The Hindu Vocab - 29 May 2025
Meaning: अचानक और अप्रत्याशित मूड या व्यवहार में बदलाव
Synonyms: Whim, Fancy, Fickleness, Impulsiveness
Antonyms: Stability, Constancy, Predictability
Example Sentence: She was known for her caprices, often changing her mind about plans at the last minute.
Meaning: संघर्ष : जल्दी-जल्दी और कठिनाई से चढ़ना या अस्त-व्यस्त तरीके से भागना
Synonyms: Clamber, Struggle, Jostle, Rush
Antonyms: Relax, Rest, Surrender
Example Sentence: When the fire alarm sounded, panicky students began to scramble out of every exit.
Meaning: जिसे पकड़ना, पाना, समझना या याद रखना मुश्किल हो
Synonyms: Evasive, Fleeting, Difficult, Inscrutable
Antonyms: Accessible, Attainable, Definite
Example Sentence: After searching for a job for six months with no leads, Marvin started to believe employment was elusive.
Meaning: कम करना : किसी समस्या या दर्द को कम गंभीर या तकलीफदेह बनाना
Synonyms: Reduce, Alleviate, Lessen, Diminish, Ease
Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Exacerbate, Amplify
Example Sentence: The doctor prescribed painkillers to mitigate the patient's discomfort.
Meaning: अस्थिर : बार-बार रुचियों, भावनाओं या निष्ठाओं में बदलाव करना
Synonyms: Capricious, Changeable, Variable
Antonyms: Constant, Certain, Unchanging
Example Sentence: The weather is so fickle at this time of year.
Meaning: सावधानी : ऐसा व्यवहार जो जोखिमों से बचने में मदद करे
Synonyms: Caution, Circumspection, Care
Antonyms: Recklessness, Brashness, Carelessness
Example Sentence: The captain said we ought to shorten sail anyway, out of common prudence.
Meaning: जड़ / मूल बिंदु : किसी समस्या या मुद्दे का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण भाग
Synonyms: Essence, Core, Root
Example Sentence: When Jake was asked about his failure to complete the project, he cited an illness as the crux of his problem.
Meaning: किसी कार्य को तुरंत उत्साह और ऊर्जा के साथ शुरू करना
Synonyms: Dive right in, Jump in with both feet, Start off on the right foot
Example Sentence: The new CEO hit the ground running by implementing several new policies and initiatives within the first week.
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.
Meaning: धीरे-धीरे चलना : थकावट या ऊब के साथ बेकार घूमना
Synonyms: Trudge, Trek, Tramp
Example Sentence: We traipsed around every store in town, trying to find the right color of paint.
Attempt this Quiz and Check your performance
1. What does “Caprice” mean?
A) Constant behavior
B) A sudden and unpredictable change in mood or behavior
C) A long-term plan
D) A firm decision
2. What does “Scramble” mean?
A) To relax calmly
B) To walk slowly
C) To move quickly in a disorganized way or struggle
D) To sleep deeply
3. What does “Elusive” mean?
A) Easy to catch
B) Difficult to describe, find, or achieve
C) Very common and regular
D) Loud and clear
4. What does “Mitigate” mean?
A) To increase severity
B) To make something less severe or painful
C) To forget something
D) To delay something
5. What does “Fickle” mean?
A) Stable and consistent
B) Frequently changing, especially loyalty or feelings
C) Carefully planned
D) Deeply rooted
6. What does “Prudence” mean?
A) Careful and cautious behavior
B) Loud and bold behavior
C) Risk-taking action
D) Lazy decision-making
7. What does “Crux” refer to?
A) The most unimportant detail
B) The outer part of a problem
C) The most important or central point
D) A temporary solution
8. What does the idiom “Hit the ground running” mean?
A) To fall and start over
B) To start something with great enthusiasm and energy
C) To take a rest before starting
D) To hesitate before making a decision
9. What does “Cavalier” mean?
A) Humble and considerate
B) Very shy and reserved
C) Arrogant or showing disregard for others
D) Clever and polite
10. What does “Traipse” mean?
A) To march with confidence
B) To run hurriedly
C) To walk wearily or reluctantly
D) To walk quickly with pride
✅ Answers:
1-B, 2-C, 3-B, 4-B, 5-B, 6-A, 7-C, 8-B, 9-C, 10-C
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