The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 23-09-2022

1. MAWKISH (ADJECTIVE): (कुत्सित): sentimental

Synonyms: over-sentimental, over-emotional

Antonyms: cool

Example Sentence:

He paid a mawkish ode to parenthood.

2. UPBEAT (ADJECTIVE): (उत्साहित): optimistic

Synonyms: cheerful, cheery

Antonyms: pessimistic

Example Sentence:

He was upbeat about the company's future.

3. IMPUDENCE (NOUN): (बदतमीजी): impertinence

Synonyms: insolence, effrontery

Antonyms: pertinence

Example Sentence:

His arrogance and impudence had offended many.

4. ENIGMATIC (ADJECTIVE): (रहस्यपूर्ण): enigmatic

Synonyms: mysterious, confusing

Antonyms: straightforward

Example Sentence:

He found his boss's utterances too cryptic.

5. DESPERATE (ADJECTIVE): (निराशाजनक): despairing

Synonyms: hopeless, anguished

Antonyms: cheerful

Example Sentence:

A desperate sadness had enveloped my mind.

6. SCINTILLATING (ADJECTIVE): (चकाचौंध में डालनेवाला): brilliant

Synonyms: dazzling, exciting

Antonyms: boring

Example Sentence:

The audience loved his scintillating wit.

7. INNATE (ADJECTIVE): (जन्मजात): inborn

Synonyms: natural, inbred

Antonyms: acquired

Example Sentence:

She has innate skills for the organization.

8. WIT (NOUN): (वाक्-पटुता): intelligence

Synonyms: shrewdness, cleverness

Antonyms: stupidity

Example Sentence:

She does not lack perception or native wit.

9. IRONIC (ADJECTIVE): (ताने के तौर पर): sarcastic

Synonyms: sardonic dry

Antonyms: sincere

Example Sentence:

His mouth curved into an ironic smile.

10. VIBRANT (ADJECTIVE): (जीवंत): spirited

Synonyms: lively, high-spirited

Antonyms: spiritless

Example Sentence:

I reside in a vibrant cosmopolitan city.

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