The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 20-12-2021

1.DENT (VERB): (घटाना): diminish

Synonyms: reduce, lessen

Antonyms: increase

Example Sentence:

This neither deterred him nor dented his enthusiasm.

2.ONGOING (ADJECTIVE): (चालू): in progress

Synonyms: under way, going on

Antonyms: finished

Example Sentence:

Training is part of our ongoing career development program.

3.DISPOSITION (NOUN): (रुझान): inclination

Synonyms: tendency, proneness

Antonyms: disinclination

Example Sentence:

The President has shown a disposition to alter policies.

4.PLAINTIVE (ADJECTIVE): (शोकाकुल): mournful

Synonyms: sad, wistful

Antonyms: cheerful

Example Sentence:

The sad news of their grandmother's death left the room full of plaintive cries.

5.LAMENT (VERB): (विलाप करना): mourn

Synonyms: sorrow, wail

Antonyms: celebrate

Example Sentence:

I may lament and weep, but truly I have had admirable sport.

6.EXTOL (VERB): (प्रशंसा करना): acclaim

Synonyms: sing the praises of, eulogize

Antonyms: criticise

Example Sentence:

He extolled the virtues of the Indian peoples.

7.STACK (VERB): (ढेर लगाना): load

Synonyms: fill (up), lade

Antonyms: empty

Example Sentence:

He spent most of the time stacking shelves.

8.EXODUS (NOUN): (प्रस्थान): leaving

Synonyms: withdrawal, evacuation

Antonyms: arrival

Example Sentence:

The condemnation gave rise to an exodus to Rome.

9.OUTGOING (ADJECTIVE): (बहिर्गामी सदस्य): departing

Synonyms: retiring, leaving

Antonyms: incoming

Example Sentence:

The outgoing PM was honored by all.

10.DEFIANT (ADJECTIVE): (हठी): intransigent

Synonyms: resistant, obstinate

Antonyms: apologetic

Example Sentence:

He showed a defiant gesture.

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