The Hindu Editorial VOCAB: 25th March 2026

The Hindu Editorial VOCAB:  25th March 2026

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 ‘Vocabulary’

1. Clampdown (verb)

Meaning: The act or action of making regulations and restrictions more stringent. (शिकंजा कसना)

Synonyms: turn back, hold back, arrest

Antonyms: continue, run on, carry on

Sentence: A police clampdown on car thieves hit a snag when villains stole one of their cars.

2. Kudos (noun)

Meaning: Public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement. (प्रशंसा)

Synonyms: applause, accolade, glory

Sentence: There was considerable kudos attached to being on the advisory board.

3. Frivolous (adj.)

Meaning: Lacking importance. (तुच्छ)

Synonyms: minor, small, little

Antonyms: important, meaningful, substantial

Sentence: My young frivolous, is you give pain.

4. Motley (noun)

Meaning: Marked by a variety of usually vivid colors. (रंग बिरंगा)

Synonyms: colorful, colored, varied

Antonyms: colorless, achromatic, solid

Sentence: The motley with their colorful outfits.

5. Illicit (adj.)

Meaning: Contrary to or forbidden by law. (अवैध)

Synonyms: illegal, unlawful, criminal

Antonyms: legal, legitimate, lawful

Sentence: Had a long history of using illicit drugs.

6. Svelte (adj.)

Meaning: Having a noticeably small amount of body fat. (दुर्बल)

Synonyms: skinny, slender, thin

Antonyms: plump, chubby, fat

Sentence: She was slim, svelte, and sophisticated.

7. Melancholy (adj.)

Meaning: Causing unhappiness. (उदासी)

Synonyms: sad, depressing, mournful

Antonyms: happy, cheery, glad

Sentence: He has a melancholy look.

8. Enthralled (verb)

Meaning: To hold the attention of. (रोमांचित)

Synonyms: interested, intrigued, fascinated

Antonyms: bored, tired, wearied

Sentence: The baseball game completely enthralled the crowd.

9. Rapport (noun)

Meaning: A friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding. (तालमेल)

Synonyms: friendship, solidarity, communion

Antonyms: alienation, disaffection, estrangement

Sentence: His good rapport with his students was one of the reasons why the school board named him Teacher of the Year.

10. Alcove (noun)

Meaning: A hollowed-out space in a wall. (कोठरी)

Synonyms: corner, nook, housing

Sentence: The alcove held a couch.

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