The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 08-04-2023

1. Cornerstone (Noun): आधारशिला : something of great importance that everything else depends on

Synonyms: foundation, basis, keystone, core

Example Sentence: The technology, usually the cornerstone of sci-fi, is biomechanical rather than metallic.

2. Expedite (Verb): तेजी लाना : to make something happen more quickly

Synonyms: accelerate, hasten, quicken, rush

Antonyms: delay, hinder, impede, prolong

Example Sentence:  If you would like to expedite the shipping of your order, please pay the express shipping fee.

3. Abnegate (Verb) : अस्वीकार करना : to not allow yourself to have something, especially something you like or want, renounce or reject (something desired or valuable)

Synonyms: renounce, relinquish, abdicate, resign,

Antonyms: adhere, accept, admit

Example Sentence:  The athlete decided to abnegate the unhealthy snack even though she really wanted to have a bite.

4. Cavalier(Adjective): अभिमानपूर्ण: showing a lack of proper concern; not considering other people's feelings or safety

Synonyms: arrogant, assumptive, bumptious

Antonyms: humble, lowly, modest

Example Sentence:  The club’s owner showed a cavalier attitude to the licensing laws.

5. Multifarious (Adjective) : विविध : many and of various types

Synonyms: multiform, multiple, different

Antonyms: alike, identical

Example Sentence:  Spain is a composite of multifarious traditions and people.

6. Acrimonious (Adjective) : उग्र : full of anger, arguments, and bad feeling

Synonyms: bitter, rancorous, caustic

Antonyms: caring, gentle, kind

Example Sentence:  Their marriage ended eight years ago in an acrimonious divorce.

7. Divulge (Verb): प्रकट करना : to make something secret known (private or sensitive information)

Synonyms: disclose, reveal, make known

Antonyms: conceal, enshroud, hide

Example Sentence: I do not want to divulge my plans at the moment.

8. Birds of the same feather (Idiom) : Similar or like-minded people.

Synonyms: Bobbsey twins, alike

Example Sentence:  Birds of a feather flock together, so I’m not really surprised that you two get along.

9-Grouse (Verb) : बडबड़ाऩा: complain pettily

Synonyms: grumble, complain, moan

Antonyms: commend, compliment, plaudit

Example Sentence: She heard him grousing about his assistant.

10-Befuddled (Adjective) : उलझना: unable to think clearly; confused or perplexed

Synonyms: bewildered, confused, dazed

Antonyms: clearheaded, conscious

Example Sentence: I was so befuddled to find the marriage ceremony venue, thus I couldn’t reach there on time.

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