The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 20-12-2022

1-Gruesome(Adjective) : भयानक : Extremely unpleasant and shocking

Synonyms: Ghastly , Frightful

Antonyms : Attractive , Charming

Example Sentence:When he opened his eyes, he found a gruesome sight awaiting him.

2-Apparent (Adjective) : स्‍पष्‍ट : Clear, obvious, or easily observed

Synonyms : Evident , Discernible

Antonyms : Unclear , Obscure

Example Sentence:I was a bit depressed by our apparent lack of progress.

3-Discretionary(Adjective) : विवेकाधीन : Able to be decided by a particular person or group, rather than being controlled by rules

Synonyms: Unrestricted , Optional

Antonyms : Compulsory , Obligatory

Example Sentence: The president of each house has the discretionary power of appointing additional laymen, not exceeding ten in number.

4-Pogrom(Noun) : बरबादी : An organized massacre of helpless people

Synonyms: Annihilation , Carnage

Antonyms : Assistance , Encouragement

Example Sentence: The most aggressive group broke into the building and started a pogrom.

5-Peculiar(Adjective) : अजीब : Unusual or strange

Synonyms : Distinctive , Anomalous

Antonyms : Normal , Ordinary

Example Sentence:The dog's peculiar behavior worried them.

6-Divested(Verb) : वंचित कर देना : To deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title.

Synonyms : Dismantle , Bereave

Antonyms : Hold , Keep

Example Sentence:She managed to divest herself of responsibility.

7-Concurred (Verb) : सहमति जताई: To agree or have the same opinion as someone else

Synonyms: Collaborate , Accord

Antonyms: Clash , Disagree

Example Sentence: He said the mayor should not be reelected, and the voters concurred.

8-Vitiated (Verb) : बिगाड़ना : To destroy or damage something

Synonyms: Deprave , Pervert

Antonyms : Establish , Allow

Example Sentence: A mistake of fact in some circumstances could vitiate the contract.

9-Remission(Noun) : माफ़ी: Pardon; forgiveness, as of sins or offenses

Synonyms: Suspension , Revocation

Antonyms: Accusation , Allegation

Example Sentence:He was given remission for good behavior.

10-Husk (Noun) : भूसी निकालना : The outer covering of a grain or a seed

Synonyms: Shell , Covering

Antonyms : Inside , Interior

Example Sentence: Money may be the husk of many things, but not the kernel.