Sunday, May 30, 2021

THE HINDU NEWSPAPER VOCABULARY

 ðŸ”° Sunday, 30 May 2021 🔰


●The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exams.


1. UPBEAT (ADJECTIVE): (उत्साहित):  optimistic

Synonyms: cheerful, cheery

Antonyms: pessimistic

Example Sentence:

He was upbeat about the company's future.


2. IMPUDENCE (NOUN): (बदतमीजी):  impertinence

Synonyms: insolence, effrontery

Antonyms: pertinence

Example Sentence:

His arrogance and impudence had offended many.


3. QUIESCENT (ADJECTIVE): (स्थिर):  inactive

Synonyms: inert, latent

Antonyms: active

Example Sentence:

Strikes were headed by groups of workers who had previously been quiescent.


4. PROFOUNDLY (ADVERB): (गंभीरतापूर्वक):  extremely

Synonyms: very, deeply

Antonyms: superficially

Example Sentence:

He profoundly altered the whole course of my life.


5. ABHORRENT (ADJECTIVE): (घिनौना):  hateful

Synonyms: detestable, detested

Antonyms: admirable

Example Sentence:

Racism is abhorrent to us all.


6. IRONIC (ADJECTIVE): (ताने के तौर पर):  sarcastic

Synonyms: sardonic dry

Antonyms: sincere

Example Sentence:

His mouth curved into an ironic smile.


7. RETREAT (VERB): (पीछे हटना):  go out

Synonyms: ebb, recede

Antonyms: come in

Example Sentence:

It becomes so hot that the lizards retreat into the shade.


8. ENIGMATIC (ADJECTIVE): (रहस्यपूर्ण):  enigmatic

Synonyms: mysterious, confusing

Antonyms: straightforward

Example Sentence:

He found his boss's utterances too cryptic.


9. OPPRESSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (दमनकारी):  harsh

Synonyms: cruel, brutal

Antonyms: lenient

Example Sentence:

They survived an oppressive dictatorship.


10. VIBRANT (ADJECTIVE): (जीवंत):  spirited

Synonyms: lively, high-spirited

Antonyms: spiritless

Example Sentence : 

I reside in a vibrant cosmopolitan city.

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