The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 08-10-2021

1. ERSTWHILE (ADJECTIVE): (भूतपूर्व): Former

Synonyms: Old, Past

Antonyms: Present

Example Sentence:

He fled to America with Gia Manek, an erstwhile friend of his wife's.

2. RESCIND (VERB): (रद्द कर देना): Revoke

Synonyms: Repeal, Cancel

Antonyms: Enforce

Example Sentence:

The government eventually rescinded the directive.

3. EXCEPTIONAL (ADJECTIVE): (असामान्य): Unusual

Synonyms:Uncommon, Abnormal

Antonyms: Usual

Example Sentence:

Late claims will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

4. RETALIATE (VERB): (प्रतिकार करना): Fight back

Synonyms: Strike back, Respond

Antonyms: Turn the other cheek

Example Sentence:

The blow stung and she had retaliated immediately.

5. HARASS (VERB): (सताना):Pester

Synonyms:Badger, Hound

Antonyms: Leave in peace

Example Sentence:

Being harassed at work can leave you feeling confused and helpless.

6. PROMPT (ADJECTIVE): (शीघ्र): Quick

Synonyms: Swift, Rapid

Antonyms: Slow

Example Sentence:

She would have died but for the prompt action of two ambulance men.

7. COMPASSION (NOUN): (दया): Pity

Synonyms: Sympathy, Feeling

Antonyms: Indifference

Example Sentence:

The victims must be treated with compassion.

8. FLAG (VERB): (थकना): Tire

Synonyms: Weaken, Falter

Antonyms:Revive

Example Sentence:

If you begin to flag, there is an excellent cafe to revive you.

9. IMPAIR (VERB): (हानि पहुंचाना): Damage

Synonyms:Harm, Diminish

Antonyms: Improve

Example Sentence:

A noisy job could permanently impair their hearing.

10. FLOUT (VERB): (अवज्ञा करना): Defy

Synonyms: Go against, Scorn

Antonyms: Observe

Example Sentence:

The advertising code was being flouted.

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