The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 26-04-2022

1.DESPITE (PREPOSITION) (के बावजूद): in spite of

Synonyms: notwithstanding, in the face of

Antonyms: because of

Example Sentence:

He remains a great leader despite age and infirmity.

2.TIRESOME (ADJECTIVE): (थकानेवाला): boring

Synonyms: dull, tedious

Antonyms: interesting

Example Sentence:

Weeding is a tiresome but essential job.

3.HOSTILITY (NOUN): (युद्ध): fighting

Synonyms: conflict, combat

Antonyms: peace

Example Sentence:

He called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.

4.RELATIVE (ADJECTIVE): (तुलनात्मक): comparative

Synonyms: respective, comparable

Antonyms: absolute

Example Sentence:

The relative effectiveness of the various mechanisms is not known.

5.AGITATE (VERB): (उत्तेजित करना): upset

Synonyms: perturb, fluster

Antonyms: calm

Example Sentence:

The thought of questioning Tony agitated him extremely.

6.FERVENT (ADJECTIVE): (उत्कट): impassioned

Synonyms: passionate, intense

Antonyms: apathetic

Example Sentence:

I am a fervent supporter of the revolution.

7.MENACE (VERB): (ख़तरे में डालना): threaten

Synonyms: jeopardize, imperil

Antonyms: friendly

Example Sentence:

Africa's elephants are still menaced by poaching.

8.REQUISITE (ADJECTIVE): (अपेक्षित): necessary

Synonyms: required, prerequisite

Antonyms: optional

Example Sentence:

The application will not be processed until the requisite fee is paid.

9.PSYCHE (NOUN): (मानस): soul

Synonyms: spirit, life force

Antonyms: body

Example Sentence:

My childhood made me understand the human psyche and to help others.

10.ABATE (VERB): (घटना): subside

Synonyms: lessen, let up

Antonyms: intensify

Example Sentence:

In an hour or so the storm would abate and they could leave.

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