The Hindu Vocab - 17 June 2025
Meaning: रथ, वाहन: a huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or campaign; a large, heavy vehicle
Synonyms: campaign, power, steamroller
Antonyms: powerlessness, unpersuasive
Example Sentence: The Greeks would have to summon all their strength to stop the Persian Juggernaut.
Meaning: आत्मसंतुष्ट: feeling so satisfied with your own abilities or situation that you feel you do not need to try any harder
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: a small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a member of an activist group
Synonyms: group, framework
Example Sentence: The chief cadre in charge should bear greater responsibility.
Meaning: गठबंधन: a temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government
Synonyms: alliance, association, union
Antonyms: disassociation, division
Example Sentence: At length, the contest was finally closed by a coalition of the three rivals.
Meaning: संतुष्ट: to a very full extent, especially beyond the point regarded as necessary or desirable
Example Sentence: After filling the entire city with posters and billboards, the candidate felt his saturation marketing plan was complete.
Meaning: निर्दयी: unceasingly intense; harsh or inflexible
Synonyms: grim, persistent, ruthless, implacable
Antonyms: irresolute, merciful
Example Sentence: The pandemic continues its relentless spread about 14,000 people are infected each day.
Meaning: फैलाना: spread (something, especially information) widely
Synonyms: propagate, spread, circulate
Antonyms: conceal, hold, suppress
Example Sentence: They were created in order to better disseminate the key findings of this 3-year research project, covering 22 countries in 6 international regions.
Meaning: जााँच: a thorough investigation into a crime or other matter
Synonyms: inquest, scrutiny
Antonyms: neglect, disregard
Example Sentence: A robot is being sent inside the school to probe the building for explosive devices.
Meaning: गुप्त: kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of
Synonyms: clandestine, sneak, furtive
Antonyms: open, blatant, overt, frank
Example Sentence: After hitting the lottery, the private family hoped to keep their surreptitious winnings to themselves.
Meaning: घुसपैठ: an invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one
Synonyms: raid, inroad, foray, irruption
Antonyms: retreat
Example Sentence: When the troops made an incursion across the border, they ruined any chance for peace between the two countries.
Attempt this Quiz and Check your performance
1. A juggernaut is best described as:
A) A powerless movement
B) A huge, unstoppable force or campaign
C) A silent protest
D) A religious offering
2. Someone who is complacent tends to:
A) Be highly alert and competitive
B) Be extremely fearful
C) Feel satisfied and stop trying harder
D) Get angry over small things
3. A cadre refers to:
A) A disorganized crowd
B) A special group trained for a purpose
C) A government employee
D) A criminal gang
4. A coalition is:
A) A war plan
B) A temporary alliance for combined action
C) A rebellion
D) A peace treaty
5. The word saturation most nearly means:
A) Light rainfall
B) Total emptiness
C) Complete or excessive fullness
D) Slight coloring
6. Something described as relentless is:
A) Gentle and kind
B) Intense and never-ceasing
C) Easily broken
D) Occasionally active
7. To disseminate information is to:
A) Hide it from the public
B) Burn or destroy it
C) Spread it widely
D) Question it critically
8. A probe is used to:
A) Avoid investigation
B) Provide food
C) Conduct a deep investigation
D) Express emotions
9. Something that is surreptitious is:
A) Very loud and noticeable
B) Secret and hidden from view
C) Friendly and open
D) Naturally beautiful
10. An incursion is a/an:
A) Peaceful agreement
B) Friendly visit
C) Sudden attack or invasion
D) Political campaign
✅ Answers:
1-B, 2-C, 3-B, 4-B, 5-C, 6-B, 7-C, 8-C, 9-B, 10-C
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