The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 13-07-2021

1. SCANDALOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अपमानपूर्ण): discreditable

Synonyms: disreputable, dishonourable

Antonyms: seemly

Example Sentence:

The magazine published scandalous pictures of the movie star.

2. ACQUIT (VERB): (बरी करना): absolve

Synonyms: clear, exonerate

Antonyms: convict

Example Sentence:

One was brought to trial on a charge of affray and was acquitted.

3. RETROGADE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रतिगामी): regressive

Synonyms: negative, downhill

Antonyms: positive

Example Sentence:

To go back on the progress that has been made would be a retrograde step.

4. PERSEVERANCE (NOUN): (दृढ़ता): persistence

Synonyms: tenacity, determination

Antonyms: irresolution

Example Sentence:

His perseverance with the technique illustrates his single-mindedness.

5. BANKRUPT (ADJECTIVE): (दिवालिया): insolvent

Synonyms: bankrupted, failed

Antonyms: solvent

Example Sentence:

His father went bankrupt and the family had to sell their home.

6. RECURRENT (ADJECTIVE): (आवर्तक): repeated

Synonyms: recurring, repetitive

Antonyms: isolated

Example Sentence:

She had a recurrent dream about falling.

7. RESUMPTION (NOUN): (पुनरारंभ): restart

Synonyms: restarting, reopening

Antonyms: suspension

Example Sentence:

Resumption of peace talks is expected soon.

8. LATENT (ADJECTIVE): (निष्क्रिय): dormant

Synonyms: quiescent, inactive

Antonyms: manifest

Example Sentence:

They have a huge reserve of latent talent.

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

Synonyms: go without, give up

Antonyms: keep

Example Sentence:

I'll forgo dessert tonight—I'm trying to lose weight.

10. AFFLUENT (ADJECTIVE): (धनी): wealthy

Synonyms: rich, prosperous

Antonyms: poor

Example Sentence:

I reside in an affluent neighbourhood.

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