Section 1: Danger / Risk / Loss

Word Meaning Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Memory Trick

(English) (Hindi)

Hazard Danger, risk ख़तरा, Jeopardy, Safety, Hazard lights =

Menace, Peril Protection warning of danger
जोखिम

Jeopardy At risk, in ख़तरे में Risk, Hazard, Peril Security, “Jeopardy” game =
danger Safety risk of losing

Menace Threat, ख़तरा, Danger, Threat, Comfort, A “menacing look” =

harmful Nuisance Relief threatening eyes
धमकी
presence

Catastrophe Sudden आपदा, Calamity, Blessing, Tsunami =

disaster Disaster, Tragedy Success catastrophic disaster
विपवि

Disaster Great harm or आपदा, Catastrophe, Prosperity, Disaster movies = full

loss Tragedy, Safety of destruction
तबाही
Misfortune

Tragedy Sad दि
ु द Misfortune, Comedy, Joy Shakespeare’s
disastrous Catastrophe, tragedies = sorrowful
घटना
event Calamity ends

Ruin Destroy, बबाादी Wreck, Collapse, Build, Ruins of

collapse Demolish Create Mohenjodaro =
destroyed buildings

Perilous Full of risk, ख़तरनाक Hazardous, Secure, Safe “Peril” = risk of

dangerous Unsafe, Risky perishing

Fatal Causing घातक Lethal, Mortal, Harmless, Fatal accident =

death Deadly Safe death

Lethal Deadly, जानलेिा Fatal, Dangerous, Healing, Lethal weapons =

capable of Poisonous Harmless deadly
killing
 Section 2: Calm / Peace / Relaxation

Word Meaning Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Memory Trick

(English) (Hindi)

Serene Peaceful, calm शाांत, सौम्य Tranquil, Disturbed, A serene lake =

Composed, Agitated calm and
Placid peaceful

Tranquil Quiet, free शाांत, ननश्चल Serene, Calm, Noisy, Tranquilizer =

from Restful Chaotic makes you calm
disturbance

Relaxed Free from आरामदायक, Easy, Carefree, Anxious, Relax = release

tension Comfortable Worried stress
तनािमक्
ु त

Composed Calm and self- सांयममत Collected, Nervous, Composer

controlled Serene, Cool Restless controls music →
self-control

Affable Friendly, easy ममलनसार, Amiable, Rude, “Affection” + able

to talk to Pleasant, Warm Hostile = friendly
विनम्र

Amiable Good-natured, ममलनसार Friendly, Affable, Unkind, Amiable people =

lovable Genial Hostile everyone likes
them

Benevolent Kind, दयालु, Kind, Generous, Malevolent, “Benefit” + willing

charitable Munificent Cruel = kind-hearted
परोपकारी

Humble Modest, not विनम्र Polite, Meek, Arrogant, Gandhi = humble

proud Modest Proud leader

Modest Simple, not साधारण, विनम्र Humble, Shy, Boastful, Modest dress =
boastful Unpretentious Arrogant simple dress

Placate To calm or शाांत करना Pacify, Appease, Provoke, Place + calm =

soothe Comfort Agitate placate angry
person
 Section 3: Confusion / Disorder

Word Meaning Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Memory Trick

(English) (Hindi)

Commotion Noisy हांगामा, Uproar, Tumult, Calm, Silence A commotion in

confusion Chaos class = noisy
हलचल
disorder

Bewilderment State of उलझन Confusion, Clarity, Be + wild = mind

confusion Puzzlement, Understanding goes wild in
Perplexity confusion

Bafflement Inability to हैरानी, Confusion, Clarity, “Baffled” means

understand Puzzle, Certainty completely
उलझन
Bewilderment confused

Confound To confuse or उलझाना Perplex, Amaze, Clarify, “Confounded

surprise Astonish Enlighten question” =
puzzling

Perplex To puzzle उलझाना Baffle, Confuse, Explain, “Perplexing

greatly Bewilder Simplify problem” = hard
to solve

Puzzled Unable to उलझन में Confused, Clear, Sure Puzzle always

understand Bewildered, confuses
Perplexed

Obscure Not clear, अस्पष्ट, Unclear, Vague, Clear, Obvious Obscure = object
hidden Ambiguous hidden in dark
धांध
ु ला

Ambiguous Having अस्पष्ट Vague, Unclear, Clear, Definite Ambiguous

double Obscure answer = not
meaning clear

Dubious Doubtful सांददग्ध Suspicious, Sure, Certain Dubious deal =

Uncertain, shady, doubtful
Doubtful

Cryptic Mysterious, रहस्यमय Secret, Hidden, Clear, Open Cryptic message

puzzling Obscure = hidden meaning
 Section 4: Strange / Odd

Word Meaning Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Memory Trick

(English) (Hindi)

Bizarre Very strange, अजीब, विचचत्र Odd, Weird, Normal, Bizarre dress =
unusual Peculiar Ordinary strange fashion

Queer Strange, odd अजीब Weird, Peculiar, Normal, Queer behavior

Strange Usual = odd behavior

Peculiar Strange, अजीब, विशेष Odd, Bizarre, Normal, Peculiar smell =

particular Unusual Common unusual smell

Unique One of a kind अद्वितीय Distinct, Unusual, Common, Unique idea =

Special Usual special, rare

Enigmatic Mysterious रहस्यमय Cryptic, Mystical, Clear, Enigma = puzzle

Puzzling Obvious

Mystical Spiritual, रहस्यमय, Enigmatic, Clear, Mystical

mysterious Magical, Spiritual Logical powers =
आध्यात्ममक
magical

Mysterious Difficult to रहस्यमय Enigmatic, Clear, Mystery novels

understand Puzzling, Secret Known = full of secrets

Eccentric Unusual, odd सनकी, अजीब Strange, Weird, Normal, Eccentric

Odd Usual person = odd
thinker

Erratic Unpredictable अननयममत Irregular, Regular, Erratic rain =

Unstable, Steady irregular rain
Inconsistent

Weird Strange, अजीब Bizarre, Queer, Normal, Weird dream =

unnatural Odd Usual strange dream
 Section 5: Respect / Contempt / Behaviour

Word Meaning (English) Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Memory Trick

(Hindi)

Contempt Disrespect, hatred नतरस्कार Scorn, Disdain, Respect, Show contempt =

Disrespect Admiration look down on

Despise To hate घण
ृ ा करना Detest, Hate, Love, Admire Despise = deep
Loathe hatred

Spurn Reject with नतरस्कार Reject, Refuse, Accept, Spurn an offer =

contempt Snub Approve reject rudely
करना

Condone Forgive, overlook माफ करना Excuse, Pardon, Punish, Condone =

Forgive Blame forgive a small
mistake

Absolve Declare free from दोषमुक्त Forgive, Acquit, Blame, Absolve sins =
guilt Exonerate Accuse free from guilt
करना

Exonerate Clear from blame दोषमुक्त Absolve, Free, Convict, Ex = out + honor →
Vindicate Blame honor restored
करना

Vanity Excessive pride घमांड Conceit, Humility, Vanity = “mirror

Arrogance, Modesty pride”
Pride

Conceit Excessive self-pride अहांकार Vanity, Ego, Modesty, Conceited person

Arrogance Humility = full of self

Arrogant Proud, rude घमांडी Conceited, Humble, Arrogant king =

Proud, Haughty Modest egoistic

Proud High self-respect, गविात, Arrogant, Humble, Proud of success

sometimes Conceited, Vain Modest = good pride
घमांडी
arrogant
 Section 6: Restriction / Stop / Prevent

Word Meaning Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Memory Trick

(English) (Hindi)

Prevent Stop from रोकना Hinder, Stop, Allow, Permit Prevention is better
happening Block than cure

Ban Official प्रनतबांध Prohibit, Forbid, Allow, Permit Ban = government

prohibition Bar restriction

Interdict Forbid legally ननषेध Ban, Prohibit, Approve, Interdict = court ban
Forbid Permit

Avert Prevent, avoid रोकना, टालना Prevent, Avoid, Allow, Assist Avert danger = avoid
Stop it

Prohibit Officially forbid मना करना Ban, Forbid, Permit, Allow Prohibit smoking =
Interdict ban it

Obstruct Block the way बाधा डालना Hinder, Block, Clear, Assist Obstruction =
Prevent roadblock

Block Prevent रोकना Stop, Obstruct, Open, Clear Block = stop flow
movement Bar

Restrict Limit, control सीममत करना Confine, Control, Free, Allow Restricted area = no
Restrain entry

Thwart Prevent from विफल करना Foil, Oppose, Assist, Help Thwart plans = ruin
success Prevent them

Hinder Create difficulty बाधा डालना Obstruct, Impede, Assist, Help Hindrance =
Block obstacle
 Section 7: Wealth / Money / Plenty

Word Meaning Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Memory Trick

(English) (Hindi)

Ample More than पयााप्त Sufficient, Scarce, Ample time =

enough Plentiful, Insufficient more than enough
Abundant

Bountiful Generous, प्रचरु Ample, Plentiful, Scarce, Bounty = plenty

abundant Profuse Meagre

Plentiful In large बहुतायत Abundant, Rare, Plenty = a lot

quantity Copious, Ample Insufficient

Abundant Present in प्रचरु Plentiful, Ample, Scarce, Rare Abundance =

large amounts Copious prosperity

Luxurious Costly, grand विलासी Lavish, Simple, Poor Luxurious car =

Sumptuous, costly car
Rich

Opulent Very rich, समद्

ृ ध Wealthy, Lavish, Poor, Needy Opulent lifestyle =
luxurious Rich rich lifestyle

Pecuniary Related to आचथाक Monetary, Non-financial Pecuniary penalty

money Financial, Fiscal = money fine

Economical Thrifty, saving ककफायती Frugal, Thrifty, Wasteful, Economical =

Saving Extravagant money saving

Frugal Simple, ममतव्ययी Thrifty, Extravagant, Frugal meals =

careful with Economical, Wasteful simple meals
money Saving

Parsimonious Extremely कांजूस Miserly, Stingy, Generous, Parsimonious =

frugal Mean Extravagant miserly
 Section 8: Anger / Harshness

Word Meaning Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Memory Trick

(English) (Hindi)

Fury Extreme क्रोध Rage, Wrath, Calm, Peace Furious = very

anger Anger angry

Wrath Strong anger क्रोध Rage, Fury, Ire Calm, Wrath of god =
Forgiveness anger of god

Annoyance State of चचढ़ Irritation, Joy, Pleasure Annoying noise =

being Vexation, irritating
irritated Displeasure

Rage Violent anger गस्

ु सा Fury, Wrath, Anger Calmness, Road rage = angry
Peace driving

Enrage To make क्रोचधत Anger, Infuriate, Please, Calm Enraged lion = very
angry Provoke angry
करना

Provoke To cause उकसाना Incite, Agitate, Soothe, Calm Provoked fight =

anger Enrage instigated

Inflame To make भड़काना Provoke, Agitate, Calm, Soothe Inflamed situation

violent Incite = heated

Rebuke To scold डाांटना Scold, Reprimand, Praise, Rebuke student =

Chastise Compliment scold

Reprimand To criticize फटकारना Rebuke, Scold, Praise, Official reprimand

Censure Approve = formal scolding

Scold To rebuke डाांटना Rebuke, Chide, Praise, Scolding = harsh

harshly Reprove Compliment words
 Section 5: Happiness / Joy / Excitement

Word Meaning Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Memory Trick

(English) (Hindi)

Bliss Perfect परम सुि, Joy, Ecstasy, Misery, Sorrow “Blissful life” = full
happiness Delight of joy
आनांद

Ecstasy Intense परमानांद Rapture, Joy, Misery, Pain Ecstatic fans =

happiness Elation extremely happy

Delight Great आनांद, Joy, Pleasure, Disgust, Delicious food =

pleasure Happiness Sadness delight
प्रसन्नता

Jovial Cheerful, प्रसन्नचचि Merry, Jolly, Gloomy, Sad Jovial joker =

friendly Cheerful always happy

Elated Extremely अमयांत Overjoyed, Thrilled, Depressed, “Elevated mood” =

happy Excited Sad elated
प्रसन्न

Jubilant Very joyful उल्लामसत Happy, Miserable, Jubilant crowd

Triumphant, Sorrowful celebrates victory
Overjoyed

Exhilarated Full of रोमाांचचत Thrilled, Overjoyed, Sad, Bored Exhilarating ride =

excitement Excited thrilling

Mirth Laughter, joy हँसी-िुशी Cheerfulness, Sorrow, Gloom Mirth = mirchi

Glee, Amusement (spice) of
happiness

Euphoria Intense उमसाह, Ecstasy, Joy, Bliss Depression, Euphoria =

excitement Despair excitement after
उल्लास
success

Contented Satisfied, सांतष्ु ट Happy, Fulfilled, Dissatisfied, Content = happy

happy Pleased Restless with what you
have
 Section 6: Anger / Hatred / Violence

Word Meaning Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Memory Trick

(English) (Hindi)

Fury Extreme anger क्रोध, गस्

ु सा Rage, Wrath, Calmness, Furious person =
Madness Peace filled with anger

Wrath Intense anger प्रचांड क्रोध Anger, Fury, Rage Calm, God’s wrath =
Forgiveness divine anger

Rancor Bitter hatred िैरभाि, Bitterness, Malice, Friendship, Rancor = rank of

Spite Love hatred
शत्रुता

Enmity Hostility, दश्ु मनी Antagonism, Friendship, Enmity = enemy

hatred Hatred, Animosity Amity relation

Animosity Strong dislike शत्रत

ु ा Hostility, Hatred, Love, Animosity =
Antipathy Affection enemy’s emotion

Malevolent Evil-minded दष्ु ट, Spiteful, Benevolent, Malevolent =

Malicious, Hostile Kind opposite of
हाननकारक
benevolent

Malicious Full of ill-will द्िेषपूणा Spiteful, Harmful, Kind, Malware =

Cruel Generous malicious software

Hostile Unfriendly, शत्रुतापूणा Unkind, Opposed, Friendly, Kind Hostile crowd =

aggressive Aggressive dangerous

Belligerent Warlike, लड़ाकू Aggressive, Peaceful, Belligerent =

aggressive Combative, Gentle always ready to
Hostile battle

Aggressive Ready to आक्रामक Violent, Forceful, Calm, Aggressive sales =

attack Hostile Peaceful pushy force
 Section 7: Intelligence / Wisdom / Cleverness

Word Meaning Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Memory Trick

(English) (Hindi)

Astute Clever, sharp- चतुर, Shrewd, Foolish, Stupid Astute = student

minded Smart, with sharp brain
सूझबूझ
Intelligent
िाला

Prudent Wise, careful बुद्चधमान, Cautious, Careless, “Prudent

Sensible, Foolish decision” = safe &
सािधान
Judicious wise

Sagacious Having good वििेकशील Wise, Foolish, Sage = wise

judgment Intelligent, Ignorant person
Sensible

Shrewd Clever, practical चालाक, चतुर Smart, Clever, Naive, Foolish Shrewd
Astute businessman =
clever planner

Canny Clever in money चतुर, Smart, Naive, Foolish Canny = clever in

matters Prudent, “cash”
होमशयार
Clever

Ingenious Very clever, प्रनतभाशाली Creative, Dull, Ingenious idea =

inventive Skillful, Unimaginative smart innovation
Innovative

Judicious Showing good वििेकपण

ू ा Wise, Foolish, Judge = judicious
sense Sensible, Irrational decisions
Rational

Discerning Able to judge वििेकशील Insightful, Blind, Ignorant Discerning mind =

well Perceptive, sharp mind
Wise

Intellectual Highly बुद्चधजीिी Learned, Illiterate, Intellectual =

knowledgeable Educated, Ignorant person of
Intelligent knowledge
Sensible Practical, wise समझदार Rational, Foolish, Stupid Sensible = sense +
Logical, able
Prudent

Section 8: Foolishness / Stupidity

Word Meaning Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Memory Trick

(English) (Hindi)

Idiotic Very stupid मूित

ा ापूणा Foolish, Silly, Wise, Idiot = idiotic acts
Stupid Intelligent

Imbecile Extremely मूि,ा बेिकूफ़ Fool, Dunce, Genius, Imbecile = unable

foolish Moron Intellectual brain

Dolt Stupid मूिा Fool, Intelligent, Dolt = dull brain

person Blockhead, Wise
Idiot

Nincompoop Foolish मूिा Idiot, Fool, Wise, Smart Nincompoop

person Stupid sounds like
“comic fool”

Dumbfounded Shocked, हक्का-बक्का Astonished, Aware, Dumb = unable to

speechless Stunned, Ready speak
Stupid

Gullible Easily fooled भोला, आसानी Naive, Wise, Clever Gullible = girl +
Innocent, liable to be fooled
से धोिा िाने
Foolish
िाला

Naïve Innocent, भोला-भाला Innocent, Shrewd, Naïve = new +

simple Trustful, Clever innocent
Gullible

Inane Silly, stupid मूित

ा ापूणा Foolish, Sensible, Inane = insane in
Senseless, Wise small form
Absurd
Absurd Ridiculous, बेतक
ु ा, Foolish, Logical, Absurd idea =
senseless Illogical, Silly Rational beyond sense
हास्यास्पद

Moron Foolish मूिा Idiot, Fool, Genius, Moron = more

person Imbecile Wise wrong ideas

Section 9: Fear / Nervousness / Weakness

Word Meaning Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Memory Trick

(English) (Hindi)

Coward Lacking डरपोक Weakling, Timid, Brave, Hero Coward = runs like
courage Fearful a cow

Timid Shy, fearful डरपोक, Fearful, Shy, Bold, Brave Timid child = shy
Nervous child
सांकोची

Apprehensive Anxious, चचांनतत, डर Worried, Fearful, Confident, Apprehension =

fearful Uneasy Calm fear of future
से भरा

Trepidation Fear, anxiety घबराहट Dread, Confidence, Tremble =

Nervousness, Fear Calm trepidation

Petrified Extremely भयभीत Terrified, Shocked, Calm, Brave Petrified = turned

scared Stunned to stone

Horrified Filled with भयभीत, Shocked, Terrified, Calm, Horror movie =

horror Scared Relaxed horrified
आतांककत

Nervous Anxious, घबराया Apprehensive, Confident, Nervous before

worried Uneasy, Restless Relaxed exam
हुआ

Vulnerable Weak, open असरु क्षित Defenseless, Safe, Strong Vulnerable

to attack Weak, Unsafe position = weak

Fragile Easily नाजक

ु Weak, Delicate, Strong, Tough Fragile glass =
broken Brittle handle with care
Feeble Very weak दब
ु ल
ा Weak, Frail, Strong, Feeble voice =
Powerless Robust weak sound

Section 10: Strength / Power / Confidence

Word Meaning Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Memory Trick

(English) (Hindi)

Robust Strong, healthy मजबूत, स्िस्थ Sturdy, Powerful, Weak, Robot = robust
Strong Feeble machine

Sturdy Strongly built ताकतिर Strong, Solid, Weak, Sturdy chair =

Hardy Fragile won’t break

Resilient Able to recover लचीला, दृढ़ Strong, Tough, Weak, Resilient =

quickly Flexible Fragile bounce back

Potent Powerful, शत्क्तशाली Strong, Mighty, Weak, Potent medicine

effective Effective Ineffective = works strongly

Vigorous Energetic, strong ऊजाािान Strong, Robust, Weak, Vigour = full

Active Lethargic energy

Indomitable Unconquerable अजेय Unbeatable, Weak, Dominate =

Invincible, Defeated indomitable
Strong spirit

Dauntless Fearless, bold ननडर Brave, Timid, Dauntless

Courageous, Cowardly soldier = never
Bold scared

Valiant Brave, heroic बहादरु Brave, Cowardly, Valiant warrior =

Courageous, Weak hero
Gallant

Gallant Brave, noble साहसी, मशष्ट Brave, Bold, Cowardly, Gallant knight =
Courageous Timid noble hero
Assertive Confident, firm आममविश्िासी Bold, Confident, Shy, Timid Assertive =
Firm assert your rights

Section 11: Happiness / Optimism / Good Feelings

Word Meaning Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Memory Trick

(English) (Hindi)

Blissful Full of joy आनांदमय Happy, Joyful, Sad, Bliss = ultimate

Cheerful Miserable happiness

Jovial Cheerful, हँसमुि Merry, Jolly, Sad, Gloomy Jolly + jovial

friendly Cheerful

Elated Extremely अमयांत प्रसन्न Overjoyed, Sad, Elevated mood

happy Thrilled, Excited Miserable = elated

Jubilant Feeling हवषात, Happy, Joyful, Sad, Jubilee =

triumphant joy Triumphant Depressed celebration
विजयोल्लामसत

Ecstatic Overjoyed अमयचधक Overjoyed, Miserable, Ecstasy =

Delighted, Gloomy extreme
प्रसन्न
Blissful happiness

Optimistic Hopeful, आशािादी Positive, Pessimistic, Opti = option to

positive Hopeful, Hopeless see good
Confident

Buoyant Cheerful, प्रसन्नचचि Cheerful, Joyful, Gloomy, Sad Buoyant = floats

lighthearted Lively with joy

Cheerful Happy, प्रसन्न Joyful, Glad, Sad, Gloomy Cheer =

pleasant Jolly cheerful

Exuberant Full of energy & उल्लासपण

ू ा Joyful, Dull, Sad Exuberant =
excitement Energetic, Lively extra energy
Gleeful Very happy प्रसन्न, िश
ु Joyful, Happy, Sad, Unhappy Glee show =
Merry gleeful
moments

Section 12: Sadness / Negativity / Hopelessness

Word Meaning Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Memory Trick

(English) (Hindi)

Melancholy Deep sadness उदासी, Sadness, Gloom, Joy, Melody of sad

Depression Happiness songs =
विषाद
melancholy

Gloomy Dark, sad उदास, Sad, Depressed, Cheerful, Gloom = darkness

Miserable Bright
अांधकारमय

Despondent Hopeless, ननराश Depressed, Sad, Hopeful, Despond = lose

discouraged Miserable Cheerful hope

Miserable Very unhappy दि

ु ी, Sad, Unhappy, Happy, Miserable life =
Depressed Joyful full of misery
दयनीय

Forlorn Lonely, hopeless ननराश, Abandoned, Cheerful, Forlorn = lost &

Lonely, Sad Hopeful alone
अकेला

Dejected Very unhappy, ननराश Sad, Depressed, Cheerful, Rejected →

disheartened Low Joyful dejected

Crestfallen Disappointed, हतोमसादहत Disappointed, Cheerful, Crest (top) fallen

sad Sad, Low Happy = low

Somber Serious, sad गांभीर, उदास Gloomy, Grave, Bright, Somber mood =
Serious Cheerful funeral-like

Morose Bad-tempered, उदास, Gloomy, Sad, Cheerful, Morose = more +

gloomy Sulky Happy rose (without rose
चचड़चचड़ा
= sad)
Pessimistic Negative outlook ननराशािादी Hopeless, Optimistic, Opposite of
Negative, Hopeful optimistic
Gloomy