The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 30-10-2020

 1. COMPREHENSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यापक): inclusive

Synonyms: all-inclusive complete 

Antonyms: partial 

Example Sentence: 

Her collection of photographs was anything but comprehensive. 

2. RESCIND (VERB): (रद्द कर देना): revoke 

Synonyms: repeal, cancel 

Antonyms: enforce 

Example Sentence: 

The government eventually rescinded the directive. 

3. EXCEPTIONAL (ADJECTIVE): (असामान्य): unusual 

Synonyms: uncommon, abnormal 

Antonyms: usual 

Example Sentence: 

Late claims will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. 

4. RETALIATE (VERB): (प्रतिकार करना): fight back 

Synonyms: strike back, respond 

Antonyms: turn the other cheek 

Example Sentence: 

The blow stung and she had retaliated immediately. 

5. HARASS (VERB): (सताना): pester 

Synonyms: badger, hound 

Antonyms: leave in peace 

Example Sentence: 

Being harassed at work can leave you feeling confused and helpless. 

6. NORM (NOUN): (मानक): standard 

Synonyms: usual, normal 

Antonyms: the exception 

Example Sentence: 

She scored well above the norm in math. 

7. COMPASSION (NOUN): (दया): pity 

Synonyms: sympathy, feeling 

Antonyms: indifference 

Example Sentence: 

The victims must be treated with compassion. 

8. FLAG (VERB): (थकना): tire 

Synonyms: weaken, falter 

Antonyms: revive 

Example Sentence: 

If you begin to flag, there is an excellent cafe to revive you. 

9. IMPAIR (VERB): (हानि पहुंचाना): damage 

Synonyms: harm, diminish 

Antonyms: improve 

Example Sentence: 

A noisy job could permanently impair their hearing. 

10. FLOUT (VERB): (अवज्ञा करना): defy 

Synonyms: go against, scorn 

Antonyms: observe 

Example Sentence: 

The advertising code was being flouted. 

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