The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 20-10-2022

1-Sack(Noun):निकाल देना : To dismiss especially summarily

Synonyms: Dismissal , Redundancy

Antonyms: Hire , Takeon

Example Sentence:  Hundreds of workers are to be sacked at the factory.

2-Euphemism(Noun): व्यंजना: Indirect, or vague expression

Synonyms: Delicacy , Circumlocution

Antonyms: Dysphemism

Example Sentence:  ‘Pass away’ is a euphemism for ‘die’.

3-Confrontation(Noun): विरोध : A fight or an argument

Synonyms: Conflict , Collision

Antonyms: Calm , Peace

Example Sentence: Confrontation with parents is a common reaction for adolescents.

4-Reluctance(Noun):अनिच्छा: Unwillingness

Synonyms: Disinclination , Trepidation

Antonyms: Eagerness , Liking

Example Sentence:  I accepted his resignation with great reluctance.

5-Unpalatable(Adjective):अरुचिकर : Not pleasant to taste.

Synonyms: Unappealing , Rancid

Antonyms: Tasty , Pleasant

Example Sentence:  It is an unpalatable fact that rape makes a good news story.

6-Realm(Noun):राज्य: Sphere , Domain

Synonyms: Kingdom , Empire

Antonyms: Zenith , Nadir

Example Sentence:  Her interests are in the realm of practical politics.

7-Friction(Adjective):संघर्ष , मनमुटाव : Disagreement between people or groups

Synonyms: Rasping , Rubbing

Antonyms: Harmony , Concord

Example Sentence: It was difficult to reach an agreement because of the friction between the two sides.

8-Curtail(Verb): घटाना : To reduce

Synonyms: Lessen , Diminish

Antonyms: Increase , Lengthen

Example Sentence: I had to curtail my answer as I was running out of time.

9-Confrontation(Noun): विरोध : A fight or an argument

Synonyms: Conflict , Collision

Antonyms: Calm , Peace

Example Sentence:  Confrontation with parents is a common reaction for adolescents.

10-Reluctance(Noun):अनिच्छा : Unwillingness

Synonyms: Disinclination , Trepidation

Antonyms: Eagerness , Liking

Example Sentence: I accepted his resignation with great reluctance.

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