Daily Vocabulary – 23 November 2025

Synonyms: Principle, Doctrine, Belief, Creed

Antonyms: Doubt, Disbelief, Skepticism, Rejection

Example: Non-violence is a central <strong>tenet </strong>of Gandhian philosophy.

Trick: Tenet ko yaad rakho – “ten + net” jaise team ke paas दस strong nets यानी दस strong beliefs हों; inhi beliefs ko hum tenets bolte हैं.

Synonyms: Oratory, Eloquence, Persuasion, Bombast

Antonyms: Plainness, Simplicity, Directness, Honesty

Example: The politician’s speech was full of grand <strong>rhetoric</strong>but lacked any concrete plan of action.

Trick: Rhetoric ko yaad rakho – “right trick in speech”; jab koi sirf shabdon ki trick se लोगो को impress kare, ज़्यादा content ना हो, वही rhetoric hota hai.

Synonyms: Teasing, Jest, Wit, Raillery

Antonyms: Seriousness, Solemnity, Hostility, Gravity

Example: Their lighthearted <strong>banter</strong> made the long journey feel much shorter.

Trick: Banter ko yaad rakho – “ban-ter” यानी दोस्ती में bina tension ke मजाक, हल्की-फुल्की chitchat ही banter hoti hai.

Synonyms: Nearness, Closeness, Vicinity, Adjacency

Antonyms: Distance, Remoteness, Farness, Separation

Example: The school’s <strong>proximity</strong> to her house made it easy for her to walk there every day.

Trick: Proximity ko yaad rakho – “proxy ka seat bhi mere paas hi hai”; jab koi cheez ya इंसान bilkul पास हो, usse hi proximity bolte hain.

Synonyms: Dilemma, Predicament, Confusion, Plight

Antonyms: Certainty, Clarity, Resolution, Assurance

Example: She was in a <strong>quandary</strong> about whether to accept the high-paying job or continue her studies.

Trick: Quandary ko yaad rakho – “कहाँ जाऊँ, क्या करूँ?” वाली दुविधा; jab options jyada हों aur decision mushkil ho, wahi mental confusion hi quandary hai.

Synonyms: Determine, Discover, Establish, Verify

Antonyms: Guess, Speculate, Ignore, Misjudge

Example: The detective tried to <strong>ascertain</strong> the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.

Trick: Ascertain = Ask to be Certain; jab tum baar-baar poochh kar sure hote ho, you ascertain the facts.

Synonyms: Unaware, Heedless, Unmindful, Ignorant

Antonyms: Aware, Conscious, Mindful, Alert

Example: He walked across the busy street, completely <strong>oblivious</strong> to the honking cars.

Trick: Oblivious → “All LIVE news se दूर” – jo इंसान live news से भी अनजान रहे, woh sab cheezon se oblivious rehta hai.

Synonyms: Doubtful, Suspicious, Cynical, Distrustful

Antonyms: Trusting, Convinced, Gullible, Certain

Example: She was <strong>skeptical</strong> about the new scheme and decided to check the facts herself before investing.

Trick: Skeptical वो होता है जो हर बात पर “iski asli story kya hai?” सोचे – यानी हमेशा doubt mode ON.

Synonyms: Theoretical, Imaginary, Supposed, Speculative

Antonyms: Actual, Real, Proven, Factual

Example: The teacher gave a <strong>hypothetical </strong>situation to help students understand the concept of moral dilemma.

Trick: Hypothetical = “Hype wali soch” – jo cheez sirf dimag mein plan ya imagination hai, ground reality nahi, woh hypothetical situation hoti hai.

Synonyms: Uniform, Similar, Alike, Consistent

Antonyms: Heterogeneous, Diverse, Varied, Mixed

Example: The classroom was <strong>homogeneous</strong>, with students of almost the same age and background.

Trick: Homogeneous = Homo (same) + Genus (kind); yaad rakho – jahan sab “same kind” ke log ya cheezein हों, wahi homogeneous group hota hai.

Synonyms: Reprimand, Rebuke, Reprove, Caution

Antonyms: Praise, Applaud, Approve, Commend

Example: The manager had to <strong>admonish</strong> the employee for repeatedly arriving late to work.

Trick: Admonish → “Admin ne wish nahi, daant di” – jab admin ya boss pyaar se nahi, डाँटकर समझाए, they admonish you.

Synonyms: Seize, Appropriate, Encroach, Wrest

Antonyms: Surrender, Relinquish, Yield, Restore

Example: The military leader tried to <strong>usurp</strong>power from the elected government.

Trick: Jo भी “You-Serve” करने की बजाय seat ko जबरदस्ती ले ले, वो power ko usurp कर रहा है.

Synonyms: Outdated, Outmoded, Antiquated, Old-fashioned

Antonyms: Modern, Current, Up-to-date, Contemporary

Example: Many people consider DVDs <strong>obsolete</strong> in the age of online streaming platforms.

Trick: Jab koi cheez “ab so let” hai – यानी अब उसे आराम करने दो, use नहीं करते – samajh lo woh obsolete ho chuki hai.

Synonyms: Hate, Loathe, Abhor, Despise

Antonyms: Love, Like, Admire, Enjoy

Example: She absolutely <strong>detests</strong> dishonesty and refuses to trust anyone who lies.

Trick: Detest = De-test; jo cheez baar-baar test mein fail ho jaye, tum use naturally detest karne लगते हो.

Synonyms: Suppress, Conquer, Overpower, Restrain

Antonyms: Release, Encourage, Liberate, Intensify

Example: He tried to <strong>subdue</strong> his anger before speaking to his colleagues.

Trick: Subdue = “Sab ko doobne se bachाकर control mein rakhna” – jab feelings ya situation ko दबाकर काबू में रखना पड़े, you subdue it.