The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 15-11-2022

1-Marginal(Adjective) : सीमांत : Very small in amount or effect

Synonyms: Slight , Minimal

Antonyms: Major , Core

Example Sentence: The report suggests that there has only been a marginal improvement in women's pay over the past few years.

2-Replenishable (Adjective): फिर से भरना : Able to be renewed

Synonyms: Extendable , Sustainable

Antonyms: Deplete , Eliminate

Example Sentence:  Forests are renewable natural resources, but they must be treated with care.

3-Indiscriminate(Adjective): विवेकहीन : Done at random or without careful judgement

Synonyms: Aimless , Haphazard

Antonyms: Planned , Chosen

Example Sentence:  The indiscriminate use of fertilizers can cause long-term problems.

4-Endangered(Adjective) : विलुप्त होने के कगार पर : Seriously at risk of extinction.

Synonyms: Imperil , In danger

Antonyms: Protected , Preserved

Example Sentence:  The list of endangered species includes nearly 600 fishes.

5-Arid(Adjective) : बंजर : Very dry and without enough rain

Synonyms: Parched , Sterile

Antonyms: Wet , fertile

Example Sentence:  Huge areas of arid land could be made fruitful either for agriculture or for biochemical industry.

6-Inherent(Adjective) : पैतृक : Existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

Synonyms: Innate , Inborn

Antonyms: Extrinsic , External

Example Sentence: I have an inherent distrust of lawyers.

7-Foregone(Verb): पूर्व निश्चित : That has gone before; previous; past

Synonyms: Former , Bygone

Antonyms: Latter

Sentence: The outcome of the election is a foregone conclusion.

8-Deployed(Verb) : तैनात : To arrange in a position of readiness

Synonyms: Garrison , Base

Antonyms: Conceal , Displace

Example Sentence:  Two scientists were deployed to study the problem.

9-Perfunctory(Adjective): असावधान : Lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm

Synonyms: Superficial , Apathetic

Antonyms: Careful , Detailed

Example Sentence:  She asked a few perfunctory questions about my family and then ended the conversation.

10-Contentious(Adjective ) : विवाद-ग्रस्त : Disagreement between people or groups

Synonyms: Controversial , Debatable

Antonyms: Agreeable , Non-Aggressive

Example Sentence:  The director had a contentious relationship with the eccentric actor.

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