The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 20-10-2020

1. CERTAIN (ADJECTIVE): (निश्चित): unquestionable 

Synonyms: sure, definite 

Antonyms: unthinkable 

Example Sentence: 

It is certain that more changes are in the offing. 

2. VETERAN (NOUN): (अनुभवी): old hand 

Synonyms: old-timer, old stager 

Antonyms: novice 

Example Sentence: 

The veteran actor passed away due to cardiac arrest. 

3. FACTION (NOUN): (अंदरूनी कलह): infighting 

Synonyms: dissension, dissent 

Antonyms: harmony 

Example Sentence: 

The army faction gradually gathered strength in the parliament. 

4. MERCENARY (ADJECTIVE): (लोभी): money-oriented 

Synonyms: grasping, greedy 

Antonyms: altruistic 

Example Sentence: 

She is nothing but a mercenary little gold-digger. 

5. RELENTLESS (ADJECTIVE): (कठोर): harsh 

Synonyms: grim, fierce 

Antonyms: lenient 

Example Sentence: 

Although, he is patient yet a relentless taskmaster. 

6. EVADE (VERB): (बचना): elude 

Synonyms: avoid, dodge 

Antonyms: confront 

Example Sentence: 

Friends helped him to evade capture. 

7. AUDIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (सुनाई देने योग्य): perceptible 

Synonyms: discernible, detectable 

Antonyms: inaudible 

Example Sentence: 

Some ultrasound is audible to dogs. 

8. SINISTER (ADJECTIVE): (अमंगल): threatening 

Synonyms: menacing, ominous 

Antonyms: promising 

Example Sentence: 

There were sinister dark clouds gathering overhead. 

9. UNEARTH (VERB): (पता लगाना): excavate 

Synonyms: exhume, disinter 

Antonyms: bury 

Example Sentence: 

Workmen unearthed an ancient artillery shell. 

10. GENEROSITY (NOUN): (उदारता): liberality 

Synonyms: magnanimity, munificence 

Antonyms: meanness 

Example Sentence: 

I was overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and neighbours. 

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