The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 30-07-2022

1.CONTEND (VERB): (संघर्ष करना): face

Synonyms: cope with, grapple with

Antonyms: surrender, allow

Example Sentence:

She had to contend with his uncertain temper.

2. UNDERMINE (VERB): (दुर्बल करना): subvert

Synonyms: sabotage, threaten

Antonyms: enhance

Example Sentence:

She tried to undermine my authority by complaining about me to my boss.

3.CHOPPY (ADJECTIVE): (अशांत): rough

Synonyms: turbulent, heavy

Antonyms: calm

Example Sentence:

The first race was sailed in a stiff breeze and choppy seas.

4. DISSONANCE (NOUN): (मतभेद): incongruity

Synonyms: disparity, discrepancy

Antonyms: harmony

Example Sentence:

The party is willing to put up with such dissonance among their candidates.

5.STRIDENT (ADJECTIVE): (श्रुतिकठोर): harsh

Synonyms: raucous, rough

Antonyms: soft

Example Sentence:

Her voice had become increasingly strident with time.

6. OUTLAY (NOUN): (व्यय): expenditure

Synonyms: expenses, spending

Antonyms: income

Example Sentence:

A modest outlay on local advertising was spent.

7.ABDICATE (VERB): (सत्ता त्यागना): resign

Synonyms: retire, quit

Antonyms: be crowned

Example Sentence:

In 1918 Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated as German emperor.

8. INCUMBENT (ADJECTIVE): (पद-धारी): current

Synonyms: existing, present

Antonyms: past

Example Sentence:

The incumbent President was defeated.

9.JUDICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (उचित): wise

Synonyms: sensible prudent

Antonyms: injudicious

Example Sentence:

The government made judicious use of public investment.

10.SANCTIFY (VERB): (शुद्ध करना): consecrate

Synonyms: bless, ordain

Antonyms: deconsecrate

Example Sentence:

He was consecrated bishop of York.

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