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Daily Vocabulary 22 January 2026

1. Anachronistic

Meaning (English): Belonging to a time different from the present
Meaning (Hindi): अपने समय से अलग या पुराने ज़माने का
Sentence: The use of typewriters in the office felt anachronistic in the digital age.
Synonyms: outdated, old-fashioned, obsolete


2. Anathema

Meaning (English): Something or someone intensely disliked
Meaning (Hindi): अत्यंत घृणित या नापसंद
Sentence: Corruption is anathema to a honest society.
Synonyms: abhorrence, detestation, curse


3. Apathy

Meaning (English): Lack of interest or enthusiasm
Meaning (Hindi): उदासीनता; रुचि की कमी
Sentence: Voter apathy affects the strength of democracy.
Synonyms: indifference, lethargy, unconcern


4. Arbitrary

Meaning (English): Based on random choice or personal whim
Meaning (Hindi): मनमाना; बिना ठोस कारण के
Sentence: The manager made an arbitrary decision without consulting the team.
Synonyms: random, irrational, capricious


5. Ascetic

Meaning (English): Practicing self-denial; austere
Meaning (Hindi): संयमी; त्यागपूर्ण जीवन जीने वाला
Sentence: The monk lived an ascetic life in the mountains.
Synonyms: austere, disciplined, self-denying


6. Assiduous

Meaning (English): Hardworking and persistent
Meaning (Hindi): परिश्रमी और निरंतर प्रयास करने वाला
Sentence: Her assiduous efforts led to her success in exams.
Synonyms: diligent, industrious, hardworking


7. Audacious

Meaning (English): Bold and daring
Meaning (Hindi): साहसी; दुस्साहसी
Sentence: He made an audacious attempt to climb the peak alone.
Synonyms: bold, fearless, adventurous


8. Auspicious

Meaning (English): Favorable; indicating success
Meaning (Hindi): शुभ; सफलता का संकेत देने वाला
Sentence: The foundation ceremony was held on an auspicious day.
Synonyms: favorable, promising, propitious


9. Avarice

Meaning (English): Extreme greed for wealth
Meaning (Hindi): अत्यधिक लालच
Sentence: His avarice ruined his relationships.
Synonyms: greed, cupidity, rapacity


10. Axiom

Meaning (English): A self-evident truth or principle
Meaning (Hindi): स्वयं सिद्ध सत्य या सिद्धांत
Sentence: Honesty is an axiom of good character.
Synonyms: principle, truth, maxim

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