Daily Vocabulary – 21 January 2026

Synonyms: Reclining, Lying-back, Passive, Indolent

Antonyms: Active, Energetic, Upright, Alert

Example: He remained supine during the crisis, doing nothing to solve the problem.

Trick: Su-pain = pain makes you lie on your back, and you become lazy/passive.

Synonyms: Arrogant, Conceited, Presumptuous, Haughty

Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Meek, Unassuming

Example: His overweening attitude made him ignore useful advice from seniors.

Trick: Over + ween (think) = thinking too highly of yourself, so you act arrogant.

Synonyms: Extra, Additional, Surplus, Excess

Antonyms: Necessary, Essential, Required, Indispensable

Example: Two supernumerary staff members were kept as backup during the event.

Trick: Super + number = more than the needed number, so it’s extra.

Synonyms: Frantic, Hectic, Feverish, Wild

Antonyms: Calm, Composed, Relaxed, Unhurried

Example: The office became frenetic as the deadline approached.

Trick: Frenetic sounds like frenzy = full speed, out of control energy.

Synonyms: Imaginary, Illusory, Fantastical, Unrealistic

Antonyms: Real, Practical, Realistic, Feasible

Example: His chimerical plan to become rich overnight never worked in real life.

Trick: Chimera is a fantasy creature, so chimerical ideas are fantasy-level, not real.

Synonyms: Colossus, Behemoth, Powerhouse, Leviathan

Antonyms: Weakling, Lightweight, Nonentity, Underling

Example: The company became a juggernaut in the tech industry within a decade.

Trick: Juggernaut = Jugger (bhaagta hua) + naut (naav) socho ek bhaari naav jo rukti hi nahi—unstoppable force.

Synonyms: Amalgamation, Fusion, Integration, Synthesis

Antonyms: Separation, Division, Isolation, Purism

Example: The region’s festivals show syncretism, blending local traditions with new religious practices.

Trick: Syncretism = Sync + Create: jab beliefs sync hoke ek naya mix create kar dein, that is syncretism.

Synonyms: Sexism, Chauvinism, Woman-hatred, Bigotry

Antonyms: Respect, Equality, Feminism, Fairness

Example: His comments were criticized as misogyny because they insulted women as a group.

Trick: Miso (hate) + gyn (women): women ko hate karna = misogyny.

Synonyms: Appearance, Likeness, Facade, Pretense

Antonyms: Reality, Truth, Authenticity, Essence

Example: She maintained a semblance of calm even though she was anxious inside.

Trick: Semblance sounds like seems : jo bas seem kare true, but actually sirf outer look ho—semblance.

Synonyms: Indecisive, Hesitant, Vacillating, Wavering

Antonyms: Resolute, Decisive, Determined, Steadfast

Example: He was irresolute about whether to accept the job offer or not.

Trick: Irresolute = IR (not) + resolute (decided): jab decision fix na ho, bas idhar-udhar hile—irresolute.

Synonyms: Endless, Boundless, Unending, Limitless

Antonyms: Exhaustible, Limited, Finite, Depletable

Example: She had an inexhaustible supply of patience while teaching beginners.

Trick: In + exhaust + able = jo exhaust hi na ho sake—energy ya supply that never ends = inexhaustible.

Synonyms: Filth, Grime, Squalidness, Degradation

Antonyms: Cleanliness, Comfort, Luxury, Neatness

Example: Many families were forced to live in squalor without proper water or sanitation.

Trick: Squalor sounds like squall + dirt : jab jagah itni dirty ho ki dekhkar hi mood kharab—squalor.

Synonyms: Corruption, Wickedness, Degeneracy, Immorality

Antonyms: Virtue, Morality, Integrity, Purity

Example: The report exposed the depravity behind the violent crimes.

Trick: Depravity = deprive of values: jab insaan values se deprived ho jaye, morality gir jaati hai—depravity.

Synonyms: Replica, Imitation, Likeness, Facsimile

Antonyms: Original, Reality, Prototype, Authenticity

Example: The gallery showcased a simulacrum of the lost painting based on old photographs.

Trick: Simulacrum = sounds like similar : jo similar dikhe but asli na ho, bas copy ho—simulacrum.

Synonyms: Partial shadow, Shading, Semidarkness, Gray area

Antonyms: Brightness, Illumination, Clarity, Full light

Example: The candle cast a penumbra around the room, leaving the corners dim.

Trick: Penumbra = pen (partial) + umbra (shadow): jab shadow poora nahi hota, bas half-dark area banta hai—penumbra.