The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 17-11-2020

1. INTRANSIGENT (ADJECTIVE):(हठी): uncompromising 

Synonyms: inflexible, unbending 

Antonyms: compliant 

Example Sentence: 

Her father had tried persuasion, but she was intransigent. 

2. CUTTING-EDGE (ADJECTIVE): (अत्यधिक उन्नत): highly advanced 

Synonyms: innovative, pioneering 

Antonyms: outdated 

Example Sentence: 

The firm introduced some cutting-edge technology. 

3. ANGST (NOUN): (उत्कंठा): anxiety 

Synonyms: fear, dread 

Antonyms: calmness 

Example Sentence: 

The middle classes go through existential angst. 

4. ACCREDIT (VERB): (मान्य करना): recognize 

Synonyms: license, authorize 

Antonyms: ban 

Example Sentence: 

Institutions that do not meet the standards will not be accredited for teacher training. 

5. INDIGENOUS (NOUN): (स्वदेशी): native 

Synonyms: aboriginal, local 

Antonyms: expatriate 

Example Sentence: 

The most indigenous inhabitants were the American Indians. 

6. OUTRAGE (NOUN): (रोष): indignation 

Synonyms: fury, anger 

Antonyms: subsidence 

Example Sentence: 

Her voice trembled with outrage. 

7. OMINOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अमंगल): threatening 

Synonyms: menacing, baleful 

Antonyms: promising 

Example Sentence: 

There were ominous dark clouds gathering overhead. 

8. MODERATE (VERB): (घटना): abate 

Synonyms: let up, lessen 

Antonyms: get up 

Example Sentence: 

I shall not moderate my criticism. 

9. DESCRIPTIVE (ADJECTIVE): (वर्णनात्मक): illustrative 

Synonyms: expressive, pictorial 

Antonyms: undescriptive 

Example Sentence: 

The text contains some good descriptive passages. 

10. DEARTH (NOUN): (दुर्लभता): lack 

Synonyms: scarcity, shortage 

Antonyms: abundance 

Example Sentence: 

There was a dearth of evidence. 

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