The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams | 22-07-2023

 

1. OBFUSCATION (Noun) : अस्पष्टता: The act of deliberately making something unclear, confusing

Synonyms: Perplexity, Muddle

Antonyms: lucidity, explicitness

Sentence: When scientists tried to overcome this obfuscation by directly addressing the mind-body question, they reached a variety of conclusions.

2. MEMOIRS(Noun):जीवनचरित्र:a person’s written account of his/her own life and experiences

Synonyms: Autobiography, Reminiscences

Antonyms: Fiction, Fabrication

Sentence: He has written four books of memoirs and many volumes of poetry, fiction and criticism.

3. SCATHING(Adjective) : हानिकारक : Strong and negative criticism, remarks, or judgments that can be hurtful or damaging.

Synonyms: Acerbic, Withering

Antonyms: Mild, gentle

Sentence: The film critic wrote a scathing review of the new movie, highlighting its numerous flaws and lack of originality.

4. DETONATIONS (Noun) : विस्फोट : A sudden and violent release of energy or force, resulting in a loud and powerful explosion.

Synonyms: Eruptions, Bangs, Booms

Antonyms: Implosion, Deflation, Collapse

Sentence: The controlled detonations of old buildings were carried out to make way for the

new construction project.

5. STRANGLEHOLD(Noun) : पूर्ण नियंत्रण : A dominating and suffocating influence or control that suppresses or restricts freedom or movement.

Synonyms: Grip, Control

Antonyms: Release, Liberation, Freedom

Sentence: The company's monopoly gave them a stranglehold on the market, making it difficult for competitors to enter.

6. NIGGLE (Verb , Noun) : A slight or trivial objection or criticism.

Synonyms: Fret, Fuss, Bother, Nitpick

Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Neglect, Praise

Sentence: She couldn't help but niggle about the presentation, constantly questioning if she had covered every minor detail.

7. TRIFECTA(Noun) : Any set of three closely related or significant things that occur together or are achieved together.

Synonyms: Triumvirate

Antonyms: Individual, Solitary

Sentence: The horse racing enthusiast placed a bet on the trifecta, hoping to correctly predict the first, second, and third-place finishers in the race.

8. INDICTMENT(Noun) : A legal document that formally initiates a criminal case against a person or entity.

Synonyms: Allegation, Complaint

Antonyms: Acquittal, Exoneration

Sentence: The public outcry demanded an indictment of the corrupt officials involved in the scandal.

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