The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 15-09-2021

1. CONTRARY (ADJECTIVE): (विपरीत): Opposite

Synonyms: Opposing, Opposed

Antonyms: Compatible

Example Sentence:

He ignored contrary advice and agreed on the deal.

2. CAMARADERIE (NOUN): (सौहार्द): Friendship

Synonyms: Comradeship, fellowship

Antonyms: Enmity

Example Sentence:

There is an enforced camaraderie in office life.

3. INCUR (VERB): (अपने ऊपर लेना): Suffer

Synonyms: Sustain, Experience

Antonyms: Avoid

Example Sentence:

I will pay any expenses that have been incurred.

4. MUTUAL (ADJECTIVE): (पारस्परिक): Reciprocal

Synonyms: Reciprocated, Requited

Antonyms: Detached

Example Sentence:

A partnership should be based on mutual respect and understanding.

5. VEIL (VERB): (ढंकना): Envelop

Synonyms: Surround, Swathe

Antonyms: Unveil

Example Sentence:

She's got long fair hair but she's got veils them.

6. CONSTERNATION (NOUN): (बेचैनी): Dismay

Synonyms: Perturbation, Anxiety

Antonyms: Satisfaction

Example Sentence:

To her consternation her car didn’t start.

7. UNFORTUNATE (NOUN): (खेदजनक): Regrettable

Synonyms: Inappropriate, Unsuitable

Antonyms: Tactful

Example Sentence:

His unfortunate remark silenced everyone.

8. APPREHENSION (NOUN): (शंका): Anxiety

Synonyms: Angst,Alarm

Antonyms: Confidence

Example Sentence:

He felt sick with apprehension.

9. SECONDARY (ADJECTIVE): (अप्रधान): Subordinate

Synonyms: Lesser, Lower

Antonyms: Primary

Example Sentence:

Luck plays a role, but it's ultimately secondary to local knowledge.

10. DISENGAGE (VERB): (छुड़ाना): Remove

Synonyms: Detach, Disentangle

Antonyms: Attach

Example Sentence:

I disengaged his hand from mine.

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