THE HINDU VOCABULARY | 19.02.2017 | IMPORTANT FOR SBI PO

1. HAZY (ADJECTIVE): slightly obscure

Synonyms: uncertain, unclear 

Antonyms: bright, clear

Example Sentence: 

I have only a hazy notion of what she wants.

2. HYPOCRITE (NOUN): person who pretends, is deceitful

Synonyms: charlatan, trickster Antonyms: true, genuine

Example Sentence:

His friend wrongly said that he was a hypocrite.

3. HOAX (NOUN): bamboozle

Synonyms: trick, bluff Antonyms: original, authentic

Example Sentence:

His claim to have a bomb was a hoax.

4. IMPENDING (ADJECTIVE): approaching

Synonyms: forthcoming, imminent Antonyms: gone, past

Example Sentence:

Impending task will be completed by next week.

5. HEINOUS (ADJECTIVE): atrocious

Synonyms: horrifying, monstrous Antonyms: friendly, delightful

Example Sentence:

The heinous crime by him was against every norm of civilization.

6. HEARSAY (NOUN): unsubstantiated information

Synonyms: rumour, grapevine Antonyms: reality, truth

Example Sentence: 

One should not believe in hearsay.

7. HARANGUE (NOUN): loud and scolding talk

Synonyms: diatribe, tirade Antonyms: eulogy, panegyric

Example Sentence: 

Nowadays a political harangue has been increased.

8. INDIGENT (ADJECTIVE): poor

Synonyms: destitute, impoverished Antonyms: affluent, wealthy

Example Sentence:

Abhishek could not continue his study because his parents were indigent.

9. INDOLENT (ADJECTIVE): lazy

Synonyms: idle, inactive Antonyms: diligent, energetic

Example Sentence:

We can’t succeed if we follow an indolent person.

10. IMBROGLIO (NOUN): complicated situation

Synonyms: misunderstanding, fight Antonyms: agreement, harmony

Example Sentence:

I don’t think that you should involve in this imbroglio.