THE HINDU VOCABULARY | 03.05.2017 | IMPORTANT FOR SBI PO

1. GRASP (NOUN): understanding

Synonyms: knowledge, awareness Antonyms: misunderstanding, misconception

Example sentence: 

He has a great grasp of Mathematics.

2. GRIMACE (NOUN): expression of pain

Synonyms: frown, scowl Antonyms: grin, smirk

Example sentence: 

I saw grimace on a little girl’s face.

3. GRATIS (ADVERB): free

Synonyms: chargeless, complimentary Antonyms: costly, expensive

Example sentence: 

Coriander is always a gratis given with veggies by a vendor. 

4. GRUELLING (ADJECTIVE): tiring

Synonyms: arduous, exhausting Antonyms: easy, effortless 

Example sentence: 

The flight was more gruelling than I had expected.

5. HUMDRUM (ADJECTIVE): dull

Synonyms: drab, tedious Antonyms: exciting, interesting

Example sentence: 

This is a humdrum movie.

6. HUSKY (ADJECTIVE): hoarse

Synonyms: rough, harsh Antonyms: soft, smooth

Example sentence: 

His voice was husky with grief. 

7. HAGGLE (VERB): bargain about prices

Synonyms: quibble, wrangle Antonyms: agree, concur

Example sentence: 

I hate haggling in the market.

8. HAPLESS (ADJECTIVE): unfortunate

Synonyms: unlucky, woeful Antonyms: fortunate, lucky

Example sentence: 

He is a hapless boy.

9. HAMPER (VERB): impede

Synonyms: hinder, hobble Antonyms: facilitate, support

Example sentence: 

Overpopulation hampers growth of any country.

10. HEGEMONY (NOUN): predominance

Synonyms: authority, leadership Antonyms: slavery, subjugation

Example sentence: 

America is trying for hegemony in India.

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