The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 08-08-2020

1. UNWAVERING (ADJECTIVE): (स्थिर): steady 

Synonyms: fixed, resolute 

Antonyms: wavering 

Example Sentence: 

She fixed him with an unwavering stare. 

2. INDEFINITELY (ADVERB): (अनिश्चित काल के लिए): sine die 

Synonyms: forever, for good 

Antonyms: temporarily 

Example Sentence: 

He can't expect to keep sneaking up to visit her indefinitely and get away with it. 

3. SCOURGE (NOUN): (अभिशाप): affliction 

Synonyms: bane, curse 

Antonyms: blessing 

Example Sentence: 

Mass unemployment is a scourge for the society. 

4. FRAUDULENT (ADJECTIVE): (कपटपूर्ण): dishonest 

Synonyms: cheating, swindling 

Antonyms: honest 

Example Sentence: 

I wouldn't dream of going into business with that fraudulent insurance company. 

5. UNDERMINE (VERB): (दुर्बल करना): erode 

Synonyms: wear away, undercut 

Antonyms: support 

Example Sentence: 

The flow of water had undermined pillars supporting the roof. 

6. EXECUTIVE (ADJECTIVE): (कार्यकारी): administrative 

Synonyms: decision-making, directorial 

Antonyms: subordinate 

Example Sentence: 

All the ministers are members of the executive council. 

7. TENTATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (अनंतिम): provisional 

Synonyms: unconfirmed, unsettled 

Antonyms: definite 

Example Sentence: 

We reached to a tentative conclusion only. 

8. VULNERABLE (ADJECTIVE): (खतरे में): at risk 

Synonyms: endangered, unsafe 

Antonyms: invulnerable 

Example Sentence: 

We were in a vulnerable position. 

9. PROGRESSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रगतिशील): modern 

Synonyms: liberal, advanced 

Antonyms: conservative 

Example Sentence: 

The censors, being elected on a general ticket, were always very progressive. 

10. BONHOMIE (NOUN): (खुशमिज़ाजी): geniality 

Synonyms: conviviality, affability 

Antonyms: coldness 

Example Sentence: 

He exuded good humour and bonhomie. 

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