Daily Vocabulary – 24 February 2026

1. CONCEDE (Verb)

Hindi Meaning: स्वीकार करना
English Meaning: admit

Synonyms: acknowledge, accept
Antonyms: deny

Example Sentence:
I had to concede that I'd overreacted.

2. UPBEAT (Adjective)

Hindi Meaning: आशावादी
English Meaning: optimistic

Synonyms: cheerful, cheery
Antonyms: pessimistic

Example Sentence:
He was upbeat about the company's future.

3. HAPHAZARD (Adjective)

Hindi Meaning: अनियमित
English Meaning: random, without planning

Synonyms: unplanned, unsystematic
Antonyms: systematic

Example Sentence:
The music business works in a haphazard fashion.

4. PAINSTAKING (Adjective)

Hindi Meaning: बहुत सावधानी से किया गया / परिश्रमी
English Meaning: careful and thorough

Synonyms: meticulous, thorough
Antonyms: careless

Example Sentence:
Painstaking attention to detail has been given.

5. PARTLY (Adverb)

Hindi Meaning: आंशिक रूप में
English Meaning: in part

Synonyms: partially, somewhat
Antonyms: completely

Example Sentence:
He had been at least partly responsible for dashing her hopes.

6. STEM (Verb)

Hindi Meaning: से उत्पन्न होना
English Meaning: arise from

Synonyms: originate from, spring from
Antonyms: result in, lead to

Example Sentence:
Many of the universities' problems stem from rapid expansion.

7. PALPABLE (Adjective)

Hindi Meaning: स्पष्ट रूप से महसूस होने वाला
English Meaning: perceptible

Synonyms: visible, noticeable
Antonyms: intangible

Example Sentence:
There was palpable tension in the room.

8. CHASTISE (Verb)

Hindi Meaning: सज़ा देना / डाँटना
English Meaning: scold

Synonyms: upbraid, berate
Antonyms: praise

Example Sentence:
He chastised his colleague for his laziness.

9. MARGINAL (Adjective)

Hindi Meaning: नगण्य / बहुत कम
English Meaning: slight

Synonyms: small
Antonyms: vast

Example Sentence:
It seems likely to make only a marginal difference.

Q1. Why is daily vocabulary important for current affairs?

Because editorials, government reports, and exam passages use advanced vocabulary repeatedly.

Q2. Are these words useful for Bank and SSC exams?

Yes. All words are editorial-based and exam-oriented.

Q3. How should students revise vocabulary daily?

Revise meanings, write example sentences, and solve MCQs regularly.

Q4. Are Hindi meanings necessary?

Yes, they improve concept clarity and retention, especially for beginners.

Q5. Can these words appear in prelims and mains?

Absolutely — in RC passages, essays, and interviews.

Q1. The word “PALPABLE” means:
A. Invisible
B. Abstract
C. Clearly felt
D. Imaginary

✅ Answer: C

Q2. Which word means “to admit something unwillingly”?
A. Chastise
B. Concede
C. Stem
D. Partly

✅ Answer: B

Q3. Opposite of “Haphazard” is:
A. Random
B. Careless
C. Systematic
D. Marginal

✅ Answer: C