The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 18-05-2023

1. Delve (Verb) : खोजना : To dig or excavate (ground) with a tool ; To investigate or explore in detail.

Synonyms: probe, investigate, scrutinize, search, examine

Antonyms: skim, glance, ignore, neglect, overlook

Example Sentence: The journalist will delve into the matter to find the truth.
2. Elude (Verb) : बच निकलना, टाल जाना : To escape from or avoid someone or something, typically in a skillful or cunning way.

Synonyms: evade, avoid, escape, dodge

Antonyms: confront, face, encounter, meet,

Example Sentence:The thief managed to elude the police by sneaking out through the
back door.

3. Spurious (Verb) : जाली, नकली : false or fake; not genuine or authentic

Synonyms: false, counterfeit, fake, bogus, fraudulent, deceptive

Antonyms: genuine, authentic, real,valid, true

Example Sentence: The salesman tried to sell me a spurious watch claiming it was a
luxury brand.

4. Solatium (Noun): मुआवजा : a payment made to someone who has suffered loss or injury, compensation, consolation

Synonyms: compensation, indemnity, recompense, redress

Example Sentence: The company provided a solatium to the families of the workers
who were injured in the accident.

5. Avenge (Verb): प्रतिशोध लेना: to take revenge or seek retribution for a wrongdoing

Synonyms: retaliate, revenge

Antonyms: forgive, pardon, excuse

Example Sentence: He vowed to avenge the death of his brother by bringing the culprits to justice.

6. Inculcate (Verb) : अंतर्निविष्ठ करना : to instill or teach an idea, habit, or skill by persistent instruction (to fix beliefs or ideas in someone's mind, especially by repeating them often)

Synonyms: instill, implant, indoctrinate, teach

Antonyms: unlearn, forget, neglect

Example Sentence:Parents play a crucial role in inculcating good values in their

children.

7. Myriad (Noun, Adj.): असंख्य, अनगिनत, विविधता: countless or extremely great number, a large variety or assortment

Synonyms: countless, infinite, numerous

Antonyms: limited, few, finite

Example Sentence: There is myriad of stars in the sky on a clear night.

8. Respite (Noun) : राहत : a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant

Synonyms: rest, pause, interval, break, reprieve

Antonyms: continuation, burden, strain, exertion, labor

Example Sentence: After working for hours, he took a short respite to recharge his energy.

9. Brazen (Adj.) : निर्लज्ज, ढीठ : Shameless or impudent; bold and without shame.

Synonyms: Bold, shameless, impudent, audacious,

Antonyms: Timid, shy, humble, meek

Example Sentence: She brazenly asked for a raise after only two weeks on the job.

10. Stymie (Verb.): बाधा डालना : to prevent something from happening or someone from achieving a purpose

Synonyms: Hinder, obstruct, impede, thwart, hamper, block

Antonyms: Assist, aid, facilitate, support, promote

Example Sentence:  The lack of funding stymied the progress of the research project.

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