The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 14-10-2020

 

1. QUINTESSENTIAL (ADJECTIVE): (सर्वोत्कृष्ट): typical 

Synonyms: prototypical, stereotypical 

Antonyms: average 

Example Sentence: 

He was the quintessential tough guy—strong, silent, and self-contained. 

2. VANDALIZE (VERB): (उपद्रव मचाना): destroy 

Synonyms: damage, harm 

Antonyms: build 

Example Sentence: 

Stations have been vandalized beyond recognition. 

3. COOPERATION (NOUN): (सहयोग): assistance 

Synonyms: helpfulness, help 

Antonyms: impeding 

Example Sentence: 

We would like to ask for your cooperation in the survey. 

4. ADDICTION (NOUN): (लत): dependency 

Synonyms: dependence, craving 

Antonyms: indifference 

Example Sentence: 

He committed the offence to finance his drug addiction. 

5. WELFARE (NOUN): (कल्याण): well-being 

Synonyms: health, happiness 

Antonyms: hardship 

Example Sentence: 

They don't give a damn about the welfare of their families. 

6. TRIBUTE (NOUN): (श्रद्धांजलि): accolade 

Synonyms: praise, commendation 

Antonyms: criticism 

Example Sentence: 

The video is a tribute to the musicals of the 40s. 

7. ACQUITTAL (NOUN): (दोषमुक्ति): absolution 

Synonyms: clearing, exoneration 

Antonyms: conviction 

Example Sentence: 

The trial resulted in an acquittal. 

8. TRANSFORM (VERB): (बदलना): change 

Synonyms: alter, modify 

Antonyms: preserve 

Example Sentence: 

Lasers have transformed cardiac surgery. 

9. UNDESIRABLE (ADJECTIVE): (अवांछनीय): unpleasant 

Synonyms: disagreeable, nasty 

Antonyms: desirable 

Example Sentence: 

The drug has some undesirable side effects. 

10. SLIGHTLY (ADVERB): (थोड़ा): a bit 

Synonyms: somewhat, rather 

Antonyms: very 

Example Sentence: 

He lowered his voice slightly. 

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