The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 27-09-2022

1. RADICAL (ADJECTIVE): (संपूर्ण): thoroughgoing

Synonyms: thorough, complete

Antonyms: superficial

Example Sentence:

A radical overhaul of the existing regulatory framework is needed.

 2. IMPRUDENT (ADJECTIVE): (अविवेकी): unwise

Synonyms: injudicious, incautious

Antonyms: prudent

Example Sentence:

It would be imprudent to leave her winter coat behind.

 3. INCURSION (NOUN): (चढ़ाई): attack on

Synonyms: assault on, raid on

Antonyms: retreat

Example Sentence:

Soldiers went for incursions into enemy territory.

4. EXACERBATE (VERB): (ख़राब करना): aggravate

Synonyms: worsen, inflame

Antonyms: calm

Example Sentence:

The exorbitant cost of land in urban areas only exacerbated the problem.

 5. CATASTROPHE (NOUN): (आपदा): disaster

Synonyms: calamity, cataclysm

Antonyms: salvation

Example Sentence:

An environmental catastrophe has hit the country.

 6. FORMIDABLE (ADJECTIVE): (डर पैदा करने वाला):: intimidating

Synonyms: forbidding, redoubtable

Antonyms: comforting

Example Sentence:

Hers is a formidable opponent.

 7.DIGNIFIED (ADJECTIVE): (प्रतिष्ठित): stately

Synonyms: noble, courtly

Antonyms: undignified

Example Sentence:

She maintained a dignified silence.

 8.PHENOMENAL (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): exceptional

Synonyms: extraordinary, remarkable

Antonyms: ordinary

Example Sentence:

The town expanded at a phenomenal rate.

9. OPPRESSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (दमनकारी): harsh

Synonyms: cruel, brutal

Antonyms: lenient

Example Sentence:                 

They survived an oppressive dictatorship.

 10.IMPROBABLE (ADJECTIVE): (असंभाव्य): unlikely

Synonyms: not likely, doubtful

Antonyms: probable

Example Sentence:

This account of events was seen by the jury as most improbable.

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