THE HINDU VOCABULARY | 08.03.2017 | IMPORTANT FOR SBI PO

1. RESPLENDENT (ADJECTIVE): impressive

Synonyms: splendid, dazzling 

Antonyms: dull, gloomy

Example Sentence: 

Yesterday, my wife bought a resplendent purse from the market.

2. PIQUE (NOUN): irritation

Synonyms: annoyance, ruckus Antonyms: delight, joy

Example Sentence:

In a fit of pique, he threw down his bag. 

3. DISARMING (ADJECTIVE): charming

Synonyms: irresistible, saccharine Antonyms: despicable, disgusting

Example Sentence: 

He approached with a disarming smile.

4. FATHOM (VERB): measure the depth of 

Synonyms: comprehend, penetrate Antonyms: neglect, misinterpret

Example Sentence:

It is hard to fathom the pain felt at the death of a child.

5. INARTICULATE (ADJECTIVE): unable to express oneself clearly

Synonyms: incoherent, blurred Antonyms: articulate, communicative

Example Sentence: 

He made an inarticulate noise in the back of his throat.

6. VENGEANCE (NOUN): revenge

Synonyms: reprisal, requital Antonym: forgiveness, pardon

Example Sentence:

She wanted vengeance for the loss of her daughter.

7. BESEECH (VERB): beg earnestly

Synonyms: implore, adjure Antonyms: command, reply

Example Sentence: 

I beseech you, “don’t punish him.”

8. CHAFE (VERB): be angry

Synonyms: irritate, abrade Antonyms: aid, placate

Example Sentence: 

He chafed at having to take orders from someone else.

9. PUNY (ADJECTIVE): small and weak

Synonyms: inconsequential, diminutive Antonyms: giant, strong

Example sentence: 

What can we expect from a puny child?

10. CONJECTURE (NOUN): guesswork

Synonyms: speculation, hunch Antonyms: certainty, reality 

Example Sentence: 

He made several conjectures about where his son might be.

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