The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 22-10-2022

1-Recalcitrant(Adjective): आज्ञा न माननेवाला: Refusing to follow instructions or rules

Synonyms: Intractable , Unmanageable

Antonyms: Amenable , Docile

Example Sentence: Everyday I see casual violence meted out on recalcitrant toddlers.

2-Stymie(Verb): बाधाएँ डालना : To hinder or thwart

Synonyms: Impede , Hamper

Antonyms: Assist , Help

Example Sentence: The two-tier system is likely to cause confusion and may stymie development.

3-Fractious(Adjective): झगड़ालू : Irritable and quarrelsome

Synonyms: Grumpy , Ill-Mannered

Antonyms: Affable , Obedient

Example Sentence:Nandini was in a fractious mood.

4-Induce(Verb): प्रेरित करना: Persuade someone to do something

Synonyms: Convince , Inspire

Antonyms: Dissuade , Discourage

Example Sentence:They will induce labor to avoid complications.

5-Untenable(Adjective): अस्थिर: Incapable of being defended

Synonyms: Unarguable , Unjustifiable

Antonyms: Moderate , Rational

Example Sentence:Three years of drought have made the supply situation untenable.

6-Persuaded(Verb): आश्वस्त : To prevail on (a person) to do something

Synonyms: Coax , Convince

Antonyms: Discourage , Dissuade

Example Sentence:He would not listen to anyone who tried to persuade him to stay at home.

7-Exacted(Adjective): सटीक : Correct; accurate

Synonyms: Sanctioned , Imposed

Antonyms: Fuzzy , Uncertain

Sentence: They would not rest until they had exacted revenge.

8-Helm(Noun): संचालन: Wheel or handle used to control boat.

Synonyms: Tiller , Rudder

Antonyms: Walk , Repel

Example Sentence: During the crisis, the chief firefighter took the helm and got everyone to safety quickly.

9-Wobbling(Verb): डगमगाना: To move unsteadily from side to side

Synonyms: Jiggle , See-Saw

Antonyms: Steady , Stabilize

Example Sentence: The boy was wobbling along on his bicycle.

10-Awry(Adjective , Adverb): टेढ़ा : Untidy

Synonyms: Amiss , Wrong

Antonyms: Straight , Even

Example Sentence: I feel that he is totally awry in his comments.

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