The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 02-05-2023

1. Insinuation (Noun) : an unpleasant hint or suggestion of something bad (an indirect or subtle hint)

Synonyms: Inference, Suggestion, Hint, Indication, Omen

Antonyms: Explicit statement, Clear declaration, Direct assertion

Example Sentence: The insinuation in her tone suggested that she didn't trust him.

2. Clout (Noun) : अधिकार : power, influence, or authority, especially in politics or business

Synonyms: influence, authority, power, domination, supremacy, command

Antonyms: powerlessness, weakness, subordination

Example Sentence: The CEO of the company has a lot of clout in the business world.

3. Stymie (Verb): रुकावट डालना : to hinder, block, or thwart someone or something from making progress or achieving a goal

Synonyms: impede, obstruct, block, hamper, sabotage

Antonyms: aid, assist, help, facilitate, promote, support

Example Sentence: The lack of funds has stymied the progress of the project.

4. Overhaul : पूरी जााँच करके मरम्मत करना: a thorough examination of machinery or a system, with repairs or changes made if necessary; to completely change a system so that it works more effectively.

Synonyms: upgrade, restructure, rebuild

Example Sentence: The company decided to overhaul its outdated technology to improve efficiency.

5. Corroborate (Verb) : सत्यापपत करना : To confirm or give support to a statement or theory

Synonyms: Confirm, Verify, Substantiate, Authenticate, Validate

Antonyms: Refute, Contradict, Disprove, Deny, Invalidate

Example Sentence: The research paper included data to corroborate the author's conclusions.

6. Convalesce (Verb): स्वस्थ होना : To recover health and strength after illness; to recuperate.

Synonyms: recuperate, recover, heal, improve, rejuvenate.

Antonyms: deteriorate, worsen, relapse, regress.

Example Sentence: After being hospitalized for a week, she finally began to convalesce and regain her strength.

7. Cinch (Noun): आसान काम : something that is very easy and is therefore certain to be a success

Synonyms: breeze, snap, piece of cake, easy task, uncomplicated

Antonyms: tough, complicated, difficult

Example Sentence: The quiz was a cinch for the bright student. 

8. To Have Full Hands (Idiom) : to be very busy or to have a lot of work to do.

Synonyms: Busy, occupied, engrossed, swamped, burdened, inundated, overloaded

Antonym: Free, unoccupied, idle, leisurely

Example Sentence: I can't talk right now, I have full hands with this project deadline approaching.

9. Vouch (Verb) : गारंटी देना : assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true

Synonyms: certify, attest, witness, ensure, guarantee

Example Sentence: Ally said she would vouch to her boss that her friend was a strong candidate for the job at her work.

10. Gall And Wormwood (Idiom) : strong feelings of bitterness and resentment.

Synonyms: bitterness, harsh, hatred

Example Sentence:Ever since he lost the election for school president, he only feels gall and wormwood, thinkingof my unworthy opponent.

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