THE HINDU VOCABULARY | 25.04.2017 | IMPORTANT FOR SBI PO

1. PUTATIVE (ADJECTIVE): presumed

Synonyms: presumptive, supposed Antonyms: proven, real

Example sentence: 

Many people see garlic juice as a putative cure of runny noses.

2. PUTREFACTION (NOUN): decay

Synonyms: adulteration, decomposition Antonyms: betterment, growth

Example sentence: 

At an early age Mathew contributed to our knowledge of the causes of putrefaction and fermentation.

3. PUSILLANIMOUS (ADJECTIVE): fearful

Synonyms: afraid, cowardly Antonyms: bold, brave

Example sentence: 

The authorities are too pusillanimous to deal with this situation. 

4. PETULANT (ADJECTIVE): crabby

Synonyms: impatient, cranky Antonyms: patient, good-natured

Example sentence: 

I was sick and petulant, and finally quarrelled with my friend. 

5. PROCLIVITY (NOUN): inclination

Synonyms: penchant, predilection Antonyms: disinclination, antipathy

Example sentence: 

The principal had the special proclivity towards the toppers.

6. PIQUE (NOUN): anger

Synonyms: annoyance, displeasure Antonyms: delight, happiness

Example sentence: 

Alisha walked out of the room in a fit of pique.

7. DISARMING (ADJECTIVE): winning favor or confidence

Synonyms: convincing, ingratiating Antonyms: despicable, disgusting

Example sentence: 

Rahim said that he approached with a disarming smile.

8. NOSTRUM (NOUN): cure

Synonyms: panacea, potion Antonyms: disease, injury

Example sentence: 

Supermarket shelves are lined with nostrums claiming to alleviate flu symptoms. 

9. PREVARICATE (VERB): belie

Synonyms: cavil, con Antonyms: be honest, tell truth

Example sentence: 

British ministers continued to prevaricate on the issue.

10. PROPINQUITY (NOUN): closeness

Synonyms: togetherness, nearness Antonyms: distance, remoteness

Example sentence: 

My maternal uncle is in great propinquity with me. 

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