The Hindu + word‑of‑the‑day vocabulary with Hindi meanings, examples, synonyms, and antonyms.
| Word | Meaning (English) | Meaning (Hindi) | Part of Speech | Example Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visage | Face or facial expression | चेहरा, मुखाकृति | Noun | His calm visage hid his anxiety. | Face, Countenance, Expression | Back of the head (contextual) |
| Tenacious | Holding firmly; very determined | दृढ़, अटल | Adjective | Her tenacious efforts finally paid off. | Persistent, Resolute, Stubborn | Weak, Irresolute |
| Vicissitudes | Changes, usually unpleasant, in circumstances | उतार‑चढ़ाव, जीवन के बदलाव | Noun | He learned to stay calm through the vicissitudes of life. | Fluctuations, Ups and downs | Stability, Constancy |
| Invoke | Put a law or rule into effect | लागू करना, प्रयुक्त करना | Verb | The authorities invoked emergency powers to control the situation. | Enforce, Implement, Apply | Revoke, Withdraw, Cancel |
| Culprit | Person responsible for a crime or problem | अपराधी, दोषी | Noun | Poor planning was the real culprit behind the failure. | Offender, Wrongdoer | Victim, Innocent |
| Act of evil | Very bad or harmful action | घृणित कृत्य, दुष्कर्म | Noun phrase | The bombing was condemned as an act of evil. | Atrocity, Wicked act | Good deed, Virtuous act |
| Deliberation | Careful thought, often before a decision | विचार‑विमर्श, सोच‑समझकर निर्णय | Noun | After long deliberation, the committee reached a verdict. | Consideration, Reflection | Haste, Impulsiveness |
| Epigram | Short, clever, and often witty saying | सूक्ति, चुटीला वाक्य | Noun | The writer is famous for his sharp epigrams. | Quip, Witticism, Aphorism | Long speech, Explanation |
| Millstone round one’s neck | Heavy burden or responsibility | गले की फाँस, भारी बोझ | Idiom | High debt became a millstone round his neck. | Burden, Liability | Relief, Asset |
| Hold the fort | Take temporary responsibility in someone’s absence | अनुपस्थिति में ज़िम्मेदारी संभालना | Idiom | She asked her assistant to hold the fort while she was away. | Take charge, Manage | Abandon, Neglect |