The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams | 12-08-2023

 

1-SACROSANCT(Adjective): Too important or valuable to be interfered with, criticized, or violated.

Synonyms: Hallowed, Revered

Antonyms: Profane, Ordinary

Sentence: The privacy of people's personal information should be treated as sacrosanct and protected from unauthorized access.

2-PARTAKE(Verb): To participate in or share in something, especially an activity or event.

Synonyms: Participate, Engage

Antonyms: Shun, Decline

Sentence: The whole family will partake in the celebration of their grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary.

3-Sojourn(Noun): अस्थायी निवास: a temporary stay or visit in a place, often implying a period of rest or leisure.

Synonyms: Stopover, Vacation

Antonyms: Permanent Stay, Settlement

Sentence: We had a delightful sojourn in the quaint village, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.

4-Forage(Noun) : चारा: To search or rummage for food, provisions, or supplies

Synonyms: Food, Fodder, Provender

Antonyms: Scarcity, Shortage

Sentence: (N)The farmer gathered fresh forage to feed the livestock.

(V)The birds forage for worms and insects in the garden.

5-Plunder(Noun , Verb) : लूट का सामान , लूटना: To steal goods or valuables forcefully

Synonyms: Loot, Pillage, Ransack

Antonyms: Protect, Preserve, Guard

Sentence: (V) The pianist's performance was impeccable, every note played with precision and grace.

(N) The soldiers were accused of taking part in the plunder of a war-torn city.

6-Limping(Verb) : लँगड़ाना: To walk with difficulty because you have hurt your leg or foot

Synonyms: Lame, Lurching

Antonyms: Striding, Marching

Sentence: After spraining his ankle, he was limping heavily as he walked.

7-Slumped (Noun) : अचानक भारी गिरावट आ जाना: To fall suddenly and by a large amount

Synonyms: Droop, Slump Down

Antonyms: Sit Upright, Perk Up, Erect, Perky

Sentence: Exhausted from a long day of work, he slumped into the chair and closed his eyes.

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

Synonyms: Broken, Fractured

Antonyms: Intact, Unbroken,

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

9-Bleakness (Noun): उत्‍साह हीनता: Lacking in hope or cheerfulness

Synonyms: Desolation, Dreariness, Gloom

Antonyms: Brightness, Optimism

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

10-Ruse(Noun) : धोखा: A trick or clever plan

Synonyms: Trick, Ploy, Scheme, Deception

Antonyms: Honesty, Truthfulness, Sincerity

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

11-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

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

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