The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 14-10-2022

1-Hostility(Noun) : विरोध : Enmity

Synonyms: Antagonism , Malevolence

Antonyms: Friendliness , Peace

Example Sentence::: When hostilities broke out he returned to England and joined up.

2-Deftly(Adverb): चतुराई से: Skilful, clever, or quick way

Synonyms: Clever , Cunning

Antonyms: Clumsy , Graceless

Example Sentence:: She deftly avoided answering his question.

3-Retaliated(Verb) : जवाबी कार्रवाई: An act of revenge

Synonyms: Reciprocate , Counter-attack

Antonyms: Forgive , Sympathize

Example Sentence:: He insulted people who could be guaranteed to retaliate hurtfully.

4-Undeterred(Adjective): व्याकुल: Not discouraged or dissuaded

Synonyms: Gritty , Bold

Antonyms: Timid , Nervous

Example Sentence::Undeterred by his early failures, he decided to keep writing.

5-Stalled(Verb): अवरुद्ध : Stuck or not moving

Synonyms: Obstruct , Impede

Antonyms: Hastened , Hurried

Example Sentence:: I stalled the car twice during my driving test but still managed to pass.

6-Oust(Verb): बाहर निकालना : Expel or remove from a place or position occupied

Synonyms: Eject , Depose

Antonyms: Accept , Allow

Example Sentence:: The rebels ousted the dictator from power.

7-Flagrant(Adjective): ज्वलंत : Conspicuously offensive

Synonyms: Blatant , Brazen

Antonyms: Magnificent , Respectable

Example Sentence:: It is a situation where basic human rights are being flagrantly abused.

8-Brink(Noun): तट : Edge

Synonyms: Verge , Border

Antonyms: Middle , Centre

Example Sentence::This woman could bring me to the brink of insanity.

9-Wreaked(Verb) : टूट पड़ा: Cause very great harm or damage

Synonyms: Inflict , Perpetrate

Antonyms: Fail , Ignore

Example Sentence::The recent storms have wreaked havoc on crops.

10-Havoc (Noun): तबाही : Wide and general destruction

Synonyms: Devastation , Desolation

Antonyms: Blessing , Construction

Example Sentence:: The rail strikes will cause havoc all over the country.

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