The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 21-05-2023

1. Blatant (Adjective) : विनयहीन : Obvious, conspicuous, or flagrant in a way that is intentional and without any attempt to hide or disguise

Synonyms: flagrant, glaring, overt, obvious

Antonyms: subtle, concealed, hidden

Example Sentence: The student's blatant cheating during the exam led to his immediate

disqualification.

2. Certitude (Noun) : निश्चय : the state of being certain or confident

Synonyms: Confidence, assurance, certainty, surety

Antonyms: Doubt, uncertainty, skepticism

Example Sentence: Based on the evidence presented in court, the lawyer spoke with

certitude about the defendant's guilt.

3. Torpor ( Noun) : सुस्ती, उदासीनता : A state of physical or mental inactivity, lethargy, or sluggishness.

Synonyms: Inactivity, apathy, dullness, lethargy, languor

Antonyms: Activity, energy, enthusiasm

Example Sentence: The hot and humid weather left him feeling a sense of torpor, making

it difficult for him to focus on his work..

4. Sedulous(Adjective) : मेहनती, परिश्रमी : Diligent and hardworking.

Synonyms: Assiduous, industrious, hardworking, diligent, persevering

Antonyms: Lazy, idle, careless, lethargic

Example Sentence: Her sedulous efforts paid off when she was promoted to manager

after only a year at the company.

5. Flurry (Noun) : उतावला: A sudden short period of excitement or nervous activity

Synonyms: tumult, bustle, excitement

Antonyms: Calm, peace, tranquility, stillness, serenity

Example Sentence: The announcement of the new product caused a flurry of excitement among investors.

6. Corroborate (Verb): पुष्टि करना : To confirm or give support to (a statement, theory or finding) by providing additional evidence

Synonyms: Confirm, validate, substantiate, support, verify

Antonyms: Disprove, contradict, deny, refute, invalidate

Example Sentence: The witness was able to corroborate the victim's testimony and help

secure a conviction.

7. Hanker (Verb) : to have a strong desire or longing for something

Synonyms: Crave, Yearn, Long, Pine

Antonyms: Dislike, Abhor

Example Sentence: I have always hankered for adventure and travel, so I decided to take

a year off and backpack across Europe.

8. Depraved (Adjective): दुष्‍ट: Morally corrupt, wicked

Synonyms: Corrupt, immoral, vicious, nefarious

Antonyms: Virtuous, moral, ethical, righteous

Example Sentence: The depraved individual was found guilty of committing heinous

crimes.

9. Immaculate (Adjective): बेदाग, दोषिहहत : perfectly clean, neat, or tidy; free from flaws or mistakes

Synonyms: Spotless, Pure, Pristine,Flawless, Untarnished

Antonyms: Dirty, Stained, Sullied, Tainted, Flawed

Example Sentence: She kept her house immaculate, with everything in its place and not a speck of dust to be seen.

10. Balderdash (Noun): बकवास: something that is stupid or not true; senseless talk or writing

Synonyms: nonsense, rubbish, hogwash, drivel, claptrap

Antonyms: sense, logic, reason, coherence

Example Sentence:  The book was filled with balderdash, lacking any factual or substantial information.

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