English Grammar Quiz ™

2023-12-07 06:51:22 Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 07.12.2023


1. PERTINENT (ADJECTIVE): (प्रासंगिक): relevant
Synonyms: to the point apposite
Antonyms: irrelevant
Example Sentence:She asked me a lot of very pertinent questions.


2. EMBELLISH (VERB): (अधिक रोचक बनाना): elaborate
Synonyms: embroider, exaggerate
Antonyms: simplify
Example Sentence:Followers often embellish stories about their heroes.


3. JUDICIAL (ADJECTIVE): (न्यायिक): legal
Synonyms: judiciary, juridical
Antonyms: ilegal
Example Sentence:There would be a judicial inquiry into the allegations.


4. FACTION (NOUN): (अंदरूनी कलह): infighting
Synonyms: dissension, dissent
Antonyms: harmony
Example Sentence:The army faction strengthened day by day.


5. DESPERATE (ADJECTIVE): (निराशाजनक): despairing
Synonyms: hopeless, anguished
Antonyms: cheerful
Example Sentence:As the supply of food ran out, people became desperate.


6. DEFIANCE (NOUN): (अवज्ञा): resistance
Synonyms: opposition, confrontation
Antonyms: submission
Example Sentence:Despite her defiance, her voice shook.


7. TEMERITY (NOUN): (धृष्टता): audacity
Synonyms: boldness, nerve
Antonyms: shyness
Example Sentence:No one had the temerity to question his conclusions.


8. SETBACK (NOUN): (स्र्कावट): problem
Synonyms: difficulty, issue
Antonyms: breakthrough
Example Sentence:The violent attack was a serious setback for the peace process.


9. DISSEMINATION (NOUN): (प्रसार): spreading
Synonyms: circulation distribution
Antonyms: suppressing
Example Sentence:The dissemination of public information was essential.


10. DRAB (ADJECTIVE): (बेरंग): colourless
Synonyms: grey, dull
Antonyms: bright
Example Sentence:The landscape was drab and grey.  Buka / Bagaimana

2023-11-04 08:31:49 Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 04.11.2023


1. FALLOW (ADJECTIVE): (परती, बिना जोती बोई भूमि): uncultivated
Synonyms: unploughed, untilled 
Antonyms: cultivated 
Example Sentence: Incentives were provided to farmers to let land lie fallow. 


2. REVIEW (VERB): (पुनर्विचार करना): reconsider 
Synonyms: re-examine, reassess 
Antonyms: stick by 
Example Sentence: All slides were then reviewed by one pathologist. 


3. CONTEMPLATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (विचारशील): thoughtful 
Synonyms: pensive, reflective 
Antonyms: active 
Example Sentence:She regarded me with a contemplative eye. 


4. ADVERSARY (NOUN): (प्रतिद्वंद्वी): opponent 
Synonyms: rival, enemy 
Antonyms: ally 
Example Sentence: Rita beat his old adversary in the quarter-finals. 


5. SUCCUMB (VERB): (दबना): yield 
Synonyms: give in, give way 
Antonyms: resist
Example Sentence: We cannot merely give up and succumb to despair. 


6. ONGOING (ADJECTIVE): (चल रही है): in progress 
Synonyms: under way, going on 
Antonyms: finished 
Example Sentence: There is an ongoing debate on the issue. 


7. FLAIR (NOUN): (कौशल): aptitude 
Synonyms: talent, gift 
Antonyms: inability 
Example Sentence: She had a flair for certain languages. 


8. DISCHARGE (VERB): (उतार देना): unload 
Synonyms: offload, empty 
Antonyms: load 
Example Sentence: The ferry was discharging passengers. 


9. LIGHT-HEARTED (ADJECTIVE): (प्रसन्नचित): carefree 
Synonyms: cheerful, cheery 
Antonyms: miserable 
Example Sentence: We had an excited, light-hearted chatter. 


10. STREAM (NOUN): (श्रृंखला): succession 
Synonyms: series, string 
Antonyms: trickle 
Example Sentence: A woman screamed a stream of abuse.  Buka / Bagaimana

2023-10-05 05:47:05 Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 05.10.2023


1. DISCLOSURE (NOUN): (प्रकटीकरण): revelation 
Synonyms: divulgence, declaration 
Antonyms: concealment 
Example Sentence: A judge ordered the disclosure of the government documents. 


2. BAR (VERB): (वर्जित): prohibit 
Synonyms: debar, preclude 
Antonyms: admit, accept 
Example Sentence: Journalists had been barred from covering the elections. 


3. SANCTIFY (VERB): (शुद्ध करना): consecrate 
Synonyms: bless, ordain 
Antonyms: deconsecrate 
Example Sentence: He was consecrated bishop of York. 


4. FURNISH (VERB): (प्रस्तुत): supply 
Synonyms: equip, provide 
Antonyms: divest 
Example Sentence: Fish furnish an important source of protein. 


5. INCONSPICUOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अगोचर): unnoticeable 
Synonyms: unobtrusive, unremarkable 
Antonyms: conspicuous, noticeable 
Example Sentence: That was an inconspicuous red-brick building. 


6. ADHERE (VERB): (पालन ​​करना): abide by 
Synonyms: stick to, hold to 
Antonyms: flout, ignore 
Example Sentence: All drivers must adhere to speed limits. 


7. CONTEND (VERB): (संघर्ष करना): face 
Synonyms: cope with, grapple with 
Antonyms: surrender, allow 
Example Sentence: She had to contend with his uncertain temper. 


8. VINDICATE (VERB): (साबित कर देना): justify 
Synonyms: warrant, substantiate 
Antonyms: disprove 
Example Sentence: More sober views were vindicated by events. 


9. STAMPEDE (NOUN): (भगदड़): panic 
Synonyms: rush, flight 
Antonyms: retreat, standing 
Example Sentence: The herd was fleeing back to the high land in a wild stampede. 


10. DISCOURSE (NOUN): (बातचीत): discussion 
Synonyms: conversation, talk 
Antonyms: silence 
Example Sentence: They understand the language of political discourse only.  Buka / Bagaimana

2023-10-02 05:47:51 Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 02.10.2023


1.DENT (VERB): (घटाना): diminish
Synonyms: reduce, lessen
Antonyms: increase
Example Sentence:
This neither deterred him nor dented his enthusiasm.


2.ONGOING (ADJECTIVE): (चालू): in progress
Synonyms: under way, going on
Antonyms: finished
Example Sentence:
Training is part of our ongoing career development program.


3.DISPOSITION (NOUN): (रुझान): inclination
Synonyms: tendency, proneness
Antonyms: disinclination
Example Sentence:
The President has shown a disposition to alter policies.


4.PLAINTIVE (ADJECTIVE): (शोकाकुल): mournful
Synonyms: sad, wistful
Antonyms: cheerful
Example Sentence:
The sad news of their grandmother's death left the room full of plaintive cries.


5.LAMENT (VERB): (विलाप करना): mourn
Synonyms: sorrow, wail
Antonyms: celebrate
Example Sentence:
I may lament and weep, but truly I have had admirable sport.


6.EXTOL (VERB): (प्रशंसा करना): acclaim
Synonyms: sing the praises of, eulogize
Antonyms: criticise
Example Sentence:
He extolled the virtues of the Indian peoples.


7.STACK (VERB): (ढेर लगाना): load
Synonyms: fill (up), lade
Antonyms: empty
Example Sentence:
He spent most of the time stacking shelves.


8.EXODUS (NOUN): (प्रस्थान): leaving
Synonyms: withdrawal, evacuation
Antonyms: arrival
Example Sentence:
The condemnation gave rise to an exodus to Rome.


9.OUTGOING (ADJECTIVE): (बहिर्गामी सदस्य): departing
Synonyms: retiring, leaving
Antonyms: incoming
Example Sentence:
The outgoing PM was honored by all.


10.DEFIANT (ADJECTIVE): (हठी): intransigent
Synonyms: resistant, obstinate
Antonyms: apologetic
Example Sentence:
He showed a defiant gesture. Buka / Bagaimana

2023-09-25 05:51:13 Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 25.09.2023


1. REINFORCE (VERB): (सुदृढ बनाना): strengthen
Synonyms: fortify, buttress
Antonyms: weaken
Example Sentence:
The captain sent out another squad to reinforce the troops.


2. RECURRENT (ADJECTIVE): (आवर्तक): repeated
Synonyms: recurring, repetitive
Antonyms: isolated
Example Sentence:
She had a recurrent dream about falling.


3. RETREAT (VERB): (पीछे हटना): retire
Synonyms: withdraw, draw back
Antonyms: advance
Example Sentence:
The French retreated in disarray.


4.EUPHORIA (NOUN): (उत्साह): elation
Synonyms: happiness, joy
Antonyms: misery
Example Sentence:
In his euphoria, he had become convinced he could defeat them.


5. PATENT (ADJECTIVE): (स्पष्ट): obvious
Synonyms: clear, plain
Antonyms: unobtrusive
Example Sentence:
She was smiling with patent insincerity.


6. DISCONCERTING (ADJECTIVE): (चिंताजनक): unsettling
Synonyms: unnerving, discomfiting
Antonyms: reassuring
Example Sentence:
He had a disconcerting habit of offering jobs to people he met at dinner parties.


7. EQUILIBRIUM (NOUN): (शांति): calm
Synonyms: calmness, composure
Antonyms: agitation
Example Sentence:
His intense behaviour could unsettle his equilibrium.


8. INCURSION (NOUN): (आक्रमण): attack on
Synonyms: assault on, raid on
Antonyms: retreat
Example Sentence:
Government forces were able to halt the rebel incursion.


9. NEUTRALITY (NOUN): (निष्पक्षता): impartiality
Synonyms: objectivity, fairness
Antonyms: partiality
Example Sentence:
During the war, Switzerland maintained its neutrality.


10. DIFFERENTIAL (NOUN): (अंतर): difference
Synonyms: gap, gulf
Antonyms: uniformity
Example Sentence:
The differential between petrol and diesel prices is remarkable. Buka / Bagaimana

2023-09-15 05:57:43 Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 15.09.2023


1.SORDID (ADJECTIVE): (नीच): sleazy
Synonyms: seedy, seamy
Antonyms: high-minded
Example Sentence:
The story paints a sordid picture of bribes and scams.


2.UNENVIABLE (ADJECTIVE): (अवांछनीय): disagreeable
Synonyms: unpleasant, undesirable
Antonyms: enviable
Example Sentence:
I have the unenviable job of announcing the dismissals.


3.INSULARITY (NOUN): (संकीर्णता): parochialism
Synonyms: provincialism, localism
Antonyms: tolerance
Example Sentence:
The insularity of Greenland might again give rise to the suppressed argument.


4.GAILY (ADVERB): (सुखपूर्वक): merrily
Synonyms: cheerfully, cheerily
Antonyms: miserably
Example Sentence:
All the young soldiers smiled gaily as they watched him.


5.DRUDGERY (NOUN): (कठिन श्रम): hard work
Synonyms: donkey work, toil
Antonyms: relaxation
Example Sentence:
Women see domestic drudgery everyday.


6.QUOTIDIAN (ADJECTIVE): (दैनिक): daily
Synonyms: everyday, day-to-day
Antonyms: unusual
Example Sentence:
His story is an achingly human one, mired in quotidian details.


7.GAMELY (ADVERB): (वीरता से): bravely
Synonyms: enthusiastically, fearlessly
Antonyms: cowardly
Example Sentence:
He battled gamely but was outclassed by his more experienced opponent.


8.RELENTLESS (ADJECTIVE): (दृढ़): persistent
Synonyms: continuing, constant
Antonyms: short-lived
Example Sentence:
We faced the relentless heat of the desert.


9.LOPSIDED (ADJECTIVE): (असममात्रिक): asymmetrical
Synonyms: unsymmetrical, uneven
Antonyms: even
Example Sentence:
He showed a lopsided grin.


10.SCRUPULOUS (ADJECTIVE): (सूक्ष्म): careful
Synonyms: meticulous, painstaking
Antonyms: careless
Example Sentence:
The research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail. Buka / Bagaimana

2023-09-05 06:12:54 Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 05.08.2023


1. CONSORT (NOUN): (संगी): concomitant 
Synonyms: companion, mate 
Antonyms: enemy, adversary 
Example Sentence: 
He is my true consort. 


2. ATTUNE (VERB): (लय में करना): Accommodate 
Synonyms: Accustom, Adapt 
Antonyms: Disarrange, Disagree 
Example Sentence: 
Students are not attuned to making decisions 


3. CREDENCE (NOUN): (स्वीकृति): Acceptance 
Synonyms: Assurance, Certainty 
Antonyms: Denial, Disbelief 
Example Sentence: 
If a person wants to give credence to his business, he should develop a company website. 


4. WHIP (VERB): (पीटना): Bash 
Synonyms: Beat, Lash 
Antonyms: Compliment, Praise 
Example Sentence: 
He was whipped badly. 


5. CONTINUAL (ADJECTIVE): (लगातार): Ceaseless 
Synonyms: Continuous, Enduring 
Antonyms: Finished, End 
Example Sentence: 
Your words are the source of continual inspiration.


6.VIBRANT (ADJECTIVE): (जोशपूर्ण): Energetic 
Synonyms: Spirited, Virile 
Antonyms: Dispirited, Lethargic 
Example Sentence: 
The rich merchants are a part of a vibrant economy. 


7. CHASM (NOUN): (गहरी खाई): Gap 
Synonyms: Crater, Rift 
Antonyms: Closure, Juncture 
Example Sentence: 
The chasm between the rich and poor has grown wider over the last decade. 


8. FUGITIVE (ADJECTIVE): (भगोड़ा): Person escaping law 
Synonyms: Escapee, Outlaw 
Antonyms: Enduring, Confronting 
Example Sentence: 
The fugitive don rarely left his cabin to avoid any social contact. 


9. ADUMBRATE (VERB): (पूर्वाभास देना):Foreshadow 
Synonyms: Outline, Darken 
Antonym: Illuminate, Light up 
Example Sentence: 
The setting sun adumbrates the bridge to create a scenic view. 


10. RAUCOUS (ADJECTIVE): (उग्र): Noisy 
Synonyms: Discordant, Loud 
Antonyms: Mild, Quiet 
Example Sentence: 
Her birthday parties were raucous but fun.  Buka / Bagaimana

2023-08-23 07:26:47 Daily The Hindu Vocabulary | 23.08.2023


1. LEGITIMATE (ADJECTIVE): (वैध): Valid
Synonyms: Sound, Admissible
Antonyms: Invalid
Example Sentence:
He should at least give a legitimate excuse for being late.


2. COMMIT (VERB): (समर्पित होना): Devout
Synonyms: Devoted, Loyal
Antonyms: Apathetic
Example Sentence:
We are committed to the fundamental principles of democracy.


3. COUNTER (VERB): (विरोध करना): Parry
Synonyms: Answer, Contradict
Antonyms: Support
Example Sentence:
The possibility of the enemy being able to counter with similar missiles was remote.


4. ERSTWHILE (ADJECTIVE): (भूतपूर्व): Former
Synonyms: Old, Past
Antonyms: Present
Example Sentence:
The erstwhile president of the company died recently.


5. UNRELENTING (ADJECTIVE): (निरंतर): Continual
Synonyms: Constant, Continuous
Antonyms: Intermittent
Example Sentence:
Everyone for him was an unrelenting opponent.


6. OVERWHELMING (ADJECTIVE): (अपरिहार्य): Immense
Synonyms: Profuse, Enormous
Antonyms: Small
Example Sentence:
His party won overwhelming support.


7. CLAMOUR (NOUN): (कोलाहल): Din
Synonyms: Racket, Uproar
Antonyms: Silence
Example Sentence:
The questions rose to a clamour.


8. PERFUNCTORY (ADJECTIVE): (असावधान): Cursory
Synonyms: Desultory, Quick
Antonyms: Careful
Example Sentence:
He gave a perfunctory nod.


9. DISTRESS (NOUN): (संकट): Anguish
Synonyms: Suffering, Pain
Antonyms:Happiness
Example Sentence:
To his distress he saw that she was trembling


10. CONVICTION (NOUN): (निश्चय): Certainty
Synonyms: Certitude, Assurance
Antonyms: Uncertainty
Example Sentence:
She had been speaking for some five minutes with force and conviction. Buka / Bagaimana