Daily Vocabulary – 1 November 2025

Synonyms: Loyal, Resolute, Unwavering, Faithful

Antonyms: Fickle, Unsteady, Inconstant, Irresolute

Example: Soldiers remained <strong>steadfast</strong> in their duty even during the toughest battles.

Trick: Steady fast hai to kabhi peeche nahi hatega — जो steady और fast है, वो steadfast यानी अटल और निश्चयी है.

Synonyms: Drowsy, Sleepy, Sluggish, Lethargic

Antonyms: Alert, Energetic, Wakeful, Lively

Example: The long and boring lecture made everyone in the class <strong>somnolent. </strong>

Trick: So + mon (man) lent — जब मन सोने को lend कर दो, तो तुम somnolent यानी नींद में हो.

Synonyms: Accusatory, Blaming, Incriminating, Damning

Antonyms: Exculpatory, Vindicating, Justifying, Defending

Example: The police found <strong>inculpatory</strong> evidence linking the suspect to the crime scene.

Trick: In + culprit story — अगर कहानी में कोई culprit साबित होता है, तो वो inculpatory evidence है.

Synonyms: Unyielding, Firm, Indestructible, Resolute

Antonyms: Weak, Flexible, Fragile, Yielding

Example: She had an <strong>adamantine</strong> will to succeed despite all the difficulties.

Trick: Adamant (adjective/noun), Adamantly (adverb)

Synonyms: Curse, Malediction, Hex, Damnation

Antonyms: Blessing, Benediction, Praise, Compliment

Example: The angry man muttered <strong>imprecations</strong> under his breath as he left the room.

Trick: I’m preying (imprecating) for your bad — जो बद्दुआ दे रहा है, वो imprecation कर रहा है.

Synonyms: Cheerful, Lively, Spirited, Breezy

Antonyms: Depressed, Gloomy, Sad, Lifeless

Example: He walked into the room with a <strong>jaunty</strong> step and a confident smile.

Trick: Jo hamesha party me stylish aur khush rehta hai wo jaunty hota hai.

Synonyms: Energetic, Nimble, Brisk, Agile

Antonyms: Sluggish, Inactive, Lazy, Lethargic

Example: Even at eighty, he remained surprisingly <strong>spry</strong> and full of energy.

Trick: Jo banda surprise kar de apni fुर्ती se, wo hai spry!

Synonyms: Flexible, Malleable, Supple, Adaptable

Antonyms: Rigid, Stiff, Inflexible, Unyielding

Example: The bamboo is strong yet <strong>pliant</strong>, bending without breaking in the wind.

Trick: Jo plant ki tarah har situation me bend ho jaye, wo hai pliant!

Synonyms: Gloomy, Dull, Boring, Lifeless

Antonyms: Cheerful, Bright, Exciting, Pleasant

Example: The weather was cold and <strong>dreary</strong>, making everyone stay indoors.

Trick: Jab koi diary likhne ka mood bhi na ho, to samajh lo din kitna dreary hai!

Synonyms: Calm, Pacify, Relieve, Comfort

Antonyms: Agitate, Irritate, Annoy, Upset

Example: The mother’s gentle voice helped <strong>soothe</strong> the crying baby.

Trick: Jab koi smooth baat karke tension kam kare, to wo tumhe soothe karta hai!

Synonyms: Charitable, Benevolent, Philanthropic, Altruistic

Antonyms: Selfish, Greedy, Unsympathetic, Uncharitable

Example: The hospital was founded as an <strong>eleemosynary</strong> institution to help the poor.

Trick: Jo elements of mercy dikhata hai aur sabki help karta hai, wo hota hai eleemosynary!

Synonyms: Dreamlike, Visionary, Fantastical, Illusory

Antonyms: Real, Actual, Factual, Concrete

Example: The movie had an <strong>oneiric</strong> quality that made it feel like a vivid dream.

Trick: Jab koi scene one night dream jaisa lage, samajh lo wo oneiric hai!

Synonyms: Frenzied, Mad, Wild, Hysterical

Antonyms: Calm, Serene, Composed, Peaceful

Example: The crowd became <strong>corybantic</strong> as the band took the stage.

Trick: Jab concert me sab crazy band ke beats par pagal ho jayein, to wo scene hota hai corybantic!

Synonyms: Maxim, Aphorism, Proverb, Adage

Antonyms: Babble, Nonsense, Rambling, Wordiness

Example: “Honesty is the best policy” is a famous <strong>apothegm</strong> that teaches moral conduct.

Trick: Jo path (way) dikhaye wisdom ka short words me, wo hota hai apothegm!

Synonyms: Unctuous, Slick, Smarmy, Greasy

Antonyms: Sincere, Genuine, Dry, Rough

Example: His <strong>oleaginous</strong> manner made everyone suspicious of his true intentions.

Trick: Jo banda oil lagakar har kisi ki tareef kare, wo hota hai oleaginous!