The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 10-09-2020

1. DIGNIFIED (ADJECTIVE): (प्रतिष्ठित): stately 

Synonyms: noble, courtly 

Antonyms: undignified 

Example Sentence: 

She is very famous for her dignified silence. 

2. DETAIN (VERB): (हिरासत में लेना): hold 

Synonyms: take into custody, seize 

Antonyms: release 

Example Sentence: 

Customs officers may detain goods for up to two days. 

3. RESILIENT (ADJECTIVE): (मज़बूत): strong 

Synonyms: tough, hardy 

Antonyms: vulnerable 

Example Sentence: 

Babies are generally far more resilient than new parents realize. 

4. ADHERE (VERB): (पालन ​​करना): stick 

Synonyms: comply with, stand by 

Antonyms: flout 

Example Sentence: 

It is wise to adhere to the rules of your parents. 

5. SEIZURE (NOUN): (अभिग्रहण): capture 

Synonyms: occupation, takeover 

Antonyms: restitution 

Example Sentence: 

The seizure of the Assembly building was an immediate decision. 

6. BICKER (VERB): (झगड़ना): squabble 

Synonyms: argue, quarrel 

Antonyms: agree 

Example Sentence: 

Many couples bicker over tiny issues. 

7. CLAMPDOWN (NOUN): (शिकंजा कसना): suppression 

Synonyms: prevention, stopping 

Antonyms: let go 

Example Sentence: 

A clampdown on crime is essential. 

8. PERIL (NOUN): (विपत्ति): danger 

Synonyms: jeopardy, risk 

Antonyms: safety 

Example Sentence: 

You could well place us both in peril. 

9. SUBMERGE (VERB): (डूबना): dive 

Synonyms: sink, plunge 

Antonyms: surface 

Example Sentence: 

The U-boat had had time to submerge. 

10. HARBOUR (VERB): (शरण देना): shelter 

Synonyms: conceal, hide 

Antonyms: hand over 

Example Sentence: 

He was suspected of harbouring an escaped prisoner. 

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