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The Hindu Vocab - 28 May 2025

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The Hindu Vocab - 28 May 2025
1. Cognizance (Noun)

Meaning: जानकारी : किसी चीज़ का ज्ञान या जागरूकता

Synonyms: Awareness, Knowledge, Understanding, Perception

Antonyms: Ignorance, Unawareness, Oblivion, Unfamiliarity

Example Sentence: The police took cognizance of the complaint and started an investigation.

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2. Cavalier (Adjective)

Meaning: अभिमानपूर्ण : दूसरों की भावनाओं की उपेक्षा करते हुए घमंडी व्यवहार

Synonyms: Arrogant, Assumptive, Haughty, Indifferent

Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Considerate, Respectful

Example Sentence: His cavalier attitude towards his employees caused a lot of resentment in the workplace.

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3. Traipse (Verb)

Meaning: धीरे-धीरे चलना : थकावट या अनिच्छा से चलना, खासकर लक्ष्यहीन रूप से

Synonyms: Trudge, Trek, Tramp

Example Sentence: We traipsed around every store in town, trying to find the right color of paint.

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4. Interim (Noun)

Meaning: अन्तरिम अवधि : अस्थायी रूप से प्रयोग की जाने वाली या स्वीकृत अवधि

Synonyms: Temporary, Provisional, Transitional, Short-term

Antonyms: Permanent, Lasting, Enduring

Example Sentence: While my car is in the shop, I think I’ll borrow Dad’s Corvette for getting around during the interim.

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5. Vex (Verb)

Meaning: चिढ़ाना : किसी को छोटी-छोटी बातों से परेशान या नाराज़ करना

Synonyms: Irritate, Annoy, Bother

Antonyms: Please, Calm, Soothe, Mollify

Example Sentence: The constant noise from the construction site vexed the nearby residents.

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6. Felicity (Noun)

Meaning: सुखदता : अत्यधिक खुशी, आनंद, या सौभाग्य

Synonyms: Joy, Bliss, Beatitude, Delight

Antonyms: Misery, Sadness, Sorrow

Example Sentence: The newlyweds were filled with felicity on their wedding day.

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7. Impunity (Noun)

Meaning: दण्ड मुक्ति : गलत कार्य करने पर दंड से छूट

Synonyms: Immunity, Exemption, Amnesty

Antonyms: Accountability, Responsibility, Liability, Penalty

Example Sentence: Corrupt politicians and bureaucrats often act with impunity, knowing that they will not be held accountable for their actions.

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8. Bring someone to book (Idiom)

Meaning: किसी को औपचारिक रूप से दंड देना या उत्तरदायी बनाना

Synonyms: Punish, Penalize, Give someone a stick

Example Sentence: If Jessica continues with this behavior, I will have no choice but to bring her to book.

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9. Lynched (Verb)

Meaning: गैर कानूनी ढंग से प्राणदंड : भीड़ द्वारा बिना कानूनी प्रक्रिया के हत्या करना

Synonyms: Hanged, Executed, Murdered, Assassinated

Example Sentence: The accused killer was lynched by an angry mob.

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10. Incredulity (Noun)

Meaning: अविश्वास की स्थिति : किसी बात पर विश्वास न कर पाने की भावना

Synonyms: Disbelief, Skepticism, Suspicion, Doubt, Uncertainty, Distrust

Antonyms: Assurance, Belief, Certainty

Example Sentence: His family and friends met the news of his sudden death with incredulity.

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Attempt this Quiz and Check your performance


1. What does “Cognizance” mean?

A) A type of punishment

B) Awareness or knowledge of something

C) Complete ignorance

D) A temporary delay


2. What does “Cavalier” mean?

A) Respectful and humble

B) Disregard for others, arrogant attitude

C) Extremely helpful

D) Politely silent


3. What does “Traipse” mean?

A) To sprint quickly

B) To walk energetically

C) To walk slowly and wearily

D) To jog for fitness


4. What does “Interim” mean?

A) Final result

B) Temporary period or arrangement

C) Permanent appointment

D) Lengthy journey


5. What does “Vex” mean?

A) To calm and soothe

B) To praise someone

C) To irritate or annoy

D) To ignore


6. What does “Felicity” refer to?

A) Sadness or misery

B) Luck or mistake

C) Great joy and happiness

D) Physical pain


7. What does “Impunity” mean?

A) Punishment for wrongdoing

B) Exemption from punishment

C) Apology for mistakes

D) Fear of law


8. What does the idiom “Bring someone to book” mean?

A) To give someone a gift

B) To make someone read

C) To officially punish or hold someone accountable

D) To thank someone


9. What does “Lynched” mean?

A) To praise someone publicly

B) To honor someone legally

C) To put to death by mob action without legal approval

D) To protect someone in danger


10. What does “Incredulity” mean?

A) Strong belief

B) Disbelief or doubt

C) Satisfaction

D) Trust and faith


Answers:

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

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