Daily Vocabulary – 20 November 2025

Synonyms: Resign, Relinquish, Renounce, Surrender

Antonyms: Assume, Retain, Seize, Maintain

Example: The king decided to <strong>abdicate</strong> the throne in favour of his son.

Trick: Socho raja bola, “Ab di–cate (abdicate) karunga gaddi, main throne छोड़ रहा हूँ,” यानी power छोड़ देना ही abdicate है.

Synonyms: Adopt, Support, Embrace, Advocate

Antonyms: Reject, Oppose, Abandon, Condemn

Example: Many young people now <strong>espouse</strong> the idea of sustainable and eco-friendly living.

Trick: Jab tum kisi idea ko officially अपना spouse बना लो, yaani दिल से espouse कर लो, matlab tum uska strongly समर्थन कर रहे हो.

Synonyms: Applause, Acclaim, Praise, Ovation

Antonyms: Criticism, Condemnation, Blame, Disapproval

Example: The scientist received <strong>plaudits</strong> from experts worldwide for her groundbreaking research.

Trick: Jab tumhare kaam par log जोर-जोर से clap karke tareef karein, samajh lo tumhe plaudits mil rahe hain – full on praise and appreciation.

Synonyms: Correct, Amend, Remedy, Repair

Antonyms: Damage, Worsen, Impair, Spoil

Example: The engineer worked overnight to <strong>rectify</strong> the fault in the machine.

Trick: Jab bhi tum koi mistake ko right कर दो, yaani error ko rectify कर देते हो – rectify मतलब गलती को सही कर देना.

Synonyms: Prevent, Preempt, Hinder, Thwart

Antonyms: Allow, Encourage, Facilitate, Promote

Example: Strict early measures were taken to <strong>forestall</strong> the spread of the disease.

Trick: Socho tumne problem aane se pehle hi uske चारों तरफ wall बना दी – you forestall the problem, yaani use pehle hi rok diya.

Synonyms: Embodiment, Quintessence, Archetype, Personification

Antonyms: Antithesis, Opposite, Counterexample, Contrast

Example: Her calm behavior in every crisis is the <strong>epitome</strong> of true leadership.

Trick: Socho “EPIC + ME” – jo bhi cheez epic level ka best example ho, woh us cheez ka epitome hota hai.

Synonyms: Experimental, Observational, Practical, Evidence-based

Antonyms: Theoretical, Hypothetical, Speculative, Abstract

Example: The researcher relied on <strong>empirical</strong> data to support her conclusions about climate change.

Trick: Jab bhi kisi baat ka “proof via experiment” ho, yaani data aur experience se aaya ho, samajh lo woh empirical baat hai, sirf theory nahi.

Synonyms: Luxurious, Lavish, Wealthy, Sumptuous

Antonyms: Poor, Simple, Meagre, Modest

Example: The business tycoon lived in an <strong>opulent</strong> mansion decorated with marble floors and crystal chandeliers.

Trick: Socho “O PURe LANThaD aish” – jahan har taraf richness, luxury aur shaan-o-shaukat ho, woh life ya jagah opulent hoti hai.

Synonyms: Courage, Resilience, Endurance, Grit

Antonyms: Weakness, Cowardice, Timidity, Helplessness

Example: The soldiers showed great <strong>fortitude</strong> in continuing their mission despite harsh weather and limited supplies.

Trick: “FOR-TI-TUDE” – socho “for tough attitude” – jab tough situation ho aur tumhara attitude strong rahe, wahi tumhari fortitude hai.

Synonyms: Blatant, Outrageous, Shameless, Glaring

Antonyms: Subtle, Hidden, Concealed, Minor

Example: The referee ignored a <strong>flagrant</strong> foul, which made the crowd very angry.

Trick: Yaad rakho “FLAGRANT = FLAsh + GROSS act” – jab koi galti itni clearly dikhe jaise flash light mein gross act ho raha ho, woh flagrant mistake hoti hai.

Synonyms: Perfect, Picturesque, Peaceful, Ideal

Antonyms: Troubled, Chaotic, Harsh, Unpleasant

Example: They spent an <strong>idyllic</strong> weekend in a small village surrounded by green hills and a quiet river.

Trick: Socho “IDYLLIC = Ideal-like” – jab koi jagah ya moment itna perfect, calm aur dreamy ho ki lage ideal life chal rahi hai, use hi idyllic bolte hain.

Synonyms: Furious, Enraged, Incensed, Infuriated

Antonyms: Calm, Peaceful, Pleased, Content

Example: The customer became <strong>irate</strong> when the company refused to refund his money after a faulty purchase.

Trick: “I RATE 1 star when I am IRATE” – jab tum bahut gusse mein hote ho toh apps ko 1 star rate kar dete ho, yaad rakho irate = very angry.

Synonyms: Terminology, Lingo, Argot, Slang

Antonyms: Simple language, Plain speech, Clarity, Simplicity

Example: The doctor tried to avoid medical <strong>jargon</strong> so that the patient could easily understand the diagnosis.

Trick: Jab log itni technical baat karte hain ki sab lage “yeh jaagran nahi, JARGON chal raha hai”, samajh lo woh difficult group-language hai.

Synonyms: Courage, Grit, Spirit, Determination

Antonyms: Cowardice, Weakness, Timidity, Spinelessness

Example: The young officer showed his <strong>mettl</strong>e by staying calm and focused during the crisis.

Trick: Yaad rakho “METAL ka asli test aag mein, insaan ka METTLE test mushkil mein” – jab tough situation mein bhi banda strong rahe, wahi uska mettle hai.

Synonyms: Contradiction, Inconsistency, Puzzle, Enigma

Antonyms: Certainty, Clarity, Consistency, Simplicity

Example: It is a <strong>paradox</strong> that we have more ways to connect with people today, yet many feel more lonely than ever.

Trick: Yaad rakho “Para + dox (दो मत)” – jab ek hi baat mein do ulte-seede मत हों, jo logically clash karein, woh paradox hota hai.