The Hindu Vocabulary ( IBPS Clerk Based) | 07 -11 - 17

1. BEMOAN (VERB): deplore

Synonyms: mourn, lament

Antonyms: be happy, praise

Example Sentence:

They bemoan at the sudden demise of their father.

2. DISDAIN (NOUN): hate

Synonyms: antipathy, aversion

Antonyms: admiration, approval

Example Sentence:

I have so much disdain for cheaters.

3. GRUESOME (ADJECTIVE): horrible

Synonyms: awful, frightful

Antonyms: attractive, beautiful

Example Sentence:

She is expert in making gruesome facial expressions.

4. GRUELING (ADJECTIVE): difficult

Synonyms: arduous, backbreaking

Antonyms: easy, effortless

Example Sentence:

It is a grueling task.

5. GARGANTUAN (ADJECTIVE): very large

Synonyms: enormous, gigantic

Synonyms: dwarfed, miniature

Example Sentence:

Khali has a gargantuan body.

6. BESET (VERB): besiege

Synonyms: embarrass, beleaguer

Antonyms: free, surrender

Example Sentence:

He is beset with difficulties.

7. DETEST (VERB): abhor

Synonyms: hate, loathe

Antonyms: like, love

Example Sentence:

The animal activists detest people who purchase fur coats.

8. MODICUM (NOUN): iota

Synonyms: ounce, pinch

Antonyms: lot, entirety

Example Sentence:

All I need is a modicum of money to pay for my basic needs.

9. MINISCULE (ADJECTIVE): tiny

Synonyms: dwarf, meager

Antonyms: big, large

Example Sentence:

I saw a miniscule animal there.

10. GRIEVANCE (NOUN): complaint

Synonyms: grief, outrage

Antonyms: joy, delight

Example Sentence:

He has a grievance to share.

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