The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 04-04-2020

1. CEASE (VERB): (रोकना): end

Synonyms: halt, conclude

Antonyms: begin, start

Example Sentence:

The present system of reaping without sowing should cease immediately.




2. NOSTALGIA (NOUN): (संस्मरण): reminiscence

Synonyms: regret, remembrance

Antonyms: undesiring, undesirous

Example Sentence:

I was overcome with acute nostalgia for my days at university.


3. ELEMENTARY (NOUN): (प्राथमिक): basic

Synonyms: rudimentary, fundamental

Antonyms: advanced

Example Sentence:
Every citizen deserves the elementary rights of citizenship.


4. EXODUS (NOUN): (निष्क्रमण): withdrawal

Synonyms: evacuation migration

Antonyms: arrival

Example Sentence:

The annual exodus of sun-seeking Canadians to Florida.


5. ENDORSEMENT (NOUN): (समर्थन): support

Synonyms: backing, approval

Antonyms: opposition

Example Sentence:

The issue of full independence received overwhelming endorsement.


6. UNDERSCORE (VERB): (बल देना): emphasize

Synonyms: highlight, play up

Antonyms: understate, play down

Example Sentence:
The company underscored the progress made with fuel cells.


7. CREDIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (विश्वसनीय): trustworthy

Synonyms: reliable dependable

Antonyms: untrustworthy

Example Sentence:

Few people found his story credible.


8. SOLICIT (VERB): (मांगना): seek

Synonyms: request, call for

Antonyms: claim, command

Example Sentence:
He called a meeting to solicit their views.



9. PROACTIVE (ADJECTIVE): (सक्रिय): dynamic

Synonyms: driven, bold

Antonyms: passive, retroactive

Example Sentence:

Employers must take a proactive approach to equal pay.



10. DISSEMINATE (VERB): (प्रसार करना): circulate

Synonyms: spread, distribute

Antonyms: repress, suppress

Example Sentence:

Health authorities should foster good practice by disseminating information.

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