THE HINDU VOCABULARY | 06.04.2017 | IMPORTANT FOR SBI PO

1. CHIDE (VERB): scold

Synonyms: rebuke, reprimand Antonyms: praise, applaud

Example Sentence:

She was chided for coming late to the meeting.

2. CONVERSANT (ADJECTIVE): familiar

Synonyms: acquainted, practiced Antonyms: ignorant, silent

Example Sentence:

A good citizen is supposed to be conversant with the rules of the road.

3. CHASTE (ADJECTIVE): pure

Synonyms: virtuous, incorrupt Antonyms: unchaste, defiled

Example Sentence:

My wife is known for her chaste character.

4. COGENT (ADJECTIVE): convincing

Synonyms: effective, forceful Antonyms: ineffective, weak

Example Sentence:

She could not give any cogent reason for her absence.

5. COMPATIBLE (ADJECTIVE): harmonious

Synonyms: suitable, adaptable Antonyms: incompatible, unsuited

Example Sentence:

We always have compatible relations because there is deep understanding between us.

6. CONTINGENCY (NOUN): emergency

Synonyms: exigency, probability Antonyms: improbability, advantage

Example Sentence:

I need to provide for all possible contingencies.

7. CORROBORATE (VERB): confirm

Synonyms: authenticate, prove Antonyms: disprove, reject 

Example Sentence:

She corroborated her sister's story.

8. CRESTFALLEN (ADJECTIVE): dejected

Synonyms: disappointed, depressed Antonyms: exuberant, elated

Example Sentence:

He was crestfallen at his failure.

9. CONSTRUE (VERB): interpret

Synonyms: deduce, explain Antonyms: misunderstand, confuse

Example Sentence:

It is difficult to construe the working of laws of Nature.

10. COMMODIOUS (ADJECTIVE): spacious

Synonyms: comfortable, ample Antonyms: uncomfortable, inconvenient

Example Sentence:

After getting a good job in a bank, I’ll build a commodious house for my family.