Daily Vocabulary – 20 September 2025

Synonyms: Hostile, Antagonistic, Adverse, Harmful

Antonyms: Friendly, Supportive, Beneficial, Favorable

Example: His <strong>inimical</strong> attitude towards reforms slowed down the progress of the organization.

Trick: Enemy-cal – jo enemy jaisa hostile aur harmful ho, wo inimical hota hai.

Synonyms: Fictitious, Spurious, False, Fabricated

Antonyms: Authentic, Genuine, True, Verified

Example: The story of the king meeting a sage in the forest is probably <strong>apocryphal</strong>.

Trick: Jo kahani popular ho par authentic proof na ho, wo apocryphal hoti hai.

Synonyms: Dissonance, Clamor, Racket, Uproar

Antonyms: Harmony, Melody, Euphony, Silence

Example: The <strong>cacophony</strong> of traffic outside the hotel made it hard to sleep.

Trick: Kaun kaun phone-y ek saath bajaye aur irritating noise create kare, wahi cacophony hai.

Synonyms: Condemn, Rebuke, Censure, Lambaste

Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Approve, Commend

Example: The minister was <strong>excoriated</strong> by the press for his careless remarks.

Trick: Jab teacher exam mein galti par extra scold kare, to wo excoriate kar raha hai.

Synonyms: Devoted, Doting, Submissive, Affectionate

Antonyms: Domineering, Neglectful, Indifferent, Uncaring

Example: He was so <strong>uxorious</strong> that he never made a decision without consulting his wife.

Trick: Uxor (Latin for wife) + ious → jo hamesha wife ke liye over-affectionate ho, wo uxorious hai.

Synonyms: Bitterness, Hostility, Malice, Rancor

Antonyms: Courtesy, Kindness, Politeness, Sweetness

Example: The debate ended with increased <strong>acrimony</strong> between the two leaders.

Trick: Court me acrimony (कटुता) ho gayi toh relationship khatam ho jayega.

Synonyms: Transient, Fleeting, Short-lived, Temporary

Antonyms: Eternal, Everlasting, Permanent, Enduring

Example: Fame in the film industry is often <strong>ephemeral</strong>.

Trick: ‘E for email’ – emails ka life bhi ephemeral hota hai, ek din important, next din bhool jate ho.

Synonyms: Persistent, Resolute, Determined, Stubborn

Antonyms: Irresolute, Weak, Indecisive, Surrendering

Example: Her <strong>tenacious</strong> efforts finally led to the success of the project.

Trick: Jo apne goals ko ‘tena’ (tight) pakad ke rakhta hai, wahi tenacious hota hai.

Synonyms: Uncertain, Conflicted, Hesitant, Doubtful

Antonyms: Certain, Decisive, Clear, Unequivocal

Example: She felt <strong>ambivalent</strong> about moving to a new city for the job.

Trick: Jab do options ke beech mein ‘ambi’ (both) feelings ho, toh insaan ambivalent ho jata hai.

Synonyms: Noticeable, Prominent, Evident, Distinct

Antonyms: Hidden, Obscure, Unnoticeable, Inconspicuous

Example: His <strong>conspicuous</strong> red tie made him stand out in the crowd.

Trick: Jo cheez sabke ‘specs’ (glasses) me clearly dikhe, wo conspicuous hoti hai.

Synonyms: Roam, Wander, Journey, Trek

Antonyms: Stay, Settle, Remain, Stop

Example: Scholars used to <strong>peregrinate</strong> across countries in search of knowledge.

Trick: ‘Pera’ leke gate se bahar nikal jao aur peregrinate karte raho.

Synonyms: Defiant, Insubordinate, Rebellious, Unruly

Antonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Submissive, Docile

Example: The <strong>recalcitrant</strong> student refused to follow the teacher’s instructions.

Trick: Re-call’ karne par bhi jo nahi aaye, wo recalcitrant aadmi hai.

Synonyms: Rudimentary, Nascent, Incipient, Unformed

Antonyms: Developed, Mature, Complete, Perfected

Example: His <strong>inchoate</strong> plan lacked the details needed for proper execution.

Trick: ‘Inchoate’ suna toh samajh lo ki idea abhi chocolate ki tarah half-melted aur incomplete hai.

Synonyms: Carefreeness, Nonchalance, Unconcern, Indifference

Antonyms: Anxiety, Concern, Worry, Nervousness

Example: He strolled into the meeting with complete <strong>insouciance</strong>, ignoring the tension in the room.

Trick: Jo insaan ‘in-solution’ hi nahi dhoondhta, bas chill karta hai, usme insouciance hoti hai.

Synonyms: Unruly, Boisterous, Rowdy, Defiant

Antonyms: Obedient, Quiet, Submissive, Calm

Example: The teacher struggled to manage the <strong>obstreperous</strong> class of teenagers.

Trick: Jo baar-baar ‘obstruct’ kare aur shor machaye, wo obstreperous hota hai.