Daily Vocabulary – 13 December 2025

Synonyms: Unwarranted, Unnecessary, Uncalled-for, Unjustified

Antonyms: Justified, Necessary, Warranted, Reasonable

Example: The film was criticised for its gratuitous violence that added nothing to the story.

Trick: Think “gratuitous gyaan” – jab koi bina zarurat extra advice ya action kare, totally unnecessary, that is gratuitous.

Synonyms: Skeptical, Doubtful, Disbelieving, Suspicious

Antonyms: Gullible, Trusting, Credulous, Convinced

Example: She gave him an incredulous look when he said he had finished the 500-page book in one hour.

Trick: Break it as “in + credit + less” — jab tum kisi ki baat ko bilkul credit nahi dete ho, you are incredulous, matlab you just don’t believe it.

Synonyms: Night-active, Nightly, Late-night, After-dark

Antonyms: Diurnal, Daytime, Daily, Sunlit

Example: Owls are nocturnal creatures that hunt for food after sunset.

Trick: Remember “nocturnal” from “night turn all on” – jab raat hote hi sab senses on ho jayein and you become active, you are being nocturnal.

Synonyms: Nitpick, Cavil, Carp, Object

Antonyms: Agree, Concur, Accept, Approve

Example: Instead of focusing on the main issue, they began to quibble over insignificant details.

Trick: Jab teacher ne essay check kiya aur sirf choti choti mistakes par fight karne laga, you can say, “Sir, please don’t quibble over tiny points.”

Synonyms: Cumbersome, Clumsy, Awkward, Bulky

Antonyms: Manageable, Handy, Agile, Convenient

Example: The new software is so unwieldy that employees are struggling to use it efficiently.

Trick: Think “un-wieldy = unable to wield” – agar koi cheez itni badi ya awkward ho ki tum use properly wield (handle) hi na kar pao, it is unwieldy.

Synonyms: Interpret, Explain, Infer, Deduce

Antonyms: Misinterpret, Misunderstand, Confuse, Obscure

Example: Her smile was easily construed as a sign of approval.

Trick: Always construe tough legal lines carefully, warna tum unka galat meaning misconstrue kar doge.

Synonyms: Show off, Parade, Exhibit, Boast

Antonyms: Conceal, Hide, Downplay, Suppress

Example: He loves to flaunt his achievements on social media.

Trick: Jab bhi koi apni luxury cheezein front of sabke saamne show off kare, yaad rakho he is trying to flaunt them.

Synonyms: Artistic, Tasteful, Elegant, Beautiful

Antonyms: Unattractive, Ugly, Unpleasant, Inartistic

Example: The minimalist décor gave the room a very modern aesthetic appeal.

Trick: Jab koi cheez dekhte hi mind bole “aaah set hai”, samajh jao it has great aesthetic value.

Synonyms: Charm, Allure, Magnetism, Appeal

Antonyms: Repulsiveness, Unattractiveness, Dullness, Mediocrity

Example: The leader’s charisma drew thousands of people to his rallies.

Trick: Charisma ko yaad rakho as “character + magnetism” — jiske paas charisma hota hai, woh logon ko magnet ki tarah attract kar leta hai.

Synonyms: Impoverished, Penniless, Indigent, Poverty-stricken

Antonyms: Affluent, Wealthy, Prosperous, Well-off

Example: After the natural disaster, many families were left destitute and homeless.

Trick: Think of “desi without institute or income” = destitute, totally broke and very poor.

Synonyms: Welcoming, Friendly, Cordial, Accommodating

Antonyms: Unfriendly, Inhospitable, Cold, Unwelcoming

Example: The villagers were so hospitable that they offered us food and shelter without any hesitation.

Trick: Jo bhi guest aate hi host bole “Hope you’re comfortable here!”, samajh jao they are very hospitable.

Synonyms: Newness, Originality, Innovation, Freshness

Antonyms: Familiarity, Staleness, Oldness, Conventionality

Example: The novelty of the idea attracted many investors to the startup.

Trick: Jab bhi koi cheez bole “yeh to bilkul new hai, pehle kabhi nahi dekhi”, samajh jao uski novelty hi logon ko attract kar rahi hai.

Synonyms: Defiant, Disobedient, Unruly, Insurgent

Antonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Dutiful, Submissive

Example: The rebellious teenager refused to follow the strict rules of the hostel.

Trick: Jo student hamesha rules ke against jaake kaam kare, usse yaad rakho as a rebellious student.

Synonyms: Unity, Cohesion, Camaraderie, Fellowship

Antonyms: Discord, Division, Disunity, Alienation

Example: The workers showed great solidarity by going on strike together for their rights.

Trick: Jab log kisi cause ke liye ek saath khade ho jaate hain aur lagta hai “all are ready together”, yaad rakho solidarity ≈ ALL-ARE-READY (sab milkar ekjut).

Synonyms: Impenetrable, Resistant, Unaffected, Immune

Antonyms: Vulnerable, Susceptible, Exposed, Permeable

Example: She remained impervious to the criticism and continued working confidently.

Trick: Think “I’m-pervious to pressure” – if you are impervious, no pressure or problem can pass through or affect you.