The Hindu Vocab - 12 June 2025
Meaning: सरसरी: cursory
Synonyms: desultory, quick
Antonyms: careful
Example Sentence: He gave a perfunctory nod.
Meaning: व्यंग्यपूर्ण: sarcastic
Synonyms: sardonic, dry
Antonyms: sincere
Example Sentence: His mouth curved into an ironic smile.
Meaning: निर्णायक: incontrovertible
Synonyms: incontestable, irrefutable
Antonyms: inconclusive
Example Sentence: They produced some fairly conclusive evidence.
Meaning: जोर देना: underline
Synonyms: emphasize, stress
Antonyms: understate
Example Sentence: The company underscored the progress made with fuel cells.
Meaning: झगड़ना: squabble
Synonyms: argue, quarrel
Antonyms: agree
Example Sentence: Couples who bicker over who gets what from the divorce.
Meaning: अलंकृत: ornate
Synonyms: fancy, curlicue
Antonyms: plain
Example Sentence: The present building, in florid rococo style, dates from 1744-1767.
Meaning: संघर्ष करना: struggle
Synonyms: thrash, thresh
Antonyms: prosper
Example Sentence: He was floundering about in the shallow offshore waters.
Meaning: विचित्र: strange
Synonyms: peculiar, odd
Antonyms: ordinary
Example Sentence: I can't believe we're getting involved in something so bizarre.
Meaning: कपटी: traitorous
Synonyms: disloyal, perfidious
Antonyms: loyal
Example Sentence: I hear that the old man has broken with that treacherous son of his.
Meaning: मनवाना: persuade
Synonyms: wheedle, cajole
Antonyms: dissuade
Example Sentence: The trainees were coaxed into doing boring work.
Attempt this Quiz and Check your performance
1. What does “Perfunctory” mean?
A) Deeply emotional
B) Done quickly and without interest
C) Highly detailed and careful
D) Creative and thorough
2. What is an “Ironic” statement?
A) Completely honest
B) Deeply emotional
C) Meant sincerely
D) Sarcastically humorous or mocking
3. What does “Conclusive” evidence mean?
A) Cannot be trusted
B) Open to debate
C) Final and indisputable
D) Confusing or unclear
4. To “Underscore” something means to:
A) Remove it
B) Ignore it
C) Emphasize it
D) Deny it
5. To “Bicker” is to:
A) Have a small, petty argument
B) Write poetry
C) Solve problems peacefully
D) Stay silent
6. The word “Rococo” refers to something that is:
A) Plain and simple
B) Rough and rugged
C) Highly ornate and decorative
D) Unfinished
7. To “Flounder” means to:
A) Succeed effortlessly
B) Struggle to move or act
C) Fly with ease
D) Avoid problems easily
8. The word “Bizarre” means:
A) Very normal
B) Quite pleasant
C) Strange and unusual
D) Calm and relaxed
9. A “Treacherous” person is someone who is:
A) Loyal and honest
B) Kind and helpful
C) Disloyal and deceptive
D) Brave and bold
10. To “Coax” someone is to:
A) Forcefully command
B) Aggressively shout
C) Gently persuade
D) Ignore completely
✅ Answers:
1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-C, 5-A, 6-C, 7-B, 8-C, 9-C, 10-C
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