The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 10-07-2022

1. ZEALOUS (ADJECTIVE): (उत्साही): fervent

Synonyms: ardent, fervid

Antonyms: apathetic

Example Sentence:

I was extremely zealous to finally see him.

2. DISCRETIONARY (ADJECTIVE): (ऐच्छिक): optional

Synonyms: non-compulsory, voluntary

Antonyms: compulsory

Example Sentence:

There has been an increase in year-end discretionary bonuses.

3. ENTERTAIN (VERB): (ध्यान रखना): consider

Synonyms: take into consideration

Antonyms: reject

Example Sentence:

Washington entertained little hope of an early improvement in relations.

4. CONUNDRUM (NOUN): (मुसीबत): problem

Synonyms: difficulty, quandary

Antonyms: answer

Example Sentence:

It was one of the most difficult conundrums for the experts.

5. INADEQUATE (ADJECTIVE): (अपर्याप्त): insufficient

Synonyms: deficient, scant

Antonyms: adequate

Example Sentence:

These labels prove to be wholly inadequate.

6. PREJUDICED (ADJECTIVE): (पक्षपातपूर्ण): biased

Synonyms: bigoted, discriminatory

Antonyms: unbiased

Example Sentence:

People are prejudiced against us.

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

Synonyms: liberal, advanced

Antonyms: conservative

Example Sentence:

He owns the most progressive art school.

8. EXEMPTION (NOUN): (छूट): immunity

Synonyms: exception, dispensation

Antonyms: liability

Example Sentence:

Vehicles that qualify for exemption from tax would be sold out sooner.

9. PEAK (ADJECTIVE): (अधिकतम): maximum

Synonyms: maximal, top

Antonyms: minimum

Example Sentence:

The canal was restored to peak condition.

10. FLOUT (VERB): (अवज्ञा करना): defy

Synonyms: go against, scorn

Antonyms: observe

Example Sentence:

The advertising code is being flouted.

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