The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 04-10-2020

1. EXAGGERATE (VERB): (अतिरंजना करना): overstate 

Synonyms: overemphasize, overstress 

Antonyms: play down 

Example Sentence: 

He was apt to exaggerate any aches and pains. 

2. CONTRARY (ADJECTIVE): (विपरीत): opposite 

Synonyms: opposing, opposed 

Antonyms: compatible 

Example Sentence: 

He ignored contrary advice and agreed on the deal. 

3. ESCALATE (VERB): (तीव्र करना): grow 

Synonyms: develop, mushroom 

Antonyms: shrink 

Example Sentence: 

The disturbance escalated into a full-scale riot. 

4. CAMARADERIE (NOUN): (सौहार्द): friendship 

Synonyms: comradeship, fellowship 

Antonyms: enmity 

Example Sentence: 

There is an enforced camaraderie in office life. 

5. VEIL (VERB): (ढंकना): envelop 

Synonyms: surround, swathe 

Antonyms: unveil 

Example Sentence: 

She's got long fair hair but she's got veils them. 

6. EQUITABLE (ADJECTIVE): (न्यायसंगत): fair 

Synonyms: just, impartial 

Antonyms: unequitable 

Example Sentence: 

Inida has an equitable distribution of resources. 

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

Synonyms: wary, aware 

Antonyms: incautious 

Example Sentence: 

A driver has to be cautious always. 

8. ENDORSE (VERB): (समर्थन करना): support 

Synonyms: back, favour 

Antonyms: oppose 

Example Sentence: 

He earns more money endorsing sports clothes than playing football. 

9. EFFECTIVE (ADJECTIVE): (वास्तविक): virtual 

Synonyms: practical, essential 

Antonyms: theoretical 

Example Sentence: 

She has been under effective house arrest since September. 

10. COERCE (VERB): (मजबूर करना): pressure 

Synonyms: pressurize, persuade 

Antonyms: dissuade 

Example Sentence: 

He was coerced into giving evidence. 

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