English vocabulary for SSC/BANKING

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The Hindu Vocabulary 15 Nov 2025*
*1. Contempt (Noun)*
Meaning: The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
Hindi: अवमानना, तिरस्कार।
Synonyms: Scorn, disdain, disrespect, derision.
Antonyms: Respect, admiration, esteem, honor.
Example: The Supreme Court will hear a petition seeking criminal contempt action against the advocate.
Related Words: Contemptible (adjective), contemptuous (adjective), contemptuously (adverb).
*2. Charred (Adjective)*
Meaning: Partially burned so as to blacken the surface.
Hindi: झुलसा हुआ, जला हुआ।
Synonyms: Scorched, burnt, blackened, seared.
Antonyms: Unburnt, pristine, untouched.
Example: Nineteen charred bodies were retrieved from the gutted bus.
Related Words: Char (verb).
*3. Inferno (Noun)*
Meaning: A large fire that is dangerously out of control.
Hindi: नरक, प्रचंड आग।
Synonyms: Conflagration, blaze, firestorm, holocaust.
Antonyms: N/A (concept of 'cold' or 'calm').
Example: Police confirmed that 27 people managed to escape the inferno.
Related Words: Infernal (adjective).
*4. Gutted (Adjective)*
Meaning: (Of a building or vehicle) having had the interior destroyed, typically by fire.
Hindi: जला हुआ, तबाह।
Synonyms: Destroyed, ravaged, burnt-out, hollowed out.
Antonyms: Intact, preserved, sound.
Example: Charred bodies were retrieved from the gutted bus by the rescue teams.
Related Words: Gut (verb).
*5. Superficial (Adjective)*
Meaning: Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Hindi: सतही, मामूली।
Synonyms: Cursory, shallow, slight, cosmetic.
Antonyms: Deep, profound, thorough, significant.
Example: The remaining survivors suffered only superficial injuries.
Related Words: Superficially (adverb), superficiality (noun).
*6. Flouted (Verb)*
Meaning: To openly disregard a rule, law, or convention.
Hindi: अवज्ञा करना, उल्लंघन करना।
Synonyms: Defied, violated, disregarded, scorned.
Antonyms: Obeyed, respected, observed, honored.
Example: The bus management had reportedly flouted rules by converting the bus into a sleeper coach.
Related Words: Flout (verb), flouting (noun).
*7. Ascertain (Verb)*
Meaning: To find (something) out for certain; to make sure of.
Hindi: पता लगाना, सुनिश्चित करना।
Synonyms: Determine, discover, confirm, verify.
Antonyms: Disprove, invalidate, misunderstand, overlook.
Example: Experts examined the burnt bus to ascertain the cause behind the fire.
Related Words: Ascertainable (adjective), ascertainment (noun).
*8. Condoled (Verb)*
Meaning: Expressed sympathy or sorrow for someone who has experienced a loss.
Hindi: संवेदना व्यक्त की।
Synonyms: Commiserated, sympathized, consoled, lamented.
Antonyms: Congratulated, celebrated, rejoiced.
Example: State Chief Ministers condoled the deaths of the bus passengers.
Related Words: Condole (verb), condolence (noun).
*9. Ex-gratia (Adjective/Noun)*
Meaning: (Latin) Done from a sense of moral obligation rather than because of any legal requirement.
Hindi: अनुग्रह राशि।
Synonyms: Voluntary payment, compensation, goodwill payment, handout.
Antonyms: Obligatory payment, fine, penalty, due.
Example: Both State governments announced ₹5 lakh ex-gratia to the families of the deceased.
Related Words: N/A.
*10. Deputed (Verb)*
Meaning: To appoint or instruct someone to perform a task for which one is responsible.
Hindi: प्रतिनियुक्त करना, भेजना।
Synonyms: Appointed, delegated, assigned, commissioned.
Antonyms: Recalled, withdrawn, dismissed.
Example: The District Collector was deputed to supervise relief operations at the site.
Related Words: Depute (verb), deputy (noun), deputation (noun).
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Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 3 November 2025.*
*1. Achieve (VERB): (प्राप्त करना / हासिल करना) – accomplish*
*Synonyms: attain, gain*
*Antonyms: fail*
*Example: You can achieve anything with hard work.*
(कड़ी मेहनत से आप कुछ भी हासिल कर सकते हैं।)
*2. Basic (ADJECTIVE): (मूलभूत / आधारभूत) – fundamental*
*Synonyms: primary, essential*
*Antonyms: advanced*
*Example: Basic education is the right of every child.*
(मूलभूत शिक्षा हर बच्चे का अधिकार है।)
*3. Calm (ADJECTIVE): (शांत / संयमित) – peaceful*
*Synonyms: composed, quiet*
*Antonyms: anxious*
*Example: Stay calm during difficult situations.*
(कठिन परिस्थितियों में शांत रहें।)
*4. Develop (VERB): (विकसित करना / बढ़ाना) – grow*
*Synonyms: improve, expand*
*Antonyms: decline*
*Example: Good habits help develop a strong character.*
(अच्छी आदतें एक मजबूत चरित्र विकसित करने में मदद करती हैं।)
*5. Eager (ADJECTIVE): (उत्सुक / इच्छुक) – keen*
*Synonyms: enthusiastic, interested*
*Antonyms: uninterested*
*Example: Students were eager to learn new concepts.*
(छात्र नए विषय सीखने के लिए उत्सुक थे।)
*6. Faith (NOUN): (विश्वास / भरोसा) – trust*
*Synonyms: belief, confidence*
*Antonyms: doubt*
*Example: Have faith in your abilities.*
(अपनी क्षमताओं पर विश्वास रखें।)
*7. Gentleman (NOUN): (सभ्य पुरुष) – nobleman*
*Synonyms: courteous man, well-mannered man*
*Antonyms: rude man*
*Example: He is known as a true gentleman in society.*
(वह समाज में एक सच्चे सभ्य व्यक्ति के रूप में जाना जाता है।)
*8. Habit (NOUN): (आदत) – practice*
*Synonyms: routine, custom*
*Antonyms: irregularity*
*Example: Reading books daily is a good habit.*
(रोज़ किताबें पढ़ना एक अच्छी आदत है।)
*9. Humble (ADJECTIVE): (विनम्र / नम्र) – modest*
*Synonyms: polite, respectful*
*Antonyms: arrogant*
*Example: Despite success, he remains humble.*
(सफलता के बावजूद, वह विनम्र बना हुआ है।)
*10. Inspire (VERB): (प्रेरित करना) – motivate*
*Synonyms: encourage, influence*
*Antonyms: discourage*
*Example: Great leaders inspire millions of people.*
(महान नेता लाखों लोगों को प्रेरित करते हैं।)
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Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 13 October 2025.
1. Acquire (VERB): (प्राप्त करना): obtain
Synonyms: gain, collect
Antonyms: lose
Example: He acquired a lot of knowledge from his experiences.
2. Benefit (NOUN): (लाभ): advantage
Synonyms: profit, gain
Antonyms: loss
Example: Regular exercise has many health benefits.
3. Curious (ADJECTIVE): (जिज्ञासु): inquisitive
Synonyms: eager, interested
Antonyms: indifferent
Example: The child was curious to know how airplanes fly.
4. Deny (VERB): (इनकार करना): refuse
Synonyms: reject, decline
Antonyms: accept
Example: He denied all the allegations made against him.
5. Evaluate (VERB): (मूल्यांकन करना): assess
Synonyms: judge, examine
Antonyms: ignore
Example: The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
6. Faithful (ADJECTIVE): (वफादार): loyal
Synonyms: devoted, true
Antonyms: unfaithful
Example: A faithful friend stands by you in difficult times.
7. Genuine (ADJECTIVE): (वास्तविक / असली): authentic
Synonyms: real, true
Antonyms: fake
Example: Always buy genuine products from trusted sellers.
8. Imply (VERB): (संकेत करना): suggest
Synonyms: indicate, hint
Antonyms: declare
Example: His tone implied that he was not happy with the results.
9. Logical (ADJECTIVE): (तार्किक): rational
Synonyms: reasonable, sensible
Antonyms: illogical
Example: She gave a logical explanation for her decision.
10. Modify (VERB): (संशोधित करना / बदलना): alter
Synonyms: adjust, revise
Antonyms: preserve
Example: The company decided to modify its existing policy.

#DAILY_VOCABULARY
1.Convened(V):-come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble.संयोजित
2.In the midst of(phrase):in the middle of a place or a group of things or people
3.Spilled over(Phrasal Verb):(of a bad situation or strong emotion)reach a point at which it can no longer be controlled or contained
4.Depleted(v):-use up the supply or resources of.कम करना
5.Vulnerable: at riks, Unsafe.
6.Precipitous(adj.):-dangerously high or steep.शीघ्र
7.Vertebrate(N):-an animal of a large group distinguished by the possession of a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes
8.flora and fauna:  the term flora relates to all plant life and the term fauna represents all animal life.
9.Irritants(N):-thing that is continually annoying or distracting.
10.Dispensed with(Phrasal verb):to no longer use someone or something because you no longer want or need them
11.Envisaged(v):-foresee, predict परिकल्पित
12.Indigenous(Adj.):-originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
13.Toe-to-toe(Phrase:):-(of two people) standing directly in front of one another, especially in order to fight or argue.काँटे की टक्कर
14.Bonhomie(N):-cheerful friendliness; geniality.खुशमिजाजी
15.Undergird(v):-STRENGTHEN, SUPPORT
16.Disdain(तिरस्कार):-the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.
17.Brawl:to quarrel or fight noisily
18.Dug One's heels(Phrase):- to refuse to alter one's course of action or opinions; to be obstinate or determined.
19.Bungling(गोलमाल करना):-making or characterized by many clumsy mistakes.
20.Stepping out of the shadow : is used to describe someone finding success apart from the success of another person.
21.Bout(N): spell, period, time
22.Prosaically(adverb):-नीरसता से, monotonously, prosaically
23.Stalwarts(दिग्गजों):-a loyal, reliable, and hard-working supporter of or participant in an organization or team.
24.Demarcated(verb):Seprate, delimit; सीमांकित
25.Mopping up(phrasal verb):-complete the military conquest of an area by capturing or killing remaining enemy troops;make an end of, account for, take care of.
26.Epitaph(स्मृति लेख):-omething by which a person, time, or event will be remembered
27.Denouement: Outcome, resut , end result
28.Resurrection: restoration, regeneration
29.Stringent(Adj):-strict, precise, and exacting.कड़ा, कठोर
30.Debilitating(Adj.):-tending to weaken something.कमजोरी लाने वाली
31.In the face of(phrase):;despite:के बावजूद
32.Recalcitrant(Adj.):-unmanageable, ungovernable, आज्ञा न माननेवाला
33.Caveats(N):-warning, caution ,admonition;चेतावनियां
34.Albeit is a conjunction that means “even though” or “although.”
35.Beleaguered(V):put in a very difficult situation.परेशान
36.Semblance(N):-appearance, show; दिखावा, झलक,अनुरूपता
37.Buoy(v):-keep (someone or something) afloat. सीमित
38.Contraction(N): shrinking, decline
39.Recalibrate(v)calibrate (something) again or differently.अंशांकित
40. Depleted(v):-use up the supply or resources of.कम करना

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Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 4 October 2025.
1. Best (ADJECTIVE): (श्रेष्ठ): finest
Synonyms: top, excellent
Antonyms: worst
Example: She is the best player in the team.
2. Cold (ADJECTIVE): (ठंडा): chilly
Synonyms: cool, icy
Antonyms: hot
Example: The water in the lake is cold.
3. Dark (ADJECTIVE): (अंधेरा): gloomy
Synonyms: dim, shadowy
Antonyms: bright
Example: The room was dark at night.
4. Easy (ADJECTIVE): (आसान): simple
Synonyms: effortless, smooth
Antonyms: tough
Example: The homework was easy for him.
5. Full (ADJECTIVE): (भरा हुआ): complete
Synonyms: packed, loaded
Antonyms: empty
Example: The glass is full of milk.
6. Hard (ADJECTIVE): (कठिन/सख्त): tough
Synonyms: rigid, firm
Antonyms: soft
Example: The stone is very hard.
7. Kind (ADJECTIVE): (दयालु): gentle
Synonyms: helpful, generous
Antonyms: cruel
Example: The teacher is kind to all students.
8. Low (ADJECTIVE): (नीचा): short
Synonyms: small, base
Antonyms: high
Example: The wall is too low to climb.
9. Quick (ADJECTIVE): (तेज़): rapid
Synonyms: fast, speedy
Antonyms: slow
Example: He gave a quick reply to my question.
10. True (ADJECTIVE): (सत्य): real
Synonyms: genuine, factual
Antonyms: false
Example: Honesty is always based on true values.

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Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 26 September 2025.
1. Ability (NOUN): (क्षमता): skill
Synonyms: capability, talent
Antonyms: inability
Example: She has the ability to solve problems quickly.
2. Brave (ADJECTIVE): (बहादुर): courageous
Synonyms: fearless, valiant
Antonyms: cowardly
Example: The brave soldier fought till the end.
3. Clever (ADJECTIVE): (चतुर): intelligent
Synonyms: smart, bright
Antonyms: dull
Example: The clever boy solved the puzzle easily.
4. Dream (NOUN): (सपना): vision
Synonyms: hope, ambition
Antonyms: reality
Example: His dream is to become a doctor.
5. Effort (NOUN): (प्रयास): attempt
Synonyms: endeavor, struggle
Antonyms: idleness
Example: Success comes with hard effort.
6. Forgive (VERB): (क्षमा करना): pardon
Synonyms: excuse, absolve
Antonyms: blame
Example: We should forgive others’ mistakes.
7. Grateful (ADJECTIVE): (आभारी): thankful
Synonyms: obliged, appreciative
Antonyms: ungrateful
Example: I am grateful for your help.
8. Hope (NOUN): (आशा): expectation
Synonyms: desire, optimism
Antonyms: despair
Example: Hope keeps us moving forward.
9. Joyful (ADJECTIVE): (आनंदित): cheerful
Synonyms: happy, delighted
Antonyms: sorrowful
Example: She looked joyful at the festival.
10. Loyal (ADJECTIVE): (वफादार): faithful
Synonyms: devoted, true
Antonyms: disloyal
Example: Dogs are known to be loyal animals.

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Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 20 September 2025.
1. Assist (VERB): (सहायता करना): help
Synonyms: support, aid
Antonyms: hinder
Example: The nurse assisted the doctor during surgery.
2. Brave (ADJECTIVE): (बहादुर): courageous
Synonyms: fearless, heroic
Antonyms: cowardly
Example: The brave firefighter saved many lives.
3. Curious (ADJECTIVE): (जिज्ञासु): inquisitive
Synonyms: interested, eager
Antonyms: indifferent
Example: The child was curious about the stars.
4. Decide (VERB): (निर्णय लेना): determine
Synonyms: choose, resolve
Antonyms: hesitate
Example: She decided to pursue higher studies.
5. Eager (ADJECTIVE): (उत्सुक): keen
Synonyms: enthusiastic, willing
Antonyms: reluctant
Example: He is eager to start his new job.
6. Fragile (ADJECTIVE): (नाजुक): delicate
Synonyms: weak, breakable
Antonyms: strong
Example: The fragile vase broke easily.
7. Honest (ADJECTIVE): (ईमानदार): truthful
Synonyms: sincere, loyal
Antonyms: dishonest
Example: Everyone trusts him because he is honest.
8. Inspire (VERB): (प्रेरित करना): motivate
Synonyms: encourage, influence
Antonyms: discourage
Example: Her speech inspired the young students.
9. Kindness (NOUN): (दयालुता): compassion
Synonyms: generosity, sympathy
Antonyms: cruelty
Example: Kindness is the greatest virtue of all.
10. Lonely (ADJECTIVE): (अकेला): isolated
Synonyms: alone, solitary
Antonyms: accompanied
Example: He felt lonely after moving to a new city.

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Daily The Hindu Vocabulary  29 August 2025.
1. Verdant (adj.) – हरा-भरा : Lush green
Synonyms: green, leafy, grassy
Antonyms: barren, leafless
Example: Much of the region’s verdant countryside has been destroyed in the hurricane.
2. Obsolete (adj.) – पुराना, प्राचीन : Outdated
Synonyms: out-of-date, outdated, outmoded
Antonyms: modern, recent, new
Example: Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented.
3. Emaciation (noun) – दुर्बलता, कुपोषण : Thinness due to illness
Synonyms: thinness, scragginess, weakness
Antonyms: robustness, recovery, convalescence
Example: These photographs show extremes of obesity and emaciation.
4. Spearheaded (verb) – नेतृत्व करना : Led
Synonyms: captained, commanded, headed
Antonyms: followed, deferred
Example: Unofficially at least, Luther spearheaded the civil rights movement.
5. Ruffians (noun) – बदमाश : Violent, coarse people
Synonyms: thug, roughneck, scoundrel
Antonyms: virtuous, moral, decent
Example: A gang of ruffians preyed upon people venturing into that part of town.
6. Accretion (noun) – वृद्धि, जोड़ : Gradual accumulation
Synonyms: accrual, boost, addition
Antonyms: abatement, decline, decrease
Example: The fund increased by accretion of new shareholders.
7. Horrendous (adj.) – भयानक, भयंकर : Extremely unpleasant
Synonyms: direful, dreadful, fearful
Antonyms: calming, consoling
Example: He described it as the most horrendous experience of his life.
8. Immured (verb) – कैद करना : Confined
Synonyms: caged, imprisoned, enclosed
Antonyms: free, unbound
Example: He was immured in a dark room.
9. Chutzpah (noun) – धृष्टता : Audacious nerve
Synonyms: audacity, cheek, guts
Antonyms: bashfulness, diffidence
Example: It took a lot of chutzpah to talk to your boss that way.
10. Idyll (noun) – सुंदर, शांतिपूर्ण दृश्य/क्षण : An idealised peaceful scene
Synonyms: heaven, blissful moment, paradise
Antonyms: turmoil, chaos
Example: His year as a vineyard worker in France was not the idyll he expected.

#DAILY_VOCABULARY
1.Brushed Aside (Phrasal Verb)-bar from attention or consideration. नज़रअंदाज़ करना
2.Atrocity (N)-a cruel and violent act. क्रूरता
3.Excreta (N)-waste matter discharged from the body, especially faeces and urine.
4.Disenfranchisement (N)-the state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote. मताधिकार
5.Intangible (Adj)-incapable of being touched or seen. अस्पृश्य
6.Entitlements (N)-the fact of having a right to something. अधिकार
7.Oblique (Adj)-indirect or evasive. अप्रत्यक्ष
8.Perennial (Adj)-lasting a very long time, or happening repeatedly or all the time.
9.Unbearable (Adj)-not able to be endured or tolerated. असहनीय
10.Cremate (V)-dispose of (a dead person's body) by burning it to ashes. शव जलाना
11.Revulsion (N)-violent feeling of disgust. घृणा
12.Foment (V)-instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action). भड़काना
13.Unequivocally (Adv)-in a way that leaves no doubt. स्पष्ट
14.Inflation (N)-a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. मुद्रास्फीति
15.Mitigate (V)-to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad. कम करना
16.Downplaying (V)-make (something) appear less important than it really is.
17.Dissent (V)-to disagree with other people about something. असहमति
18.Glean (V)-to accumulate or collect.
19.Leeway (N)-freedom to act within certain limits. छूट
20.Tame (V)-to bring under control.
21.Went To Great Lengths (Phrase)-to try very hard to achieve something.
22.Transient (Adj)-lasting for a short time only. क्षणिक
23.Return To Its Feet (Phrase)-well or successful again after being ill or having problems.
24.Bottlenecks (N)-a problem that delays progress. बाधाओं
24.Fraternity (N)-a feeling of friendship and support. भाईचारा
25.Abolition (N)-the official end to a law, system, practice etc. उन्मूलन
26.Staving Off (Phrasal Verb)-to stop something bad from happening.
27.Civil Strife (N)-violent activity such as rioting or fighting in public places, especially involving many people.
28.Amphibious (Adj)-relating to, living in, or suited for both land and water.
29.Undernourishment (N)-not having enough food to develop or function normally. अल्पपोषित
30.Strife-Ridden (Adj)-divided by violent conflict or dissent.
31.Festering (Adj)-intended to cause hurt or distress.
32.Conspicuous (Adj)-obvious, marked, clear, undeniable, discernible. सुस्पष्ट
33.Salutary (Adj)-beneficial, useful, valuable, helpful, profitable. लाभदायक, हितकर
34.Accustomed (Adj)-familiar with something. अभ्यस्त
35.Embracing (V)-to accept something enthusiastically.
36.Endure (V)-to experience and bear something difficult, painful, or unpleasant. सहन करना
37.Retractable Roof (N)-a roof system designed to roll back the roof on tracks so that the interior of the facility is open to the outdoors.
38.Fore (N)-the most important or successful position.
39.Spruced Up (Phrasal Verb)-to make (someone or something) look cleaner, neater, or more attractive.
40.Slump (N)-a period of poor or losing play by a team or individual.
41.Culmination (N)-the highest point of achievement or excellence. पराकाष्ठा
42.Fortnight (N)-a period of two weeks.
43.Astute (Adj)-able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it. चतुर

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1.DISMAL (ADJECTIVE): (शोकयुक्त): gloomy
Synonyms: glum mournful
Antonyms: cheerful
Example Sentence:
His dismal mood was not dispelled by finding the house empty.
2.VIGOROUS (ADJECTIVE): (ज़ोरदार): strenuous
Synonyms: powerful, potent
Antonyms: weak
Example Sentence:
It is said that vigorous exercise increases oxygen consumption.
3.LABYRINTHINE (ADJECTIVE): (जटिल): complicated
Synonyms: intricate, complex
Antonyms: straightforward
Example Sentence:
The film was filled with labyrinthine plots and counterplots.
4.DINGY (ADJECTIVE): (अंधकारमय): gloomy
Synonyms: drab, dark
Antonyms: bright
Example Sentence:
In my city, there are dingy alleys, the sun doesn’t shine and the air is foul.
5.EXPEDIENT (ADJECTIVE): (फ़ायदेमंद): convenient
Synonyms: advantageous, useful
Antonyms: inexpedient
Example Sentence:
Either side could break the agreement if it were expedient to do so.
6.EXPEDITE (VERB): (जल्दी करना): speed up
Synonyms: accelerate, hurry
Antonyms: delay
Example Sentence:
I expedited the completion of my report.
7.JUBILATION (NOUN): (आनंद): joy
Synonyms: exultation, triumph
Antonyms: despondency
Example Sentence:
We all witnessed unbelievable scenes of jubilation.
8.CRAMP (VERB): (बाधा डालना): hinder
Synonyms: impede, inhibit
Antonyms: facilitate
Example Sentence:
Tighter rules cramp economic growth.
9.ABEYANCE (NOUN): (निलम्बन): suspension
Synonyms: suspense, remission
Antonyms: in hand
Example Sentence:
Matters were held in abeyance pending further enquiries.
10.FUEL (VERB): (बढ़ावा देना): stimulate
Synonyms: boost, encourage
Antonyms: dampen
Example Sentence:
His resignation fuelled speculation of an imminent cabinet reshuffle.