18 January 2026 Vocabulary | The Hindu & TOI

18 January 2026 Vocabulary | The Hindu & TOI
No. Word Meaning (Hindi) Synonym Antonym Example
1 Precarious अस्थिर, जोखिमपूर्ण Unstable Secure The situation is precarious.
2 Endorse समर्थन करना Support Oppose The policy was endorsed by experts.
3 Repercussion परिणाम Consequence Cause The decision had serious repercussions.
4 Prudent बुद्धिमान, समझदार Wise Foolish It is prudent to save money.
5 Contemplate विचार करना Consider Ignore She contemplated quitting the job.
6 Apathetic उदासीन Indifferent Enthusiastic Voters were apathetic.
7 Undermine कमज़ोर करना Weaken Strengthen The remarks undermined trust.
8 Viable कारगर, व्यवहारिक Feasible Unworkable This is a viable solution.
9 Coerce जबरदस्ती करना Force Persuade They were coerced into silence.
10 Accountability जवाबदेही Responsibility Irresponsibility Public officials must ensure accountability.

📌 Exam Focus: ये शब्द अक्सर Editorial आधारित MCQs, Synonym-Antonym और Sentence Improvement में पूछे जाते हैं।