The Hindu Vocab - 11 July 2025
Meaning: विचारशील : Thoughtful
Synonyms: Pensive, Reflective
Antonyms: Active
Example Sentence: She regarded me with a contemplative eye.
Meaning: प्रतिद्वंद्वी : Opponent
Synonyms: Rival, Enemy
Antonyms: Ally
Example Sentence: Rita beat his old adversary in the quarter-finals.
Meaning: दमनकारी : Oppressive
Synonyms: Authoritarian, Despotic
Antonyms: Democratic
Example Sentence: It was clear that he could not continue the repressive tactics of his predecessor.
Meaning: दबना : Yield
Synonyms: Give in, Give way
Antonyms: Resist
Example Sentence: We cannot merely give up and succumb to despair.
Meaning: बेतरतीब : Capricious
Synonyms: Whimsical, Random
Antonyms: Rational
Example Sentence: He just ends up taking arbitrary decisions.
Meaning: जरूरी : Crucial
Synonyms: Vital, Essential
Antonyms: Unimportant
Example Sentence: Temperature is a critical factor in fruit storage.
Meaning: आत्मसमर्पण करना : Surrender
Synonyms: Give in, Yield
Antonyms: Resist
Example Sentence: The patriots had to capitulate to the enemy forces.
Meaning: उतार देना : Unload
Synonyms: Offload, Empty
Antonyms: Load
Example Sentence: The ferry was discharging passengers.
Meaning: प्रसन्नचित : Carefree
Synonyms: Cheerful, Cheery
Antonyms: Miserable
Example Sentence: We had an excited, light-hearted chatter.
Meaning: श्रृंखला : Succession
Synonyms: Series, String
Antonyms: Trickle
Example Sentence: A woman screamed a stream of abuse.
Attempt this Quiz and Check your performance
1. A contemplative person is usually:
A) Always in a rush
B) Full of anger
C) Thoughtful and reflective
D) Loud and talkative
2. An adversary is someone who is:
A) A friend
B) An opponent or rival
C) A mentor
D) A supporter
3. A repressive regime is known for being:
A) Tolerant and democratic
B) Supportive of free speech
C) Harsh and controlling
D) Culturally rich
4. To succumb to pressure means to:
A) Resist it bravely
B) Fight harder
C) Yield or give in
D) Avoid it completely
5. An arbitrary decision is based on:
A) Careful thought
B) Fixed rules
C) Personal whim or chance
D) Group consensus
6. Something critical to success is:
A) Unnecessary
B) Optional
C) Vital or essential
D) Funny or light
7. To capitulate during a conflict means to:
A) Plan strategy
B) Surrender or yield
C) Gain reinforcements
D) Block the enemy
8. A vehicle discharging passengers is:
A) Loading new passengers
B) Dropping off people
C) Parking away
D) Cleaning its seats
9. A light-hearted conversation is often:
A) Sad and heavy
B) Formal and strict
C) Cheerful and carefree
D) Quiet and boring
10. A stream of complaints means:
A) Just one complaint
B) A slow trickle
C) A continuous flow or series
D) A silent reaction
✅ Answers:
1-C, 2-B, 3-C, 4-C, 5-C, 6-C, 7-B, 8-B, 9-C, 10-C
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