The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 15-11-2020

1. DIM (ADJECTIVE): (अस्पष्ट): indistinct 

Synonyms: ill-defined, unclear 

Antonyms: distinct 

Example Sentence: 

There was a dim figure in the dark kitchen. 

2. CONVENE (VERB): (बुलाना): summon 

Synonyms: call, order 

Antonyms: disperse 

Example Sentence: 

He had convened a secret meeting of military personnel. 

3. SCANDALIZE (VERB): (अपमानित करना): shock 

Synonyms: appal, outrage 

Antonyms: impress 

Example Sentence: 

Their lack of manners scandalized their hosts. 

4. GENEROSITY (VERB): (प्रचुरता): abundance 

Synonyms: amplitude, richness 

Antonyms: dearth 

Example Sentence: 

Diners certainly cannot complain about the generosity of portions. 

5. SURREAL (ADJECTIVE): (अवास्तविक): unreal 

Synonyms: bizarre, unusual 

Antonyms: real 

Example Sentence: 

He studied the surreal imagery of the situation. 

6. RECURRENT (ADJECTIVE): (आवर्तक): repeated 

Synonyms: recurring, repetitive 

Antonyms: isolated 

Example Sentence: 

She had a recurrent dream about falling. 

7. RESUMPTION (NOUN): (पुनरारंभ): restart 

Synonyms: restarting, reopening 

Antonyms: suspension 

Example Sentence: 

Resumption of peace talks is expected soon. 

8. LATENT (ADJECTIVE): (निष्क्रिय): dormant 

Synonyms: quiescent, inactive 

Antonyms: manifest 

Example Sentence: 

They have a huge reserve of latent talent. 

9. FORGO (VERB): (त्यागना): do without 

Synonyms: go without, give up 

Antonyms: keep 

Example Sentence: 

I'll forgo dessert tonight—I'm trying to lose weight. 

10. AFFLUENT (ADJECTIVE): (धनी): wealthy 

Synonyms: rich, prosperous 

Antonyms: poor 

Example Sentence: 

I reside in an affluent neighbourhood. 

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