The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 06-10-2020

1. CHAOTIC (ADJECTIVE): (अराजक): disorderly 

Synonyms: disordered, disorganized 

Antonyms: orderly 

Example Sentence: 

The political situation in the country was chaotic. 

2. BRUTALITY (NOUN): (निर्दयता): savagery 

Synonyms: cruelty, viciousness 

Antonyms: gentleness 

Example Sentence: 

Brutality against civilians shouln't be tolerated. 

3. INCUR (VERB): (अपने ऊपर लेना): suffer 

Synonyms: sustain, experience 

Antonyms: avoid 

Example Sentence: 

I will pay any expenses that have been incurred. 

4. MUTUAL (ADJECTIVE): (पारस्परिक): reciprocal 

Synonyms: reciprocated, requited 

Antonyms: detached 

Example Sentence: 

A partnership should be based on mutual respect and understanding. 

5. HOSTILITY (NOUN): (शत्रुता): antagonism 

Synonyms: bitterness, malevolence 

Antonyms: friendliness 

Example Sentence: 

There is too much hostility towards all outsiders. 

6. CONSTERNATION (NOUN): (बेचैनी): dismay 

Synonyms: perturbation, anxiety 

Antonyms: satisfaction 

Example Sentence: 

To her consternation her car didn’t start. 

7. UNFORTUNATE (NOUN): (खेदजनक): regrettable 

Synonyms: inappropriate, unsuitable 

Antonyms: tactful 

Example Sentence: 

His unfortunate remark silenced everyone. 

8. APPREHENSION (NOUN): (शंका): anxiety 

Synonyms: angst, alarm 

Antonyms: confidence 

Example Sentence: 

He felt sick with apprehension. 

9. SECONDARY (ADJECTIVE): (अप्रधान): subordinate 

Synonyms: lesser, lower 

Antonyms: primary 

Example Sentence: 

Luck plays a role, but it's ultimately secondary to local knowledge. 

10. DISENGAGE (VERB): (छुड़ाना): remove 

Synonyms: detach, disentangle 

Antonyms: attach 

Example Sentence: 

I disengaged his hand from mine. 

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