The Hindu Vocabulary
| Word | Part of Speech | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulmination | Noun | Expression of vehement protest | vituperation, criticism | praise, applause |
| Pernicious | Adjective | Having a harmful effect, especially gradual | harmful, damaging | benign, harmless |
| Plenary | Adjective | Complete; not lacking any part | entire, whole | partial, incomplete |
| Excoriating | Verb | Criticizing harshly, usually publicly | attacking, scolding | praising, complimenting |
| Credence | Noun | Belief in or acceptance of something as true | acceptance, faith | distrust, doubt |
| Chattel | Noun | Personal property or movable possessions | possession, belongings | – |
Times of India Vocabulary
| Word | Part of Speech | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catty | Adjective | Intentionally spiteful or malicious | spiteful, malicious | kind, benevolent |
| Inquest | Noun | Judicial inquiry to determine facts | investigation, inquiry | – |
| Intrepid | Adjective | Fearless, adventurous | brave, bold | fearful, timid |
| Jingoism | Noun | Extreme patriotism, aggressive foreign policy | nationalism, chauvinism | peace, pacifism |
| Lissom | Adjective | Thin, supple, graceful | agile, flexible | stiff, clumsy |
Hindustan Times Vocabulary
| Word | Part of Speech | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whet | Verb | Sharpen the blade of a tool | sharpen, hone | dull, blunt |
| Usury | Noun | Lending money at unreasonably high interest | loan sharking | borrowing, lending |
| Tome | Noun | A large, scholarly book | volume, opus | booklet, pamphlet |
| Tenuous | Adjective | Very weak or slight | flimsy, weak | strong, solid |