The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 17-07-2020

1. FASCINATING (ADJECTIVE): (चित्ताकर्षक): engrossing 

Synonyms: captivating, absorbing 

Antonyms: boring 

Example Sentence: 

He was also the most fascinating person she'd ever spoken to. 

2. COUNTER (ADJECTIVE): (विरोध): opposing 

Synonyms: opposed, opposite 

Antonyms: complementary 

Example Sentence: 

After years of argument and counter argument there is no conclusive answer. 

3. COMPLICATION (NOUN): (जटिल स्थिति): complexity 

Synonyms: difficulty, intricacy 

Antonyms: simplicity 

Example Sentence: 

To add further complication, English-speakers use a different name. 

4. UNPRECEDENTED (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): unparalleled 

Synonyms: unequalled, unmatched 

Antonyms: normal 

Example Sentence: 

The preparations were made on an unprecedented scale. 

5. DELUGE (NOUN): (सैलाब करना): barrage 

Synonyms: volley, flood 

Antonyms: trickle 

Example Sentence: 

We received a deluge of complaints. 

6. DILIGENCE (NOUN): (ईमानदारी): conscientiousness 

Synonyms: assiduity, rigour 

Antonyms: laziness 

Example Sentence: 

Few party members challenge his diligence as an MP. 

7. ILLUSTRIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (शानदार): eminent 

Synonyms: distinguished, acclaimed 

Antonyms: unknown 

Example Sentence: 

The family was illustrious and wealthy, and claimed descent from Constantine. 

8. AGGRESSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (आक्रामक): assertive 

Synonyms: forceful, competitive 

Antonyms: submissive 

Example Sentence: 

We needed more growth to pursue our aggressive acquisition strategy. 

9. PROPITIOUS (ADJECTIVE):(अनुकूल): favourable 

Synonyms: auspicious, promising 

Antonyms: inauspicious 

Example Sentence: 

Finally, all things proved to be propitious. 

10. TRAGEDY (NOUN): (त्रासदी): disaster 

Synonyms: calamity, catastrophe 

Antonyms: fortune 

Example Sentence: 

A tragedy arrived that killed 95 people. 

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