The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 18-09-2021

1. DIFFUSE (ADJECTIVE):(तितर-बितर) : Verbose

Synonyms: Wordy, Prolix

Antonyms:Succinct

Example Sentence:

The second argument between us was more diffuse.

2. DISSENT (NOUN): (मतभेद): Disagreement

Synonyms: Difference of opinion, Argument

Antonyms:Agreement

Example Sentence:

There was no dissent from this view.

3. INQUISITIVE (ADJECTIVE): (जिज्ञासु): Curious

Synonyms: Intrigued, Interested

Antonyms:Uninterested

Example Sentence:

I do not like to seem inquisitive to anyone.

4. DISINTERESTED (ADJECTIVE): (निष्पक्ष): Unbiased

Synonyms: Unprejudiced, Impartial

Antonyms:Biased

Example Sentence:

A banker is under an obligation to give disinterested advice.

5. MODERATE (ADJECTIVE): (मध्यम): Average

Synonyms:Modest, Medium

Antonyms:Great

Example Sentence:

Both of us walked at a moderate pace only.

6. STEEP(ADJECTIVE):(आकस्मिक): Sharp

Synonyms: Sudden, Precipitate

Antonyms:Gradual

Example Sentence:

The steep rise in unemployment.

7. SLUMP (VERB):(गिरना):Flop

Synonyms: Flump, Collapse

Antonyms:Stand up

Example Sentence:

She slumped against the cushions.

8.KEEN (ADJECTIVE):(उत्साही):Eager

Synonyms: Anxious, Impatient

Antonyms: Bad

Example Sentence:

My friend is a keen gardener.

9.INDIGENOUS (ADJECTIVE):(स्वदेशी):Native

Synonyms: Aboriginal, Local

Antonyms:Expatriate

Example Sentence:

We met indigenous people of Siberia.

10. GARNER (VERB):(संचित करना):Gather

Synonyms: Collect, Accumulate

Antonyms:Disperse

Example Sentence:

The police struggled to garner sufficient evidence.

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