The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 06-03-2022

1.BICKER (VERB): (झगड़ना): squabble

Synonyms: argue, quarrel

Antonyms: agree

Example Sentence:

Couples who bicker over who gets what from the divorce.

2.ROCOCO (ADJECTIVE): (अलंकृत): ornate

Synonyms: fancy, curlicue

Antonyms: plain

Example Sentence:

The present building, in florid rococo style, dates from 1744-1767.

3.FLOUNDER (VERB): (संघर्ष करना): struggle

Synonyms: thrash, thresh

Antonyms: prosper

Example Sentence:

He was floundering about in the shallow offshore waters.

4.BIZARRE (ADJECTIVE): (विचित्र): strange

Synonyms: peculiar, odd

Antonyms: ordinary

Example Sentence:

I can't believe we're getting involved in something so bizarre.

5.TREACHEROUS (ADJECTIVE): (कपटी): traitorous

Synonyms: disloyal, perfidious

Antonyms: loyal

Example Sentence:

I hear that the old man has broken with that treacherous son of his.

6.COAX (VERB): (मनवाना): persuade

Synonyms: wheedle, cajole

Antonyms: dissuade

Example Sentence:

The trainees were coaxed into doing boring work.

7.OPULENT (ADJECTIVE): (वैभवशाली): luxurious

Synonyms: sumptuous palatial

Antonyms: stark

Example Sentence:

The limousine offers opulent comfort.

8.APPARENT (ADJECTIVE): (स्पष्ट): seeming

Synonyms: ostensible, outward

Antonyms: unclear

Example Sentence:

His lack of concern is just so apparent.

9.UNCONSCIONABLE (ADJECTIVE): (अनैतिक): unethical

Synonyms: amoral, immoral

Antonyms: ethical

Example Sentence:

The unconscionable conduct of his son.

10.PROTRACT (VERB): (बढ़ाना): prolong

Synonyms: extend, draw out

Antonyms: curtail

Example Sentence:

He had certainly taken his time, even protracting the process.

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