The Hindu Vocab - 10 July 2025
Meaning: हद से ज़्यादा : Extortionate
Synonyms: Excessive, Sky-high
Antonyms: Reasonable
Example Sentence: Some hotels charge exorbitant rates for phone calls.
Meaning: अत्यंत : Very
Synonyms: Extremely, Exceedingly
Antonyms: Moderately
Example Sentence: Quality of life varies enormously from one place to another.
Meaning: पता लगाना : Excavate
Synonyms: Exhume, Disinter
Antonyms: Bury
Example Sentence: Workmen unearthed an ancient artillery shell.
Meaning: चल रही है : In progress
Synonyms: Under way, Going on
Antonyms: Finished
Example Sentence: There is an ongoing debate on the issue.
Meaning: कौशल : Aptitude
Synonyms: Talent, Gift
Antonyms: Inability
Example Sentence: She had a flair for certain languages.
Meaning: मान्यता देना : Recognize
Synonyms: License, Authorize
Antonyms: Ban
Example Sentence: Institutions that do not meet the standards will not be accredited for teacher training.
Meaning: आत्मसमर्पण करना : Surrender
Synonyms: Give in, Yield
Antonyms: Resist
Example Sentence: The patriots had to capitulate to the enemy forces.
Meaning: जुनून : Passion
Synonyms: Force, Ardor
Antonyms: Apathy
Example Sentence: There was a lot of vehemence in his reaction.
Meaning: प्रसन्नचित : Carefree
Synonyms: Cheerful, Cheery
Antonyms: Miserable
Example Sentence: We had an excited, light-hearted chatter.
Meaning: कम करना : Downgrade
Synonyms: Lower, Put down
Antonyms: Upgrade
Example Sentence: They aim to prevent women from being relegated to a secondary role.
Attempt this Quiz and Check your performance
1. An exorbitant price is:
A) Quite reasonable
B) Extremely high or unfair
C) Discounted
D) Fixed by the government
2. If something varies enormously, it changes:
A) Slightly
B) Slowly
C) Moderately
D) Greatly
3. To unearth something means to:
A) Bury it underground
B) Hide it carefully
C) Discover or dig it out
D) Cover it with soil
4. An ongoing situation is one that is:
A) Already completed
B) Currently happening
C) Cancelled
D) Never started
5. Someone with a flair for languages:
A) Avoids using language
B) Struggles with languages
C) Has a natural talent
D) Dislikes speaking
6. To accredit an institution means to:
A) Reject it
B) Ban it
C) Officially recognize it
D) Ignore it
7. To capitulate means to:
A) Resist and fight
B) Surrender or give in
C) Argue continuously
D) Start negotiations
8. His vehemence in response showed his:
A) Calmness
B) Passion and intensity
C) Lack of interest
D) Disinterest
9. A light-hearted conversation is usually:
A) Serious and heavy
B) Formal and dull
C) Cheerful and relaxed
D) Silent and tense
10. If someone is relegated, they are:
A) Promoted
B) Raised to higher status
C) Downgraded or demoted
D) Given an award
✅ Answers:
1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B, 5-C, 6-C, 7-B, 8-B, 9-C, 10-C
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