THE HINDU VOCABULARY | 27.03.2017 | IMPORTANT FOR SBI PO

1. DEBUNK (VERB): expose as ridiculously false

Synonyms: disprove, unmask Antonyms: uphold, praise

Example Sentence:

They will surely debunk the myth later.

2. EMBRACE (VERB): hold tightly in arms 

Synonyms: grasp, enfold Antonyms: shun, unwrap 

Example Sentence:

We should embrace our friends and try to solve their problems.

3. AFFORESTATION (NOUN): forest management 

Synonyms: forestation, arboriculture Antonyms: deforestation, erosion

Example Sentence:

We must encourage afforestation because it is the need of the hour.

4. PELLUCID (ADJECTIVE): clear

Synonyms: luculent, transparent Antonyms: opaque, dubious 

Example Sentence:

The agreement must be pellucid between the parties.

5. PULCHRITUDE (NOUN): beauty

Synonyms: grace, elegance Antonyms: roughness, inelegance 

Example Sentence:

Pulchritude should not be given importance in life.

6. VANITY (NOUN): feeling of excessive pride

Synonyms: arrogance, ostentation Antonyms: modesty, humility

Example Sentence:

All that comes is vanity.

7. VISAGES (NOUN ): human faces

Synonyms: aspect, features Antonyms: disappearance, vanishing

Example Sentence:

My teacher can see blurry visages from the distance.

8. WINSOME (ADJECTIVE): charming 

Synonyms: appealing, dainty Antonyms: repulsive, dull 

Example Sentence:

She gave him her most winsome smile.

9. SCATHING (ADJECTIVE ): harshly critical

Synonyms: harsh, trenchant Antonyms: kind, gentle

Example Sentence: 

He gave her a scathing look.

10. ADVENT (NOUN): an awaited arrival

Synonyms: approach, onset Antonyms: departure, leaving

Example Sentence:

The advent of war led to austerity.

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