The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 03-09-2021

1. COERCIVE (ADJECTIVE): (बलपूर्वक): Persistent

Synonyms: Insistent, Pressing

Antonyms: Powerless

Example Sentence:

The governor has a hereditary army for coercive purposes.

2. UNDERMINE (VERB): (दुर्बल करना): Subvert

Synonyms: Sabotage, Threaten

Antonyms: Enhance

Example Sentence:

She tried to undermine my authority by complaining about me to my boss.

3. CHOPPY (ADJECTIVE): (अशांत): Rough

Synonyms: Turbulent, Heavy

Antonyms: Calm

Example Sentence:

The first race was sailed in a stiff breeze and choppy seas.

4. DISSONANCE (NOUN): (मतभेद): Incongruity

Synonyms: Disparity, Discrepancy

Antonyms: Harmony

Example Sentence:

The party is willing to put up with such dissonance among their candidates.

5. STRIDENT (ADJECTIVE): (श्रुतिकठोर): Harsh

Synonyms: Raucous, Rough

Antonyms: Soft

Example Sentence:

Her voice had become increasingly strident with time.

6. OBTUSE (ADJECTIVE): (मंद): Stupid

Synonyms: Dull, Slow-witted

Antonyms: Astute

Example Sentence:

She wondered if the doctor was being deliberately obtuse.

7. ABDICATE (VERB): (सत्ता त्यागना): Resign

Synonyms: Retire, Quit

Antonyms: Be crowned

Example Sentence:

In 1918 Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated as German emperor.

8. INCUMBENT (ADJECTIVE): (पद-धारी): Current

Synonyms: Existing, Present

Antonyms: Past

Example Sentence:

The incumbent President was defeated.

9. JUDICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (उचित): Wise

Synonyms: Sensible Prudent

Antonyms: Injudicious

Example Sentence:

The government made judicious use of public investment.

10. ELEVATION (NOUN): (बढ़ावा): Promotion

Synonyms: Upgrading, Advancement

Antonyms: Demotion

Example Sentence:

The color usually deepens toward zenith and also with the elevation of observer.

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