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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

To steal a march

1. To act in a foolish way

2. To break something

3. To outshine

4. To see a hidden meaning
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Options
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19%
A
17%
B
42%
C
22%
D
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Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.

His tenure (1)/ as a pilot (2)/ made him face(3)/ a lot of horrifying experience. (4)/ No error (5)

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

E. No error
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In the following question, one part of the sentence has an error. Read the sentence to find the error and mark the corresponding option. If the sentence has no error choose option 4 ‘No error’ as your answer.

He did not hold behind even for a second and (A) hit out at everyone who had criticised (B) him that he would amount to nothing. (C) No error (D)

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. D
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Options
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32%
A
30%
B
29%
C
9%
D
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.

Raman is finding it difficult to adjust as he (has come to a different country from his own country for settling).

1. Pilgrim

2. Immigrant

3. Globetrotter

4. Gypsy
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Options
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8%
A
83%
B
8%
C
1%
D
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In the following question, out of given four alternative, select the one which the best substitute of the phrase.

Existing only in name

1. Titular

2. Gratis

3. Intestate

4. Indelible
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Options
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46%
A
26%
B
21%
C
7%
D
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Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Anonymous Quiz
44%
Surveillence
34%
Stupefaction
15%
Preferential
7%
Detrimental
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Select the option that is incorrectly spelt.
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20%
Recommend
51%
Alluminum
17%
Symmetry
12%
Satellite
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✅️ The Hindu Vocabulary 03 July 2025.

1. Incursion (Noun)
Meaning: A sudden invasion or attack, often brief.
Hindi: घुसपैठ, आक्रमण।
Synonyms: Raid, invasion, foray.
Antonyms: Retreat, withdrawal, departure.
Example: Incursions along the LAC heightened border tensions.
Related Words: Incurse (verb), incursive (adjective).

2. Intransigent (Adjective)
Meaning: Uncompromising or unwilling to change one’s position.
Hindi: अडिग, हठी।
Synonyms: Stubborn, obstinate, unyielding.
Antonyms: Flexible, compliant, amenable.
Example: Intransigent tribal leaders refused to negotiate.
Related Words: Intransigence (noun), intransigently (adverb).

3. Mitigation (Noun)
Meaning: The act of reducing the severity or impact of something.
Hindi: शमन, न्यूनीकरण।
Synonyms: Alleviation, reduction, moderation.
Antonyms: Aggravation, escalation, intensification.
Example: Tetrapods aided in the mitigation of coastal erosion.
Related Words: Mitigate (verb), mitigated (adjective).

4. Perilous (Adjective)
Meaning: Full of danger or risk.
Hindi: खतरनाक, जोखिम भरा।
Synonyms: Hazardous, risky, treacherous.
Antonyms: Safe, secure, harmless.
Example: The perilous journey to Narayanpatana deterred outsiders.
Related Words: Peril (noun), perilously (adverb).

5. Precarity (Noun)
Meaning: A state of uncertainty or instability, especially in livelihood.
Hindi: अनिश्चितता, अस्थिरता।
Synonyms: Insecurity, instability, vulnerability.
Antonyms: Stability, certainty, security.
Example: Coastal erosion led to precarity for Chellanam’s fishermen.
Related Words: Precarious (adjective), precariously (adverb).

6. Protracted (Adjective)
Meaning: Lasting longer than expected or necessary.
Hindi: दीर्घकालिक, लंबा।
Synonyms: Prolonged, extended, drawn-out.
Antonyms: Brief, short, fleeting.
Example: Protracted conflicts delayed Narayanpatana’s resolution.
Related Words: Protract (verb), protraction (noun).

7. Resilience (Noun)
Meaning: The ability to recover quickly from difficulties.
Hindi: लचीलापन, सहनशक्ति।
Synonyms: Buoyancy, adaptability, fortitude.
Antonyms: Fragility, vulnerability, weakness.
Example: India’s team showed resilience at Edgbaston’s tough pitch.
Related Words: Resilient (adjective), resiliently (adverb).

8. Stratagem (Noun)
Meaning: A clever plan or scheme to achieve an objective.
Hindi: चाल, युक्ति।
Synonyms: Tactic, maneuver, ruse.
Antonyms: Honesty, openness, straightforwardness.
Example: The stratagem secured LAC villages for India.
Related Words: Strategic (adjective), strategically (adverb).

9. Tenacious (Adjective)
Meaning: Persistent in maintaining or adhering to something.
Hindi: दृढ़, अटल।
Synonyms: Persistent, resolute, steadfast.
Antonyms: Weak, yielding, relenting.
Example: Tenacious tribals in Narayanpatana held their ground.
Related Words: Tenacity (noun), tenaciously (adverb).

10. Vulnerable (Adjective)
Meaning: Susceptible to physical or emotional harm or attack.
Hindi: असुरक्षित, कमजोर।
Synonyms: Exposed, susceptible, defenseless.
Antonyms: Protected, secure, invincible.
Example: Coastal villages were vulnerable to sea erosion in Chellanam.
Related Words: Vulnerability (noun), vulnerably (adverb).
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Today's Vocab Word

Word - ELUDE v.

Meaning - to avoid something or someone

Sentence - The rabbit eluded the wolf by hiding in a bush.

Today's Idiom

Idiom - "Thick as thieves"

Meaning - very close friends who share secrets

Sentence - She is very friendly with her mother and they both are thick as thieves.
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Antonym of Skeptic
(SSC CHSL 2024)
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13%
Atheist
30%
Careful
42%
Believer
15%
Infidel
5
Antonym of Shrill
(SSC CHSL 2024)
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17%
Croaky
18%
Nasal
34%
Piercing
31%
Mellow
5
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