The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 18-04-2021

1. UNFOUNDED (ADJECTIVE): (निराधार): groundless

Synonyms: baseless, unsubstantiated

Antonyms: well founded

Example Sentence:

Her fear that she had cancer was unfounded.

2. PLAUSIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (वाजिब): credible

Synonyms: reasonable, believable

Antonyms: unlikely

Example Sentence:

She could find no plausible explanation for its disappearance.

3. DURABLE (ADJECTIVE): (टिकाऊ): long-lasting

Synonyms: hard-wearing, heavy-duty

Antonyms: flimsy

Example Sentence:

Porcelain enamel is strong and durable.

4. DAWDLE (VERB): (विलंब करना): linger

Synonyms: dally, take one's time

Antonyms: hurry

Example Sentence:

She mustn't dawdle—she had to make the call now.

5. IMPLICATE (NOUN): (दोषी ठहराना): incriminate

Synonyms: compromise, involve

Antonyms: absolve

Example Sentence:

He was implicated in a price-fixing scandal.

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

Synonyms: go without, give up

Antonyms: keep

Example Sentence:

He wanted to forgo the tea and leave while they could.

7. GRAVE (ADJECTIVE): (गंभीर): solemn

Synonyms: earnest, serious

Antonyms: carefree

Example Sentence:

His face was grave.

8. CONFIDENTIAL (ADJECTIVE): (गुप्त): private

Synonyms: personal, intimate

Antonyms: public, on record

Example Sentence:

His confidential information got leaked.

9. APEX (ADJECTIVE): (शिखर): tip

Synonyms: peak, crest

Antonyms: bottom

Example Sentence:

We reached the apex of the roof.

10. CONTEST (VERB): (विरोध करना): oppose

Synonyms: challenge dispute

Antonyms: agree with

Example Sentence:

The former chairman contests his dismissal.


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