The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 18-10-2020

 1. BLATANT (ADJECTIVE): (ज्वलंत): flagrant 

Synonyms: glaring, obvious 

Antonyms: inconspicuous 

Example Sentence: 

She turned her back on him in blatant disregard he wasn't likely to misinterpret. 

2. SLENDER (ADJECTIVE): (अल्प): meagre 

Synonyms: limited, slight 

Antonyms: considerable 

Example Sentence: 

India has a large population of people of slender means. 

3. DIPLOMATIC (ADJECTIVE): (व्यवहार कुशल): tactful 

Synonyms: sensitive, subtle 

Antonyms: indiscreet 

Example Sentence: 

He tried his best to be diplomatic but failed. 

4. CLASH (NOUN): (संघर्ष): be incompatible 

Synonyms: not match, not go 

Antonyms: match 

Example Sentence: 

The yellow shirt clashed with her purple skirt. 

5. EXTORTIONATE (ADJECTIVE): (अत्यधिक): exorbitant 

Synonyms: excessive, sky-high 

Antonyms: reasonable 

Example Sentence: 

The fee was nothing but extortionate. 

6. DUBIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (संदेहात्मक): doubtful 

Synonyms: uncertain, unsure 

Antonyms: certain 

Example Sentence: 

I was rather dubious about the whole idea 

7. CAUTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (सतर्क): careful 

Synonyms: wary, aware 

Antonyms: incautious 

Example Sentence: 

Any cautious tourist will guard her passport. 

8. CONCERN (NOUN): (चिंता): anxiety 

Synonyms: worry, disquiet 

Antonyms: serenity 

Example Sentence: 

Sia gazed at her with concern. 

9. MISCHIEF (NOUN): (शरारत): badness 

Synonyms: misbehaviour, misconduct 

Antonyms: solemnity 

Example Sentence: 

She'll make sure Sia doesn't get into mischief. 

10. DEFIANCE (NOUN): (अवज्ञा): resistance 

Synonyms: opposition, confrontation 

Antonyms: submission 

Example Sentence: 

His was an act of defiance. 

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