The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 25-12-2022

1-Earnest(Adjective) : गंभीर या दृढ़निश्‍चय वाला: Serious or determined

Synonyms: Ardent , Diligent

Antonyms : Frivolous

Example Sentence:The work on the house will begin in earnest on Monday.

2-Intent(Adjective) : अभिप्राय : Determined, esp. in a way that seems silly or harmful

Synonyms : Purpose , Scheme

Example Sentence: The climbers were intent on reaching the mountaintop despite the freezing temperatures.

3-Indigenously(Adverb) : स्वदेशीय: Originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country

Synonyms: Native , Aboriginal

Example Sentence: They were our indigenous peoples, our first peoples, our first speakers and our first hearers.

4-Marred(Verb) : बिगाड़ देना : To harm or damage something good

Synonyms: Spoil , Ruin

Antonyms : Improve

Example Sentence: There were at least three different footprints but they were marred and nearly indistinguishable.

5-Enmity(Noun) : शत्रुता: A feeling of hostility or ill will, as between enemies

Synonyms : Acrimony , Antagonism

Antonyms : Friendship , Goodwill

Example Sentence: There's a long history of enmity between them.

6-Concede (Verb) : स्वीकार करना : To acknowledge as true, just, or proper

Synonyms : Accept , Admit

Antonyms : Deny , Defend

Example Sentence : He finally conceded that she was right

7-Coalition(Noun) : गठबंधन : a group consisting of people from different political or social groups who are co-operating to achieve a particular aim

Synonyms: Alliance , Affiliation

Antonyms : Separation , Division

Example Sentence: : The group is working in coalition with other environmental groups.

8-Cling(Verb) : जुड़े रहना: To stay close or near

Synonyms : Clutch , Grasp

Antonyms : Loose , Release

Example Sentence: The shirt clung to his wet shoulders.

9-Sabotage(Noun) : तोड़-फोड़ : Damage or destruction of equipment or property which belongs to your enemy or opponent.

Synonyms: Wrecking , Vandalize

Antonyms: Assistance , Fidelity

Example Sentence: The lawyer is trying to sabotage the case by creating confusion.

10-Dogged(Adjective) : हठी : Very determined to continue doing something

Synonyms: Tenacious , Obstinate

Antonyms : Hesitant , Flexible

Example Sentence: Her dogged determination to uncover the truth about the scandal led to her winning a reporting prize.

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