The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 23-11-2020

1. CONFRONT (VERB): (सामना करना): challenge 

Synonyms: square up to, oppose 

Antonyms: avoid 

Example Sentence: 

He confronted the robbers as they were trying to leave. 

2. POISED (ADJECTIVE): (शांतचित्त): self-possessed 

Synonyms: self-assured composed 

Antonyms: excited 

Example Sentence: 

Not every day you saw that poised, competent kid distressed. 

3. DESPITE (PREPOSITION): (के बावजूद ): in spite of 

Synonyms: notwithstanding, in the face of 

Antonyms: because of 

Example Sentence: 

He remains a great leader despite age and infirmity. 

4. CONSOLIDATE (VERB): (मजबूत करना): strengthen 

Synonyms: secure, stabilize 

Antonyms: weaken 

Example Sentence: 

The company consolidated its position in the international market. 

5. FLIPPANT (ADJECTIVE): (क्षुद्र): frivolous 

Synonyms: superficial, shallow 

Antonyms: serious 

Example Sentence: 

He made a flippant remark. 

6. FERVENT (ADJECTIVE): (उत्कट): impassioned 

Synonyms: passionate, intense 

Antonyms: apathetic 

Example Sentence: 

I am a fervent supporter of the revolution. 

7. MENACE (VERB): (ख़तरे में डालना): threaten 

Synonyms: jeopardize, imperil 

Antonyms: friendly 

Example Sentence: 

Africa's elephants are still menaced by poaching. 

8. REQUISITE (ADJECTIVE): (अपेक्षित): necessary 

Synonyms: required, prerequisite 

Antonyms: optional 

Example Sentence: 

The application will not be processed until the requisite fee is paid. 

9. PSYCHE (NOUN): (मानस): soul 

Synonyms: spirit, life force 

Antonyms: body 

Example Sentence: 

My childhood made me understand the human psyche and to help others. 

10. ADVERSE (NOUN): (प्रतिकूल): unfavourable 

Synonyms: disadvantageous, inauspicious 

Antonyms: favourable 

Example Sentence: 

Taxes are having an adverse effect on production. 

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