The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams | 04-12-2023

 

1. Prudence (Noun) : सावधानी : behavior that is careful and avoids risks

Synonyms: caution, circumspection, care

Antonyms: recklessness, brashness, carelessness

Example Sentence: The captain said we ought to shorten sail anyway, out of common prudence.

2. Crux (Noun) : जड़ / मूल बिंदु : the most important or serious part of a matter, problem, or argument

Synonyms: essence, core, root

Example Sentence: When Jake was asked about his failure to complete the project, he cited an illness as the crux of his problem.

3. Hit The Ground Running (Idiom) : To begin a new project or task with a lot of energy, enthusiasm, and momentum.

Synonyms: Dive right in, Jump in with both feet ,Start off on the right foot

Example Sentence:The new CEO hit the ground running by implementing several new policies and initiatives within the first week.

4. Cavalier(Adjective): अभिमानपूर्ण : Showing a lack of concern, disregard for others' feelings, or arrogant attitude

Synonyms: arrogant, assumptive, haughty, indifferent

Antonyms: humble, modest, considerate, respectful

Example Sentence: His cavalier attitude towards his employees caused a lot of resentment in the workplace.

5. Traipse (Verb): धीरे-धीरे चलना : walk or move wearily or reluctantly (feeling tired or bored, purposelessly)

Synonyms: trudge, trek, tramp,

Example Sentence: We traipsed around every store in town, trying to find the right color of paint.

6. Caprice (Noun) : A sudden and unpredictable change of mood or behavior

Synonyms: Whim, Fancy, Fickleness, Impulsiveness

Antonyms: Stability, Constancy, Predictability

Example Sentence:She was known for her caprices, often changing her mind about plans at the last minute.

7. Scramble (Verb): संघर्ष : to move or climb quickly but with difficulty, to move quickly in a disorganized fashion

Synonyms: Clamber, Struggle, Jostle, Rush

Antonyms: Relax, Rest, Surrender

Example Sentence: When the fire alarm sounded, panicky students began to scramble out of every exit.

8. Elusive (Adjective) : difficult to describe, find, achieve, or remember

Synonyms: evasive, fleeting, difficult, inscrutable

Antonyms: Accessible, Attainable, Definite

Example Sentence:After searching for a job for six months with no leads, Marvin started to believe employment was elusive.

9. Mitigate (Verb): कम करना : To make less severe, serious, or painful; to alleviate or reduce

Synonyms: Reduce, Alleviate, Lessen, Diminish, Ease

Antonyms: Aggravate, Intensify, Exacerbate, Amplify

Example Sentence: The doctor prescribed painkillers to mitigate the patient's discomfort.

10.Fickle (Adjective): अस्थिर : changing frequently, especially as regards one’s loyalties, interests, or affection.

Synonyms: capricious, changeable, variable

Antonyms: constant, certain, unchanging

Example Sentence: The weather is so fickle at this time of year.

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