The Hindu Vocabulary ( IBPS PO Based) | 16 - 09 - 17

1.     PLUNGE (NOUN): fall

Synonyms: quick drop, dive  

Antonyms: rise, increase

Example Sentence: 

Fanatics went straight from the hot room to take a cold plunge.

2.     SPEW (VERB): spit out

Synonyms: expel, throw up                    

Antonyms: contain, restrain

Example Sentence: 

Rina is going to spew right here in the car.

3.     DEMURRER (NOUN): argument for ideas.

Synonyms: discussion, explanation  

Antonyms: denial, sympathy

Example Sentence: 

The headmaster was about to enter a stinging demurrer when the phone rang.

4. QUIZZ (VERB): cross examine

Synonyms: investigate, inquire 

             

 Antonyms: answer, reply

Example Sentence: 

For the next few days, Ria quizzed me about Nikhil.

5. RUCHED (VERB): fold

Synonyms: bend, curl    

 Antonyms: flatten, unbend

Example Sentence: 

Shikha hinted towards her ruched T-shirt.

6. MEADOWS (NOUN): grassy fields

Synonyms: grassland, steppe

Antonyms: cactus, semi-arid

Example Sentence: 

They both grazed towards the far meadows.

7. DOGGED (ADJECTIVE): determined

Synonyms: Adamant, stubborn

Antonyms: indifferent, irresolute

Example Sentence: 

Her dogged efforts eventually paid off.

8. PLETHORA (NOUN): excess

Synonyms: overflow, plenty  

Antonyms: few, lack

Example Sentence: 

The job came with a plethora of opportunities.

9. RATIFY (VERB): certify

Synonyms: approve, confirm    

Antonyms: deny, agree

Example Sentence: 

Shareholders will ratify any merger that will increase their dividends.

10. STANCE (NOUN): attitude

Synonyms: viewpoint, stand     

Antonyms: ignorance, avoidance

Example Sentence: 

She poses her clear stance over every issue.

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