The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 21-08-2022

1. SENSELESS (ADJECTIVE): (बेहोश): pointless

Synonyms: futile, hopeless

Antonyms: sensible

Example Sentence:

It was as senseless as crossing Death Valley on foot.

2. INDUCE (VERB): (उत्प्रेरित करना): persuade

Synonyms: convince, get

Antonyms: dissuade

Example Sentence:

The pickets induced many workers to stay away.

3. DIPLOMATIC (ADJECTIVE): (व्यवहार कुशल): tactful

Synonyms: sensitive, subtle

Antonyms: indiscreet

Example Sentence:

He tried his best to be diplomatic but failed.

4.CLASH (NOUN): (संघर्ष): be incompatible

Synonyms: not match, not go

Antonyms: match

Example Sentence:

The yellow shirt clashed with her purple skirt.

5.INEQUALITY (NOUN): (असमानता): imbalance

Synonyms: inequity, disproportion

Antonyms: equity

Example Sentence:

Social inequality is now on its peak.

6. EXTORTIONATE (ADJECTIVE): (अत्यधिक): exorbitant

Synonyms: excessive, sky-high

Antonyms: reasonable

Example Sentence:

The fee was nothing but extortionate.

7.DEFIANCE (NOUN): (अवज्ञा): resistance

Synonyms: opposition, confrontation

Antonyms: submission

Example Sentence:

His was an act of defiance.

8.DUBIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (संदेहात्मक): doubtful

Synonyms: uncertain, unsure

Antonyms: certain

Example Sentence:

I was rather dubious about the whole idea

9.MISCHIEF (NOUN): (शरारत): badness

Synonyms: misbehaviour, misconduct

Antonyms: solemnity

Example Sentence:

She'll make sure Sia doesn't get into mischief.

10. CAUTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (सतर्क): careful

Synonyms: wary, aware

Antonyms: incautious

Example Sentence:

Any cautious tourist will guard her passport.

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