The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 15-10-2022

1-Verdict(Noun): निर्णय: A judgment; decision

Synonyms: Conclusion , Resolution

Antonyms: Doubt , Ambiguity

Example Sentence:: The general verdict was that the restaurant was too expensive.

2-Secularism(Noun) : धर्म-निरपेक्षतावाद : Not having any connection with religion

Synonyms: Atheism , Non belief

Antonyms: Faith , Cult

Example Sentence: We live in an increasingly secular society, in which religion has less and less influence on our daily lives.

3-Antithesis(Noun): विलोम: Opposite of something

Synonyms: Converse , Reverse

Antonyms: Same , Similar

Example Sentence: War is the antithesis of peace.

4-Empathizes(Verb): सहानुभूति : Engage in or feel empathy

Synonyms: Sympathy , Comprehend

Antonyms: Misinterpret , Misunderstand

Example Sentence: It's very easy to empathize with the characters in her books.

5-Diverse(Adjective.) : विभिन्न : Very different from each other

Synonyms: Various , Sundry

Antonyms: Parallel , Similar

Example Sentence: We hold very diverse views on the topic.

6-Fraternity(Noun): बिरादरी : A feeling of friendship and support

Synonyms: Band , Fellowship

Antonyms: Sorority

Example Sentence:  He described sport as a symbol of peace and a means of promoting fraternity between nations.

7-Assertion(Noun) : बल देकर कहना : Claim that something is true

Synonyms: Declaration , Proclamation

Antonyms: Denial , Rejection

Example Sentence: The companies have asserted that everything they did was appropriate.

8-Legitimizes (Verb): न्याय्य करना : To give legal force or status to; make lawful

Synonyms: Validate , Authorize

Antonyms: Disapprove , Disallow

Sentence: The youth protested against the attempt to legitimize police violence.

9-Detract(Verb): बेक़दर करना : to draw away or divert

Synonyms: Belittle , Reduce

Antonyms: Enhance

Example Sentence: All that make-up she wears actually detracts from her beauty.

10-VIBRANT (ADJECTIVE): (जोशपूर्ण): energetic

Synonyms: spirited, virile

Antonyms: dispirited, lethargic

Example Sentence:The rich merchants are a part of a vibrant economy.

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