The Hindu Vocabulary
24.03.2023
1. IMMEDIATE (ADJECTIVE): (वर्तमान-संबंधी): current
Synonyms: present, existing
Antonyms: past
Example Sentence:
The immediate concern was how to avoid taxes.
2. INCURSION (NOUN): (आक्रमण): attack on
Synonyms: assault on, raid on
Antonyms: retreat
Example Sentence:
In case there is an incursion into our territories, we have to repel such attacks.
3. PRECEDE (VERB): (पूर्व में होना): lead up to
Synonyms: pave the way for, set the scene for
Antonyms: follow
Example Sentence:
A gun battle had preceded the explosions.
4. VANITY (NOUN): (गुमान): conceit
Synonyms: self-conceit, narcissism
Antonyms: modesty
Example Sentence:
It flattered his vanity to think I was in love with him.
5. SPECIFIC (ADJECTIVE): (विशिष्ट): particular
Synonyms: specified, certain
Antonyms: general
Example Sentence:
Huge savings were made to meet specific development needs.
6. NURTURE (NOUN): (लालन-पालन): upbringing
Synonyms: care, fostering
Antonyms: nature
Example Sentence:
We are all what nature and nurture have made us.
7. SEIZURE (NOUN): (अà¤िग्रहण): confiscation
Synonyms: impounding, commandeering
Antonyms: restitution
Example Sentence:
Cowed by the bold seizure of the leaders, the states of Holland submitted.
8. CONFIDE (VERB): (गुप्त रूप से बताना): reveal
Synonyms: disclose, divulge
Antonyms: keep from
Example Sentence:
He confided his fears to his mother.
9. INTENSIFY (VERB): (बढ़ाना): escalate
Synonyms: boost, increase
Antonyms: lessen
Example Sentence:
Eventually, the dispute began to intensify.
10. HARBOUR (VERB): (आश्रय देना): shelter
Synonyms: conceal, hide
Antonyms: hand over
Example Sentence:
He was suspected of harbouring an escaped prisoner.