✅️ 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).
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.
📝 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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34%
Intermittent
13%
Intermediate
38%
Instantanious
16%
Interference
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Antonym of Forbidden
(SSC CHSL 2024)
(SSC CHSL 2024)
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10%
Protected
14%
Prevented
10%
Banned
66%
Allowed
Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.
“I have joined computer classes” Rudra said.
“I have joined computer classes” Rudra said.
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80%
Rudra said that he had joined computer classes.
9%
Rudra said that I am joining computer classes.
9%
Rudra said that I joined computer classes
2%
Rudra said that I join computer classes.
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
It is time to revise the syllabus.
It is time to revise the syllabus.
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8%
It is time for the syllabus to revise.
67%
It is time for the syllabus to be revised.
10%
It has been time for the syllabus to revise.
15%
It was time for the syllabus to be revised.
🟢 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.
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
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
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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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below.
"To pick holes"
1. To lose courage
2. To be afraid to die
3. To find the weak points in something
4. To articulate clearly
"To pick holes"
1. To lose courage
2. To be afraid to die
3. To find the weak points in something
4. To articulate clearly
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Of the first water
1. Leading a comfortable life
2. Acting contrary to the one’s interests
3. Critically important
4. Of the best quality
Of the first water
1. Leading a comfortable life
2. Acting contrary to the one’s interests
3. Critically important
4. Of the best quality
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Choose from the four options, the word that best defines/substitutes the given phrase.
Being afraid of water or being near water
1. Xenophobia
2. Autophobia
3. Monophobia
4. Aquaphobia
Being afraid of water or being near water
1. Xenophobia
2. Autophobia
3. Monophobia
4. Aquaphobia
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A government by the military class
1. Aristocracy
2. Autocracy
3. Stratocracy
4. Bureaucracy
A government by the military class
1. Aristocracy
2. Autocracy
3. Stratocracy
4. Bureaucracy