21 January 2026 Vocabulary (The Hindu / TOI)

21 January 2026 Vocabulary | The Hindu & TOI
No. Word Meaning (Hindi) Synonym Antonym Example
1 Exacerbate और अधिक बिगाड़ना Worsen Alleviate The issue was exacerbated by delays.
2 Imminent शीघ्र होने वाला Impending Distant A crisis is imminent.
3 Ambiguous अस्पष्ट Unclear Clear The statement was ambiguous.
4 Bolster मजबूत करना Strengthen Weaken The reforms will bolster the economy.
5 Disparity असमानता Inequality Equality There is a wide income disparity.
6 Pragmatic व्यावहारिक Practical Idealistic We need a pragmatic approach.
7 Curtail कम करना, सीमित करना Reduce Expand Spending was curtailed.
8 Conspicuous स्पष्ट रूप से दिखाई देने वाला Noticeable Hidden His absence was conspicuous.
9 Reiterate दोहराना Repeat Withdraw The minister reiterated his stance.
10 Substantiate प्रमाणित करना Validate Disprove He failed to substantiate the claim.

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