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 Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 31 Jan 2025
       
1. UNCONSCIONABLE (ADJECTIVE): (अनैतिक): unethical
Synonyms: amoral, immoral
Antonyms: ethical
Example Sentence:The unconscionable conduct of his son.


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


3. SOLEMN (ADJECTIVE): (निष्ठावान): sincere
Synonyms: earnest, honest
Antonyms: insincere
Example Sentence:He swore a solemn oath to keep faith.


4. ROCOCO (ADJECTIVE): (अलंकृत): ornate
Synonyms: fancy, curlicued
Antonyms: plain
Example Sentence:The present building, in florid rococo style, dates from 1744-1767.


5. FLOUNDER (VERB): (संघर्ष करना): struggle
Synonyms: thrash, thresh
Antonyms: prosper
Example Sentence:He was floundering about in the shallow offshore waters.


6. BIZARRE (ADJECTIVE): (विचित्र): strange
Synonyms: peculiar, odd
Antonyms: ordinary
Example Sentence:I can't believe we're getting involved in something so bizarre.


7. TREACHEROUS (ADJECTIVE): (कपटी): traitorous
Synonyms: disloyal, perfidious
Antonyms: loyal
Example Sentence:I hear that the old man has broken with that treacherous son of his.


8. APPREHENSION (NOUN): (चिंता): anxiety
Synonyms: angst, alarm
Antonyms: confidence
Example Sentence:He felt sick with apprehension.


9. OPULENT (ADJECTIVE): (वैभवशाली): luxurious
Synonyms: sumptuous palatial
Antonyms: stark
Example Sentence:The limousine offers opulent comfort.


10. APPARENT (ADJECTIVE): (स्पष्ट): seeming
Synonyms: ostensible, outward
Antonyms: unclear
Example Sentence:His lack of concern is just so apparent.
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

My older brother,/ which you'll / meet later,/ is a dentist.

A. My older brother
B. which you'll
C. meet later
D. is a dentist
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23%
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The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error.
Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

He was / late / for school / and punished.

A. for school
B. late
C. He was
D. and punished
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21%
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17%
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Off and on

(A) Now and then

(B) Know something thoroughly

(C) Remind

(D) Object to
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56%
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31%
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.

The company understood that these small protests of employees regarding low wages were just the (tip of the iceberg).

(A) A small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is non-existent

(B) A small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is solvable

(C) A large part of a problem which is really noticeable

(D)A small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is really much greater
Options
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17%
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20%
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13%
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given one word.

Out of those group members, Rohan is the (one who opposes others), no matter what they tell him.

1. protagonist
2. anatomist
3. antagonist
4. agonist
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11%
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12%
B
67%
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10%
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given one word.

Failing to give proper care and attention

1. Cautious
2. Wild
3. Provident
4. ⁠Lax
Options
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28%
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7%
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18%
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Today's Word

🔍converse (verb)

📌Meaning: to talk to / to have conversation with

📌Example: He said that he'd really like to spend some time conversing with his super busy dad.
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*01 February 2025 Current Affairs

चीन ने समुद्र की गहराई में निगरानी के लिए दुनिया का पहला डीप सी रडार विकसित किया है। यह समुद्री अनुसंधान और सुरक्षा को बढ़ावा देगा।
China has developed the world's first deep-sea radar, enhancing underwater surveillance and marine research.

हिमाचल प्रदेश ने शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में सर्वश्रेष्ठ प्रदर्शन किया, विशेष रूप से पढ़ने के स्तर और स्कूलों में स्वच्छ पेयजल की उपलब्धता में।
Himachal Pradesh has performed best in education, particularly in reading level and availability of drinking water in schools.

भारत और इंडोनेशिया ने स्वास्थ्य और पारंपरिक चिकित्सा में सहयोग बढ़ाने के लिए एक समझौता ज्ञापन (MoU) पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं।
India and Indonesia have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in health and traditional medicine.

तेलंगाना सरकार ने गणतंत्र दिवस के अवसर पर राज्य के विकास और कल्याण के लिए चार नई योजनाएं शुरू कीं।
The Telangana government launched four new welfare schemes on Republic Day for the state's development and welfare.

विश्व आर्थिक मंच (WEF) की 55वीं बैठक का विषय "बुद्धिमान युग के लिए सहयोग" था, जो डिजिटल और AI युग में वैश्विक सहयोग पर केंद्रित था।
The theme of the 55th WEF meeting was "Cooperation for the Intelligent Age," focusing on global collaboration in the digital and AI era.

हिमाचल प्रदेश 25 जनवरी 1971 को पूर्ण राज्य बना और इस दिन को स्थापना दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है।
Himachal Pradesh became a full state on January 25, 1971, and this day is celebrated as its Foundation Day.

त्रिपुरा ‘भाषिनी’ प्लेटफॉर्म के साथ जुड़ने वाला पहला राज्य बना है, जो भाषाओं के डिजिटलीकरण में सहायक होगा।
Tripura became the first state to partner with Bhashini, a platform that aids in language digitization.

तेलंगाना सरकार ने शिक्षा और नवाचार को बढ़ावा देने के लिए एक्सपेरियम पार्क का उद्घाटन किया।
The Telangana government inaugurated the Experium Park to promote education and innovation.

भारत और चीन ने धार्मिक और सांस्कृतिक पर्यटन को बढ़ावा देने के लिए कैलाश मानसरोवर यात्रा को फिर से शुरू करने का निर्णय लिया।
India and China have decided to restart the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to promote religious and cultural tourism.

असम सरकार ने प्रशासनिक कार्यों को सुगम बनाने के लिए डिब्रूगढ़ को राज्य की दूसरी राजधानी घोषित किया।
The Assam government declared Dibrugarh as the state's second capital to streamline administrative functions.

हरियाणा सरकार विद्या और संस्कृति के प्रचार के लिए ‘अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सरस्वती महोत्सव’ का आयोजन कर रही है।
The Haryana government is organizing the 'International Saraswati Mahotsav' to promote knowledge and culture.

यह मिशन भारत में खनिज संसाधनों के सतत विकास को सुनिश्चित करने के लिए शुरू किया गया है।
This mission aims to ensure the sustainable development of India's mineral resources.

ISRO ने अंतरिक्ष में फसल उत्पादन की संभावनाओं का अध्ययन करने के लिए CROPS परीक्षण किया।
ISRO conducted the CROPS experiment to study crop growth possibilities in space.

डिब्रूगढ़ को असम की दूसरी राजधानी घोषित किया गया है ताकि राज्य में प्रशासनिक कार्यों को सुचारू रूप से चलाया जा सके।
Dibrugarh has been declared as the second capital of Assam to streamline administrative functions in the state.
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 Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 01 Feb 2025

1. BICKER (VERB): (झगड़ना): squabble
Synonyms: argue, quarrel
Antonyms: agree
Example Sentence:Couples who bicker over who gets what from the divorce.


2 .RETICENT (ADJECTIVE): (अल्पभाषी): reserved
Synonyms: withdrawn, introverted
Antonyms: expansive
Example Sentence:She was extremely reticent about her personal affairs.


3. IMPROPRIETY (NOUN): (दुराचरण): wrongdoing
Synonyms: misconduct, dishonesty
Antonyms: propriety
Example Sentence:She was scandalized at the impropriety of the question.


4 OBLIVIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अनजान): unaware
Synonyms: unconscious, heedless
Antonyms: aware
Example Sentence:She became absorbed, oblivious to the passage of time.


5. OVERTURN (VERB): (रद्द करना): cancel
Synonyms: reverse, rescind
Antonyms: allow
Example Sentence:The results of the study completely overturned previous findings.


6. COAX (VERB): (मनवाना): persuade
Synonyms: wheedle, cajole
Antonyms: dissuade
Example Sentence:The trainees were coaxed into doing boring work.


7. AMITY (NOUN): (मित्रता): friendship
Synonyms: friendliness, peace
Antonyms: animosity
Example Sentence:The presence of French troops in Scotland had produced hostility rather than amity.


8. STRIFE (NOUN): (कलह): conflict
Synonyms: friction, discord
Antonyms: harmony
Example Sentence:With the civil strife, the importance and prosperity of the ruling party declined.


9. BUCK (VERB): (विरोध करना): resist
Synonyms: oppose contradict
Antonyms: give in, accept
Example Sentence:The shares bucked the market trend.


10. CAPSIZE (VERB): (पलटना): turn over
Synonyms: turn over, upset
Antonyms: right
Example Sentence:The craft capsized in heavy seas.
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Antonym of Merit
(SSC CHSL 2024)
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13%
Tumult
24%
Result
52%
Fault
12%
Occult
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Synonym of jovial
(SSC CHSL 2020, CGL 2024)
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12%
Judgmental
11%
Jeering
20%
Jealous
57%
Joyous
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Choose the Indirect Speech of the given sentences.
He says to me, “I shall help you.”(SSC CGL 2024)
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20%
He told me that he will be helping you.
65%
He tells me that he will help me.
10%
He is saying that he is going to help me.
5%
He will say to me that he will help me.
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