The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 13-09-2020

1. EXPLOSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (उग्र): fiery 

Synonyms: stormy, violent 

Antonyms: calm 

Example Sentence: 

My friend is infamous for his explosive temper. 

2. ELIGIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (योग्य): entitled 

Synonyms: permitted, allowed 

Antonyms: ineligible 

Example Sentence: 

Customers who are eligible for discounts would be given the same. 

3. DISPOSAL (NOUN): (निपटान): distribution 

Synonyms: allotment, allocation 

Antonyms: keeping 

Example Sentence: 

The disposal of his shares in the company was meant to be done soon. 

4. RESURGENCE (NOUN): (पुनरुत्थान): renewal 

Synonyms: revival, recovery 

Antonyms: failure 

Example Sentence: 

A resurgence of interest in religion led him to ultimate peace. 

5. OPTIMISTIC (ADJECTIVE): (आशावादी): cheerful 

Synonyms: cheery, positive 

Antonyms: pessimistic 

Example Sentence: 

The optimistic mood leads one to a definite direction. 

6. MERCY (NOUN): (करुणा): leniency 

Synonyms: lenience, clemency 

Antonyms: ruthlessness 

Example Sentence: 

The boy was begging for mercy. 

7. INFAMOUS (ADJECTIVE): (कुख्यात): notorious 

Synonyms: disreputable, ill-famed 

Antonyms: reputable 

Example Sentence: 

An infamous criminal was finally caught. 

8. ADVENTUROUS (ADJECTIVE): (जोखिम से भरा): daring 

Synonyms: daredevil, intrepid 

Antonyms: cautious 

Example Sentence: 

I am an adventurous traveller. 

9. INDUCE (VERB): (भड़काना): persuade 

Synonyms: convince, get 

Antonyms: dissuade 

Example Sentence: 

The pickets induced many workers to stay away 

10. AVERT (VERB): (टालना): prevent 

Synonyms: stop, avoid 

Antonyms: aid 

Example Sentence: 

Talks failed to avert a rail strike. 

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