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

The Hindu Editorial Daily Vocabulary: 29 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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1. Amalgamate (Verb)

English Meaning: Combine or unite to form one organization or structure.
Hindi Meaning: मिलाना, सम्मिलित करना या एकीकरण करना।
Synonyms: Merge, Combine, Integrate.
Antonyms: Separate, Divide, Split.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The two rival companies decided to amalgamate to survive in the market. (बाजार में टिके रहने के लिए दोनों प्रतिद्वंद्वी कंपनियों ने आपस में विलय (एकीकरण) करने का फैसला किया।)

2. Burgeon (Verb)

English Meaning: Begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.
Hindi Meaning: तेजी से बढ़ना, विकसित होना या फलना-फूलना।
Synonyms: Flourish, Thrive, Expand.
Antonyms: Shrink, Decline, Wither.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The tourism industry in the state has burgeoned in the last five years. (पिछले पांच वर्षों में राज्य में पर्यटन उद्योग तेजी से बढ़ा है।)

3. Conundrum (Noun)

English Meaning: A confusing and difficult problem or question.
Hindi Meaning: पहेली, उलझन या कठिन समस्या।
Synonyms: Puzzle, Enigma, Dilemma.
Antonyms: Solution, Clarification, Answer.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The sudden drop in sales is a major conundrum for the management. (बिक्री में अचानक आई गिरावट प्रबंधन के लिए एक बड़ी पहेली/उलझन है।)

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): Divorce can have a deleterious effect on children. (तलाक का बच्चों पर हानिकारक प्रभाव पड़ सकता है।)

5. Euphemism (Noun)

English Meaning: A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt.
Hindi Meaning: मधुर भाषण, कोमल शब्द या कटु बात को नम्रता से कहना।
Synonyms: Substitute, Understatement, Mild alternative.
Antonyms: Dysphemism, Directness, Bluntness.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): "Passed away" is a common euphemism for "died." ("गुजर गए", "मर गए" कहने का एक आम और मधुर विकल्प है।)

6. Foment (Verb)

English Meaning: Instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Hindi Meaning: भड़काना, उकसाना या उत्तेजित करना।
Synonyms: Instigate, Incite, Provoke.
Antonyms: Suppress, Quell, Pacify.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The rebel leader was arrested for trying to foment a revolution. (विद्रोही नेता को क्रांति भड़काने की कोशिश के आरोप में गिरफ्तार किया गया था।)

7. Hapless (Adjective)

English Meaning: (Especially of a person) unfortunate.
Hindi Meaning: अभागा, बदनसीब या दुर्भाग्यशाली।
Synonyms: Unfortunate, Unlucky, Ill-fated.
Antonyms: Lucky, Fortunate, Blessed.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The hapless passengers were stranded at the airport for two days. (अभागे यात्री दो दिनों तक हवाई अड्डे पर फंसे रहे।)

8. Intransigent (Adjective)

English Meaning: Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
Hindi Meaning: हठी, कट्टर या समझौता न करने वाला।
Synonyms: Stubborn, Inflexible, Uncompromising.
Antonyms: Compliant, Flexible, Accommodating.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The union remained intransigent in their demand for higher wages. (यूनियन उच्च वेतन की अपनी मांग पर अड़ियल/कट्टर बनी रही।)

9. Malleable (Adjective)

English Meaning: Easily influenced; pliable.
Hindi Meaning: लचीला, नरम या जिसे आसानी से ढाला जा सके।
Synonyms: Pliable, Flexible, Impressionable.
Antonyms: Rigid, Stiff, Inflexible.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): A child's mind is highly malleable and learns things quickly. (एक बच्चे का दिमाग अत्यधिक लचीला होता है और चीजों को जल्दी सीखता है।)

10. Penchant (Noun)

English Meaning: A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.
Hindi Meaning: विशेष रुचि, लगन या झुकाव।
Synonyms: Liking, Fondness, Preference.
Antonyms: Dislike, Hatred, Aversion.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): She has a penchant for buying expensive shoes. (उसे महंगे जूते खरीदने का विशेष शौक/रुझान है।)

11. Quell (Verb)

English Meaning: Put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.
Hindi Meaning: शांत करना, दबाना या कुचलना।
Synonyms: Suppress, Subdue, Crush.
Antonyms: Incite, Encourage, Foment.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The police were called in to quell the riot in the city square. (शहर के चौराहे पर हुए दंगे को शांत करने/दबाने के लिए पुलिस को बुलाया गया था।)

12. Sporadic (Adjective)

English Meaning: Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
Hindi Meaning: छिटपुट, रुक-रुक कर होने वाला या यदा-कदा।
Synonyms: Occasional, Irregular, Periodic.
Antonyms: Continuous, Regular, Frequent.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The region has seen only sporadic rainfall this season. (इस क्षेत्र में इस मौसम में केवल छिटपुट/रुक-रुक कर बारिश हुई है।)

13. Tenet (Noun)

English Meaning: A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.
Hindi Meaning: सिद्धांत, मत या उसूल।
Synonyms: Principle, Belief, Doctrine.
Antonyms: Skepticism, Disbelief, Doubt.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): Non-violence is the central tenet of Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy. (अहिंसा महात्मा गांधी के दर्शन का मुख्य सिद्धांत है।)

14. Urbane (Adjective)

English Meaning: (Of a person) courteous and refined in manner.
Hindi Meaning: सुसंस्कृत, शिष्ट या सभ्य।
Synonyms: Suave, Sophisticated, Refined.
Antonyms: Clumsy, Uncivilized, Boorish.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): The host was an urbane gentleman who made everyone feel comfortable. (मेजबान एक शिष्ट और सभ्य सज्जन थे जिन्होंने सभी को सहज महसूस कराया।)

15. Voracious (Adjective)

English Meaning: Wanting or devouring great quantities of food; having a very eager approach to an activity.
Hindi Meaning: पेटू, भुक्खड़ या अति लालची/उत्सुक।
Synonyms: Insatiable, Ravenous, Greedy.
Antonyms: Satisfied, Full, Quenched.
Example (वाक्य प्रयोग): He is a voracious reader who finishes three books a week. (वह किताबों का एक बेहद उत्सुक/भुक्खड़ पाठक है जो एक सप्ताह में तीन किताबें खत्म कर देता है।)

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