The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 16-12-2022

1-Conundrum(Noun) : पहेली : A confusing and difficult problem or question.

Synonyms: Puzzle , Enigma

Antonyms : Clarification , Obviousness

Example Sentence:The administration is facing a familiar conundrum.

2-Tardy(Adjective) : मंदा : Slow or late in happening or arriving

Synonyms : Belated , Delayed

Antonyms : Punctual , early

Example Sentence: Justice is often tardy but you must not lose faith in the system.

3-Encroach(Verb) : अतिक्रमण करना: To take control or possession of something in a gradual way and often without being noticed

Synonyms: Trespass , Impinge

Antonyms : Refrain , Discontinue

Example Sentence: He never allows work to encroach upon his family life.

4-Podia(Noun): मंच: A small platform for a speaker, a performer, etc. to stand on

Synonyms: Platform , Rostrum

Example Sentence: The choir and the long space between the podia were for ministrants.

5-Lagging(Verb) : सुस्त: To move or develop more slowly than somebody/something

Synonyms : Straggle , Dawdle

Antonyms : Lead , Hurry

Example Sentence: Politics is lagging behind this trend.

6-Viability(Noun) : जीवन क्षमता : Ability to work as intended or to succeed.

Synonyms : Feasible , Operable

Antonyms : Dullness , Apathy

Example Sentence:She is very negative about the long-term viability of the project.

7-Conventional(Adjective.) : पारम्परिक: Traditional and ordinary

Synonyms: Typical , Common

Antonyms: Extraordinary , Rare

Example Sentence: The number sign is the conventional symbol for labeling something measured in pounds.

8-Panacea(Noun) : रामबाण : A remedy for all ills or difficulties

Synonyms: Elixir , Relief

Antonyms : Injury , Pain

Example Sentence: He finds his panacea in the concrete life of humanity.

9-Parity(Noun) : समानता: The state of being equal

Synonyms: Uniformity , Equivalence

Antonyms: Dissimilarity , Variation

Example Sentence: The two currencies are approaching parity for the first time in decades.

10-Tripping(Verb) : तेज़ी से चलना : Light and quick, as a step or pace

Synonyms: Stumble , Stagger

Example Sentence: I tripped over my own feet and fell down the stairs.

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