THE HINDU NEWSPAPER VOCABULARY & EDITORIAL TODAY

●The Hindu Vocabulary For All Competitive Exam

1. NOTABLE (ADJECTIVE): (उल्लेखनीय):  noteworthy

Synonyms: remarkable, outstanding

Antonyms: insignificant

Example Sentence:

The gardens are notable for their collection of magnolias and camellias.

2.FLAUNT (VERB): (शान दिखाना):  show off

Synonyms: parade, exhibit

Antonyms: hide

Example Sentence:

Newly rich consumers eager to flaunt their prosperity.

3. EXASPERATION (NOUN): (खीज):  irritation

Synonyms: annoyance, chagrin

Antonyms: pleasure

Example Sentence:

She rolled her eyes in exasperation.

4. VOLATILE (ADJECTIVE): (अस्थिर):  tense

Synonyms: strained, fraught

Antonyms: stable

Example Sentence:

The political situation was becoming more volatile.

5. DESPERATE (ADJECTIVE): (निराशाजनक):  despairing

Synonyms: hopeless, anguished

Antonyms: cheerful

Example Sentence:

A desperate sadness had enveloped my mind.

6. WHITTLE (VERB): (काटना):  erode

Synonyms: wear away, eat away

Antonyms: increase

Example Sentence:

The shortlist of fifteen was whittled down to five.

7. SLENDER (ADJECTIVE): (अल्प):  meagre

Synonyms: limited, slight

Antonyms: considerable

Example Sentence:

He helped people of slender means.

8. WIT (NOUN): (वाक्-पटुता):  intelligence

Synonyms: shrewdness, cleverness

Antonyms: stupidity

Example Sentence:

She does not lack perception or native wit.

9. DEFAMATORY (ADJECTIVE): (अपवादक):  libellous

Synonyms: slanderous, defaming

Antonyms: complimentary

Example Sentence:

He used a defamatory statement to mention her.

10. RIDICULE (VERB): (उपहास करना):  deride

Synonyms: mock, laugh at

Antonyms: praise

Example Sentence:

His theory was ridiculed and dismissed.