The Hindu Vocabulary
26.03.2023
1. COMPREHENSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यापक): inclusive
Synonyms: all-inclusive complete
Antonyms: partial
Example Sentence:
Her collection of photographs was anything but comprehensive.
2. RESCIND (VERB): (रद्द कर देना): revoke
Synonyms: repeal, cancel
Antonyms: enforce
Example Sentence:
The government eventually rescinded the directive.
3. EXCEPTIONAL (ADJECTIVE): (असामान्य): unusual
Synonyms: uncommon, abnormal
Antonyms: usual
Example Sentence:
Late claims will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.
4. RETALIATE (VERB): (प्रतिकार करना): fight back
Synonyms: strike back, respond
Antonyms: turn the other cheek
Example Sentence:
The blow stung and she had retaliated immediately.
5. HARASS (VERB): (सताना): pester
Synonyms: badger, hound
Antonyms: leave in peace
Example Sentence:
Being harassed at work can leave you feeling confused and helpless.
6. NORM (NOUN): (मानक): standard
Synonyms: usual, normal
Antonyms: the exception
Example Sentence:
She scored well above the norm in math.
7. COMPASSION (NOUN): (दया): pity
Synonyms: sympathy, feeling
Antonyms: indifference
Example Sentence:
The victims must be treated with compassion.
8. FLAG (VERB): (थकना): tire
Synonyms: weaken, falter
Antonyms: revive
Example Sentence:
If you begin to flag, there is an excellent cafe to revive you.
9. IMPAIR (VERB): (हानि पहुंचाना): damage
Synonyms: harm, diminish
Antonyms: improve
Example Sentence:
A noisy job could permanently impair their hearing.
10. FLOUT (VERB): (अवज्ञा करना): defy
Synonyms: go against, scorn
Antonyms: observe
Example Sentence:
The advertising code was being flouted.