The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams | 10-06-2023

1. Tableau (Noun) : झाँकी : A vivid or graphic description or representation of a scene, often presented on a stage or displayed in a visual form.

Synonyms: Scene, Picture, Display, Exhibit

Example Sentence: The actors performed a  beautiful tableau depicting a historical

event during the theater production.

2. Assassination (Noun) : हत्याकांड  : The act of intentionally killing a prominent person, typically for political or ideological reasons.

Synonyms: Murder, Homicide, Killing

Antonyms: Protection, Security, Safeguarding

Example Sentence: The president's assassination shocked the nation and sparked widespread outrage and investigation.

3. Nadir (Noun) : निचलतम स्थिति : The lowest point; the point of greatest adversity or despair.

Synonyms: Lowest point, Bottom, Rock bottom, Depths

Antonyms: Apex, Zenith, Peak

Example Sentence: After losing his job and going through a series of personal setbacks, he felt like he had reached the nadir of his life.

4. Démarche (Noun) : प्रयास की प्रक्रिया : A course of action, a diplomatic initiative, or a procedure taken by a government or organization.

Synonyms: Approach, Initiative, Move, Step

Antonyms: Inaction, Stagnation

Example Sentence: The government's démarche to address the issue of climate change was

applauded by environmental activists.

5. Vandalism (Noun) : हिंसात्मक उच्छेद : The deliberate destruction, damage, or defacement of property, especially public property.

Synonyms: Destruction, Defacement, Desecration, Sabotage

Antonyms: Protection, Conservation

Example Sentence: The park was closed temporarily due to the rampant

vandalism of its benches and sculptures.

6. Hawkish (Adj.) : युद्धकारी : Advocating or favoring aggressive military or political strategies, often involving the use of force.

Synonyms: Aggressive, Belligerent

Antonyms: Peaceful, Pacifist, Dove-like

Example Sentence: The hawkish politician called for immediate military action in response

to the escalating tensions between the two countries.

7. Concede (Verb) : स्वीकार करना, मान लेना: To acknowledge or admit that something is true or valid, often reluctantly.

Synonyms: acknowledge, accept, grant, confess

Antonyms: Deny, refuse, reject, contest

Example Sentence:After a long debate, the politician finally conceded that his opponent

had a valid point.

8. Intangible (Adjective) : अमूर्त : Not able to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence;

Synonyms: Impalpable, abstract, elusive, insubstantial

Antonyms: Tangible, concrete, material, physical, substantial

Example Sentence: Love and friendship are intangible concepts that are difficult to

define but very important to our lives.

9. Costs An Arm And A Leg (Idiom) : to be very expensive; to cost a lot of money.

Synonyms: Break the bank, Empty one's pockets, Be pricey

Antonyms: Affordable, Inexpensive, Budgetfriendly

Example Sentence: I've always believed that the carrot-and-stick method is the best way to

achieve results with your team.

10. A Dime A Dozen (Idiom) : Very common or abundant; easily available or found.

Synonyms: Commonplace, Ordinary, Ubiquitous

Antonyms: Rare, Unique, Extraordinary

Example Sentence: In the city, coffee shops are a dime a dozen, and you can find one on

almost every street corner.

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