Important English words from editorials and word-of-the-day with Hindi meanings, examples, synonyms and antonyms for SSC, Bank, UPSC and other exams.
| Word | Meaning (English) | Meaning (Hindi) | Part of Speech | Example Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variegated | Having different colours or diverse forms | विविध रंगों वाला, विविध प्रकार का | Adjective | India’s variegated culture attracts tourists from across the world. | Diverse, Multicoloured, Mixed | Uniform, Monochrome |
| Tenuous | Very weak, slight, or uncertain | कमजोर, संदिग्ध | Adjective | The evidence against the accused is still tenuous. | Weak, Flimsy, Fragile | Strong, Solid, Convincing |
| Perfunctory | Done quickly and without real interest or effort | औपचारिक, ऊपरी‑ऊपरी | Adjective | The committee carried out only a perfunctory review of the proposal. | Superficial, Mechanical, Casual | Thorough, Careful, Sincere |
| Reprisal | Action taken in return for injury or harm; retaliation | बदला, प्रतिशोध | Noun | Any military reprisal could escalate the conflict. | Retaliation, Revenge, Payback | Forgiveness, Pardon |
| Pragmatic | Dealing with problems in a practical, realistic way | व्यावहारिक, यथार्थवादी | Adjective | The minister called for a pragmatic approach to climate policy. | Practical, Realistic, Sensible | Idealistic, Impractical |
| Deterrence | Discouraging an action through fear of the consequences | निवारण, रोक‑थाम | Noun | Strict punishment is meant to create deterrence against hate crimes. | Discouragement, Prevention | Encouragement, Incentive |
| Abdicate | Give up power or responsibility | पद त्यागना, ज़िम्मेदारी छोड़ना | Verb | The leader cannot abdicate responsibility in a crisis. | Resign, Relinquish, Surrender | Assume, Retain, Claim |
| Scourge | Something or someone that causes great trouble or suffering | अभिशाप, भारी मुसीबत | Noun | Unemployment is a scourge for the youth of the region. | Curse, Plague, Menace | Blessing, Boon |