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The Hindu Vocab - 24 May 2025

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The Hindu Vocab - 24 May 2025
1. Rejoinder (Noun)

Meaning: उत्तर या जवाब, विशेषकर तीखा या आलोचनात्मक

Synonyms: Reply, Retort, Response, Answer

Example Sentence: The politician’s sharp rejoinder silenced the critics.

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2. Exude (Verb)

Meaning: बाहर निकालना या प्रदर्शित करना (भावना, गंध आदि)

Synonyms: Emit, Release, Radiate, Ooze

Example Sentence: She exudes confidence and grace wherever she goes.

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3. Inadvertent (Adjective)

Meaning: अनजाने में किया गया, जानबूझकर नहीं

Synonyms: Unintentional, Accidental, Unplanned

Antonyms: Intentional, Deliberate, Planned

Example Sentence: His inadvertent mistake caused a lot of confusion.

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4. Audacity (Noun)

Meaning: दुस्साहस, बिना झिझक किए हुए साहसी व्यवहार

Synonyms: Boldness, Fearlessness, Courage

Antonyms: Timidity, Fear, Caution

Example Sentence: He had the audacity to question the manager’s decision in front of everyone.

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5. Put the cart before the horse (Idiom)

Meaning: किसी कार्य को उलटे क्रम में करना; गलत प्राथमिकताएं तय करना

Synonyms: Misplace priorities, Reverse order

Example Sentence: Planning the wedding before getting engaged is like putting the cart before the horse.

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6. Obfuscate (Verb)

Meaning: भ्रमित करना, अस्पष्ट बनाना

Synonyms: Confuse, Complicate, Cloud

Antonyms: Clarify, Simplify, Explain

Example Sentence: The spokesperson tried to obfuscate the issue instead of giving a clear answer.

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7. Stoic (Adjective/Noun)

Meaning: दुख या सुख में समान भाव रखने वाला; शांतचित्त

Synonyms: Unemotional, Impassive, Resigned

Antonyms: Emotional, Expressive, Sensitive

Example Sentence: Even in pain, she remained stoic and didn't complain.

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8. Gamut (Noun)

Meaning: पूरी सीमा या विविधता

Synonyms: Range, Spectrum, Scope

Example Sentence: Her performance covered the entire gamut of human emotions.

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9. Facile (Adjective)

Meaning: सतही या बहुत सरल; गंभीरता या गहराई की कमी

Synonyms: Simplistic, Superficial, Glib

Antonyms: Deep, Profound, Thoughtful

Example Sentence: His explanation of the complex issue was too facile to be convincing.

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10. Ponder (Verb)

Meaning: गहराई से विचार करना

Synonyms: Reflect, Contemplate, Consider, Mull over

Example Sentence: He pondered over the question for a long time before answering.

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Attempt this Quiz and Check your performance


1. What is the meaning of “Pragmatic”?

A) Idealistic and imaginative

B) Theoretical and fictional

C) Dealing with things sensibly and realistically

D) Confused and chaotic


2. What is a “Maze”?

A) A straight path

B) A network of confusing paths

C) A peaceful solution

D) An honest person


3. What does “Truce” mean?

A) A war strategy

B) A battle plan

C) A temporary stop in conflict

D) A false statement


4. Choose the correct meaning of “Foolproof”.

A) Easy to misuse

B) Unreliable method

C) Completely reliable and can’t go wrong

D) Very dangerous


5. What does “Ennoble” mean?

A) To insult someone

B) To give noble rank or honor

C) To confuse or distract

D) To reject firmly


6. “Flimsy” means:

A) Strong and solid

B) Heavy and powerful

C) Light and easily damaged

D) Long lasting


7. What is the meaning of “Veracious”?

A) Dishonest and tricky

B) Honest and truthful

C) Confused and scared

D) Flawed and unreliable


8. “Carrot and Stick Policy” refers to:

A) Only punishment system

B) A type of diet

C) Reward and punishment policy

D) Only reward policy


9. “Pestilent” means:

A) Harmless and safe

B) Dangerous and likely to cause death

C) Easy to cure

D) Friendly and kind


10. What is “Adeptness”?

A) Lack of skill

B) Feeling nervous

C) High level of skill and proficiency

D) Forgetfulness


Answers:

1-C, 2-B, 3-C, 4-C, 5-B, 6-C, 7-B, 8-C, 9-B, 10-C

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