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The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 13-06-2023

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1. Juvenile (Noun/Adjective) : किशोर, नाबालिग  : Relating to or characteristic of young people; a person below the age of majority

Synonyms: youthful, adolescent, teenage, immature, young

Antonyms: mature, adult, grown-up

Example Sentence: The juvenile was sent to a rehabilitation center for his involvement in

the crime.

2. Misogynist (Adjective) : स्त्रीद्वेषी, नारीविरोधी : A person who dislikes, distrusts, or has prejudice against women.

Synonyms: Woman-hater, sexist, chauvinist

Antonyms: Feminist, supporter of gender equality

Example Sentence:His derogatory remarks about women clearly showed that he was a misogynist.

3. Deft (Adjective) :निपुण : Skillful, adept, quick, and skillful in movement or action

Synonyms: Skillful, adept, nimble, dexterous, proficient

Antonyms: Clumsy, inept, unskilled

Example Sentence:The chef's deft hands swiftly prepared the intricate dish with precision and finesse.

4. Throes (Noun) : विकट स्थिति  : Intense pain, struggle, or agony.

Synonyms: Agony, torment, anguish, struggle, pain

Antonyms: Ease, comfort, tranquility

Example Sentence: The country was in the throes of a political crisis, with protests and unrest spreading across the nation.

5. Elucidation (Noun) : व्याख्या : Explanation or clarification of a concept or idea.

Synonyms: Explanation, clarification, interpretation, exposition

Antonyms: Confusion, obscurity, ambiguity

Example Sentence: The teacher provided a detailed elucidation of the scientific theory, helping the students better understand its principles.

6. Apartheid (Noun): रंग-भेद : a system under which people of different races were kept separate by law, and white people were given more political rights and educational and other advantages

Synonyms: segregation, discrimination, racism,

Antonyms: integration, union, impartial

Example Sentence: Nelson Mandela helped to end Apartheid, which was racial discrimination in South Africa.

7. Pandemonium (Noun): हंगामा : wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.

Synonyms: disturbance, turmoil, stir

Antonyms: calm, rest, tranquility, peace

Example Sentence: Even though the teacher had instructed the children to be on their best behavior, pandemonium broke loose the minute Santa Claus walked through the door.

8. Propitiate (Verb) :शांत करना : to lessen the anger or agitation of

Synonyms: appease, placate, conciliate

Antonyms: anger, antagonize, infuriate

Example Sentence: After Bill forgot his wife’s birthday, he tried to propitiate the situation by purchasing her the pearl necklace she always wanted.


9. Over egg the pudding (Idiom) : To exaggerate or overemphasize something, often to the point of making it less effective or believable.

Synonyms: Overdo, exaggerate, amplify

Antonym: Understate, downplay

Example Sentence: She tends to over egg the pudding when telling stories, adding unnecessary details and making them less interesting.

10. To pick holes (Idiom) : To criticize or find faults in something or someone.

Synonyms: Nitpick, find fault, criticize

Antonym: Accept, approve, appreciate

Example Sentence:He always finds a way to pick holes in my arguments, even when they are well-reasoned and supported.





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