The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 21-09-2021

1. TERMINATE (VERB): (समाप्त करना): End

Synonyms: Close, Conclude

Antonyms: Begin

Example Sentence:

He was advised to terminate the contract.

2. SLAM (VERB): (आलोचना करना): Criticize

Synonyms: Find fault with, Censure

Antonyms: Praise

Example Sentence:

The new TV soap was slammed as being cynical and irresponsible.

3. CONCEDE (VERB): (स्वीकार करना): Admit

Synonyms: Acknowledge, Accept

Antonyms: Deny

Example Sentence:

I had to concede that I overreacted at his behaviour.

4. INTENT (ADJECTIVE): (दृढ़-संकल्प): Determined

Synonyms: Bent, Set

Antonyms: Half-hearted

Example Sentence:

The government was intent on achieving greater efficiency.

5. DETRIMENTAL (ADJECTIVE): (हानिकारक): Harmful

Synonyms: Damaging, Injurious

Antonyms: Benign

Example Sentence:

Recent policies have been detrimental to the interests of many old people.

6. JEOPARDY (NOUN): (ख़तरा): Peril

Synonyms: Danger, Risk

Antonyms: Safety

Example Sentence:

The whole peace process is in jeopardy.

7. INDICTMENT (NOUN): (अभियोग): Charge

Synonyms: Accusation, Arraignment

Antonyms: Acquittal

Example Sentence:

It is an indictment for conspiracy.

8. EXUDE (VERB): (छोड़ना): Discharge

Synonyms: Release, Emit

Antonyms: Absorb

Example Sentence:

The beetle exudes a caustic liquid.

9. DIVINE (ADJECTIVE): (दिव्य): Godly

Synonyms: Godlike, Angelic

Antonyms: Mortal

Example Sentence:

Heroes seldom have divine powers.

10. COLD SHOULDER (VERB): (रूखा व्यवहार करना): Snub

Synonyms: Ignore,Slight

Antonyms: Acknowledge

Example Sentence:

She was cold-shouldered by almost everyone.

Download PDF