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The Hindu Vocab - 10 May 2025

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The Hindu Vocab - 10 May 2025
1. Testament (Noun)

Meaning: प्रमाण : Something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim

Synonyms: Proof, Testimony, Evidence

Antonyms: Rebuttal, Refutation, Presumption

Example Sentence: The monument is a worthy testament to the courage of the men who fought in the war.

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2. Fillip (Noun)

Meaning: प्रोत्साहन : Something that causes a sudden improvement

Synonyms: Stimulus, Impetus, Spur, Boost, Encouragement

Antonyms: Curb, Deaden, Discourage

Example Sentence: The infrastructure projects unveiled yesterday were not unexpected, but will give a welcome fillip to the construction sector.

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3. Expound (Verb)

Meaning: प्रस्तुत : Present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail

Synonyms: Express, Voice, State, Put forward

Example Sentence: The purpose of the author’s second book is to expound the philosophical theories he proposed in his first work.

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4. Meddle (Verb)

Meaning: हस्तक्षेप करना : Interfere in something that is not one's concern

Synonyms: Interfere, Intervene, Intrude

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore, Neglect

Example Sentence: People shouldn't meddle with things they don't understand.

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5. Gainsay (Verb)

Meaning: विरोध करना : To refuse to accept something as the truth; deny or contradict (a fact or statement)

Synonyms: Deny, Dispute, Disagree with

Antonyms: Admit, Allow, Avow

Example Sentence: It would be unwise of you to gainsay your doctor’s medical suggestions and stop taking your prescriptions.

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6. Contemplate (Verb)

Meaning: मनन : Look thoughtfully for a long time

Synonyms: Look at, View, Regard, Consider

Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore, Overlook

Example Sentence: We were so busy during the business tour we did not have time to contemplate the natural beauty of the island.

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7. Pulverize (Verb)

Meaning: टुकड़े टुकड़े करना : Reduce to fine particles; press or crush something until it becomes powder or a soft mass

Synonyms: Grind, Crush, Pound, Refined, Fine

Example Sentence: The seeds can be used whole or pulverized into flour.

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8. To Make A Mountain Out Of A Molehill (Idiom)

Meaning: To exaggerate

Synonyms: Hyperbolize, Emphasize, Overstate

Example Sentence: You were not supposed to believe Mack, he is always making mountains out of a molehill.

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9. Desiccated (Verb)

Meaning: सूखना : Remove the moisture from (something); cause it to become completely dry

Synonyms: Dried up, Dehydrated

Antonyms: Hydrated, Washed, Moisturize

Example Sentence: The bricks were desiccated by the sun.

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10. Riposte (Verb)

Meaning: जवाबी हमला : Make a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

Synonyms: Retort, Counter, Hurl back

Example Sentence: Full of quick comebacks, the comedian always has a riposte to any heckler in the crowd.

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