Daily Vocabulary – 1 January 2026

Synonyms: Misconduct, Malpractice, Wrongdoing, Dereliction

Antonyms: Proper conduct, Integrity, Rectitude, Dutifulness

Example: The court held the officer liable for misfeasance in public office.

Trick: Misfeasance = “mis + feasible/feasance (doing)” = kaam to legal tha, par usko galat tareeke se kiya (duty ko wrong way me perform karna).

Synonyms: Embezzlement, Misappropriation, Peculation, Corruption

Antonyms: Integrity, Honesty, Probity, Rectitude

Example: The audit report exposed malversation of welfare funds by local officials.

Trick: Malversation = “mal” (bad) + “versation” (handling) = office me paisa/authority ko bad way me handle karna, yani public funds ka misuse.

Synonyms: Interval, Hiatus, Interim, Interlude

Antonyms: Continuity, Permanence, Stability, Unbroken rule

Example: During the interregnum after the king’s death, the council governed temporarily.

Trick: Inter + regnum (rule) = do rulers ke beech ka gap, jab authority “in-between” hoti hai.

Synonyms: Remaining, Residual, Leftover, Surplus

Antonyms: Primary, Principal, Main, Initial

Example: Residuary powers in India belong to the Union Parliament.

Trick: Residuary = residue wali cheez, yani sab nikalne ke baad jo “bacha hua” part reh jata hai.

Synonyms: Objection, Plea, Challenge, Protest

Antonyms: Acceptance, Agreement, Consent, Approval

Example: The defendant filed a demurrer, arguing the complaint failed to state a valid legal claim.

Trick: Demurrer = “DE-MUR” = court me “murmur NO” karke objection raise karna (legal objection).

Synonyms: Cashability, Marketability, Convertibility, Fluidity

Antonyms: Illiquidity, Inconvertibility, Rigidity, Insolvency

Example: Government bonds usually have high liquidity because they can be sold quickly in the market.

Trick: Liquidity means it is so “liquid” that you can quickly turn it into cash without losing much value.

Synonyms: Financial stability, Creditworthiness, Soundness, Viability

Antonyms: Insolvency, Bankruptcy, Indebtedness, Default

Example: The company proved its solvency by paying all long-term debts on time.

Trick: Solvency = “Solve” your long-term debt problem easily, so you don’t go bankrupt.

Synonyms: Security, Guarantee, Pledge, Surety

Antonyms: Liability, Debt, Unsecured loan, Risk

Example: The bank asked for collateral before approving the business loan.

Trick: Collateral = “Call later” nahi, pehle security do—warna loan later cancel ho sakta hai.

Synonyms: Spread trading, Price-difference trading, Risk-free trading, Market inefficiency exploitation

Antonyms: Price parity, Market equilibrium, Uniform pricing, No-arbitrage condition

Example: He made quick profits through arbitrage by buying the stock on one exchange and selling it on another at a higher price.

Trick: Arbitrage = same cheez ko do markets me “rate alag” mile to buy low, sell high, and pocket the difference.

Synonyms: Slander, Libel, Smear, Vilification

Antonyms: Praise, Commendation, Compliment, Vindication

Example: The actor filed a lawsuit for defamation after a false rumor spread online.

Trick: Defamation = “Fame” ko “de-fame” karna, yani kisi ki reputation ko false baat se gira dena.

Synonyms: Disillusionment, Disappointment, Cynicism, Discontent

Antonyms: Enchantment, Fascination, Satisfaction, Idealism

Example: His disenchantment with politics grew after repeated promises were broken.

Trick: Disenchantment = jab “enchantment” (magic/ideal feeling) toot jaye aur reality hit kare—moh bhang ho jata hai.

Synonyms: Depressive, Contractionary, Downturn-related, Sluggish

Antonyms: Expansionary, Growth-oriented, Boom-related, Inflationary

Example: High interest rates can create recessionary pressure by reducing spending and investment.

Trick: Recessionary = recession wali situation—economy “recede” kar rahi hoti hai, yani growth peeche ja rahi hoti hai.

Synonyms: Price-rising, Expansionary, Overheating, Demand-driven

Antonyms: Deflationary, Disinflationary, Price-stabilizing, Contractionary

Example: Excess money supply in the economy can lead to inflationary trends.

Trick: Inflationary = prices “inflate” ho rahe hain—jaise balloon phoolta hai, waise hi price level phool jata hai.

Synonyms: Investigative, Scientific, Legal-medical, Analytical

Antonyms: Unscientific, Unverified, Unanalytical, Speculative

Example: Forensic experts examined the fingerprints to identify the suspect.

Trick: Forensic = “for the court” evidence—science se crime ka proof nikalna.

Synonyms: Voters, Voting public, Citizenry, Constituency

Antonyms: Nonvoters, Disenfranchised people, Ineligible population, Minors

Example: The candidate focused on healthcare to win the support of the electorate.

Trick: Electorate = jo “elect” karta hai—poora voting crowd jiske vote se leader select hota hai.