The Hindu Vocabulary
27.03.2023
1. FASCINATING (ADJECTIVE): (चित्ताकर्षक): engrossing
Synonyms: captivating, absorbing
Antonyms: boring
Example Sentence:
He was also the most fascinating person she'd ever spoken to.
2. COUNTER (ADJECTIVE): (विरोध): opposing
Synonyms: opposed, opposite
Antonyms: complementary
Example Sentence:
After years of argument and counter argument there is no conclusive answer.
3. COMPLICATION (NOUN): (जटिल स्थिति): complexity
Synonyms: difficulty, intricacy
Antonyms: simplicity
Example Sentence:
To add further complication, English-speakers use a different name.
4. UNPRECEDENTED (ADJECTIVE): (अà¤ूतपूर्व): unparalleled
Synonyms: unequalled, unmatched
Antonyms: normal
Example Sentence:
The preparations were made on an unprecedented scale.
5. DELUGE (NOUN): (सैलाब करना): barrage
Synonyms: volley, flood
Antonyms: trickle
Example Sentence:
We received a deluge of complaints.
6. DILIGENCE (NOUN): (ईमानदारी): conscientiousness
Synonyms: assiduity, rigour
Antonyms: laziness
Example Sentence:
Few party members challenge his diligence as an MP.
7. ILLUSTRIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (शानदार): eminent
Synonyms: distinguished, acclaimed
Antonyms: unknown
Example Sentence:
The family was illustrious and wealthy, and claimed descent from Constantine.
8. AGGRESSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (आक्रामक): assertive
Synonyms: forceful, competitive
Antonyms: submissive
Example Sentence:
We needed more growth to pursue our aggressive acquisition strategy.
9. PROPITIOUS (ADJECTIVE):(अनुकूल): favourable
Synonyms: auspicious, promising
Antonyms: inauspicious
Example Sentence:
Finally, all things proved to be propitious.
10. TRAGEDY (NOUN): (त्रासदी): disaster
Synonyms: calamity, catastrophe
Antonyms: fortune
Example Sentence:
A tragedy arrived that killed 95 people.