Saturday, 21 February 2026

Full page for this day →

20 words · first 3 free, all 20 with Prime

1 Apoplectic (adjective)

अत्यंत क्रोधित

Apoplectic meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Synonyms: Furious, Enraged, Incensed, Irate

Antonyms: Calm, Composed, Placid, Unruffled

Example: The manager became apoplectic when he discovered the repeated accounting errors.

2 Neologism (noun)

नवशब्द

Neologism meaning

A newly coined word or expression.

Synonyms: Coinage, New word, Invention, Novel term

Antonyms: Archaism, Old word, Traditional expression, Established term

Example: Selfie is a neologism that became common worldwide within a few years.

3 Mountebank (noun)

धोखेबाज़

Mountebank meaning

A person who deceives others, especially to trick them into buying something.

Synonyms: Charlatan, Fraud, Impostor, Quack

Antonyms: Honest person, Truth-teller, Genuine expert, Reliable person

Example: The so-called healer was exposed as a mountebank who sold fake cures.

4 Effigy (noun)

प्रतिमा

Effigy meaning

A model or statue of a person, often made to be destroyed as a protest.

Synonyms: Image, Statue, Figure, Likeness

Antonyms: Original, Person, Reality, Living being

Example: Protesters burned an effigy of the leader to show their anger.

5 Savant (noun)

विद्वान

Savant meaning

A highly knowledgeable and learned person; an expert, especially in a particular field.

Synonyms: Scholar, Expert, Intellectual, Authority

Antonyms: Ignoramus, Novice, Amateur, Philistine

Example: She is a math savant who can solve complex problems in seconds.

6 Ablution (noun)

स्नान

Ablution meaning

The act of washing oneself; ritual cleansing, especially for religious purposes.

Synonyms: Washing, Cleansing, Bathing, Purification

Antonyms: Filthiness, Dirtiness, Contamination, Defilement

Example: Before entering the temple, he performed ablution as a sign of purity.

7 Cloying (adjective)

उबाऊ

Cloying meaning

Excessively sweet, rich, or sentimental to the point of being disgusting.

Synonyms: Sickening, Overly sweet, Maudlin, Saccharine

Antonyms: Pleasant, Refreshing, Subtle, Natural

Example: The dessert was so cloying that I couldn’t finish even a few bites.

8 Idolatry (noun)

मूर्तिपूजा

Idolatry meaning

The worship of idols; extreme admiration or devotion to someone or something.

Synonyms: Idol worship, Adoration, Veneration, Reverence

Antonyms: Irreverence, Disrespect, Criticism, Skepticism

Example: His idolatry of celebrities made him ignore their obvious flaws.

9 Dirge (noun)

शोकगीत

Dirge meaning

A mournful song or piece of music, especially for a funeral.

Synonyms: Lament, Elegy, Funeral song, Threnody

Antonyms: Celebration song, Carol, Anthem, Rejoicing song

Example: A soft dirge was played as the funeral procession moved forward.

10 Elegy (noun)

शोकगीत

Elegy meaning

A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.

Synonyms: Lament, Dirge, Eulogy, Threnody

Antonyms: Ode, Paean, Celebration, Hymn

Example: The poet wrote an elegy to mourn his friend’s sudden death.

11 Inception (noun)

आरंभ

Inception meaning

The beginning or start of something, especially an idea, plan, or process.

Synonyms: Beginning, Start, Origin, Commencement

Antonyms: Conclusion, End, Finish, Termination

Example: The inception of the new policy brought major changes to the company.

12 Impending (adjective)

आसन्न

Impending meaning

About to happen soon; likely to occur in the near future, often something negative.

Synonyms: Imminent, Approaching, Forthcoming, Looming

Antonyms: Distant, Remote, Unlikely, Receding

Example: Dark clouds gathered, warning of an impending storm.

13 Extravagant (adjective)

फिजूलखर्च

Extravagant meaning

Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources; excessively elaborate or expensive.

Synonyms: Lavish, Excessive, Overindulgent, Profligate

Antonyms: Frugal, Moderate, Simple, Economical

Example: He threw an extravagant wedding party that cost more than he could afford.

14 Disarray (noun)

अव्यवस्था

Disarray meaning

A state of disorder or confusion; lack of organization.

Synonyms: Disorder, Confusion, Chaos, Mess

Antonyms: Order, Organization, Arrangement, Neatness

Example: After the sudden announcement, the entire meeting room fell into disarray.

15 Industrious (adjective)

परिश्रमी

Industrious meaning

Hard-working and diligent; consistently putting in effort.

Synonyms: Diligent, Hardworking, Assiduous, Tireless

Antonyms: Lazy, Idle, Slothful, Negligent

Example: She is an industrious student who studies every day without excuses.

16 Crestfallen (adjective)

हताश

Crestfallen meaning

Feeling very sad, disappointed, or embarrassed, especially after a defeat or failure.

Synonyms: Dejected, Downcast, Disheartened, Despondent

Antonyms: Elated, Jubilant, Cheerful, Encouraged

Example: He looked crestfallen after hearing that he had not been selected.

17 Doctrine (noun)

सिद्धांत

Doctrine meaning

A set of beliefs or principles taught and accepted by a group, especially in religion, politics, or law.

Synonyms: Principle, Belief, Teaching, Dogma

Antonyms: Doubt, Disbelief, Uncertainty, Skepticism

Example: The party’s doctrine focuses on equality and social justice.

18 Nomadic (adjective)

खानाबदोश

Nomadic meaning

Living a life of moving from place to place rather than staying in one permanent location.

Synonyms: Wandering, Roaming, Migratory, Itinerant

Antonyms: Settled, Stable, Stationary, Permanent

Example: Nomadic tribes often move with their animals in search of water and grass.

19 Haven (noun)

आश्रय

Haven meaning

A safe place or shelter, especially during danger or trouble.

Synonyms: Refuge, Shelter, Sanctuary, Safe haven

Antonyms: Danger, Threat, Peril, Hazard

Example: The library became a quiet haven for students during exams.

20 Ungainly (adjective)

भद्दा

Ungainly meaning

Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.

Synonyms: Awkward, Clumsy, Uncoordinated, Lumbering

Antonyms: Graceful, Agile, Elegant, Coordinated

Example: The ungainly puppy kept tripping over its own paws while running.

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 8 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!