The Hindu Vocabulary ( IBPS Clerk Based) | 15 -11 - 17

1. NOURISH (VERB): maintain

Synonyms: nurture, support

Antonyms: ignore, neglect

Example Sentence:

He nourished our relationship very well.

2. STARVE (VERB): cease

Synonyms: forgo, quit

Antonyms: allow, continue

Example Sentence:

He starved the process.

3. ALIGHT (VERB): descend

Synonyms: disembark, perch

Antonyms: mount, incline

Example Sentence:

They alighted on the chairs.

4. NERVE (NOUN): daring

Synonyms: courage, grit

Antonyms: cowardice, timidity

Example Sentence:

She has a nerve to do it.

5. EMBARK (VERB): commence

Synonyms: enter, launch

Synonyms: cease, end

Example Sentence:

He embarked his journey.

6. IMP (NOUN): brat

Synonyms: elf, minx

Antonyms: angel, god

Example Sentence:

He is a big imp.

7. IGNITE (VERB): burn

Synonyms: flare-up, inflame

Antonyms: extinguish, put out

Example Sentence:

He ignited a lamp.

8. FAR-FLUNG (ADJECTIVE): widespread

Synonyms: remote, distant

Antonyms: nearby, close

Example Sentence:

Visitors come from far-flung corners of the world.

9. PRIVILEGE (NOUN): advantage

Synonyms: authority, license

Antonyms: disadvantage, loss

Example Sentence:

He has a privilege to speak there.

10. FOSTER (VERB): promote

Synonyms: encourage, cherish

Antonyms: cease, depress

Example Sentence:

He fostered the very idea of gender-equality


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