The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 04-02-2022

1. RESTITUTION (NOUN): (वापसी): return

Synonyms: restoration, replacement

Antonyms: seizure

Example Sentence:

The ANC had demanded the restitution of land seized from black people.

2. DEVASTATING (ADJECTIVE): (विध्वंसकारक): devastating

Synonyms: ruinous, disastrous

Antonyms: non-violent

Example Sentence:

The power of weapons is very destructive.

3. RESOLVE (NOUN): (दृढ़ निश्चय): determination

Synonyms: resolution, purpose

Antonyms: indecision

Example Sentence:

He received information that strengthened her resolve.

4. EGREGIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (चौंकानेवाला): shocking

Synonyms: appalling, horrific

Antonyms: marvellous

Example Sentence:

Egregious errors were caused by the tablet's failure to check spelling.

5. AVOIDABLE (ADJECTIVE): (परिहार्य): preventable

Synonyms: needless, unnecessary

Antonyms: inescapable, inevitable

Example Sentence:

Seems like so much death should be avoidable in this day and age.

6. INTRUSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (हस्तक्षेप करने वाले): intruding

Synonyms: invasive, obtrusive

Antonyms: low-key

Example Sentence:

He asked an intrusive question.

7. STOCKPILE (VERB): (भंडार लगाना): store up

Synonyms: amass, accumulate

Antonyms: dissipate

Example Sentence:

They stockpiled weapons and ammunition that will last several months.

8. FEROCITY (NOUN): (क्रूरता): savagery

Synonyms: brutality, barbarity

Antonyms: gentleness

Example Sentence:

The ferocity of the storm caught them by surprise.

9. ARDENT (ADJECTIVE): (उत्कट): passionate

Synonyms: avid, impassioned

Antonyms: half-hearted

Example Sentence:

I am an ardent admirer of modern art.

10. ASSENT (VERB): (सहमत होना): accept

Synonyms: approve, bless

Antonyms: refuse

Example Sentence:

The Prime Minister assented to the change

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