The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 05-09-2020

1. IMMINENT (ADJECTIVE): (समुपस्थित): impending 

Synonyms: at hand, close 

Antonyms: remote 

Example Sentence: 

They were in imminent danger of being swept away. 

2. ACCOUNTABILITY (NOUN): (जवाबदेही): responsibility 

Synonyms: liability, answerability 

Antonyms: irresponsibility 

Example Sentence: 

Lack of accountability has corroded public respect for political leaders. 

3. DENY (VERB): (अस्वीकार करना): refuse 

Synonyms: turn down, reject 

Antonyms: accept 

Example Sentence: 

The inquiry was denied access to intelligence sources. 

4. EXCAVATION (NOUN): (उत्खनन): unearthing 

Synonyms: uncovering, revealing 

Antonyms: bury 

Example Sentence: 

The methods of excavation have to be extremely rigorous 

5. SUSTAINABLE (ADJECTIVE): (सतत): continual 

Synonyms: continuous, viable 

Antonyms: unsustainable 

Example Sentence: 

Economic growth must be gradual and sustainable. 

6. SPUR (NOUN): (प्रोत्साहन): stimulus 

Synonyms: incentive, encouragement 

Antonyms: disincentive 

Example Sentence: 

Wars act as a spur to practical invention. 

7. DELIBERATE (ADJECTIVE): (सविचार): intentional 

Synonyms: calculated, conscious 

Antonyms: accidental 

Example Sentence: 

A deliberate attempt was made to provoke conflict. 

8. EMINENT (ADJECTIVE): (प्रख्यात): illustrious 

Synonyms: distinguished, renowned 

Antonyms: unknown 

Example Sentence: 

He is one of the world's most eminent scientists. 

9. EXTRAORDINARY (ADJECTIVE): (असाधारण): remarkable 

Synonyms: exceptional, amazing 

Antonyms: ordinary 

Example Sentence: 

The sight of thousands of flamingoes flying in the sky was extraordinary. 

10. INTIMACY (NOUN): (घनिष्ठता): closeness 

Synonyms: togetherness. affinity 

Antonyms: being unfriendly 

Example Sentence: 

The intimacy of these two is evident to all. 

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