The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 23-07-2022

1.RIGOROUS (ADJECTIVE): (सख्त): strict

Synonyms: severe, stern

Antonyms: lax

Example Sentence:

Rigorous controls on mergers need to be taken.

2.TRIBULATION (NOUN): (आपत्ति): trouble

Synonyms: worry, anxiety

Antonyms: joy

Example Sentence:

His time of tribulation was just beginning.

3.INCONVENIENT (ADJECTIVE): (असुविधाजनक): awkward

Synonyms: difficult, unsuitable

Antonyms: convenient

Example Sentence:

She telephoned frequently, usually at inconvenient times.

4.CONVALESCENT (ADJECTIVE): (अच्छा हो जानेवाला): recuperating

Synonyms: recovering, getting better

Antonyms: sickly

Example Sentence:

The patient is apparently convalescent but still needs more care.

5.AMBITIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (महत्त्वाकांक्षी): aspiring

Synonyms: determined, forceful

Antonyms: unambitious

Example Sentence:

She is a ruthlessly ambitious workaholic woman.

6.ZEAL (NOUN): (जोश): passion

Synonyms: ardour, fervour

Antonyms: apathy

Example Sentence:

His zeal for his work led to his success.

7.PARAMOUNT (ADJECTIVE): (आला दर्जे का): uppermost

Synonyms: supreme, chief

Antonyms: minor

Example Sentence:

His happiness is of paramount importance.

8.ERADICATE (VERB): (जड़ से मिटाना): get rid of

Synonyms: eliminate, do away with

Antonyms: implant

Example Sentence:

This disease has been eradicated from the world.

9.UNDERMINE (VERB): (दुर्बल करना): erode

Synonyms: wear away, undercut

Antonyms: support

Example Sentence:

The flow of water had undermined pillars supporting the roof.

10.ENTAIL (VERB): (आवश्यक बनाना): necessitate

Synonyms: require, need

Antonyms: nullify

Example Sentence:

We are in a situation which entails considerable risks.

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