The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 30-12-2022

1-Rebound(Verb) : फिर से उछाल आना : To return to an earlier and better condition; improve

Synonyms: Backfire , Bounce back

Antonyms : Cause , Decline

Example Sentence : She rebounded quickly from the loss.

2-Curb(Verb) : नियंत्रण करना : To control the growth or expression of something

Synonyms : Restrain , Restrict

Antonyms : Liberate , Unleash

Example Sentence :You've got to learn to curb your temper.

3-Contraction(Noun) : संक्षेपण :Decreasing the size of something or shortening

Synonyms: Deflation , Shrinkage

Antonyms : Enlargement , Expansion

Example Sentence :Contraction of the timbers left gaps in the fence.

4-Uptick(Noun) :: An increase in the number or amount of something

Synonyms: Boost , Raise

Antonyms : Depletion , Diminish

Example Sentence :Many hospitals noticed a big uptick in cases when kids went back to their classrooms.

5-Shrinking(Noun) : संकोच: To draw back, as in retreat or avoidance

Synonyms : Dwindle , Lessen

Antonyms : Increase , Expand

Example Sentence : Your sweater will shrink if you wash it at too high a temperature.

6-Recession(Noun) : मंदी : A slowdown or a massive contraction in economic activities

Synonyms : Downturn , Bankruptcy

Antonyms : Boom , Growth

Example Sentence : Demand for new cars has fallen due to the recession.

7-Reckons(Verb) : अनुमान लगाना : To consider or have the opinion that something is as stated

Synonyms : Appraise , Approximate

Example Sentence :She reckoned they were both equally responsible.

8-Meagre(Adjective) : थोड़ा : Very small in amount or number

Synonyms : Inadequate , Limited

Antonyms : Abundant

Example Sentence : Manufacturing output rose by a meagre 0.1% in September.

9-Remittance (Noun) : भेजी हुई रकम: the transfer of funds between parties as a bill, an invoice, or even a gift.

Synonyms: Money Order , Settlement

Example Sentence : Kindly return the completed form with your remittance at the reception.

10-Deft(Adjective) : निपुण : Skilful, clever, or quick

Synonyms: Adept , Adroit

Antonyms : Crude , Clumsy

Example Sentence : She answered the journalist's questions with a deft touch.


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