The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 01-05-2022

1.ESCALATION (NOUN): (वृद्धि): rise

Synonyms: hike, advance

Antonyms: plunge

Example Sentence:

A further escalation of the crisis now seems inevitable.

2.CONVICTION (NOUN): (दोषसिद्धि): sentence

Synonyms: judgement, verdict

Antonyms: acquittal

Example Sentence:

She had a previous conviction for a similar offence.

3.BOLSTER (VERB): (मजबूत बनाना): strengthen

Synonyms: support, reinforce

Antonyms: avoid

Example Sentence:

The fall in interest rates is starting to bolster confidence.

4.MARSHAL (VERB): (क्रमबद्ध करना): gather

Synonyms: assemble, collect

Antonyms: disperse

Example Sentence:

The general marshalled his troops for an important task.

5.FIERCE (ADJECTIVE): (प्रचण्ड): powerful

Synonyms: strong, violent

Antonyms: mild

Example Sentence:

Fierce storms lashed throughout the country.

6.OBNOXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अप्रिय): unpleasant

Synonyms: disagreeable, nasty

Antonyms: delightful

Example Sentence:

They overthrew the chancellor who was very obnoxious to them.

7.COMBAT (VERB): (सामना करना): fight

Synonyms: tackle, attack

Antonyms: give in to

Example Sentence:

She dedicated her life combating poverty.

8.ULTIMATE (ADJECTIVE): (अंतिम): eventual

Synonyms: last, final

Antonyms: immediate

Example Sentence:

The ultimate aim of the firm’s head was to force his resignation.

9.ABRIDGE (VERB): (संक्षेप करना): shorten

Synonyms: cut, curtail

Antonyms: lengthen

Example Sentence:

It was abridged from the original work.

10.VACANT (ADJECTIVE): (भावशून्य): blank

Synonyms: expressionless, deadpan

Antonyms: expressive

Example Sentence:

I came across a vacant stare.

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