Prime

Thursday, 12 January 2023

Full page for this day →

15 words · first 5 free, all 15 with Prime

3 Undermine (verb)

कमजोर

Undermine meaning

To make something, especially somebody’s confidence or authority, gradually weaker or less effective.

Synonyms: Weaken, Impair, Hurt

Antonyms: Support, Aid, Encourage

Example: She tried to undermine my authority by complaining about me to my boss.

Full meaning, pronunciation and usage of Undermine →

5 Inherently (adverb)

स्वाभाविक

Inherently meaning

According to or because of the basic nature of somebody/something.

Synonyms: Intrinsically, Naturally, Innately

Antonyms: Artificially, Unnaturally

Example: The dispersed nature of the problem makes regulations inherently difficult and costly to enforce.

Full meaning, pronunciation and usage of Inherently →

6 Compete (verb)

स्पर्धा करना

Compete meaning

To take part in a contest or game.

Synonyms: Rival, Contest, Battle

Antonyms: Retreat, Surrender, Give up

Example: She competed against students from around the country.

7 Evade (verb)

बच निकलना

Evade meaning

To find a way of not doing something.

Synonyms: Dodge, Elude, Escape

Antonyms: Confront, Disclose, Uncover

Example: They had evaded capture for so long.

8 Embattled (adjective)

ठनी

Embattled meaning

Involved in war.

Synonyms: Castled, Prepared, Fighting

Antonyms: Hurt, Discouraged, Weakened

Example: The embattled leaders are trying to hold on to their positions.

9 Paving (verb)

फ़र्श

Paving meaning

To cover a surface with large flat stones.

Synonyms: Strip, Dig up

Antonyms: Pavement, Roadway, Flooring

Example: The driveway was covered with concrete paving.

10 Inimical (adjective)

विरोधी

Inimical meaning

Harmful to something.

Synonyms: Unfriendly, Hostile, Adverse

Antonyms: Friendly, Favorable, Helpful

Example: Excessive managerial control is inimical to creative expression.

11 Noteworthy (adjective)

उल्लेखनीय

Noteworthy meaning

Deserving to be noticed or to receive attention because it is unusual, important or interesting.

Synonyms: Significant, Notable, Extraordinary

Antonyms: Unimportant, Standard, Obscure

Example: He gave several noteworthy performances during his short career.

12 Bolstered (verb)

मजबूत

Bolstered meaning

To improve something or make it stronger.

Synonyms: Reinforced, Backed, Supported

Antonyms: Hurt, Block, Hinder

Example: She came with me to bolster my confidence.

13 Nudge (verb)

टहोका

Nudge meaning

To push somebody gently, especially with your elbow, in order to get their attention.

Synonyms: Prod, Jog, Touch

Antonyms: Pull, Dissuade, Discourage

Example: I nudged the plate closer to him.

14 Glide (verb)

उड़ना

Glide meaning

To move smoothly and quietly, especially as though it takes no effort.

Synonyms: Slide, Slip, Coast

Antonyms: Flounder, Sink, Land

Example: The swans glided over the surface of the lake.

15 Complacency (noun)

संतोष

Complacency meaning

A feeling of being satisfied with yourself or with a situation, so that you do not think any change is necessary.

Synonyms: Satisfaction, Smugness, Comfort

Antonyms: Modesty, Anxiety, Humility

Example: I do not recount these things with any sense of complacency.

All 20 words every day, the trick to remember each one, and unlimited tap-to-meaning on every editorial — see what Vocab24 Prime includes →

How the daily vocabulary works

Every word here was picked from the day's newspaper editorials, so you learn the vocabulary that actually appears in SSC, Bank and other exam passages. Each word comes with its Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence; Prime members also get a trick to remember it. Read the editorial of the day to see the words in context, then test yourself in the daily English quiz.

Looking for an older day?

Use the date strip above (Older takes you back two weeks at a time), open the words of 10 September 2026 as a page of its own, or browse the vocabulary archive by month since 2016. Every word also has an entry in the English–Hindi dictionary.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

* Your mail address will be fully secure . We don’t share!