The Hindu Vocabulary | 19 - 07 - 17

1. CONTEMPORANEOUS (ADJECTIVE): Coeval

Synonyms: simultaneous, contemporary    

Antonyms: different, separate

Example Sentence:

The contemporaneous ringing of the ten phone lines kept the inexperienced receptionist very busy.

2. SARTORIAL (ADJECTIVE): Pertaining to tailors

Synonyms: stylish, elegant                         

Antonyms: frumpy, dumpy 

Example Sentence:

Those sartorial coats made me chew the cud.

3. CAULK (VERB): Secure

Synonyms: block, barricade                             

 Antonyms: free, loosen

Example Sentence:

He caulked me from a broken reed.

4. TUTELARY (ADJECTIVE): Protecting

Synonyms: guardian, advisory                     

Antonyms: careless, inattentive         

Example Sentence:

He is using tutelary fabian policy in his company.

5. PURGE (NOUN): Elimination

Synonyms: expulsion, extermination    

Antonyms: keeping, holding

Example Sentence:

Manoj was feeling shy of telling her about her purge from the contest.

6. QUANTUM (NOUN): Quantity

Synonyms: sum, amount                         

Antonyms: part, whole

Example Sentence:

While quantum energy could not be measured fully, the scientist continued to work on the experiment.

7. PRECINCT (NOUN): Department

Synonyms: area, ward                             

Antonyms: whole, full

Example Sentence:

I am working in this precinct. 

8. PROCLIVITY (NOUN):  Inclination

Synonyms: penchant, predilection          

Antonyms: dislike, hate

Example Sentence:

Your proclivity towards him is getting on my nerves.

9. PUNITIVE (ADJECTIVE): Retaliatory

Synonyms: vindictive, punishing           

Antonyms: beneficial, rewarding

Example Sentence:

Don’t be punitive otherwise you’ll get into a soup.

10. QUIETUDE (NOUN): Calm

Synonyms: doldrums, hush         

Antonyms: disturbance, agitation

Example Sentence:

Be quietude don’t escape your lips.

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