Daily Vocabulary – 28 September 2025

Synonyms: Comparison, Contrast, Collocation, Proximity

Antonyms: Separation, Isolation, Remoteness, Distance

Example: The artist’s work is a <strong>juxtaposition</strong> of modern design and traditional elements.

Trick: Jab do cheezon ko side by side rakh kar compare karte ho, use hi juxtaposition kehte hain.

Synonyms: Tendency, Inclination, Predisposition, Penchant

Antonyms: Disinclination, Aversion, Indifference, Repulsion

Example: He has a <strong>proclivity</strong> for solving complex mathematical problems.

Trick: Agar kisi ko gambling ki aadat ho to kehte hain uski proclivity hai uss taraf, matlab natural tendency hai.

Synonyms: Flatterer, Toady, Fawner, Bootlicker

Antonyms: Critic, Opponent, Adversary, Defier

Example: The manager surrounded himself with <strong>sycophants</strong> who always agreed with him.

Trick: Jo sirf boss ki taareef karke fayda uthaye, woh ek sycophant hota hai, matlab chamcha.

Synonyms: Inflammatory, Aggravating, Provoking, Stimulating

Antonyms: Soothing, Calming, Pleasing, Pacifying

Example: The politician made a <strong>provocative</strong> statement that sparked heated debates.

Trick: Agar koi provocative baat bol de to sab log argue karne lag jaate hain, matlab woh baat uksane wali thi.

Synonyms: Ambition, Desire, Aim, Goal

Antonyms: Apathy, Disinterest, Indifference, Laziness

Example: Her <strong>aspiration</strong> to become a doctor motivated her to study day and night.

Trick: Agar tumhari aspiration strong hai to tum mushkil se mushkil goals bhi achieve kar loge, matlab tumhari ambition tumhe aage badhati hai.

Synonyms: Disprove, Contradict, Rebut, Negate

Antonyms: Accept, Agree, Confirm, Validate

Example: The lawyer was able to <strong>refute</strong> the false allegations with solid evidence.

Trick: Agar koi galat baat ho to use refute karke sahi proof dikhao.

Synonyms: Boring, Routine, Tedious, Humdrum

Antonyms: Extraordinary, Exciting, Remarkable, Unusual

Example: He was tired of his <strong>mundane</strong> job and wanted to do something adventurous.

Trick: Roz ka mundane kaam boring lagta hai, adventure hi exciting lagta hai.

Synonyms: Suggest, Indicate, Insinuate, Hint

Antonyms: State, Declare, Express, Define

Example: His silence seemed to<strong>imply</strong> that he was not interested in the proposal.

Trick: Teacher ne directly nahi bola, par uski baat imply karti thi ki exam tough hoga

Synonyms: Halt, Terminate, Discontinue, Conclude

Antonyms: Continue, Begin, Initiate, Proceed

Example: The factory was ordered to <strong>cease</strong> all operations due to safety concerns.

Trick: Police ne bola “Cease fire!”, matlab abhi shooting ko rok do.

Synonyms: Suitable, Fitting, Relevant, Appropriate

Antonyms: Inappropriate, Irrelevant, Unfit, Unsuitable

Example: His remark was very <strong>apt</strong> for the situation.

Trick: Agar answer sahi aur suitable ho, to teacher bolte hain – “That’s an apt reply!”

Synonyms: Aggravate, Worsen, Intensify, Escalate

Antonyms: Alleviate, Reduce, Improve, Soothe

Example: His rude comments only served to <strong>exacerbate</strong> the conflict.

Trick: Extra debate karne se situation aur exacerbate (bigad) ho gayi.

Synonyms: Tasteless, Dull, Bland, Uninteresting

Antonyms: Flavorful, Interesting, Exciting, Lively

Example: The soup was <strong>insipid</strong>, lacking any real taste or spices.

Trick: Jo sip (drink) karne mein maza na aaye, wo insipid hota hai.

Synonyms: Reject, Renounce, Disown, Refute

Antonyms: Accept, Approve, Embrace, Acknowledge

Example: The politician <strong>repudiated</strong> the claims made against him in the media.

Trick: Agar kisi ki purani ideas ko reject karna ho to use repudiate kar dete hain.

Synonyms: Abomination, Curse, Detestation, Bane

Antonyms: Blessing, Delight, Love, Approval

Example: Corruption is <strong>anathema</strong> to the principles of good governance.

Trick: Jis cheez se sabko gussa aur nafrat ho, wo sabke liye anathema ban jaati hai.

Synonyms: Immoral, Degenerate, Lustful, Dissolute

Antonyms: Moral, Virtuous, Decent, Restrained

Example: The king was criticized for his <strong>licentious</strong> lifestyle, which weakened his reputation.

Trick: License mil gaya matlab jo chahe karo – aise sochne wale log licentious hote hain.