Daily Vocabulary – 6 January 2026

Synonyms: Retort, Reply, Response, Comeback

Antonyms: Silence, Acceptance, Agreement, Compliance

Example: She gave a quick rejoinder to the unfair accusation.

Trick: Rejoinder = re + join + der — kisi baat par turant “join back” karke reply dena, especially sharp comeback.

Synonyms: Brawl, Ruckus, Commotion, Melee

Antonyms: Peace, Calm, Harmony, Tranquility

Example: A fracas broke out outside the stadium after the match.

Trick: Fracas sounds like “free ka chaos” — bina reason ke loud halla aur fight type scene.

Synonyms: Whirlpool, Vortex, Turmoil, Upheaval

Antonyms: Calm, Peace, Tranquility, Order

Example: The nation was pulled into a political maelstrom after the sudden resignation.

Trick: Maelstrom sounds like “mail storm” — jab inbox me messages ka storm aa jaye, full chaos aur turmoil ho jata hai.

Synonyms: Untangle, Unwind, Resolve, Disentangle

Antonyms: Tangle, Entangle, Complicate, Confuse

Example: The detective managed to unravel the mystery step by step.

Trick: Unravel = “un + ravel” — ravel matlab uljhana, to un-ravel matlab uljhi hui cheez ko solve/untangle kar dena.

Synonyms: Uproar, Outcry, Commotion, Tumult

Antonyms: Calm, Silence, Peace, Composure

Example: The decision sparked a furore on social media and in the press.

Trick: Furore = “fur” + “roar” — jaise crowd ek saath roar kar de, public outrage ka loud scene ban jata hai.

Synonyms: Reconciliation, Rapprochement, Rapprochement, Detente

Antonyms: Estrangement, Alienation, Hostility, Discord

Example: The two nations moved toward rapprochement after years of tension.

Trick: Think “rap + approach” = when two sides approach again to patch up and restore relations (rapprochement).

Synonyms: Unruly, Rowdy, Boisterous, Defiant

Antonyms: Compliant, Docile, Obedient, Submissive

Example: The obstreperous students disrupted the class despite repeated warnings.

Trick: Obstreperous sounds like “obstacle + ruckus” — a person who creates trouble, stays loud, and is hard to control.

Synonyms: Treacherous, Deceitful, Betrayal-prone, Faithless

Antonyms: Loyal, Trustworthy, Faithful, Honest

Example: His perfidious actions ruined the trust that the team had built over years.

Trick: Perfidious = “perfectly devious” — someone who looks fine outside but betrays you inside.

Synonyms: Diligence, Perseverance, Industry, Zeal

Antonyms: Laziness, Negligence, Indolence, Apathy

Example: Her assiduity in preparing for the exam helped her secure a top rank.

Trick: Assiduity sounds like “I see duty” — when you keep doing your duty daily with full lagan, that is assiduity.

Synonyms: Ineradicable, Permanent, Unforgettable, Lasting

Antonyms: Erasable, Removable, Temporary, Forgettable

Example: The tragedy left an indelible mark on the community’s memory.

Trick: Indelible = “in + delete-able nahi” — jo delete hi na ho, wo indelible memory ya mark hota hai.

Synonyms: Mercy, Leniency, Compassion, Forbearance

Antonyms: Cruelty, Severity, Harshness, Ruthlessness

Example: The governor granted clemency to the prisoner due to new evidence.

Trick: Clemency sounds like “claim mercy” — jab punishment kam karne ki request ho, that is clemency.

Synonyms: Collaboration, Connivance, Involvement, Collusion

Antonyms: Innocence, Noninvolvement, Disassociation, Integrity

Example: The investigation revealed his complicity in the financial fraud.

Trick: Complicity = “complete + illicit” — jab aap galat kaam me milkar involved ho, that is complicity.

Synonyms: Compensation, Restitution, Amends, Redress

Antonyms: Damage, Harm, Injury, Loss

Example: The company offered reparation to the victims for the losses caused.

Trick: Reparation = “repair + payment” — galti ko repair karne ke liye jo bharpai/paisa diya jaye, that is reparation.

Synonyms: Optional, Voluntary, Nonmandatory, Elective

Antonyms: Mandatory, Compulsory, Obligatory, Required

Example: The manager has discretionary authority to approve small expenses.

Trick: Discretionary = “discretion” + “ary” — jab decision aapke विवेक par chhoda ho (your choice), it’s discretionary.

Synonyms: Protest, Remonstrate, Object, Reproach

Antonyms: Agree, Accept, Approve, Consent

Example: She expostulated with him for taking such a risky decision.

Trick: Expostulate = “express protest” — jab kisi ko rokne ke liye strong protest karke samjhao, you expostulate.