The Hindu Vocab - 11 June 2025
Meaning: गुस्सा: anger
Synonyms: indignation, wrath, outrage, fury, rage
Antonyms: pleasure, calmness, delight, happiness
Example Sentence: Their ire was directed mainly at the government.
Meaning: सोचना: think deeply and at length
Synonyms: ponder, consider, entertain, debate, study
Antonyms: dismiss, ignore, scorn, disregard, reject
Example Sentence: When the accountant was asked to contemplate the current budget, he discovered many ways the company could save money.
Meaning: व्यथित: feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated
Synonyms: agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, perturb
Antonyms: satisfy, please, gratify
Example Sentence: He felt aggrieved at not being chosen for the team.
Meaning: नाजुक भाग: an area vulnerable to attack; a hidden unpleasant or criminal part of society
Synonyms: underside, underpart, bottom
Antonyms: top, face, apex, roof, pinnacle
Example Sentence: Most of the toad’s body is rough and bumpy, but his underbelly is flat and smooth.
Meaning: खोज: a long or arduous search for something
Synonyms: search, hunt, pursuit, exploration, chase
Antonyms: surrender, relinquish, give up, lose
Example Sentence: Jan’s quest for fame led her to do immoral things.
Meaning: दबाना: restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion)
Synonyms: suffocate, choke, smother
Antonyms: inspire, breathe, revive, inhale
Example Sentence: The children tried to stifle their laughter during class but couldn’t hold back their giggles for long.
Meaning: चौंकाना: cause to feel sudden shock or alarm
Synonyms: shock, stun, astonish, astound, stupefy
Antonyms: assure, soothe, cheer, comfort
Example Sentence: If the music is too loud, it will startle the sleeping baby.
Meaning: सावधानीपूर्वक जांच करना: make a careful and critical examination of (something)
Synonyms: examine, check, appraise, assess
Example Sentence: The FBI makes it a habit to vet potential employees for any criminal history or psychological issues before hiring.
Meaning: पूर्वर्ती: a thing that existed before or logically precedes another
Synonyms: previous, preceding, earliest, prior
Antonyms: subsequent, later, after, ensuing, following
Example Sentence: It is no longer what it was antecedent to the Revolution.
Meaning: खराब आचरण: an action that is slightly bad or breaks a rule but is not a crime
Synonyms: violation, trespass, misconduct
Antonyms: innocence, obedience, goodness, morality
Example Sentence: He is charged with several misdemeanors, including driving without a valid license and creating a disturbance.
Meaning: भयंकर: gruesome
Synonyms: grisly, grim
Antonyms: pleasant
Example Sentence: A macabre series of murders shocked us.
Attempt this Quiz and Check your performance
1. What does “Ire” mean?
A) Happiness
B) Calmness
C) Anger
D) Satisfaction
2. To “Contemplate” is to:
A) Ignore something completely
B) Think deeply and for a long time
C) Take quick action
D) Express sudden emotion
3. What does “Aggrieve” describe?
A) Feeling very satisfied
B) Feeling unfairly treated or resentful
C) Feeling bored
D) Feeling excited
4. What is the meaning of “Underbelly”?
A) A strong foundation
B) A visible part
C) A vulnerable or hidden part
D) A celebrated aspect
5. A “Quest” is:
A) A feeling of boredom
B) A long and difficult search
C) A place to hide
D) A tool for investigation
6. What does “Stifle” mean?
A) To inspire someone
B) To hold back or suppress
C) To let something grow
D) To promote expression
7. To “Startle” someone means:
A) To calm them down
B) To gradually awaken
C) To shock or alarm them suddenly
D) To give them a hug
8. To “Vet” someone means to:
A) Hire them without question
B) Observe casually
C) Examine them carefully
D) Ignore minor details
9. What is an “Antecedent”?
A) Something that comes after
B) A supporting reason
C) A thing that existed before another
D) A false accusation
10. What are “Misdemeanours”?
A) Good deeds
B) Major crimes
C) Slightly bad or rule-breaking actions
D) Legal agreements
11. What does “Macabre” mean?
A) Funny and playful
B) Pleasant and joyful
C) Gruesome and horrifying
D) Simple and dull
✅ Answers:
1-C, 2-B, 3-B, 4-C, 5-B, 6-B, 7-C, 8-C, 9-C, 10-C, 11-C
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