The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 28-08-2021

1. SUBSTANTIVE (ADJECTIVE): (ठोस): Substantial

Synonyms: Significant, Essential

Antonyms: Inessential

Example Sentence:

There is no substantive evidence for the efficacy of these drugs.

2 DISPROPORTIONATE (ADJECTIVE): (असंगत): Out of proportion to

Synonyms: Inordinate, Unreasonable

Antonyms: Proportionate

Example Sentence:

People usually spend a disproportionate amount of their income on fuel.

3. OMINOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अमंगल):Threatening

Synonyms: Menacing, Baleful

Antonyms: Promising

Example Sentence:

The door closed with an ominous boom that echoed throughout the room.

4. SUPPRESS (VERB): (दबाना): Subdue

Synonyms: Defeat, Conquer

Antonyms: Incite

Example Sentence:

The rising of the empire was completely suppressed.

5. RIVAL (NOUN): (प्रतिद्वंद्वी): Competitor

Synonyms: Opponent Contestant

Antonyms: Partner

Example Sentence:

He has no serious rival for the job he wants to do.

6. FACTION (NOUN): (अंदरूनी कलह): Infighting

Synonyms: Dissension, Dissent

Antonyms: Harmony

Example Sentence:

The council was increasingly being split by faction.

7. ABDICATE (VERB): (त्यागना): Disown

Synonyms: Turn down, Spurn

Antonyms: Accept

Example Sentence:

The government was accused of abdicating its responsibility.

8. OVERLY (ADVERB): (अत्यंत): Unduly

Synonyms:Excessively,Inordinately

Antonyms: Moderately

Example Sentence:

She was a jealous and overly possessive woman.

9. EXPATRIATE (VERB): (प्रवासी): Emigrant

Synonyms: Non-native, Emigré

Antonyms: National

Example Sentence:

American expatriates now live in London.

10. IDEAL (ADJECTIVE): (आदर्श): Perfect

Synonyms: Best possible, Supreme

Antonyms: Bad

Example Sentence:

The swimming pool is ideal for a quick dip.

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