The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 21-12-2021

1.EMBRACE (VERB): (स्वीकार करना): welcome

Synonyms: accept, take up

Antonyms: reject

Example Sentence:

Besides traditional methods, artists are embracing new technology.

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

Synonyms: unrestrained, unchecked

Antonyms: controlled

Example Sentence:

Political violence was rampant in our area.

3.IMMEDIATE (ADJECTIVE): (निकटतम): nearest

Synonyms: near, close

Antonyms: distant

Example Sentence:

Roads in the immediate vicinity of the port.

4.INCUMBENT (ADJECTIVE): (अनिवार्य): binding

Synonyms: obligatory, mandatory

Antonyms: optional

Example Sentence:

The government realized that it was incumbent on them to act.

5. AGITATION (NOUN): (व्याकुलता): anxiety

Synonyms: perturbation, disquiet

Antonyms: calmness

Example Sentence:

She was wringing her hands in agitation.

6.ADJOURNMENT (NOUN): (स्थगन): suspension

Synonyms: interruption, postponement

Antonyms: continuation

Example Sentence:

She sought an adjournment of the trial.

7.CASTIGATE (VERB): (आलोचना करना): reprimand

Synonyms: rebuke, admonish

Antonyms: praise

Example Sentence:

She was castigated for not setting a good example.

8.RESUMPTION (NOUN): (पुनरारंभ): restart

Synonyms: restarting, reopening

Antonyms: suspension, abandonment

Example Sentence:

We are hoping for an early resumption of peace talks.

9.OPERATIONAL (ADJECTIVE): (कार्यकारी): working

Synonyms: up and running, running

Antonyms: broken

Example Sentence:

The new laboratory is fully operational.

10.UNRAVEL (VERB): (सुलझाना): solve

Synonyms: resolve, work out

Antonyms: complicate

Example Sentence:

He is trying to unravel the cause of death.

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