The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams | 29-06-2023

 

1. Trounce (Verb) : पराजित करना : To defeat somebody completely

Synonyms: Rout, Crush

Antonyms: Lose, Surrender

Example Sentence: The defending champions were trounced by the underdog team, losing by a staggering margin of ten goals.

2. Obscenity (Adjective) : अश्‍लील शब्‍द या चेष्‍टाएँ (अपमानजनक ) : Sexual words or acts that shock people and cause offence

Synonyms: Vulgarity, Profanity

Antonyms: Decorum, propriety

Example Sentence: The comedian's performance was filled with obscenities and vulgar language, shocking the audience.

3. Stringent(Adjective) : बहुत कठोर : (used about a law, rule, etc.) very strict

Synonyms: Strict, Rigorous

Antonyms: Lenient, Lax

Example Sentence: The company implemented stringent quality control measures to ensure that all products meet the highest standards.

4. Clandestine (Adjective) : गुप्‍त और प्रायः ग़ैर-क़ानूनी : Secret and often not legal

Synonyms: Covert, Undercover

Antonyms: Open, Overt

Example Sentence: The spy carried out a clandestine operation to gather classified information from the enemy.

5. Amorous(Adjective): Showing sexual desire and love for somebody

Synonyms: Romantic

Antonyms: Apathetic

Example Sentence: They embarked on a romantic getaway, indulging in amorous gestures and heartfelt conversations.

6. Placid (Adjective): शांत : (used about a person or an animal) calm and not easily excited

Synonyms: Tranquil , Serene

Antonyms: Turbulent

Example Sentence: The lake was placid, reflecting the serene beauty of the surrounding mountains.

7. Sardonic (Adjective) : निरादरपूर्ण : Characterized by mocking or cynical humor

Synonyms: Sarcastic

Antonyms: Genuine

Example Sentence: He responded to their compliments with a sarcastic remark, displaying his sardonic wit.

8. Grave(Noun) : क़ब्र : The place where a dead body is buried

Synonyms: Cemetery, sepulcher

Antonyms: Birthplace, cradle

Example Sentence: They visited the grave of their beloved grandmother to pay their respects.

9. Relentless(Adjective): दयाहीन: Persistent , Tenacious

Synonyms: Snub , Repulse

Antonyms: Merciful , Indulgent

Example Sentence: The detective showed relentless determination in solving the complex murder case.

10. Slain (Verb) : हत्‍या कर देना : To kill violently; to murder

Synonyms: Slaughtered , Killed

Antonyms: Rescued , Protected

Example Sentence: The villagers were terrified when they learned that a pack of wolves had slain their livestock.

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