The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 20-07-2021

1. UNWAVERING (ADJECTIVE): (स्थिर): steady

Synonyms: fixed, resolute

Antonyms: wavering

Example Sentence:

She fixed him with an unwavering stare.

2. HOSPITALITY (NOUN): (सत्कार): friendliness

Synonyms: welcome, helpfulness

Antonyms: unfriendliness

Example Sentence:

Scotland is a country which is renowned for its hospitality.

3. SCOURGE (NOUN): (अभिशाप): affliction

Synonyms: bane, curse

Antonyms: blessing

Example Sentence:

Mass unemployment is a scourge for the society.

4. COHERENCE (NOUN): (स्थिरता): consistency

Synonyms: soundness, organization

Antonyms: incoherence

Example Sentence:

Many questions weren further raised on the coherence of state policy.

5. TOXIC (ADJECTIVE): (अप्रिय): unpleasant

Synonyms: very bad, harmful

Antonyms: pleasant

Example Sentence:

She had been in a toxic relationship.

6. EXECUTIVE (ADJECTIVE): (कार्यकारी): administrative

Synonyms: decision-making, directorial

Antonyms: subordinate

Example Sentence:

All the ministers are members of the executive council.

7. TENTATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (अनंतिम): provisional

Synonyms: unconfirmed, unsettled

Antonyms: definite

Example Sentence:

We reached to a tentative conclusion only.

8. VULNERABLE (ADJECTIVE): (खतरे में): at risk

Synonyms: endangered, unsafe

Antonyms: invulnerable

Example Sentence:

We were in a vulnerable position.

9. PROGRESSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रगतिशील): modern

Synonyms: liberal, advanced

Antonyms: conservative

Example Sentence:

The censors, being elected on a general ticket, were always very progressive.

10. BONHOMIE (NOUN): (खुशमिज़ाजी): geniality

Synonyms: conviviality, affability

Antonyms: coldness

Example Sentence:

He exuded good humour and bonhomie.

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