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Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence.

To dwell in an argument with a foolish person is like (beating the air).

1. ‘significant efforts’

2. ‘fruitful work’

3. ‘useless tasks’

4. ‘breathing in the air’
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Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.

My visiting to my family are few and far between.

1. few and far between

2. No error

3. my family are

4. My visiting to
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Select the most appropriate 'one word ' for the expressions given below.

Marriage outside one's tribe

1. Autogamy

2. Polygamy

3. Endogamy

4. Exogamy
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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Unable to express feelings clearly

1. Inarticulate

2. Affluent

3. Eloquent

4. Verbose
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✅️ The Hindu Vocabulary 05 July 2025.

1. Inundated (Adjective)
Meaning: Overwhelmed or flooded with things or people.
Hindi: जलमग्न, अभिभूत।
Synonyms: Flooded, swamped, overwhelmed.
Antonyms: Drained, empty, sparse.
Example: Balasore was inundated with floodwaters.
Related Words: Inundate (verb), inundation (noun).

2. Lament (Verb)
Meaning: To express sorrow or regret deeply.
Hindi: विलाप करना, शोक व्यक्त करना।
Synonyms: Mourn, grieve, bewail.
Antonyms: Rejoice, celebrate, delight.
Example: Chellanam residents lamented their homes’ destruction.
Related Words: Lamentation (noun), lamentable (adjective).

3. Militate (Verb)
Meaning: To have a substantial effect or work against something.
Hindi: विरोध करना, प्रभाव डालना।
Synonyms: Counter, oppose, resist.
Antonyms: Support, aid, promote.
Example: Heavy rains militated against rescue efforts in Balasore.
Related Words: Militation (noun), militant (adjective).

4. Obstreperous (Adjective)
Meaning: Noisy and difficult to control.
Hindi: उपद्रवी, शोरगुल वाला।
Synonyms: Unruly, boisterous, refractory.
Antonyms: Quiet, docile, compliant.
Example: Obstreperous crowds disrupted Narayanpatana’s peace.
Related Words: Obstreperousness (noun), obstreperously (adverb).

5. Palliate (Verb)
Meaning: To make a problem seem less serious or relieve its effects.
Hindi: कम करना, शांत करना।
Synonyms: Alleviate, mitigate, soothe.
Antonyms: Aggravate, exacerbate, intensify.
Example: Temporary barriers palliated erosion in Puthenthode.
Related Words: Palliation (noun), palliative (adjective).

6. Quell (Verb)
Meaning: To suppress or put an end to something, especially unrest.
Hindi: दबाना, शांत करना।
Synonyms: Suppress, subdue, pacify.
Antonyms: Incite, provoke, encourage.
Example: Police aimed to quell the Narayanpatana uprising.
Related Words: Queller (noun), quelled (adjective).

7. Rubble (Noun)
Meaning: Broken fragments of stone or debris from destruction.
Hindi: मलबा, टुकड़े।
Synonyms: Debris, wreckage, ruins.
Antonyms: Structure, building, whole.
Example: Sea erosion reduced Chellanam homes to rubble.
Related Words: Rubbly (adjective), rubbled (adjective).

8. Subdue (Verb)
Meaning: To bring under control, especially by force.
Hindi: वश में करना, नियंत्रित करना।
Synonyms: Suppress, conquer, restrain.
Antonyms: Liberate, release, incite.
Example: Authorities subdued protests in Narayanpatana.
Related Words: Subdual (noun), subdued (adjective).

9. Treacherous (Adjective)
Meaning: Dangerous or hazardous, often deceptively so.
Hindi: विश्वासघाती, खतरनाक।
Synonyms: Perilous, hazardous, deceptive.
Antonyms: Safe, reliable, trustworthy.
Example: Treacherous floodwaters trapped Balasore residents.
Related Words: Treachery (noun), treacherously (adverb).

10. Vigilance (Noun)
Meaning: The state of being watchful or alert to danger.
Hindi: सतर्कता, जागरूकता।
Synonyms: Alertness, watchfulness, caution.
Antonyms: Negligence, carelessness, inattention.
Example: Vigilance along the LAC ensured India’s security.
Related Words: Vigilant (adjective), vigilantly (adverb).
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🔍 Face the music (idiom)

📝 Meaning: To accept the unpleasant consequences of one’s actions or decisions.

📌 Examples:

1. After missing the deadline, he had to face the music and explain himself to the boss.
2. She knew cheating on the exam was wrong, and eventually, she had to face the music.
3. They broke the rules and now must face the music during the disciplinary hearing.
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Select the mis spelt word.
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malignant
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prevalent
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poignant
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Antonym of Generous
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Considerate
Antonym of Forbidden
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🟢 Idiom: "Have the Time of One's Life"

Meaning: To have an extremely enjoyable or memorable experience, often one that is unexpected or exceptional.


Examples:

1️⃣ On their trip to Japan, they had the time of their life exploring the temples and tasting the street food.

2️⃣ At Sarah's surprise party, everyone danced all night and had the time of their life.
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In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your answer.

We have issued (P)/ a order seeking immediate (Q)/ printing of revised price tag. (R)/ No error (S).

1. P

2. Q

3. R

4. S
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select No Error.

Government has reportedly made its displeasure known, (1)/ particularly regarding speed and stealth with which (2)/ the negotiations are completed. (3)/ No error.(4)

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4
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