aeroplanes - Hangar
Q60. A person who does not believe in God - Atheist
Q61. Anything pertaining to cats - Feline
Q62. Dealing with things in a practical and sensible way - Pragmatic
Q63. That which is no longer in existence - Extinct
Q64. Things that can be seen and touched - Tangible
Q65. Fear of snakes - Ophidiophobia
Q66. A performer’s first public appearance - Debut
Q1. A person who likes to argue about anything - Contentious
Q2. She is proficient in speaking many languages - Multilingual
Q3. A short interesting story about a real person or event - Anecdote
Q4. One who does not show response to good or bad - Stoic
Q5. Morbid compulsion to consume alcohol continuously - Dipsomania
Q6. That can’t be reached - Inaccessible
Q7. An order of law requiring people to remain indoors - Curfew
Q8. A government by the officials - Bureaucracy
Q9. A person who sells and arranges cut flowers - Florist
Q10. A small group of people who spend their time together and do not welcome other people into that group - Clique
Q11. A place where fruit trees are grown - Orchard
Q12. An often-imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness - Utopia
Q13. Fear of closed spaces - Claustrophobia
Q14. A short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part - Foreword
Q15. Exclusive circle of people with a common purpose - Clique
Q16. An instrument for viewing distant objects in space - Telescope
Q17. Awkward in movement or manner - Clumsy
Q18. A person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft - Astronaut
Q19. One who opposes others- Antagonist
Q20. Failing to give proper care and attention - Lax
Q21. That which cannot be conquered - Invincible
Q22. A false idea or belief - Fallacy
Q23. Never able to die - Immortal
Q24. The list of subjects to be discussed at a meeting - Agenda
Q25. Incapable of being defeated - Invincible
Q26. A place where birds are kept - Aviary
Q27. Cannot be corrected - Incorrigible
Q28. One who eats a lot - Glutton
Q29. A large, flat area surrounded by seats used for sports or entertainment - Arena
Q30. A period of ten years - Decade
Q31. One who speaks less in a forum - Reticent
Q32. An important person who represents his/her country in a foreign country - Ambassador
Q33. A person who is inclined to see the worst aspect of things - Pessimist
Q34. The study of coins - Numismatics
Q35. High shrill piercing cry - Screech
Q36.The food is not fresh - Stale
Q37. The workers received (a sum for the services they rendered) - Remuneration
Q38. A thing fit to eat - Edible
Q39. A person who deceives others by pretending to be someone else - Impostor
Q40. Amusing and true stories - Anecdotes
Q41. Humor that describes the weaknesses of the other person- Satire
Q42. One who eats the flesh of his own species - Cannibal
Q43. Having unlimited power - Omnipotent
Q44. A short stay that you make while on a longer journey - Stopover
Q45. Much more than usual or expected - Exceeding
Q46. A person who performs magic to entertain people - Magician
Q47. A person who is kept captive for fulfillment of demands of money or conditions - Hostage
Q48. One who tends to look at the dark side of things - Pessimist
Q49. The statistical study of human populations - Demography
Q50. Undue favor to one’s own relative during the hiring process - Nepotism
Q51. A continuing unpleasant situation, created when one problem causes another problem that then makes the first problem worse - Vicious cycle
Q52. An utter state of confusion - Chaos
Q53. Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern - Apathy
Q54. A person who has supreme power or authority - Sovereign
Q55. The study of ancient things such as art, graves, ruins, etc. - Archaeology
Q56. Speaking disrespectfully about sacred or religious things - Blasphemy
Q57. A thing that can be easily carried by hands - Portable
Q58. The evening time when the sun has just set and it is almost dark - Dusk
Q59. A place to park aeroplanes - Hangar
Q60. A person who does not believe in God - Atheist
Q61. Anything pertaining to cats - Feline
Q62. Dealing with things in a practical and sensible way - Pragmatic
Q63. That which is no longer in existence - Extinct
Q64. Things that can be seen and touched - Tangible
Q65. Fear of snakes - Ophidiophobia
Q66. A performer’s first public appearance - Debut
Important Days & Theme (May 2025)
1 May - International Labour Day
Theme 2025 - Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations
3 May - World Press Freedom Day
Theme 2025 - Reporting In The Brave New World - The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On Press Freedom And The Media
8 May - World Red Cross Day
Theme 2025 - Keeping Humanity Alive
11 May - National Technology Day
Theme 2025 - YANTRA - Yugantar for Advancing New Technology, Research & Acceleration
12 May - International Nurses Day Theme 2025 - Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies
17 May - World Hypertension Day
Theme 2025 - Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer
20 May - World Metrology Day
Theme 2025 - Measurements for all times, for all people
21 May - International Tea Day
22 May - International Day for Biological Diversity
Theme 2025 - Harmony with nature and sustainable development
25 May - World Thyroid Day
28 May - Menstrual Hygiene Day
Theme 2025 - Together for a Period Friendly World
28 May - World Hunger Day
29 May - International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Theme 2025 - The Future of Peacekeeping)
1 May - International Labour Day
Theme 2025 - Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations
3 May - World Press Freedom Day
Theme 2025 - Reporting In The Brave New World - The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On Press Freedom And The Media
8 May - World Red Cross Day
Theme 2025 - Keeping Humanity Alive
11 May - National Technology Day
Theme 2025 - YANTRA - Yugantar for Advancing New Technology, Research & Acceleration
12 May - International Nurses Day Theme 2025 - Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies
17 May - World Hypertension Day
Theme 2025 - Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer
20 May - World Metrology Day
Theme 2025 - Measurements for all times, for all people
21 May - International Tea Day
22 May - International Day for Biological Diversity
Theme 2025 - Harmony with nature and sustainable development
25 May - World Thyroid Day
28 May - Menstrual Hygiene Day
Theme 2025 - Together for a Period Friendly World
28 May - World Hunger Day
29 May - International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Theme 2025 - The Future of Peacekeeping)
Antonym of Dogmatic
(SSC CHSL 2024)
(SSC CHSL 2024)
Anonymous Quiz
11%
Careless
25%
Dishonest
21%
Biased
44%
Amenable
Choose the correct response (a), (b), (c) or (d) and indicate on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
He said to his friend, "Could you please close the door?"
He said to his friend, "Could you please close the door?"
Anonymous Quiz
71%
He requested his friend to close the door.
4%
He ordered his friend to close the door.
11%
He wanted his friend to close the door for him.
15%
He requested his friend to please close the door.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The hunchback was being laughed at by everyone
The hunchback was being laughed at by everyone
Anonymous Quiz
17%
Everyone is laughing at the hunchback
6%
Everyone laughs at the hunchback
20%
Everyone laughed at the hunchback.
57%
Everyone was laughing at the hunchback.
✅️ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 02 June 2025
1. UNRELENTING (ADJECTIVE): (निरंतर): continual
Synonyms: constant, continuous
Antonyms: intermittent
Example Sentence:
She established her authority with unrelenting thoroughness.
2. BANDY (ADJECTIVE): (झुका हुआ): bowed
Synonyms: curved, bent
Antonyms: straight
Example Sentence:
She had legs that were bent and slightly bandy.
3. MARSHAL (VERB): (क्रमबद्ध करना): gather
Synonyms: assemble, collect
Antonyms: disperse
Example Sentence:
The general marshalled his troops for an important task.
4. FIERCE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रचण्ड): powerful
Synonyms: strong, violent
Antonyms: mild
Example Sentence:
Fierce storms lashed throughout the country.
5. REPREHENSIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (खेदजनक):deplorable
Synonyms: disgraceful discreditable
Antonyms: creditable
Example Sentence:
His complacency and reprehensible laxity.
6. SHED (VERB): (बरखास्त करना): dismiss
Synonyms: let go, discharge
Antonyms: hire
Example Sentence:
Many firms use relocation as an opportunity to shed jobs.
7. DESTRUCTIVE (ADJECTIVE): (द्वेषपूर्ण):negative
Synonyms: hostile, antagonistic
Antonyms: constructive
Example Sentence:
One should never practice destructive criticism.
8. ILLICIT (ADJECTIVE): (अवैध): illegal
Synonyms: unlawful, illegitimate
Antonyms: licit
Example Sentence:
She was in possession of illicit drugs.
9. ZEAL (NOUN): (जोश): passion
Synonyms: ardour, love
Antonyms: apathy
Example Sentence:
He has a lot of zeal for privatization.
10. INTERDICT (VERB): (निषेध करना): prohibit
Synonyms: forbid, ban
Antonyms: permit
Example Sentence:
Society will never interdict morality.
1. UNRELENTING (ADJECTIVE): (निरंतर): continual
Synonyms: constant, continuous
Antonyms: intermittent
Example Sentence:
She established her authority with unrelenting thoroughness.
2. BANDY (ADJECTIVE): (झुका हुआ): bowed
Synonyms: curved, bent
Antonyms: straight
Example Sentence:
She had legs that were bent and slightly bandy.
3. MARSHAL (VERB): (क्रमबद्ध करना): gather
Synonyms: assemble, collect
Antonyms: disperse
Example Sentence:
The general marshalled his troops for an important task.
4. FIERCE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रचण्ड): powerful
Synonyms: strong, violent
Antonyms: mild
Example Sentence:
Fierce storms lashed throughout the country.
5. REPREHENSIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (खेदजनक):deplorable
Synonyms: disgraceful discreditable
Antonyms: creditable
Example Sentence:
His complacency and reprehensible laxity.
6. SHED (VERB): (बरखास्त करना): dismiss
Synonyms: let go, discharge
Antonyms: hire
Example Sentence:
Many firms use relocation as an opportunity to shed jobs.
7. DESTRUCTIVE (ADJECTIVE): (द्वेषपूर्ण):negative
Synonyms: hostile, antagonistic
Antonyms: constructive
Example Sentence:
One should never practice destructive criticism.
8. ILLICIT (ADJECTIVE): (अवैध): illegal
Synonyms: unlawful, illegitimate
Antonyms: licit
Example Sentence:
She was in possession of illicit drugs.
9. ZEAL (NOUN): (जोश): passion
Synonyms: ardour, love
Antonyms: apathy
Example Sentence:
He has a lot of zeal for privatization.
10. INTERDICT (VERB): (निषेध करना): prohibit
Synonyms: forbid, ban
Antonyms: permit
Example Sentence:
Society will never interdict morality.
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
His old car has become (a financial burden) on him now.
1. A white elephant
2. An apple of one’s eye
3. An eyesore
4. A rare bird
His old car has become (a financial burden) on him now.
1. A white elephant
2. An apple of one’s eye
3. An eyesore
4. A rare bird
Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence.
Last year art critics praised Animesh as if he were a master, but he turned out to be a (pleasure for a short time).
1. a house of cards
2. a bull in a china shop
3. a dish fit for Gods
4. a nine days’ wonder
Last year art critics praised Animesh as if he were a master, but he turned out to be a (pleasure for a short time).
1. a house of cards
2. a bull in a china shop
3. a dish fit for Gods
4. a nine days’ wonder
Identify the error in the given sentence and select the correct sentence from the given options.
Petrified wood is type of fossilised wood that exhibits the original details of the wood.
1. Petrified wood is a type of fossilised wood that exhibits the original details of the wood.
2. A petrified wood is type of fossilised wood that exhibits an original details of the wood.
3. The petrified wood is the type of fossilised wood that exhibits an original details of the wood.
4. Petrified wood is the type of fossilised wood that exhibits an original details of the wood.
Petrified wood is type of fossilised wood that exhibits the original details of the wood.
1. Petrified wood is a type of fossilised wood that exhibits the original details of the wood.
2. A petrified wood is type of fossilised wood that exhibits an original details of the wood.
3. The petrified wood is the type of fossilised wood that exhibits an original details of the wood.
4. Petrified wood is the type of fossilised wood that exhibits an original details of the wood.
Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.
Workers and companies in all sectors can contribute their skills to meet society new needs.
1. sectors can contribute their skills
2. No error
3. to meet society new needs
4. Workers and companies in all
Workers and companies in all sectors can contribute their skills to meet society new needs.
1. sectors can contribute their skills
2. No error
3. to meet society new needs
4. Workers and companies in all
The given sentence has an error. Select the option that contains the error in the given sentence.
We have to be cautius regarding the impact of global warming.
1. We have to
2. of global warming
3. regarding the impact
4. be cautius
We have to be cautius regarding the impact of global warming.
1. We have to
2. of global warming
3. regarding the impact
4. be cautius