The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 15-06-2022

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

Synonyms: fixed, resolute

Antonyms: wavering

Example Sentence:

She fixed him with an unwavering stare.

2.BYGONE (ADJECTIVE): (पुराना): ancient

Synonyms: past, former

Antonyms: contemporary

Example Sentence:

That is contrary to the observation of philosophers of bygone days.

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.STIMULATE (VERB): (प्रेरित करना): encourage

Synonyms: prompt, prod

Antonyms: discourage

Example Sentence:

The reader could not fail to be stimulated by the ideas presented.

6.KINDLE (VERB): (प्रज्वलित करना): light

Synonyms: ignite, set fire to

Antonyms: douse

Example Sentence:

They kindle lights, he says, assuming one is in darkness.

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

Synonyms: unconfirmed, unsettled

Antonyms: definite

Example Sentence:

We reached to a tentative conclusion only.

8.UNDERMINE (VERB): (दुर्बल करना): erode

Synonyms: wear away, undercut

Antonyms: support

Example Sentence:

The flow of water had undermined pillars supporting the roof.

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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