THE HINDU VOCABULARY | 02/03/2026 | SSC | BANKING | SBI | IBPS | CDS | NDA | AFCAT | CAT | CLAT

Описание: 1. Trepidation

English Meaning: A feeling of fear or anxiety
Hindi Meaning: भय / घबराहट

Example Sentence:
She entered the interview room with trepidation.

Antonym: Confidence
Antonym (Hindi): आत्मविश्वास

Antonym Example Sentence:
He spoke with great confidence.

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2. Laxity

English Meaning: Lack of strictness or care
Hindi Meaning: ढीलापन / लापरवाही

Example Sentence:
Administrative laxity led to corruption.

Antonym: Strictness
Antonym (Hindi): सख्ती

Antonym Example Sentence:
The teacher is known for her strictness.

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3. Mercurial

English Meaning: Changeable or unpredictable
Hindi Meaning: चंचल / अस्थिर

Example Sentence:
His mercurial temperament makes him hard to understand.

Antonym: Stable
Antonym (Hindi): स्थिर

Antonym Example Sentence:
She has a stable personality.

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4. Qualm

English Meaning: A feeling of doubt or uneasiness
Hindi Meaning: संकोच / शंका

Example Sentence:
He had no qualms about speaking the truth.

Antonym: Certainty
Antonym (Hindi): निश्चितता

Antonym Example Sentence:
She spoke with complete certainty.

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5. Vestige

English Meaning: A small remaining part of something
Hindi Meaning: अवशेष / निशान

Example Sentence:
There was no vestige of hope left.

Antonym: Whole
Antonym (Hindi): संपूर्ण

Antonym Example Sentence:
The building remained whole after renovation.

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6. Tarnish

English Meaning: To damage reputation or shine
Hindi Meaning: बदनाम करना / कलंक लगाना

Example Sentence:
The scandal tarnished his image.

Antonym: Enhance
Antonym (Hindi): बढ़ाना / सुधारना

Antonym Example Sentence:
The award will enhance her reputation.

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7. Rigour

English Meaning: Strictness or severity
Hindi Meaning: कठोरता / सख्ती

Example Sentence:
The exam tests students with great rigour.

Antonym: Leniency
Antonym (Hindi): उदारता / नरमी

Antonym Example Sentence:
The judge showed unexpected leniency.

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8. Bland

English Meaning: Lacking flavour or excitement
Hindi Meaning: फीका / नीरस

Example Sentence:
The speech was dull and bland.

Antonym: Exciting
Antonym (Hindi): रोमांचक

Antonym Example Sentence:
The movie was truly exciting.

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9. Penury

English Meaning: Extreme poverty
Hindi Meaning: दरिद्रता / घोर गरीबी

Example Sentence:
He grew up in penury.

Antonym: Wealth
Antonym (Hindi): धन / संपन्नता

Antonym Example Sentence:
She lived in comfort and wealth.