The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 18-08-2022

1. ABYSMAL (ADJECTIVE): (अति-गहन): dreadful

Synonyms: awful, terrible

Antonyms: superb

Example Sentence:

The quality of the work she does is abysmal.

2. TRIBUTE (NOUN): (श्रद्धांजलि): accolade

Synonyms: praise, commendation

Antonyms: criticism

Example Sentence:

The video is a tribute to the musicals of the 40s.

3. WORRISOME (ADJECTIVE): (चिंताजनक): worrying

Synonyms: daunting, alarming

Antonyms: reassuring

Example Sentence:

The situation was becoming worrisome day by day.

4. ADDICTION (NOUN): (लत): dependency

Synonyms: dependence, craving

Antonyms: indifference

Example Sentence:

He committed the offense to finance his drug addiction.

5. BONHOMIE (NOUN): (खुशमिज़ाजी): geniality

Synonyms: conviviality, affability

Antonyms: coldness

Example Sentence:

He emits good humour and bonhomie.

6. ACQUITTAL (NOUN): (दोषमुक्ति): absolution

Synonyms: clearing, exoneration

Antonyms: conviction

Example Sentence:

The trial resulted in an acquittal.

7. ANXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (उत्सुक): eager

Synonyms: keen, desirous

Antonyms: uninterested

Example Sentence:

The company was anxious to avoid any trouble.

8. WELFARE (NOUN): (कल्याण): well-being

Synonyms: health, happiness

Antonyms: hardship

Example Sentence:

They don't give a damn about the welfare of their families.

9. IMMUNE (ADJECTIVE): (बचा हुआ): resistant

Synonyms: not subject to, unsusceptible

Antonyms: susceptible

Example Sentence:

They are immune from legal action.

10. SLIGHT (ADJECTIVE): (थोड़ा): small in degree; inconsiderable.

Synonyms: small, marginal

Antonyms: considerable, significant

Example Sentence:

He's got a headache and a slight fever.

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