1. Bigotry (Noun)
Hindi Meaning:
कट्टरता, असहिष्णुता
Meaning:
The fact of having and expressing strong, unreasonable beliefs and disliking people who have different beliefs or ways of life.
Synonyms:
intolerance, prejudice, bias, discrimination
Antonyms:
tolerance, impartiality, open-mindedness, fairness
Example Sentence:
Our hearts must not harbor hate, anger, bigotry, violence, or discrimination.
Exam Trick:
Bigotry = Big + Narrow Thinking = Intolerance
2. Collegium (Noun)
Hindi Meaning:
समिति, चयन मंडल
Meaning:
A group whose members share equal authority and responsibility in decision-making.
Synonyms:
committee, council, board, panel, assembly, association
Antonyms:
individual, autocracy, dictatorship, monarchy, single authority
Example Sentence:
In total, there were 27 members of the Collegium in 1990.
Exam Trick:
Collegium = Group Decision-Making Body
3. Portend (Verb)
Hindi Meaning:
पूर्वाभास देना, संकेत देना
Meaning:
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something unpleasant or important, is likely to happen in the future.
Synonyms:
foreshadow, predict, foretell, presage, bode, augur
Antonyms:
reassure, allay, relieve, comfort
Example Sentence:
The dark clouds portend a storm.
Exam Trick:
Portend = Predict Future Event
4. Unabashed (Adjective)
Hindi Meaning:
निस्संकोच, बेझिझक, निर्लज्ज (संदर्भानुसार)
Meaning:
Not embarrassed, ashamed, or worried about criticism.
Synonyms:
shameless, confident, brazen, bold, unembarrassed
Antonyms:
abashed, embarrassed, ashamed, sheepish, shamefaced
Example Sentence:
The woman's unabashed admirer showed up to her house with a guitar and a song.
5. Perennial (Adjective)
Hindi Meaning:
बारहमासी, चिरस्थायी, निरंतर रहने वाला
Meaning:
Lasting for a very long time or occurring repeatedly over a long period.
Synonyms:
enduring, perpetual, ongoing, continuing, lasting
Antonyms:
temporary, occasional, short-lived, transient
Example Sentence:
Every election seems to deal with the same perennial issues.
6. Prevaricate (Verb)
Hindi Meaning:
सच्चाई छिपाना, गोलमोल बात करना, झूठ बोलना
Meaning:
To avoid telling the truth directly or to speak in an evasive manner.
Synonyms:
equivocate, evade, deceive, dissemble, lie
Antonyms:
tell the truth, confess, affirm, verify
Example Sentence:
Because my sister Sarah does not take bad news well, I often prevaricate when telling her something she does not want to hear.
7. Lambent (Adjective)
Hindi Meaning:
मृदु चमकदार, मंद प्रकाशयुक्त, कोमल आभायुक्त
Meaning:
Glowing, flickering, or shining gently with a soft radiance.
Synonyms:
glowing, luminous, radiant, shimmering, gleaming, flickering
Antonyms:
dim, dull, dark, blackened
Example Sentence:
The lambent flames from the campfire cast a comforting glow.
8. Snazzy (Adjective)
Hindi Meaning:
आकर्षक, स्टाइलिश, चमकदार
Meaning:
Modern, fashionable, and attractive in a way that draws attention.
Synonyms:
stylish, fashionable, flashy, jazzy, chic
Antonyms:
plain, simple, modest, unadorned
Example Sentence:
Innovation is about more than designing snazzy products; it is also about improving customer experiences and services.
9. Immured (Verb / Past Participle)
Hindi Meaning:
कैद किया हुआ, बंद किया हुआ, कारावास में रखा हुआ
Meaning:
Confined, imprisoned, or enclosed against one's will.
Synonyms:
imprisoned, confined, incarcerated, jailed
Antonyms:
free, release, liberate, unbind
Example Sentence:
Caught robbing a bank, Jason knew the police would immure him in a jail cell for an extended period.
10. Verbatim (Adverb)
Hindi Meaning:
शब्दशः, ज्यों का त्यों
Meaning:
Using exactly the same words as were originally spoken or written.
Synonyms:
word for word, exactly, literally, identically
Antonyms:
paraphrased, inaccurately, loosely
Example Sentence:
Everything said by the victim was recorded verbatim in the police report.
Practice Quiz (MCQs)
1. Bigotry means:
A. Tolerance
B. Prejudice
C. Wisdom
D. Sympathy
Answer: B
2. Collegium refers to:
A. Single ruler
B. Military group
C. Decision-making committee
D. Religious body
Answer: C
3. Portend means:
A. Hide
B. Predict
C. Improve
D. Delay
Answer: B
4. Unabashed means:
A. Ashamed
B. Fearful
C. Unembarrassed
D. Hesitant
Answer: C
5. Perennial means:
A. Temporary
B. Lasting
C. Fragile
D. Rare
Answer: B
6. Prevaricate means:
A. Speak honestly
B. Hide the truth
C. Apologize
D. Praise
Answer: B
7. Lambent is associated with:
A. Darkness
B. Soft glow
C. Noise
D. Silence
Answer: B
8. Snazzy means:
A. Plain
B. Stylish
C. Weak
D. Ancient
Answer: B
9. Immured means:
A. Freed
B. Released
C. Imprisoned
D. Celebrated
Answer: C
10. Verbatim means:
A. Approximately
B. Word for word
C. Roughly
D. Briefly
Answer: B
