The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 24-12-2021

 1.PRECEDE (VERB): (पहले होना): lead up to

Synonyms: pave the way for, set the scene for

Antonyms: follow

Example Sentence:

A gun battle had preceded the explosions.

2.ILLUSORY (ADJECTIVE): (भ्रामक): delusory

Synonyms: delusional delusive

Antonyms: real

Example Sentence:

She knew the safety of her room was illusory.

3.DEFER (VERB): (मान लेना): yield

Synonyms: submit, give way

Antonyms: stand up to

Example Sentence:

He deferred to his absolutely superior knowledge.

4.PREPOSTEROUS (ADJECTIVE): (निरर्थक): absurd

Synonyms: ridiculous, foolish

Antonyms: reasonable

Example Sentence:

He gave us a preposterous suggestion.

5.INCLINE (VERB): (रुझान होना): liable

Synonyms: likely, prone

Antonyms: unlikely

Example Sentence:

She's inclined to gossip with complete strangers.

6.VULNERABLE (ADJECTIVE): (खतरे में): at risk

Synonyms: endangered, unsafe

Antonyms: safe

Example Sentence:

We were in a vulnerable position.

7.HOARD (VERB): (संचय करना): store

Synonyms: store up, stockpile

Antonyms: squander

Example Sentence:

Thousands of antiques hoarded by a compulsive collector.

8.RAMPANT (ADJECTIVE): (अनियंत्रित): uncontrolled

Synonyms: unrestrained, unchecked

Antonyms: controlled

Example Sentence:

Political violence was rampant in the area.

9.ABET (VERB): (हाँथ बंटाना): assist

Synonyms: aid, help

Antonyms: hinder

Example Sentence:

His actions were shown to abet terrorism.

10.MERCY (NOUN): (ढिलाई): leniency

Synonyms: lenience, clemency

Antonyms: ruthlessness

Example Sentence:

The boy was screaming and begging for mercy.

Download PDF