Vocabulary – 19 October 2025
The Hindu Vocabulary
| Word | Part of Speech | Meaning | Hindi Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spurious | Adjective | Not being what it purports to be | जाली, नकली | false, fake, forged | genuine, authentic |
| Galvanize | Verb | To stimulate or excite into action | उत्तेजित करना | excite, thrill, inspire | bore, discourage |
| Fulgent | Adjective | Shining brightly | चमकता हुआ | luminous, shining, glowing | dim, dull |
Times of India Vocabulary
| Word | Part of Speech | Meaning | Hindi Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quintessential | Adjective | Representing the most perfect example | सर्वोत्तम उदाहरण | typical, ideal, classic | atypical, unrepresentative |
| Exorbitant | Adjective | Excessive, especially in price | अत्यधिक, बहुत ज़्यादा | excessive, inflated | reasonable, moderate |
| Meander | Verb | To follow a winding and turning course | घुमावदार मार्ग पर चलना | wander, twist, curve | straighten, direct |
Hindustan Times Vocabulary
| Word | Part of Speech | Meaning | Hindi Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberration | Noun | A departure from what is normal | विचलन, असामान्य घटना | anomaly, deviation | normality, conformity |
| Cajole | Verb | To persuade with flattery or gentle urging | मनाना, फुसलाना | coax, persuade, flatter | bully, force |
| Debilitate | Verb | To weaken physically or mentally | कमज़ोर करना | weaken, enfeeble, impair | strengthen, empower |