The Hindu Vocabulary ( IBPS PO Based) | 26 - 08 - 17

1. APLOMB (NOUN): self-assurance

Synonyms: nonchalance, equanimity            

Antonyms: fear, gaucheness

Example Sentence:

I passed the test with aplomb.

2. GAUCHE (ADJECTIVE): tactless

Synonyms: bumbling, awkward              

Antonyms: elegant, graceful

Example Sentence:

I met a shy and gauche teenager in the college.

3. ACQUIESCE (VERB): accede

Synonyms: comply, concur              

Antonyms: deny, oppose

Example Sentence:

Sara acquiesced in her decision.

4. GRODY (ADJECTIVE): anomalous

Synonyms: aberrant, disgusting             

 Antonyms: conforming, conventional

Example Sentence:

They saw an old man with grody yellow teeth.

5. WANE (VERB): abate

Synonyms: atrophy, decrease              

Antonyms: brighten, develop

Example Sentence:

The singer believed her number of fans was starting to wane.

6. POIGNANT (ADJECTIVE): bitter

Synonyms: disturbing, painful              

Antonyms: cheerful, happy

Example Sentence:

Her poignant remarks hurt me a lot.

7. UNEQUIVOCABLE (ADJECTIVE): beyond dispute

Synonyms: accurate, authentic              

Antonyms: uncertain, controvertible

Example Sentence:

The teacher was impressed by the student’s unequivocal explanation of the complex topic.

8. BATHETIC (ADJECTIVE): sentimental

Synonyms: drippy, gushy              

Antonyms: unemotional, unsentimental

Example Sentence:

The movie manages to be poignant without becoming bathetic.

9. DANDY (ADJECTIVE): first-rate

Synonyms: marvellous, nifty             

 Antonyms: inferior, bad

Example Sentence:

Her parents congratulated her on a dandy performance in the local play.

10. VILE (ADJECTIVE): appalling

Synonyms: despicable, humiliating              

Antonyms: virtuous, agreeable

Example Sentence:

The vile banker seemed to take great pleasure in foreclosing on the homes of elderly people.

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