The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams | 05-07-2023

 

1. Ominous (Adjective) : अशुभ : Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

Synonyms: Menacing, Foreboding, Threatening

Antonyms: Reassuring, Comforting, Auspicious

Example Sentence: The dark clouds and rumbling thunder were ominous signs of an approaching storm.

2. Subverts (Verb) :तख्‍़ता पलटना : To try to destroy or damage something

Synonyms: Undermines, Sabotages

Antonyms: Supports, Upholds, Reinforces

Example Sentence: The group of activists aimed to subvert the oppressive regime by spreading awareness and organizing peaceful protests.

3. Admonished(Verb) : डाँटना, फटकारना : To reprimand or scold someone firmly

Synonyms: Reproached, Chastised, Rebuked

Antonyms: Praised, Commended, Applauded

Example Sentence: The teacher admonished the student for constantly interrupting the class and reminded him of the importance of respecting others' turns to speak.

4. Splintered (Adjective) : टुकड़ों‍ में‍ टूटना : Broken or shattered into small, sharp fragments

Synonyms: Broken, Fractured

Antonyms: Intact, Unbroken

Example Sentence:: The window pane was splintered into countless pieces after the baseball hit it with great force.

 5. Contravention(Noun) : उल्‍लंघन : Violating or going against a law, rule

Synonyms: Infringement, Breach, Transgression

Antonyms: Compliance, Adherence, Observance

Example Sentence:The company's dumping of hazardous waste into the river was in contravention of environmental regulations, leading to severe penalties and legal consequences.

6. Bleakness (Noun): उत्‍साहहीनता : Lacking in hope or cheerfulness

Synonyms: Desolation, Dreariness, Gloom

Antonyms: Brightness, Optimism

Example Sentence:The abandoned house stood in stark bleakness, with broken windows and overgrown weeds, reflecting the desolation of its surroundings.

7. Ruse(Noun) : धोखा : A trick or clever plan

Synonyms: Trick, Ploy, Scheme, Deception

Antonyms: Honesty, Truthfulness, Sincerity

Example Sentence:The thief used a clever ruse to distract the security guard while his accomplice stole the valuable painting from the gallery.

8. Arson(Noun) : आग‍ लगाने‍ का‍अपराध : The criminal act of intentionally setting fire to property, typically with malicious intent or to commit insurance fraud.

Synonyms: Fire-raising, Incendiarism

Antonyms: Firefighting, fire prevention

Example Sentence: The authorities suspected arson as the cause of the massive warehouse fire, as there were signs of accelerants and multiple points of origin.

9.Capacious(Adjective): विशाल :A space or container that is able to hold or accommodate a significant amount

Synonyms: Spacious, Roomy, Ample

Antonyms: Compact, Cramped, Narrow

Example Sentence: The house had a capacious living room with high ceilings and large windows, providing a sense of openness and comfort.

10. Prance (Verb) : उछल-कूद : To move with high spirits or lively steps, especially in a playful or proud manner.

Synonyms: Dance, Skip, Strut, Caper, Frolic

Antonyms: Stumble, Trudge, Plod, Lumber

Example Sentence: The little girl couldn't contain her excitement and began to prance around the room, twirling and leaping with joy.

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