Daily Vocabulary – 12 December 2025

Synonyms: Nearsightedness, Shortsightedness, Narrow-mindedness, Tunnel vision

Antonyms: Farsightedness, Broad-mindedness, Vision, Foresight

Example: Political myopia often leads leaders to ignore long-term problems for short-term gains.

Trick: Socho kisi leader ko sirf “my own pie” dikhta hai, future nahi – this selfish short view is like myopia, only near things are clear, door ka future blurred.

Synonyms: Deadly, Toxic, Malignant, Noxious

Antonyms: Harmless, Benign, Mild, Friendly

Example: The leader’s virulent speeches created tension and hatred between the two communities.

Trick: Remember “virus + violent = virulent” — jab koi cheez virus ki tarah violently harmful ho jaye, it becomes virulent.

Synonyms: Conquer, Dominate, Suppress, Overpower

Antonyms: Liberate, Free, Release, Uplift

Example: The invaders tried to subjugate the local tribes through fear and military power.

Trick: Think “subject + gate” — jab tum kisi ko gate ke andar band karke apna subject bana dete ho, you subjugate them, yani unhe poori tarah control kar lete ho.

Synonyms: Remorse, Repentance, Contrition, Compunction

Antonyms: Indifference, Defiance, Remorselessness, Impenitence

Example: His honest penitence after the mistake made others willing to forgive him.

Trick: Think “pen it” — when you feel truly sorry, you want to pen it down in an apology letter; that deep sorry feeling is penitence.

Synonyms: Initiative, Resourcefulness, Courage, Enterprise

Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity, Hesitation, Indecision

Example: It took a lot of gumption for her to start a business with very little money and no support.

Trick: Socho kisi me “guts + action” dono ho — jab banda sirf sochta nahi, balki smart action bhi leta hai, uske paas real gumption hota hai.

Synonyms: Merciless, Cruel, Relentless, Pitiless

Antonyms: Compassionate, Kind, Merciful, Humane

Example: The ruthless king punished anyone who dared to question his authority.

Trick: Imagine a person who has “ruth-less” – yaani jiske andar ruth ya pity hi kam ho, wo bilkul ruthless hota hai, no mercy, no daya.

Synonyms: Radiant, Dazzling, Glorious, Splendid

Antonyms: Dull, Drab, Gloomy, Lackluster

Example: The queen entered the hall in a resplendent gown that caught everyone’s attention.

Trick: Think “re-splendid” – jab koi cheez baar-baar splendid lage, chamak aur glow se full ho, to woh resplendent hoti hai.

Synonyms: Approval, Endorsement, Support, Backing

Antonyms: Disapproval, Opposition, Refusal, Rejection

Example: The policy was implemented only after it received the full countenance of the committee.

Trick: Jab senior log kisi kaam ko apna serious support de dete hain, bolo – “Is plan ko unki full countenance mil gayi,” yaani unka official approval mil gaya.

Synonyms: Dilapidated, Rickety, Shabby, Decrepit

Antonyms: Sturdy, Solid, Well-built, Robust

Example: The travelers spent the night in a ramshackle hut that shook with every gust of wind.

Trick: Socho ek “ramshackle” house jise dekhkar bolte ho – “Yeh to ram se bhi shake ho raha hai, bilkul tutne ko hai,” yaani totally broken and ramshackle.

Synonyms: Obedient, Obsequious, Submissive, Servile

Antonyms: Assertive, Dominant, Independent, Defiant

Example: He was so subservient to his boss that he never voiced his own opinion in meetings.

Trick: Socho koi jo “sub + servant” ban kar rehta hai, yaani har kisi ka servant jaise behave kare – wahi person subservient hota hai.

Synonyms: Spontaneous, Unplanned, Unrehearsed, Improvised

Antonyms: Planned, Rehearsed, Deliberate, Premeditated

Example: Their impromptu road trip turned into one of the best experiences of their lives.

Trick: Think “I’m prompt to do” – jab tum bina soch-samajh, bina planning ke turant kuch kar dete ho, that’s an impromptu action.

Synonyms: Compatible, Harmonious, Consistent, Appropriate

Antonyms: Incongruous, Incompatible, Conflicting, Unsuitable

Example: His calm behavior was congruous with the seriousness of the situation.

Trick: Yaad rakho – “congruent cheezen congruous hoti hain,” yani jab ideas ya cheezen perfect match karein, align ho jaayen, they are congruous.

Synonyms: Praiseworthy, Commendable, Laudable, Admirable

Antonyms: Undeserving, Discreditable, Shameful, Unworthy

Example: She received a scholarship for her meritorious performance in the civil services exam.

Trick: Socho result ke baad log bol rahe hain, “Yeh toh meri victorious performance thi,” matlab it was so good and meritorious that it truly deserved praise.

Synonyms: Polite, Refined, Elegant, Gallant

Antonyms: Rude, Uncouth, Crude, Boorish

Example: His courtly manners and gentle speech impressed everyone at the formal gathering.

Trick: Imagine a king’s court where everyone walks slowly, bows gently, and speaks softly – that royal-style polite behavior is courtly manners.