THE HINDU VOCABULARY | 02.04.2017 | IMPORTANT FOR SBI PO

1. GRUBBY (ADJECTIVE): dirty

Synonyms: filthy, soiled Antonyms: clean, spotless

Example Sentence: 

Don’t touch this paper with grubby hands.

2. IMPREGNABLE (ADJECTIVE): invincible 

Synonyms: fortified, unyielding Antonyms: breakable, destructible 

Example Sentence: 

The old fort with its thick, high walls was virtually impregnable.

3. CONTEMPLATE (VERB): think about seriously 

Synonyms: consider, ponder Antonyms: neglect, reject 

Example Sentence: 

Rajiv contemplated his image in the mirrors.

4. CONSCIENTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): punctilious 

Synonyms: diligent, fastidious Antonyms: careless, dishonest

Example Sentence: 

The conscientious volunteers achieved success.

5. ELATION (NOUN): extreme happiness 

Synonyms: bliss, ecstasy Antonyms: sorrow, woe 

Example Sentence: 

His supporters have reacted to the news with elation.

6. GRAVELY (ADVERB): in a solemn manner

Synonyms: deeply, seriously Antonyms: lightly, calmly 

Example Sentence: 

The security guard spoke kindly and gravely. 

7. DIAPHANOUS (ADJECTIVE): lightweight 

Synonyms: flimsy, floaty Antonyms: opaque, thick 

Example Sentence: 

The diaphanous dress of the bride was stolen.

8. IMPECUNIOUS (ADJECTIVE): insolvent 

Synonyms: penniless, penurious Antonyms: wealthy, affluent 

Example Sentence: 

I witnessed impecunious family by walking across the street. 

9. DOLOROUS (ADJECTIVE): miserable 

Synonyms: calamitous, deplorable Antonyms: cheery, happy 

Example Sentence: 

Why are you living such a dolorous life?

10. DIACRITIC (ADJECTIVE): different

Synonyms: extraordinary, unique Antonyms: normal, ordinary

Example Sentence: 

He is a diacritic fellow.