The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 29-09-2021

1. CERTAIN (ADJECTIVE): (निश्चित): Unquestionable

Synonyms: Sure, Definite

Antonyms: Unthinkable

Example Sentence:

It is certain that more changes are in the offing.

2. VETERAN (NOUN): (अनुभवी): Old hand

Synonyms: Old-timer, Old stager

Antonyms: Novice

Example Sentence:

The veteran actor passed away due to cardiac arrest.

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

Synonyms: Dissension, Dissent

Antonyms: Harmony

Example Sentence:

The army faction gradually gathered strength in the parliament.

4. MERCENARY (ADJECTIVE): (लोभी): Money-oriented

Synonyms: Grasping, Greedy

Antonyms: Altruistic

Example Sentence:

She is nothing but a mercenary little gold-digger.

5. RELENTLESS (ADJECTIVE): (कठोर): Harsh

Synonyms: Grim, Fierce

Antonyms: Lenient

Example Sentence:

Although, he is patient yet a relentless taskmaster.

6. EVADE (VERB): (बचना): Elude

Synonyms: Avoid, Dodge

Antonyms: Confront

Example Sentence:

Friends helped him to evade capture.

7. AUDIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (सुनाई देने योग्य): Perceptible

Synonyms: Discernible, Detectable

Antonyms: Inaudible

Example Sentence:

Some ultrasound is audible to dogs.

8. SINISTER (ADJECTIVE): (अमंगल): Threatening

Synonyms: Menacing, Ominous

Antonyms: Promising

Example Sentence:

There were sinister dark clouds gathering overhead.

9. UNEARTH (VERB): (पता लगाना): Excavate

Synonyms: Exhume, Disinter

Antonyms: Bury

Example Sentence:

Workmen unearthed an ancient artillery shell.

10. GENEROSITY (NOUN): (उदारता): Liberality

Synonyms: Magnanimity, Munificence

Antonyms: Meanness

Example Sentence:

I was overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and neighbours.

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