The Hindu Vocab - 27 May 2025
Meaning: धोखेबाज़, बेईमान : विश्वासघाती और अविश्वसनीय
Synonyms: Treacherous, Deceptive
Antonyms: Loyal, Honest, True, Trustworthy
Example Sentence: Because the police were waiting for him to try and sell the diamond, the jewel thief had no idea his perfidious behavior had been discovered.
Meaning: अस्वीकार करना: किसी पसंदीदा चीज़ को त्यागना या नकारना
Synonyms: Renounce, Relinquish, Abdicate, Resign
Antonyms: Adhere, Accept, Admit
Example Sentence: The athlete decided to abnegate the unhealthy snack even though she really wanted to have a bite.
Meaning: उल्लंघन करना : ऐसा करना जो किसी नियम या कानून के विरुद्ध हो
Synonyms: Breach, Violate, Infringe
Example Sentence: Because your actions contravene the policy, you're being suspended for ten days.
Meaning: गैर कानूनी ढंग से प्राणदंड : बिना कानूनी अनुमति के भीड़ द्वारा हत्या करना
Synonyms: Hanged, Executed, Murdered, Assassinated
Example Sentence: The accused killer was lynched by an angry mob.
Meaning: संदेह या अविश्वास की स्थिति : कुछ न मानने की भावना
Synonyms: Disbelief, Skepticism, Doubt, Uncertainty
Antonyms: Assurance, Belief, Certainty
Example Sentence: His family and friends met the news of his sudden death with incredulity.
Meaning: प्रमाण : किसी दावे की सच्चाई या सटीकता का समर्थन करने वाली चीज
Synonyms: Proof, Testimony, Evidence
Antonyms: Rebuttal, Refutation, Presumption
Example Sentence: The old family photos are a testament to their shared history and memories.
Meaning: बदनाम करना : झूठे आरोपों द्वारा किसी की प्रतिष्ठा को नुकसान पहुँचाना
Synonyms: Libel, Slander, Defame
Antonyms: Honor, Exalt, Glorify
Example Sentence: The politician's opponents launched a smear campaign to tarnish his reputation.
Meaning: अपनी सफलता के लिए केवल एक योजना या विकल्प पर निर्भर होना
Synonyms: Take a gamble, Go all-in
Antonyms: Play it safe, Diversify
Example Sentence: I wouldn't put all your eggs in one basket with that investment strategy; it's too risky.
Meaning: आत्मसंतुष्ट : अपनी स्थिति से इतना संतुष्ट होना कि और प्रयास न करना
Synonyms: Nonchalant, Casual, Apathetic
Antonyms: Aware, Interested, Attentive
Example Sentence: With 66 deaths on our roads every week, none of us can afford to be complacent.
Meaning: एक विशेष उद्देश्य या पेशे के लिए विशेष रूप से प्रशिक्षित लोगों का छोटा समूह
Synonyms: Group, Framework
Example Sentence: The chief cadre in charge should bear greater responsibility.
Attempt this Quiz and Check your performance
1. What does “Perfidious” mean?
A) Loyal and faithful
B) Hardworking and sincere
C) Deceitful and untrustworthy
D) Generous and kind
2. What does “Abnegate” mean?
A) To accept something valuable
B) To enjoy something without guilt
C) To reject something desirable or valuable
D) To claim what is yours
3. What does “Contravene” mean?
A) To enforce a law strictly
B) To break a law or rule
C) To support a regulation
D) To create new rules
4. What does “Lynched” mean?
A) To celebrate someone’s victory
B) To legally arrest someone
C) To execute someone without legal trial
D) To rescue someone in danger
5. What does “Incredulity” refer to?
A) A strong belief
B) The feeling of disbelief or doubt
C) A joyful surprise
D) Certainty and trust
6. What is a “Testament”?
A) A plan or strategy
B) A false report
C) A proof or evidence supporting truth
D) A list of complaints
7. What does “Smear” mean?
A) To praise someone in public
B) To damage someone’s reputation falsely
C) To clean or wipe gently
D) To honor someone officially
8. What does the idiom “Put all your eggs in one basket” mean?
A) To cook everything at once
B) To keep eggs safe
C) To risk everything on a single idea or plan
D) To share resources
9. What does “Complacent” mean?
A) Eager to improve
B) Overly satisfied and not trying hard
C) Motivated and aware
D) Concerned and attentive
10. What is a “Cadre”?
A) A musical team
B) A protest group
C) A trained small group for a specific purpose
D) An unrelated crowd
✅ Answers:
1-C, 2-C, 3-B, 4-C, 5-B, 6-C, 7-B, 8-C, 9-B, 10-C
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