17th August 2026 Daily Vocabulary Dose | The Hindu Editorial Words with Hindi Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms

The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary: 17th August 2026 (हिंदी अर्थ, Synonyms & Antonyms के साथ)

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In today’s highly competitive exams such as Banking, SSC, UPSC, and State PSCs, the English section often plays a decisive role in your final selection. And the master key to scoring high in English is a strong vocabulary.
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To get the most out of this series, make it a daily habit to read this post, note down new words in your notebook, and try to use them in your own sentences. Let's build your word power and boost your exam score!"

1. Audacious (Adjective)

English Meaning: Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.
Hindi Meaning: साहसी, निडर या ढीठ।
Synonyms: Bold, Daring, Fearless.
Antonyms: Timid, Cowardly, Cautious.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The company made an audacious decision to launch the new product during the recession. (कंपनी ने मंदी के दौरान नया उत्पाद लॉन्च करने का एक साहसिक निर्णय लिया।)

2. Belligerent (Adjective)

English Meaning: Hostile and aggressive.
Hindi Meaning: लड़ाकू, झगड़ालू या आक्रामक।
Synonyms: Hostile, Aggressive, Quarrelsome.
Antonyms: Peaceful, Friendly, Amicable.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The belligerent passenger was asked to leave the flight. (झगड़ालू यात्री को उड़ान से बाहर जाने के लिए कहा गया।)

3. Cogent (Adjective)

English Meaning: Clear, logical, and convincing.
Hindi Meaning: प्रभावशाली, ठोस या तर्कसंगत।
Synonyms: Convincing, Compelling, Logical.
Antonyms: Ineffective, Weak, Vague.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The lawyer presented a cogent argument in defense of his client. (वकील ने अपने मुवक्किल के बचाव में एक ठोस तर्क प्रस्तुत किया।)

4. Deleterious (Adjective)

English Meaning: Causing harm or damage.
Hindi Meaning: हानिकारक, नुकसानदेह या घातक।
Synonyms: Harmful, Damaging, Detrimental.
Antonyms: Beneficial, Advantageous, Helpful.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): Smoking has a deleterious effect on your health. (धूम्रपान का आपके स्वास्थ्य पर हानिकारक प्रभाव पड़ता है।)

5. Enervate (Verb)

English Meaning: Cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken.
Hindi Meaning: कमजोर करना, शक्तिहीन करना।
Synonyms: Exhaust, Tire, Fatigue.
Antonyms: Invigorate, Energize, Strengthen.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The extreme heat enervated the construction workers. (भीषण गर्मी ने निर्माण श्रमिकों को शक्तिहीन/थका दिया।)

6. Fastidious (Adjective)

English Meaning: Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Hindi Meaning: तुनकमिजाज, नखरेबाज़ या जो आसानी से संतुष्ट न हो (बारीकियों पर ध्यान देने वाला)।
Synonyms: Meticulous, Particular, Choosy.
Antonyms: Careless, Sloppy, Easygoing.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): She is very fastidious about keeping her room clean. (वह अपना कमरा साफ रखने के मामले में बहुत तुनकमिजाज/सचेत है।)

7. Grandiose (Adjective)

English Meaning: Impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so.
Hindi Meaning: दिखावटी, भव्य या आडंबरपूर्ण।
Synonyms: Magnificent, Majestic, Pompous.
Antonyms: Humble, Modest, Unimposing.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The billionaire built a grandiose mansion on top of the hill. (अरबपति ने पहाड़ी की चोटी पर एक भव्य हवेली बनाई।)

8. Hackneyed (Adjective)

English Meaning: Lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite.
Hindi Meaning: घिसा-पिटा, पुराना या साधारण।
Synonyms: Overused, Trite, Clichéd.
Antonyms: Fresh, Original, Novel.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The plot of the movie was hackneyed and predictable. (फिल्म की कहानी घिसी-पिटी और पूर्वानुमानित थी।)

9. Iconoclast (Noun)

English Meaning: A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions.
Hindi Meaning: रूढ़िभंजक, मूर्तिभंजक (पुरानी परंपराओं को तोड़ने वाला)।
Synonyms: Critic, Skeptic, Rebel.
Antonyms: Believer, Conformist, Supporter.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): As an iconoclast, he always questioned the traditional rules of society. (एक रूढ़िभंजक के रूप में, उन्होंने हमेशा समाज के पारंपरिक नियमों पर सवाल उठाया।)

10. Judicious (Adjective)

English Meaning: Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
Hindi Meaning: समझदार, विवेकपूर्ण या न्यायसंगत।
Synonyms: Wise, Sensible, Prudent.
Antonyms: Foolish, Rash, Indiscreet.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): We should make a judicious use of our natural resources. (हमें अपने प्राकृतिक संसाधनों का विवेकपूर्ण उपयोग करना चाहिए।)

11. Kindred (Adjective/Noun)

English Meaning: Similar in kind; related.
Hindi Meaning: समान, मिलता-जुलता या सजातीय।
Synonyms: Similar, Related, Connected.
Antonyms: Unrelated, Different, Dissimilar.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): Books on history, politics, and other kindred subjects were placed together. (इतिहास, राजनीति और अन्य समान विषयों की किताबें एक साथ रखी गई थीं।)

12. Lackadaisical (Adjective)

English Meaning: Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.
Hindi Meaning: भावशून्य, निरुत्साही या लापरवाह।
Synonyms: Lazy, Careless, Apathetic.
Antonyms: Enthusiastic, Energetic, Diligent.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The team lost the match due to their lackadaisical approach. (टीम अपने लापरवाह दृष्टिकोण के कारण मैच हार गई।)

13. Mellifluous (Adjective)

English Meaning: (of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Hindi Meaning: मधुर, मीठा (विशेषकर आवाज़)।
Synonyms: Sweet-sounding, Musical, Harmonious.
Antonyms: Harsh, Cacophonous, Grating.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The singer has a rich and mellifluous voice. (गायिका की आवाज़ बहुत ही सुरीली और मधुर है।)

14. Nadir (Noun)

English Meaning: The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization.
Hindi Meaning: पतन, सबसे निचला स्तर या रसातल।
Synonyms: Lowest point, Bottom, Rock-bottom.
Antonyms: Pinnacle, Zenith, Apex.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The company reached its nadir when it had to declare bankruptcy. (कंपनी अपने सबसे निचले स्तर पर पहुंच गई जब उसे दिवालिया घोषित करना पड़ा।)

15. Obsequious (Adjective)

English Meaning: Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
Hindi Meaning: चापलूस, खुशामदी या जी-हुजूरी करने वाला।
Synonyms: Servile, Sycophantic, Fawning.
Antonyms: Arrogant, Assertive, Domineering.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): They were served by obsequious waiters at the luxury restaurant. (लग्जरी रेस्तरां में चापलूस/जी-हुज़ूरी करने वाले वेटर्स द्वारा उनकी सेवा की गई।)

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