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✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 7 March 2026

1. Alleviate (VERB): make something less severe
Synonyms: ease, relieve
Antonyms: aggravate
Example: Steps were taken to alleviate poverty.


2. Breach (NOUN/VERB): break a law or agreement
Synonyms: violation, infringement
Antonyms: compliance
Example: The company was accused of a data breach.


3. Constrain (VERB): restrict or limit
Synonyms: restrain, restrict
Antonyms: allow
Example: Financial problems constrained the project.


4. Disparity (NOUN): a great difference
Synonyms: inequality, gap
Antonyms: equality
Example: There is a disparity between rural and urban income.


5. Eliminate (VERB): remove or get rid of
Synonyms: remove, eradicate
Antonyms: introduce
Example: The policy aims to eliminate corruption.


6. Foster (VERB): encourage development
Synonyms: encourage, promote
Antonyms: hinder
Example: Education fosters innovation.


7. Impeccable (ADJECTIVE): perfect without faults
Synonyms: flawless, perfect
Antonyms: imperfect
Example: She has an impeccable record.


8. Meager (ADJECTIVE): very small in amount
Synonyms: scanty, insufficient
Antonyms: abundant
Example: The workers were paid meager wages.


9. Reiterate (VERB): say something again for emphasis
Synonyms: repeat, restate
Antonyms: withdraw
Example: The minister reiterated his commitment.


10. Scrutinize (VERB): examine carefully
Synonyms: inspect, analyze
Antonyms: ignore
Example: The committee will scrutinize the report.
Tirot Sing was the leader of which of the following revolts?
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26%
A) Khasi uprising
32%
B) Sanyasi Revolt
24%
C) Poligars’s Revolt
18%
D) Singpho’s Rebellion
The Mughal emperor, Babur was a devotee of the __Sufi Silsila.
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17%
A) Naqshbandi
33%
B) Suhrawardi
28%
C) Qadri
22%
D) Chisti
Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the composition of the Legislative Council?
Anonymous Quiz
26%
A) Article 168
39%
B) Article 171
18%
C) Article 181
16%
D) Article 169
Which of the following is the federal feature of the Indian Constitution?
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24%
A) Bicameralism
27%
B) Integrated Judiciary
20%
C) Single Citizenship
29%
D) All India Service
✅ Daily The Hindu Vocabulary 9 March 2026.

1. Accumulate (VERB): (संग्रह करना / इकट्ठा होना) – gather gradually over time
Synonyms: collect, amass
Antonyms: disperse
Example: Dust accumulated on the old books.
(पुरानी किताबों पर धूल जमा हो गई।)

2. Barrier (NOUN): (बाधा / अवरोध) – something that blocks progress
Synonyms: obstacle, hurdle
Antonyms: aid
Example: Lack of education is a barrier to development.
(शिक्षा की कमी विकास में बाधा है।)

3. Coherent (ADJECTIVE): (सुसंगत / तार्किक) – logically connected and clear
Synonyms: logical, consistent
Antonyms: incoherent
Example: She gave a coherent explanation.
(उसने एक सुसंगत व्याख्या दी।)

4. Disclose (VERB): (प्रकट करना / उजागर करना) – reveal information
Synonyms: reveal, expose
Antonyms: conceal
Example: The company must disclose financial details.
(कंपनी को वित्तीय विवरण प्रकट करने होंगे।)

5. Enhance (VERB): (बढ़ाना / सुधारना) – improve quality or value
Synonyms: improve, boost
Antonyms: reduce
Example: The new policy aims to enhance productivity.
(नई नीति का उद्देश्य उत्पादकता बढ़ाना है।)

6. Fragile (ADJECTIVE): (नाजुक / कमजोर) – easily broken or damaged
Synonyms: delicate, weak
Antonyms: strong
Example: The peace agreement remains fragile.
(शांति समझौता अभी भी नाजुक है।)

7. Imply (VERB): (संकेत देना) – suggest indirectly
Synonyms: suggest, indicate
Antonyms: state directly
Example: His words imply criticism.
(उसके शब्द आलोचना का संकेत देते हैं।)

8. Neglect (VERB/NOUN): (उपेक्षा करना) – fail to care properly
Synonyms: ignore, overlook
Antonyms: care
Example: The building suffered from years of neglect.
(इमारत वर्षों की उपेक्षा से प्रभावित हुई।)

9. Prolong (VERB): (लंबा करना / बढ़ाना) – extend duration
Synonyms: extend, lengthen
Antonyms: shorten
Example: The talks were prolonged for hours.
(वार्ता कई घंटों तक लंबी चली।)

10. Robust (ADJECTIVE): (मजबूत / सशक्त) – strong and healthy
Synonyms: sturdy, strong
Antonyms: weak
Example: The economy showed robust growth.
(अर्थव्यवस्था ने मजबूत विकास दिखाया।)
🔰Word Of The Day:- 09th March 2026
BICKER (VERB): झगड़ना
Pronunciation: bi·kuh
Meaning: argue about petty and trivial matters.
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Vocabulary - Exceptional English Words with Meanings: 10th March 2026


Exceptional words of English vocabulary from the newspaper ‘The Hindu’ are listed here. Go through these words and read the usages to learn how to use them in sentences. After this, take the quiz based on the vocabulary to check how much you learnt. This will really help you boost up your learning.
Happy learning!!!

1. DISCERNING (ADJECTIVE): समझदार
Pronunciation: duh·suhn·uhng
Meaning: Having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge.
Synonyms: wise, prudent, insightful
Antonyms: unwise, dense, obtuse
Sentence: A discerning critic can easily recognize good modern art.

2. SLANDEROUS (ADJECTIVE): निंदात्मक
Pronunciation: slaan·duh·ruhs
Meaning: Causing or intended to cause unjust injury to a person’s good name.
Synonyms: libelous, libellous, erroneous
Antonyms: favorable, complimentary, appreciative
Sentence: Or you might plead that it was not slanderous because it was true.

3. ERUDITE (ADJECTIVE): विद्वान
Pronunciation: eh·roo·dite
Meaning: Having or displaying advanced knowledge or education.
Synonyms: literate, educate, scholarly
Antonyms: ignorant, uneducated, illiterate
Sentence: The most erudite people in medical research attended the conference.

4. MELANCHOLY (ADJECTIVE): उदासी
Pronunciation: meh·luhng·kuh·lee
Meaning: Causing unhappiness.
Synonyms: sad, depressing, mournful
Antonyms: happy, cheery, glad
Sentence: The music suited her melancholy mood.

5. DUBIOUS (ADJECTIVE): संदिग्ध
Pronunciation: doo·bee·uhs
Meaning: Giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged.
Synonyms: questionable, disputable, problematical
Antonyms: certain, indisputable, unquestionable
Sentence: Any letter bearing the signature of Geronimo would be of dubious authenticity, to say the least.

6. CONVOLUTED (ADJECTIVE): जटिल
Pronunciation: kawn·vuh·loot·uhd
Meaning: Having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated.
Synonyms: complicated, intricate, complicate
Antonyms: simple, plain, uncomplicated
Sentence: A convoluted explanation that left the listeners even more confused than they were before.

7. AMPLE (ADJECTIVE): पर्याप्त
Pronunciation: am·pl
Meaning: Being more than enough without being excessive.
Synonyms: plenty, plentiful, generous
Antonyms: minimal, scant, insufficient
Sentence: You’ll have ample time for questions later.

8. ABERRANCE (ADJECTIVE): असामान्य
Pronunciation: uh-BAIR-uhns
Meaning: Being out of the ordinary.
Synonyms: unusual, extraordinary, abnormal
Antonyms: normal, common, ordinary
Sentence: If there has been some aberrance, what it looks like today?

9. LAXITY (NOUN): ढिलाई
Pronunciation: laks·uh·tee
Meaning: Lack of strictness or care.
Synonyms: carelessness, inadvertence, inadvertency
Antonyms: compliance, discharge, fulfillment
Sentence: The newspapers accused local police of laxity in dealing with gamblers.

10. FRAZZLE (NOUN): थका हुआ
Pronunciation: fra·zl
Meaning: A complete depletion of energy or strength.
Synonyms: exhaustion, fatigue, strain
Antonyms: refreshment, energy, rejuvenation
Sentence: Some parents say they feel frazzled most nights.
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