The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 08-04-2021

1. INDICT (VERB): (आरोप लगाना): charge with

Synonyms: accuse of, arraign for

Antonyms: acquit

Example Sentence:

His former manager was indicted for fraud.

2. PERSISTENT (ADJECTIVE): (लगातार): tenacious

Synonyms: persevering, determined

Antonyms: irresolute

Example Sentence:

An attempt was made to stop persistent drink-drivers.

3. FIERCE (ADJECTIVE): (भयंकर): ferocious

Synonyms: savage, vicious

Antonyms: gentle

Example Sentence:

Fierce fighting continued all day long.

4. FAVOURABLE (ADJECTIVE): (अनुकूल): approving

Synonyms: commendatory, commending

Antonyms: unfavourable

Example Sentence:

The exhibition received favourable reviews.

5. CONSOLIDATE (VERB): (मजबूत बनाना): strengthen

Synonyms: secure, stabilize

Antonyms: weaken

Example Sentence:

The company consolidated its position in the international market.

6. CRITICAL (ADJECTIVE): (गंभीर): grave

Synonyms: serious, dangerous

Antonyms: safe

Example Sentence:

The floodwaters had not receded and the situation was still critical.

7. ABSOLUTE (ADJECTIVE): (पूर्ण): complete

Synonyms: total, utter

Antonyms: partial

Example Sentence:

We needed to ensure absolute secrecy.

8. ACCELERATE (VERB): (गति बढ़ाना): speed up

Synonyms: hurry up, get a move on

Antonyms: deccelerate

Example Sentence:

Inflation started to accelerate.

9. IMBECILE (ADJECTIVE): (मूर्ख): stupid

Synonyms: foolish, idiotic

Antonyms: intelligent

Example Sentence:

Try not to make imbecile remarks.

10. SHUN (VERB): (बचना): avoid

Synonyms: evade, eschew

Antonyms: accept

Example Sentence:

I shunned his ideas completely.

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