The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 27-03-2021

1. FEASIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यवहार्य): practicable

Synonyms: practical, workable

Antonyms: impractical

Example Sentence:

It is not feasible to put most finds from excavations on public display.

2. ONGOING (ADJECTIVE): (चालू): in progress

Synonyms: under way, going on

Antonyms: finished

Example Sentence:

Training is part of our ongoing career development program.

3. DISCLOSURE (NOUN): (प्रकटीकरण): revelation

Synonyms: divulgence, declaration

Antonyms: concealment

Example Sentence:

He cannot prevent the disclosure of information.

4. THRIFT (NOUN): (मितव्ययिती): providence

Synonyms: prudence, economy

Antonyms: profligacy

Example Sentence:

We have been raised with the the values of thrift and self-reliance.

5. INCUMBENT (ADJECTIVE): (अनिवार्य): binding

Synonyms: obligatory, mandatory

Antonyms: optional

Example Sentence:

The government realized that it was incumbent on them to act.

6. DRACONIAN (ADJECTIVE): (कठोर): harsh

Synonyms: severe, strict

Antonyms: mild

Example Sentence:

He criticized the draconian measures taken by the police to control the crowd.

7. STREAMLINE (VERB): (कारगर बनाना): efficient

Synonyms: smooth-running, organized

Antonyms: inefficient

Example Sentence:

The company streamlined its operations by removing whole layers of management.

8. DINGY (ADJECTIVE): (अंधकारमय): gloomy

Synonyms: drab, dark

Antonyms: bright

Example Sentence:

In my city, there are dingy alleys.

9. DISMAL (ADJECTIVE): (शोकयुक्त): Woeful

Synonyms: glum mournful

Antonyms: cheerful

Example Sentence:

His dismal mood was not dispelled by finding the house empty.

10. DISINGENUOUS (ADJECTIVE): (कपटी): dishonest

Synonyms: deceitful, underhand

Antonyms: ingenuous

Example Sentence:

He is always disingenuous and cynical.

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