The Hindu Vocabulary ( IBPS PO / CLERK Based) | 17-10 - 17

1. SYBARITIC (ADJECTIVE): luxurious

Synonyms: grand, fancy   

Antonyms: sober, abstinent

Example Sentence:

H e believes in living a sybaritic life.

2. ERSTWHILE (ADJECTIVE): current

Synonyms: present, ongoing

Antonyms: former, past

Example Sentence:

What are your erstwhile plans?

3. FUSS (NOUN): uproar, confusion

Synonyms: disorder, turmoil

Antonyms: harmony, order

Example Sentence:

He quickly became aware of the violent fuss near the city.

4. AMOROUS (ADJECTIVE): loving, affectionate

Synonyms: erotic, romantic

Antonyms: indifferent, frigid

Example Sentence:

She appreciated his amorous nature.

5. CUSTOM-MADE (ADJECTIVE): made to order

Synonyms: tailored, handmade

Antonyms: ready-made, mass produced

Example Sentence:

Today, the custom-made movement is starting to make a comeback.

6. DOWNCAST (ADJECTIVE): unhappy

Synonyms: blue, gloomy  

Antonyms: glad, elated

Example Sentence:

He is feeling downcast for what had happened today.

7.GLOWER (VERB):frown

Synonyms: scowl, glare

Antonyms: smile, grin

Example Sentence:

He glowered at her for talking too loud.

8.EPICENE(ADJECTIVE):weak

Synonyms: frail, sissy

Antonyms: strong,

Example Sentence:

Clothing fashions are becoming increasingly epicene.

9. CANARD(NOUN):lie

Synonyms: hoax, rumour

Antonyms: truth, reality

Example Sentence:

The collection includes some of Hollywood’s oldest canards.

10. STARVED (ADJECTIVE):deprived of food

Synonyms:craving, hungry

Antonyms: satisfied, fed

Example Sentence:

He felt rather starved close to bedtime.

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