Daily Vocabulary – 25 September 2025

Synonyms: Miserly, Stingy, Frugal, Penurious

Antonyms: Generous, Extravagant, Lavish, Liberal

Example: The company’s <strong>parsimonious</strong> management style limited employee benefits.

Trick: Jo person apne money ko purse me hi rakh kar parsimonious ban jata h, wo kabhi kharch nahi karta.

Synonyms: Obese, Overweight, Plump, Chubby

Antonyms: Slim, Thin, Lean, Skinny

Example: The <strong>corpulent</strong> man found it difficult to climb the stairs.

Trick: Jo corporate party me zyada khata h wo dheere-dheere corpulent ban jata h.

Synonyms: Authenticity, Realism, Credibility, Plausibility

Antonyms: Falseness, Unreality, Improbability, Fiction

Example: The movie’s attention to detail gave it a sense of <strong>verisimilitude</strong>.

Trick: Story me veri (very) similar details hone se usme verisimilitude aa jata h, matlab wo real lagti h.

Synonyms: Sleep-inducing, Sedative, Drowsy, Calming

Antonyms: Stimulating, Invigorating, Exciting, Energizing

Example: The professor’s long and monotonous lecture had a <strong>soporific</strong> effect on the students.

Trick: Soap-opera itna boring hota h ki wo soporific ban jata h, dekhte hi नींद aa jati h.

Synonyms: Aggressive, Combative, Hostile, Belligerent

Antonyms: Peaceful, Friendly, Gentle, Calm

Example: His<strong>pugnacious</strong> attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.

Trick: Jo har baat pe punch (pugn) maarne ko tayar ho, wo pugnacious hota h.

Synonyms: Stiff, Inflexible, Unyielding, Firm

Antonyms: Flexible, Lenient, Pliable, Soft

Example: The teacher had a <strong>rigid</strong> approach towards discipline.

Trick: Jo rigid hota hai wo apni soch ko change nahi karta, bilkul stick ki tarah stiff rehta hai.

Synonyms: Rush, Upsurge, Outpouring, Escalation

Antonyms: Decline, Decrease, Drop, Recession

Example: There was a sudden <strong>surge</strong> of electricity during the storm.

Trick: Sale ki news sunkar market me logon ka surge aa gaya – sab ek saath bheed gaye.

Synonyms: Diplomatic, Considerate, Polite, Thoughtful

Antonyms: Blunt, Rude, Indiscreet, Harsh

Example: She was <strong>tactful</strong> in handling the heated argument between her colleagues.

Trick: Jo tactful hota hai wo har baat ko samajh kar politely handle karta hai, bina kisi ko hurt kiye.

Synonyms: Decline, Diminish, Fade, Abate

Antonyms: Increase, Grow, Rise, Expand

Example: His interest in politics began to <strong>wane</strong> after the elections.

Trick: Moon ke full hone ke baad uski roshni wane hone lagti hai, yaani dheere-dheere kam hoti hai.

Synonyms: Passionate, Ardent, Fervent, Eager

Antonyms: Apathetic, Indifferent, Lethargic, Unenthusiastic

Example: The <strong>zealous</strong> volunteers worked day and night for the success of the campaign.

Trick: Jo student exam ki preparation me zealous hota hai, wo din-raat padhai karta hai bina bore hue.

Synonyms: Compel, Force, Intimidate, Pressure

Antonyms: Persuade, Encourage, Convince, Assist

Example: The suspect claimed he was <strong>coerced</strong> into signing the confession.

Trick: Police aksar criminals ko coerce karke unse sach bulwati hai.

Synonyms: Atrocious, Appalling, Heinous, Flagrant

Antonyms: Marvelous, Excellent, Admirable, Noble

Example: The company was fined for its <strong>egregious</strong> violation of safety standards.

Trick: Egregious galti karne wala insaan sabke saamne embarrass ho jata hai, kyunki galti bahut hi shocking hoti hai.

Synonyms: Sentimental, Tearful, Weepy, Emotional

Antonyms: Unemotional, Unsentimental, Stoic, Unfeeling

Example: After a few drinks, he became <strong>maudlin</strong> and started talking about his lost love.

Trick: Movie ke emotional scene dekh kar wo itna maudlin ho gaya ki sabke saamne ro pada.

Synonyms: Widespread, Pervasive, Rampant, Abundant

Antonyms: Scarce, Limited, Rare, Uncommon

Example: Corruption was <strong>rife</strong>in the administration during that period.

Trick: Market me fake news itni rife hai ki asli aur jhooth mein fark karna mushkil ho jata hai.

Synonyms: Bitterness, Hostility, Rancor, Resentment

Antonyms: Harmony, Goodwill, Courtesy, Kindness

Example: The debate ended with <strong>acrimony</strong> instead of a mutual understanding.

Trick: Divorce cases me husband-wife ke beech acrimony aksar dekhne ko milti hai.