The Vocab Master For All Competitive Exams |14-09-2024

 1. UNTENABLE (ADJECTIVE): (असमर्थनीय): indefensible

Synonyms: undefendable, unarguable

Antonyms: tenable

Example Sentence:

This argument which he gave in his defense was clearly untenable.

2. INTRUSION (NOUN): (अतिक्रमण): encroachment on

Synonyms: trespass on, obtrusion into

Antonyms: withdrawal

Example Sentence:

He was furious about this intrusion into his private life.

3. SCOURGE (NOUN): (अभिशाप): affliction

Synonyms: bane, curse

Antonyms: blessing

Example Sentence:

Mass unemployment is a scourge for the society.

4. HITHERTO (ADVERB): (अब तक): previously

Synonyms: formerly, earlier

Antonyms: afterward

Example Sentence:

Hitherto part of French West Africa, Benin achieved independence in 1960.

 5. GRAPPLE (VERB): (पकड़ना): seize

Synonyms:  grab, lay hold of

Antonyms:  let go of

Example Sentence:

He grappled the young man around the throat.

6. ABDICATE (VERB): (मना करना): disown

Synonyms:  turn down, spurn

Antonyms: accept

Example Sentence:

He has always abdicated whenever given a responsibility.

7. AMELIORATE (VERB): (सुधरना): improve

Synonyms:  better, enhance

Antonyms: worsen

Example Sentence:

The reform did much to ameliorate living standards.

8. TRIGGER (VERB): (प्रेरित करना): prompt

Synonyms: stimulate, encourage

Antonyms: discourage

Example Sentence:

Stress or overwork can trigger an allergy.

9. MEEK (ADJECTIVE): (नम्र): patient

Synonyms: long-suffering forbearing

Antonyms:  impatient

Example Sentence:

He brought his meek little wife along

10. BONHOMIE (NOUN): (खुशमिज़ाजी): geniality

Synonyms: conviviality, affability

Antonyms: coldness

Example Sentence:

He exuded good humour and bonhomie.