The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 01-12-19

1. RECUPERATE (VERB): (सुधार होना): bounce back 

Synonyms: recover, heal 

Antonyms: deteriorate, decline 

Example Sentence: 

Although I won the case, I doubt I will ever recuperate my money from the scam artist. 

2. WEARINESS (NOUN): (थकावट): boredom 

Synonyms: fatigue, languor 

Antonyms: liveliness, vigour 

Example Sentence: 

The woman’s weariness showed over her tired face. 

3. CONDESCEND (VERB): (झुकना): humble oneself 

Synonyms: accommodate, accord 

Antonyms: disallow, disapprove 

Example Sentence: 

The president of the company condescended to have dinner with the cleaning staff. 

4. CONDOLENCE (NOUN): (शोक/ सहानुभूति): sympathy 

Synonyms: compassion, consolation 

Antonyms: brutality, harshness 

Example Sentence: 

She sent him a letter of condolence. 

5. CONFISCATE (VERB): (ज़ब्त करना): seize 

Synonyms: appropriate, impound 

Antonyms: free, release 

Example Sentence:

They confiscated weapons, ammunition and propaganda material. 

6. DERISIVE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यंग्यात्मक): ridiculing 

Synonyms: cheeky, mocking 

Antonyms: polite, respectful 

Example Sentence: 

It was a derisive act. 

7. ODIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (घिनौना): extremely unpleasant 

Synonyms: disgusting, horrid 

Antonyms: attractive, delightful 

Example Sentence: 

The detective said it was the most odious crime she had ever seen. 

8. FORTUITOUS (ADJECTIVE): (आकस्मिक): lucky, accidental 

Synonyms: random, chance 

Antonyms: intentional, planned 

Example Sentence: 

The check could not have arrived at a more fortuitous time. 

9. RAPACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अति लोलुप): aggressively greedy or ravenous 

Synonyms: ferocious, marauding 

Antonyms: satisfied, contended 

Example Sentence: 

He is a rapacious lawyer. 

10. HALCYON (ADJECTIVE): (धीर): calm, peaceful 

Synonyms: quiet, still 

Antonyms: agitated 

Example Sentence: 

It is such a halcyon place.

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