The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 18-11-2022

1-Gavel(Noun): भूमि का लगान : Small wooden hammer banged to announce decision.

Synonyms: Baton , Mallet

Antonyms : Intrusive

Example Sentence: Let's take a ten-minute recess', the judge said, pounding his gavel.

2-Helm(Noun) : संचालन, पतवार : A wheel or tiller by which a ship is steered

Synonyms: Rudder , Leadership

Antonyms: Muddle , Rebellion

Example Sentence: We have a new prime minister at the helm.

3-Fraught(Adjective) : भाग्य : Filled with something unpleasant

Synonyms: Agitated , Distracted

Antonyms: Calm , Comfortable

Example Sentence: Their marriage has been fraught with difficulties.

4-Delegation(Noun) : प्रतिनिधि मंडल : A person or group chosen to represent another or others

Synonyms: Delegacy , Delegates

Antonyms: Division , Separation

Example Sentence: The delegation completed its mission successfully.

5-Tempering(Verb) : पानी चढाना: Habit of mind

Synonyms: Variation , Transition

Antonyms: Agreement , Similarity

Example Sentence:She broke the plates in a fit of temper.

6-Equivocate (Verb) : गोलमोल बात कहना  : Use unclear language especially to deceive or mislead someone.

Synonyms: Prevaricate , Waffle

Antonyms: Encounter , Confront

Example Sentence: When asked about her tax plan, the candidate didn't equivocate.

7-Communique(Noun) : सरकारी सूचना: An official statement or announcement

Synonyms: Bulletin , Notification

Antonyms: Listening , Question

Example Sentence:The communiqué said military targets had been hit.

8-Condemned(Verb) : निंदा की , दंडित : Criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons

Synonyms: Sentenced , Convicted

Antonyms: Approve , Compliment

Example Sentence: The government condemns all acts of terrorism.

9-Demeanor(Noun) : व्यवहार: Outward behavior

Synonyms: Conduct , Manner

Antonyms: Courteous

Example Sentence: His good demeanor spoke well for him when he went to apply for the job.

10-Thaw(Verb): पिघलाना : To be warm enough to melt ice and snow

Synonyms: Defrost , Dissolve

Antonyms: Coagulate , Solidify

Example Sentence:It was frozen, but it would soon thaw in this heat.

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