The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 16-10-2021

1. SUBSEQUENT (ADJECTIVE): (आगामी): Following

Synonyms: Ensuing, Succeeding

Antonyms:Previous

Example Sentence:

The theory was developed subsequent to the earthquake of 1906.

2. INCUMBENT (ADJECTIVE): (वर्तमान): Current

Synonyms: Existing, Present

Antonyms: Past

Example Sentence:

The incumbent President had been defeated.

3. SPURN (VERB): (तिरस्कार करना): Refuse

Synonyms: Decline, Reject

Antonyms: Adore

Example Sentence:

He spoke gruffly, as if afraid that his invitation would be spurned.

4. RETREAT (VERB): (स्थान छोड़ना): Withdraw

Synonyms: Retire, Draw back

Antonyms: Advance

Example Sentence:

When the enemy attacked, our troops were forced to retreat.

5. MOUNT (VERB): (उठना): Increase

Synonyms: Grow, Rise

Antonyms: Decrease

Example Sentence:

The costs mount up when we buy a home.

6. CONSERVATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (अपरिवर्तनवादी): Traditionalist

Synonyms: Traditional, Conventional

Antonyms: Radical

Example Sentence:

They were very conservative in their outlook.

7. SNAP (VERB): (टूटना): Break

Synonyms: Fracture, Splinter

Antonyms: Hold

Example Sentence:

The strings of the guitar kept snapping.

8. CONTEST (VERB): (प्रतिवाद करना): Oppose

Synonyms: Challenge, Dispute

Antonyms: Agree with

Example Sentence:

The former orderly contests his dismissal.

9. VIGOUR (NOUN): (शक्ति): Robustness

Synonyms: Hardiness, Strength

Antonyms: Weakness

Example Sentence:

I am 69 but still full of vigour and vitality.

10. PUERILE (ADJECTIVE): (बचकाना): Childish

Synonyms: Immature, Infantile

Antonyms: Mature

Example Sentence:

We had a puerile argument.


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