The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 14-08-2020

1. INTENDED (ADJECTIVE): (योजनाबद्ध): deliberate 

Synonyms: intentional, calculated 

Antonyms: accidental 

Example Sentence: 

The intended victim escaped from the jail. 

2. TRIGGER (VERB): (सक्रिय करना): activate 

Synonyms: set off, trip 

Antonyms: halt 

Example Sentence: 

Burglars fled empty-handed after triggering the alarm. 

3. VIVID (ADJECTIVE): (उज्ज्वल): graphic 

Synonyms: evocative, realistic 

Antonyms: vague 

Example Sentence: 

Memories of that evening were still vivid in my mind. 

4. ENDORSE (VERB): (समर्थन करना): support 

Synonyms: back, favour 

Antonyms: oppose 

Example Sentence: 

He earns more money endorsing sports clothes than playing football. 

5. ALLEGED (ADJECTIVE): (तथाकथित): supposed 

Synonyms: so-called, claimed 

Antonyms: unquestionable 

Example Sentence: 

They were the alleged conspirators of the murder. 

6. COMBAT (NOUN): (भिड़न्त): battle 

Synonyms: action, conflict 

Antonyms: peace 

Example Sentence: 

Five hurricanes were shot down in combat. 

7. HECTIC (ADJECTIVE): (व्यस्त): frantic 

Synonyms: frenetic, frenzied 

Antonyms: leisurely 

Example Sentence: 

His business schedule is always hectic. 

8. EXCLUSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (विशिष्ट): complete 

Synonyms: full, entire 

Antonyms: partial 

Example Sentence: 

An exclusive focus on success and making money. 

9. STRAIN (NOUN): (तनाव): stress 

Synonyms: tension, anxiety 

Antonyms: relaxation 

Example Sentence: 

Doctor had advised him to avoid strain. 

10. TELLTALE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रत्यक्ष करना): revealing 

Synonyms: revelatory, suggestive 

Antonyms: concealing 

Example Sentence: 

The telltale bulge of a concealed weapon. 

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